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'''Sadar North Baptist Association (SNBA)''' is a [[Baptist]] [[Christian denomination]] in [[Tripura]].  It is located within the [[West Tripura]] district of Tripura in [[India]]. As of 2014, SNBA had more than 21,000 members and 156 churches.
{{Infobox Christian denomination
|name=Sadar North Baptist Association
|orientation=[[Baptist]]
|leader_title=President
|leader_name=Dhaniram Debbarma
|headquarters=SNBA Office, Mission Compound, A.D. Nagar, [[Agartala]], Tripura
|founded_date=1989
|founded_place=Tripura, India
|congregations=191
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'''Sadar North Baptist Association (SNBA)''' is a [[Baptists|Baptist]] [[Christian denomination]] in [[Tripura]].  It is located within the [[West Tripura]] district of Tripura in India.


== History ==
== History ==
SNBA started as a small circle within the Central Baptist Association of [[Tripura Baptist Christian Union]] (TBCU). It later on evolved and developed into a full-fledged association of TBCU with many churches affiliated to it. Today there are around more than 150 churches and fellowships within Sadar North Baptist Association. Some the pioneers of the Baptist's in Sadar North is Life Deacon Biralal Debbarma (one of the first three Christians in the [[Kokborok]] speaking community and the ex-President of SNBA) and the Late Rev. Rabindra Debbarma.
SNBA started as a small circle within the Central Baptist Association of [[Tripura Baptist Christian Union]] (TBCU). It later on evolved and developed into a full-fledged association of TBCU with many churches affiliated to it. Today there are around more than 150 churches and fellowships within Sadar North Baptist Association. Some of the pioneers of the Baptist's in Sadar North is Life Deacon Biralal Debbarma (one of the first three Christians in the [[Kokborok]] speaking community and the ex-President of SNBA) and the Late Rev. Rabindra Debbarma.


=== Birth  ===
=== Birth  ===
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Before its birth as a full association the SNBA was one of the four Pastoral Circles under the [[CBA TBCU|Central Baptist Association]]. As churches grew rapidly with more new believers everywhere in the state, the Annual Assembly Session of Tripura Baptist Christian Union which was held in Subhash Nagar ([[North Tripura]]) on 23–26 February 1989 passed resolution that the Circles (e.g., South, Udaipur, Saisawm Sazai, and Sadar North) be given the full status of Associations. And it was how the Sadar North Baptist Association was established as an Association in the month of February 1989.
Before its birth as a full association the SNBA was one of the four Pastoral Circles under the [[CBA TBCU|Central Baptist Association]]. As churches grew rapidly with more new believers everywhere in the state, the Annual Assembly Session of Tripura Baptist Christian Union which was held in Subhash Nagar ([[North Tripura]]) on 23–26 February 1989 passed resolution that the Circles (e.g., South, Udaipur, Saisawm Sazai, and Sadar North) be given the full status of Associations. And it was how the Sadar North Baptist Association was established as an Association in the month of February 1989.


The leaders of the newly born Association with the kind presence of Rev. Hnehliana, the then General Secretary of TBCU, met prayerfully on 25 March 1989 at [[Durga Chowdhury Baptist Church]] and formed the first Executive Committee of the Association on ad hoc basis. The first members selected for the Executive Committee were:
The leaders of the newly born Association with the presence of Rev. Hnehliana, the then General Secretary of TBCU, met prayerfully on 25 March 1989 at [[Durga Chowdhury Baptist Church]] and formed the first Executive Committee of the Association on ad hoc basis. The first members selected for the executive committee were:
# President: Mr. Birolal Debbarma
* President: Mr. Birolal Debbarma
# Secretary: Rev. Rabindra Debbarma
* Secretary: Rev. Rabindra Debbarma
# Treasurer: Mr. Chandra Kanta Debbarma.
* Treasurer: Mr. Chandra Kanta Debbarma.


