The Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) has expressed deep sorrow at the demise of Rev. Dr. Robert R. Cunville, a respected servant of God and a cherished friend of the Naga people.
NBCC said Rev. Dr. Cunville’s association with Nagaland, particularly with the NBCC, is fondly remembered and acknowledged as a great blessing. As an Associate Evangelist of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), he carried a profound love and burden for the people of Nagaland and consistently upheld them in prayer and ministry.
His active participation during the historic Billy Graham Crusade held in Kohima in 1972 remains vivid in the collective memory of the Nagas, especially among senior citizens. The crusade marked a significant spiritual milestone in the state’s Christian history, fostering renewed faith, unity, and revival among believers. Rev. Dr. Cunville’s involvement strengthened the evangelical witness in the region and left a lasting spiritual impact.
More recently, his message during “Nagaland United: A Gathering of Faith, Hope and Revival,” organized by the Kohima Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship, resonated deeply with listeners. His words were noted for their clarity, conviction, and pastoral concern for unity and spiritual renewal.
Rev. Dr. Cunville will be remembered as a humble and devoted man of God—soft-spoken, gracious, prayerful, and deeply caring. The NBCC thanked God for his life, ministry, and enduring contribution to the spiritual journey of the Naga people, and prayed for comfort, peace, and strength for his family during this time of grief.