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Pentecostal Movement was first introduced in East India by Rev. Solomon Wasker. He was a graduate of Southern Asia Bible College, Bangalore (SABC) and was ordained in 1961 under A.G. Karnataka District.
As an ordained minister and a faculty of SABC, Rev. C.B. Anderson, the then Principal delegated him to East India in 1962, to promote and recruit for the college. As per his own statement, he first came to Angami and Chakhesang areas along with Naga SABC graduates and preached in several existing Churches. There after he moved to Wokha area and conducted revival meetings in different villages and towns. He, then, moved to Churachandpur to make this town his base of ministry in 1963. Form this station he started visiting Assam, Mizoram and the region around.
Hearing about the prospective ministry in the region, Rev. C.B. Anderson came to Lakhipur, Assam and conducted Bible studies cum First Conference for the region from March 6-10, 1964. In this conference it was decided that the name of the society would be called “Assemblies of God East India” (AGEI). It paved the way for the A.G Mission to expand in Northeast India.
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A.G. Mission in Nagaland District:
On February 13, 1972, the 1st Nagaland District Conference was convened at Mungya Village and the elected office bearers were Rev. T.N. Lotha, District Superintendent; Rev. Sacheo Ezung, Assistant District Superintendent; Rev. E.M Mozhüi, District Secretary; Rev Tsopemo Ngullie, DIstrict Treasurer and the Members were Rev. Yanarao Ngullie, Mr. Thungjamo Odyuo and Mr. Ralamo Ezung.
The present elected executive committee consists of Rev. T. Nzio Ezung, District Superintendent; Rev. Vishe Semy, Assistant District Superintendent; Rev. Thüngdemo Ngullie, District Secretary and Rev. Tusaya Kath, District Treasurer. The elected Members included Rev. T. Phesao, Rev. Thebemo Yanthan and Rev. Khriezolie Angami.
Genesis:
According to Rev. Solomon H. Wasker, he first came to Angami and Chakhesang area. He met SABC graduates Rev.Deo Vihienuo and Rev. Petolu Sahire. They preached and conducted revival meetings in several existing churches. The Lord blessed their effort. It resulted in the birth of leaders with Pentecostal flame in these areas. The Lord blessed with torch bearers to carry forward the Pentecostal flame in the respective areas. The Angami area was blessed with Rev. Ketsoza, Rev. Deihalie and Rev. T.R. Angami and the Chakhesang area was blessed with Rev. Vekamu Nyekha, Rev. Müshuhi Phesao, Evan. Veswüyi Medeo, Rev. T. Phesao and Evan. Küzohüyi Rkakho.
After planting and seeing the growth of new leaders Rev. Wasker moved to Wokha. Lotha church leaders invited him to preach at several revival meeting. The Holy Spirit touched leaders like Rev. Sacheo Ezung, Rev. Samuel Ngullie, Rev. T.N. Lotha, Rev. E.M. Muzhüi and Rev. Tsobemo Ngullie. They mutually agreed to affiliate with Assemblies of God Mission along with their groups. In 1964 the affiliation began with 10 churches in the Lotha area in ameeting held at the residence of Rev. E.M. Muzhüi.
In due course of time Rev. Dr. Mark Buntain was invited by the Nagaland Revival Church to be the speaker in a Revival Convention at Mokokchung. Many were touched by the Holy Spirit at this meeting. It birthed in the desire to affiliate with the A.G. Mission among those who attended the convention. Some of the leaders, however, voiced that they should remain in the indigenous and independent Revival Church. Nagaland, therefore, saw the spread of Pentecostal flame in the form of the Assemblies of God and the independent and indigenous Revival Church.
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A.G. Mission in Mizoram District
Mizoram District had its 1st District Conference in October 2-5, 1973. The first elected executive committee included Rev. Darhruaia, District Superintendent; Rev. Chauthuama, Secretary cum Treasurer. The present elected District Executives includes Rev. Zosianlal, District Superintendent, Rev. Lungmuana, Assistant District Superintendent, Rev. Mangimuana, District Secretary and Rev. Thang Doching , District Treasurer. The elected members are Rev. Rokhuma, Rev. K.K. Thanga and Rev. Lalzara.
Genesis:
Pentecostal flame birthed in Mizoram during the revival. Believers experienced the anointing of the Holy Spirit. They started to congregate outside the existing churches in small groups at various locations to keep their Pentecostal flame alive. Their desire to be part of a Pentecostal movement was strong. The request made by Elder Zokumlava and others to establish A.G. Church in Mizoram saw the visit of Rev. K. L. Ketcham, Rev. R. Cumming and Rev. Scoonmaker.