==Faith and doctrine==
==Faith and doctrine==
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[[File:ES SNBA.jpg|thumb|180px|Rev. Dr. Chandra Kanta Debbarma, Former Executive Secretary, SNBA and Former General Secretary, TBCU.]]
[[File:ES SNBA.jpg|thumb|180px|Rev. Dr. Chandra Kanta Debbarma, Former Executive Secretary, SNBA and Former General Secretary, TBCU.]]
[[File:SNBYF06 01.jpg|thumb|Choir group from [[Mandwi]] Baptist Circle presenting a song in the 19th Sadar North Baptist Youth Fellowship that was organised in [[Abhicharan Baptist Church]] on 13–15 January 2006.]]
[[File:SNBYF06 01.jpg|thumb|Choir group from [[Mandwi]] Baptist Circle presenting a song in the 19th Sadar North Baptist Youth Fellowship that was organised in [[Abhicharan Baptist Church]] on 13–15 January 2006.]]
SNBA has the highest strength of Kokborok speaking Baptist community in Tripura.  
SNBA has the highest strength of Kokborok speaking Baptist community in Tripura.


=== Office ===
=== Office ===
The association is led by the Executive Secretary, Rev. Chandra Kanta Debbarma, and has its head-office in Baptist Mission Compound, Arundhutinagar, [[Agartala]].
The association is led by the Executive Secretary, Rev. Barendra Debbarma, and has its head-office in Baptist Mission Compound, Arundhutinagar, [[Agartala]].


The association is registered under the [[Tripura Baptist Christian Union]] (TBCU). The association is located within the West Tripura district of Tripura state in India.
The association is registered under the [[Tripura Baptist Christian Union]] (TBCU). The association is located within the West Tripura district of Tripura state in India.


=== Baptist Pastoral Circles ===
=== Baptist Pastoral Circles ===
SNBA has eight Pastoral Circles, namely:
SNBA has nine Pastoral Circles, namely:
# [[Mandwi]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
* [[Mandwi]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
# [[Dakdu]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
* [[Dakdu]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
# [[Champaknagar]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
* [[Champaknagar]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
# [[Abhicharan]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
* [[Abhicharan]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
# [[Jamilwng]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
* [[Jamilwng]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
# [[Khumulwng]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
* [[Khumulwng]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
# [[Hezamara]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
* [[Hezamara]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
# [[Borkathal]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
* [[Borkathal]] Baptist Pastoral Circle.
* [[Hatal]] Baptist Pastoral Circle


=== Sadar North Baptist Women's Society (SNBWS)===
=== Sadar North Baptist Women's Society (SNBWS)===
*President: Mrs. Sabita Debbarma ([[Joygobind Baptist Church]])
*President: Mrs.Anjali Debbarma([[Agartala City Baptist Church]])
*Secretary: Mrs. Anjali Debbarma (Agartala City Baptist Church)
*Secretary: Mrs. Ajali Debbarma (Agartala City Baptist Church)


=== Sadar North Baptist Sikla Bodol (SNBSB)===
=== Sadar North Baptist Sikla Bodol (SNBSB)===
*President: Moses Debbarma  
*President: Er. Sukumani Debbarma  
*Secretary: Samson Debbarma
*Secretary: Rev. Partha Sarathi Debbarma


=== Sunday School Committee ===
=== Sunday School Committee ===
*Convener: Evan. Lalnunsiama
*Convener: Rev. Mangal Debabrma
*Member: Rev. Nilmani Debbarma
*Member: Rev. Nilmani Debbarma
*Member: Ord. Evan. C. K. Chhoma.
*Member: Ord. Evan. C. K. Chhoma.
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=== Schools ===
=== Schools ===
The association runs four English Medium schools, namely:
The association runs four English Medium schools, namely:
# [[Yakhili Academy]] (in [[Khumulwng]])
* [[Yakhili Academy]] (in [[Khumulwng]])
# [[Tipprah Academy]] (in [[Barkathal]])
* [[Tipprah Academy]] (in [[Barkathal]])
# [[Salka Academy]] (in [[Hezamara]])
* [[Salka Academy]] (in [[Hezamara]])
# [[Pohor Academy]] (in [[Burakha]])
* [[Pohor Academy]] (in [[Burakha]])


=== Hospital ===
=== Hospital ===
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==Statistics==
==Statistics==
According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 23,500 members and 191 churches.<ref>Baptist World Alliance, [https://www.baptistworld.org/member-unions/ Members], baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved 5 May 2023</ref>


