The 6th Triennial Conference of the ABAM Youth Ministry was successfully held from October 9-11, 2024, at Impur under the theme “Be Rooted,” based on Colossians 2:6 & 7. A total of 1,742 young people from 171 churches and 13 fellowships, led by the Associate Pastor of Youth, attended the event.
The worship services featured insightful speakers, including Rev Dr Prof Mar Pongener, Executive Secretary of ABAM; Rev Talijungla Longkümer, Associate Pastor for Women at Ungma BA; and Toshi Sanglir, Secretary of ABAM YM. ”Their powerful words resonated with the congregation, leaving a lasting impact on all present,” an update received here said.
A highlight of the conference was the “Bible Bee” competition, which saw 53 teenagers participating in a true reflection on the theme “Be Rooted.” The recitation of over a hundred Bible verses took center stage and was well received by the youth of the Ao community and beyond. Chubanaro of Chuchuyimlang BA claimed the first prize, with Benjungsenla of Mangkolemba and Akumtula of Changtongya Town taking the second and third prizes, respectively.
The program included a panel talk in which Lanutemsü Yaden, Vice Principal of Mt. Carmel School, New Delhi, and Dr Lanurenla, Principal of Sao Chang College, Tuensang, spoke on the topics “Building a Narrative of Rootedness: Faith on the Periphery” and “The Aos Today and Tomorrow.”
The event brought together ten accomplished individuals from diverse fields who shared inspiring success stories. Dr Limasenla Jamir, Associate Professor at Fazl Ali College, Mokokchung, led the session, guiding these remarkable individuals as they recounted their journeys. The speakers included Temsü Clover, Imkongnükla, Imkongangba, Chubalemla Kichu, Dr Akümtoshi, Temjen Jamir, Ar Along, Imkongchuba, Imolangba, and Akala Ayim.
“As the youth ministry continues to reach every nook and corner, may God enable them to accomplish their mission,” it added.