A few years later this revived group heard of the General Conference of East India to be held at Lakhipur in Assam. Rev. Darhuia, Mr. Chuouthuma and Mr. Pakunga were sent as observers to the conference. Rev. Charles Anderson and Rev. Solomon Wasker was the speaker. Soon after the Conference, on March 23, 1964, the Assemblies of God was born in Mizoram. Rev. Darhuia was the first pastor of the A.G. Church at Aizawl.
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A.G. Mission in Manipur District
In 1974, Manipur District had its 1st District Conference and elected Rev. J. Khuma, District Superintendent; Rev. Vawmsunthang, Assistant District Superintendent; Rev. T.N. Lotha , District Secretary and Rev. L.K. Kama, District Treasurer. The present tenure, 2014-2017, has Rev. Dr. L.H. Jacky Simte, District Superintendent; Rev. D.L. Thangboui, Assistant District Superintendent; Rev. Rokhum Joute, District Secretary; Rev. K. Siama Haulai, District Treasurer and Rev. L. Khama, Rev. Thangdailo and Rev. Lalramhlun as the Members.
Genesis:
Prior to the arrival of Rev. Solomon Wasker, there was already a group of people who were touched and revived under the Pentecostal preaching/message of Rev. D.K. Biswas, a Pentecostal preacher from Calcutta. The persons like Mr. Bieklien, Rev. S. Lienrum, Mr. Lamzakhup, Mr. Kapte, Mr. V. Thanga, Mr. L. Hossan, Mr. K.E. Luoise, Mr. J. Vana and etc. were the key leaders to influence the people to affiliate the churches with Assemblies of God Mission. When these leaders organized the churches and supervised them, the churches started growing fast.
The fellowship became warmer and the need to join a denomination with the same doctrine Rev. Biswas abided by grew among the believers. In Rengkai, this new church was known as Revival Church under the Chairmanship of Upa V. Thanga and Mr. Awilien as the Secretary. In 1961, they had a meeting at the Mr. Lunga’s (Chief of Rengkai village) residence. The deliberation was on joining a denomination with the same doctrinal stand. In the meeting on January 12, 1961, Mr. Lamzakhup was selected as Chairman, Mr. Kapte as Secretary and Rev. Zosanglien was appointed as Evangelist.
The need for nomenclature and of affiliation led to the sitting for another meeting in May 10, 1962 at Saidan.With Upa. V. Thanga as Chairman and Mr. L. Hossan, of Rengkai, as Secretary, it was resolved that it was not good to be as they were and that they should find a Mission of the same doctrine that they believed. In the same meeting another resolution was to write to A.G. Mission, Calcutta for recognition and affiliation.
The Assemblies of God Church took its root first at Saidan Village, Manipur on July 21, 1962. People were blessed by God and were being baptized in the Holy Spirit. Such was the spiritual atmosphere at the Assembly of God church in Saidan. Revival broke out shortly. It was a humble beginning in 1962. The Lord has blessed it to be a mother church. Now there are 29 A.G. recognized churches in the surrounding region. The Assembly of God church celebrated its Golden Jubilee in 2012 where Rev. Dr. Moses Murry, General Superintendent and Rev. Solomon H. Wasker were the speakers.
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A.G. Mission in Manipur Hill District
The first District Conference was held at Chalva Village on March 27, 1992. It was named as “North Eastern District”. The second conference was held at D. Vaison A.G. Church on March 25, 1994. It was at this conference the first executives were elected. The following were the executive: Rev. Lunkhongam Haokip, District Superintendent; Rev. Lunkhothang, Assistant District Superintendent; Rev. Demkhoei Guite, Secretary; Rev. and Thongkhosei, Treasurer. The elected members were Rev. Jamkam, Rev. Khupjang and Rev. Lunthngam.
The present elected District executives are: Rev. Ng. K. Haokip, District Superintendent; Rev. Otkholun Haokip, Assistant District Superintendent; Rev. H. Sangboi, Secretary; and Rev. H.T. Lamcha, Treasurer. The elected members are Rev. Khuala, Rev. Matthew Haokip and Ngamboi Haokip.
Genesis:
In 1963, Tribal areas of Manipur Southern District like Jolgam and D. Vaison village received the baptism of the Holy Spirit through the ministry of Evan. Neiuhau Vaiphri. The existing churches did not accept the Pentecostal movement. In 1964, Jolgam village was merged with Assemblies of God Mission.
In 1970, Women Missionary Council supported Rev. Khopkholal Khongsai. He was the main person to proclaim the revival message that strengthened the churches. The leadership Rev. Ng. K. Haokip was vital to growth of churches in the district.
Inspite of facing tussles, the Lord has been helping the District leaders to expand His Kingdom.
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A.G. Mission in Assam
Assam District had its first District Conference in February 1994. The first elected executives were Rev. P.S. Thomas, District Superintendent; Rev. Sam Sanga, Assistant District Superintendent; Rev. Chandan Bhengra, District Secretary and Rev. Robert Birjia, District Treasurer.