'''SNBA Census'''
'''SNBA Census'''
{| class = "wikitable"
{| class = "wikitable"
|-
|-
!Description/Particulars|| Total ( 2001 ) || Total ( 2010 )
!Description/Particulars|| 2001 || 2010 || 2025
|-
|-
|Churches|| 84 || 129
|Churches|| 84 || 129 || 185
|-
|-
|Fellowships|| 5 || 7
|Fellowships|| 5 || 7 || 3
|-
|-
|Members|| 8,562 || 20,943
|Members|| 8,562 || 20,943 || 22,531
|-
|-
|* Male members|| 4,411 || 11,203
|* Male members|| 4,411 || 11,203 ||
|-
|-
|* Female members|| 4,151 || 9,740
|* Female members|| 4,151 || 9,740 ||
|-
|-
|Minors|| 2,972 || 4,533
|Minors|| 2,972 || 4,533 || 4,729
|-
|-
|Government Employees|| 947 || 1,480
|Government Employees|| 947 || 1,480 || 1,628
|-
|-
|Christian Families|| 2,128 || 4,332
|Christian Families|| 2,128 || 4,332 ||
|-
|-
|Workers of SNBA|| 13 || 52
|Workers of SNBA|| 13 || 52 || 58
|-
|-
|Pastors|| 8 || 10
|Pastors|| 8 || 10 || 38
|-
|-
|Evangelists|| 4 || 27
|Evangelists|| 4 || 27 || 19
|-
|-
|Others|| 1 || 2
|Others|| 1 || 2 || 1
|-
|-
|Deacons|| 77 || 183
|Deacons|| 77 || 183 || 341
|-
|-
|Life Deacons|| 2 || 6
|Life Deacons|| 2 || 6 || 38
|-
|-
|}
|}
== Workers ==
The workers of Sadar North Baptist Association have been grouped mainly into five categories as below:
* Pastor
* Pro-Pastor
* Ordained Evangelist
* Evangelist
* Office Worker
=== Pastors ===
The SNBA has 11 pastors working in various locations under it, except for Rev. R. K. Debbarma who is the Secretary of TBCU now and is posted for TBCU Head Office in Agartala.
The pastors under SNBA are.
# Rev.Dr.C. K. Debbarma (General Secretary, TBCU)
# Rev. Nilmani Debbarma (B.Th, MRE)
# Rev. Mangal Debbarma (Secretary, Mandwi Pastoral Circle)
# Rev. Ranjit Debbarma(Executive Secretary, SNBA,B.Th,M.Th)
# Rev. Biswa Debbarma
# Rev. Charanjoy Rupini
# Rev. Chandramoni Debbarma (Secretary, SNBA, B.Th)
# Rev. Kishore Kr. Debbarma (B.T, M.Th)
# Rev. Manmohan Debbarma (B.Th)
# Rev. Barendra Debbarma (B.Th)
# Rev. Samendra Debbarma(B.Th)
# Pastor Sukuram Debbarma (B.Th)
# Pastor Sitaram Rupini(B. Th)
# Pastor Sushanta Debbarma(B. Th)
# Pastor Pradip Debbarma(B. Th)
# Pastor Kishore Debbarma(B. Th)
# Pastor Bijoy Debbarma(B. Th)
# Pastor Ratan Debbarma(B. Th)
# Pastor Ajit Debbarma (B. Th)
# Pastor Rajkumar Debbarm (B.Th)
# Pastor Rwngthoma Debbarma(B.Th)
# Pastor Joseph Debbarma(B.Th)
The pastors are allocated their postings anywhere in the association. They have been trained by [[theological]] colleges from various parts of India like [[Bangalore]], New Delhi, and [[Silchar]].
=== Pro.Pastor ===
# Pastor Nripendra Debbarma (B.Th)
# Pastor Partha Sarathi Debbarma (B.Th)
# Pastor Sandhyaram Debbarma (B.Th)
# Pastor Mithun Rupini (M.Div)
# Pro.Pastor Biswajit Debbarma (B.D)
# Pastor. Brajendra Debbarma (M.Div)
# Pastor Ajendra Debbarma (M.Div)
=== Ordained evangelists  ===
# Ord.Evan. Zununsanga (Z.B.M. Missionary)
# Ord.Evan. Pianruala (JSBA Missionary)
# Ord.Evan. Lalnunsiama (Z.B.M. Missionary)
#Ord.Evan. Lalnunchhunga (JSBA, Missionary)
=== Evangelists  ===
There are evangelists in SNBA.
# Evan. Mrs. Shikha Debbarma
# Evan. Nitya Debbarma(B.Th)
# Evan. Manoranjan Debbarma (B.D)
# Evan. Kishore(Yarwng) Debbarma (B.D)
# Evan. Manik Debbarma (B.D)
# Evan. Somchati Debbarma (B.D.)
# Evan. Sunil Debbarma(B.TH)
# Evan. Malendra Debbarma(B.Th)
# Evan. Debojit Debbarma(B.D)
# Evan. Sachin Debbarma(B.Th)
# Evan. Amit Debbarma
# Evan. Bijoy (Kothoma) Debbarma(M.DIV)
# Evan. Bishu Debbarma(B.D)
# Evan. Miss Ganga Debbarma
# Evan. Bharat Debbarma
# Evan. Mantu Debbarma(B.D)
=== Evangelist-Teacher ===
# E/T Jico Debbarma(B.Ed)(School)
# E/T Ajesh Debbarma(School)
# E/T John Rupini(School)
# E/T Siari Debbarma(School)
# E/T Mrs. Elemi Debbarma(B.Ed)(School)
# E/T Subasish Debbarma(B.Ed)(School)
=== Office staff  ===
# Evan. Arun Debbarma(Offic Assistant, B.Th)
# Mr. Pitor Debbarma (Accountant)
# Mr. Rabindra Debbarma (Driver)


