Impur, 19 May (MTNews): An interface fellowship program of Ao Theological Educators and Ao Baptist Churches organized by ABAM Literature & Education Ministry was held at Impur on 18 & 19 May. Speaking on the theme “Balance in the Ministry,” Rev Dr Mar Pongener, Executive Secretary, ABAM, opined that today the church as a body for smooth progress needs a well-balanced contribution from the Theological Educators and the full-time workers.

 

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(Photo: ABAM, Impur)

 

According to Pongener, balanced contribution can happen only when “we have a mutual relationship, avail our resources to one’s needs and develop a thirst for help between us.” Therefore, he urged the fellowship to own the church and work tediously without making any ministerial polarization towards smooth progress of the churches.

 

There were other topics that were addressed during the program such as ‘Expectations from the Church by the Theological Educators’. Under this concern, inclusive opportunities in the church, serious screening for aspiring students, entrepreneurship opportunities, and ministry to People with Disabilities were the expectations brought by the speakers. Speakers on this topic were: Rev Dr A Tali Ao, Academic Dean, Clark Theological College; Mrs. Takosenla Walling, VP, New Life Theological College; Rev Dr Prof S Temjen Imchen, Principal, Agape College; and Mrs Narola Walling, Associate Professor, DBC.

 

Another topic that was discussed was, ‘Expectations from Theological Educators by the Church’ where the speakers said that Spirit-led teachers, spiritual and academic balance in the institutions, watchman, and biblically based institutions were the expectations.

 

The speakers on this concern were: Mrs Alemla Mozer, Secretary, ABAM WM; Rev Temsüwati, Asso Pastor, MTBA; Dr Lolen Imchen, Pastor, Mangmetong BA; and Rev Tiatoshi Longkümer, Pastor, KABA.
Altogether 35 Theological Educators and 143 full-time workers from 75 Ao Baptist Churches attended the program.

 

“As we continue to work together, we pray that the relationship between the full-time workers and the Theological Educators will grow stronger and deeper and make a difference in the ministry,” an update from the ABAM stated.

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