The present executive committee comprises of Rev. Mensing Engti, District Superintendent; Rev. Joshua Raj, Assistant District Superintendent; Rev. R. Sanga Keivom, District Secretary and Rev. Basant Linda, District Treasurer. The elected members are Rev. T. Mangboui, Rev. Philip Teron and Rev. K.S. Bey.
Genesis:
In Assam, the movement of the Holy Spirit was greatly experienced beginning from 1980 through 1990. This decade saw unprecedented growth of Pentecostal movement in Assam. A.G. Churches of Assam were under the administration of either Dimapur section or Manipur District. With the increase in the number of churches Assam felt the need to be a constituent District of AGEI. This led to the declaration of Assam District in 1994 at Japarajan A.G. Church.
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A.G. Mission in Tripura District
Tripura District was first formed in May 1999 under the leadership of Rev. Lalit Debbarma, District Superintendent. At present the leadership is provided by Rev. Sukha Bahadur Debbarma, District Superintendent. Tripura District started with 23 churches in 1985. It has grown to 52 churches.
Genesis:
Assemblies of God came to exist in Tripura through the initiative of Rev. Lalit Debbarma. On August 6, 1985, Rev. Debbarma was introduced to Rev. J. Khuma and in the same year in Kamalpur Dhalai A.G. Church Maharani was established. The church was under the administration of Manipur and Mizoram District until May 26, 1999.
In 1991, Rev Solomon Wasker visited Tripura and encouraged Rev. Dinesh Debbarma, Mr. Amoilya Debbarma, Mr. Anil Debbarma and Mr. Ajit Debbarma. He installed them as evangelist and took care of finance as they ministered.
Person like Rev. Dilip Debbarma, Rev. Maina, Rev. Naba Kuma, Rev. Anil, Rev. Sanjay and Rev. Pronoy were ordained on October 23-24, 1998. After ordination they became the key leaders in establishing churches in different areas of Tripura District.
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A.G. Mission in Meghalaya
Meghalaya was declared a constituent District of AGEI in 2000. The first elected executive included Rev. N. Karthak, District Superintendent, Rev. Greatward S. Marak, Assistant District Superintendent, Rev. M.S. Nongrem, District Secretary and Mr. Amar Gurung , District Treasurer. The elected members comprised of Rev. Poben R. Marak, Russbel D. Sangam and Lt. Rev. Thunder Pariang.
At present, the elected executive comprises of Rev. George G. Momin, District Superintendent; Rev. Dr. M.S. Nongrem, Assistant District Superintendent; Rev. David Jones Marbaniang, District Secretary and Pastor Lewitt Niangte, District Treasurer. The elected members include Rev. Greatward S. Marak, Rev. P.S. Jones Wanroy and Pastor George Steforth Momin.
Genesis:
In 1988, Pastor Winoy G. Momin organized a Gospel meeting in his compound. He invited Evangelist K.L. Gupta as the speaker. He also invited a group of believers from Gohanimara to attend this meeting. These people saw how the Lord touched the lives and did many miraculous works among the people. The experience impressed them. Finally Rev. Russbel D. Sangma came from Nagaland and introduced the Assemblies of God mission.
Gohanimara church was the first Assembly of God church in Meghalaya. It was declared on February 12, 1989. After some years Rev. N. Karthak came to Shillong and pioneered the First A.G. Church in Shillong under the leadership of Rev. T. Phesao, the then General Superintendent, AGEI. Through his ministry many churches joined the Assemblies of God mission.
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A.G. Mission in Arunachal Pradesh
The 1st District Conference was held in 2000 and the following were elected to be the District executives: Rev. Taken Taggu, District Superintendent; Rev. Redak Ninu, Assistant District Superintendent; Rev. Tatin Mize, Secretary; and Rev. Henge Nyorak, Treasurer. The elected members were Rev. Gijjum Yomgam, Rev. Takiak Taggu and Rev. Tamer Tadeng. The recent executives of Arunachal Pradesh district were Rev. Gijjum Yomgam, District Superintendent; Mr. Tayek Taggu, Assistant District Superintendent; Mr. Yangbiu Tajuk, Secretary; Mr. Tadik Jorang, Tresurer; and Pastor Kepu Boje, member.
Genesis:
The Assembly of God mission movement was started in 1995 by sending one missionary, Dr. T.K. Giant, from Kohima section under Nagaland. In 1996, under the leadership of Rev. Takeng Taggu along with some of his friends, 23 A.G. Churches were declared and affiliated to AGEI under Kohima Section.
In 1998, the first Arunachal Assemblies of God Fellowship Revival Conference was held at Peri A.G. Church. The main speaker was Rev. T.N. Lotha, the then General Superintendent of AGEI. At this conference 7 pastors were ordained to the ministry of the Lord and with that Arunachal Pradesh became officially one of the districts under AGEI.
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