=== Missionaries  ===
=== Missionaries  ===
There are eight missionaries working in SNBA. Missionaries are mainly from four organisations:
There are eight missionaries working in SNBA. Missionaries are mainly from four organisations:
* [Baptist Church of Mizoram]
* [[Baptist Church of Mizoram]]
* [Evangelical Church of Maraland]
* [[Evangelical Church of Maraland]]
* [Jampui Sakhan Baptist Association]
* Jampui Sakhan Baptist Association
* [Kailashahar Baptist Christian Association]
* [[Kailashahar Baptist Christian Association]]


== Affiliated churches ==
== Affiliated churches ==
Some churches like [[Zion Baptist Church, Tripura|Zion Baptist Church]], [[Kisong Baptist Church]], [[Jangalia Baptist Church]], [[Abhicharan Baptist Church]], [[Bhuban Chontai Baptist Church]], and [[Khumulwng Baptist Church]], have huge strength of members whereas others like churches like [[Roktia Baptist Church]], and [[Rasu Baptist Church]], have less strength of members.
Some churches like [[Zion Baptist Church, Tripura|Zion Baptist Church]], [[Kisong Baptist Church]], [[Jangalia Baptist Church]], [[Abhicharan Baptist Church]], [[Bhuban Chontai Baptist Church]],[[Bagbari Baptist Church ]], and [[Khumulwng Baptist Church]], have huge strength of members whereas others like churches like [[Roktia Baptist Church]], and [[Rasu Baptist Church]], have less strength of members.


The affiliated churches with foundation date are listed below according to the Pastoral Circles:
The affiliated churches with foundation date are listed below according to the Pastoral Circles:


=== Abhicharan Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
=== Abhicharan Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
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* Kisong (1973)
* Kisong (1973)
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=== Borkathal Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
=== Borkathal Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
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{{col-begin}}
{{col-break}}
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* Debra (1978)
* Debra (1978)
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=== Champaknagar Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
=== Champaknagar Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
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* Khamting (1971)
* Khamting (1971)
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=== Dakdu Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
=== Dakdu Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
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* Binon Kwpra (1975)
* Binon Kwpra (1975)
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{{col-end}}


=== Hezamara Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
=== Mwsandwikhor Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
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{{col-begin}}
{{col-break}}
{{col-break}}
* Hezamara (1994)
* Mwsandwikhor (1994)
* Garing Kami (1994)
* Garing Kami (1994)
* Shankhola (1995)
* Shankhola (1995)
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* Hasing Auar (2005)
* Hasing Auar (2005)
* Matia (2006)
* Matia (2006)
* Sonaram Industry (2008)
* Bethlehem (2008)
* Twisa Kuphur (2009)
* Twisa Kuphur (2009)
* Bargatha (2010)
* Bargatha (2010)
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=== Jamilwng Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
=== Jamilwng Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
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{{col-begin}}
{{col-break}}
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* Bagbari (1978)
* Bagbari (1978)
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* Kami Kwtal (1997)
* Kami Kwtal (1997)
* Hamari (2003)
* Hamari (2003)
* Khakotor (2004)
* [[Kha Kotor Baptist Church|Kha Kotor]] (2004)
* Sipai (2006)
* Sipai (2006)
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* Gamsa Kwpra (2010)
* Gamsa Kwpra (2010)
* Naran Kami
* Naran Kami
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* Thansa (2023){{col-end}}


=== Khumulwng Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
=== Khumulwng Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
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{{col-begin}}
{{col-break}}
{{col-break}}
* Kalasati (1976)
* Kalasati (1976)
* Zion (1983)
* Dashram (1985)
* Dashram (1985)
* Joygobind (1986)
* Joygobind (1986)
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* Khakchangma (1988)
* Khakchangma (1988)
* Sukia Kwpra (1988)
* Chichima Awar (1988)
* Muichingor (1990)
* Muichingor (1990)
* Chhoigoria (1990)
* Chhoigoria (1990)
* Birchandra (1996)
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{{col-break}}
* Bardhaman Thakur (1997)
* Bardhaman Thakur (1997)
* Khumulwng (1998)
* Khumulwng (1998)
* Rangchak (2000)
* Langma (2005)
* Langma (2005)
* Dula Kwpra (2005)
* Dula Kwpra (2005)
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* Khasrang (2006)
* Khasrang (2006)
* Galili (2007)
* Galili (2007)
* Mohan Kwpra (2008)
* Chukhani yakhili (2008)
* Kandra (2008)
* Immanuel (2010)
* Immanuel (2010)
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{{col-break}}
* Bas Kwpra (2013)
* Konai
* Rambuk (2014)
* Hamkrai
* Kandra
* Bahu Chandra
* Khabaksa
* Gangaram
* Larima
* Hebron
* Yapri Kwtal Baptist Fellowship
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=== Mandwi Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
=== Mandwi Baptist Pastoral Circle ===
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{{col-begin}}
{{col-break}}
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* Thaiplok Phang (1977)
* Thaiplok Phang (1977)
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* [[Baptist World Alliance]]
* [[Baptist World Alliance]]
* [[Christianity in Tripura]]
* [[Christianity in Tripura]]
* [[Jampui Sakhan Baptist Association]]
* Jampui Sakhan Baptist Association


== References ==
== References ==
* Debbarma, Sukhendu (1996) [https://books.google.com/books?id=vyfrzVvJNxUC&printsec=frontcover ''Origin and Growth of Christianity in Tripura: With Special Reference to the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society, 1938–1988''], Indus Publishing, New Delhi. {{ISBN|81-7387-038-1}}
{{Reflist}}
* Debbarma, Sukhendu (1996) [https://books.google.com/books?id=vyfrzVvJNxUC ''Origin and Growth of Christianity in Tripura: With Special Reference to the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society, 1938–1988''], Indus Publishing, New Delhi. {{ISBN|81-7387-038-1}}
* Borok Baptist Convention, Rangchak Mukumu, 2010
* Borok Baptist Convention, Rangchak Mukumu, 2010


==External links==
==External links==
* [http://sadarnorth.org/ SadarNorth.Org], the Official ePortal of Sadar North Baptist Association
* [http://sadarnorth.org/ SadarNorth.Org], the Official ePortal of Sadar North Baptist Association
* [http://www.bwanet.org/ Baptist World Alliance]
* [http://www.bwanet.org/ Baptist World Alliance] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090804195042/http://www.bwanet.org/default.aspx?pid=5 |date=4 August 2009 }}
 
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The symbol of Sadar North Baptist Association

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Sadar North Baptist Association
OrientationBaptist
PresidentDhaniram Debbarma
HeadquartersSNBA Office, Mission Compound, A.D. Nagar, Agartala, Tripura
Origin1989
Tripura, India
Congregations191

Sadar North Baptist Association (SNBA) is a Baptist Christian denomination in Tripura. It is located within the West Tripura district of Tripura in India.

History[edit | edit source]

SNBA started as a small circle within the Central Baptist Association of Tripura Baptist Christian Union (TBCU). It later on evolved and developed into a full-fledged association of TBCU with many churches affiliated to it. Today there are around more than 150 churches and fellowships within Sadar North Baptist Association. Some of the pioneers of the Baptist's in Sadar North is Life Deacon Biralal Debbarma (one of the first three Christians in the Kokborok speaking community and the ex-President of SNBA) and the Late Rev. Rabindra Debbarma.

Birth[edit | edit source]

Life Deacon Lt. Birolal Debbarma, (ex-President, SNBA).

Before its birth as a full association the SNBA was one of the four Pastoral Circles under the Central Baptist Association. As churches grew rapidly with more new believers everywhere in the state, the Annual Assembly Session of Tripura Baptist Christian Union which was held in Subhash Nagar (North Tripura) on 23–26 February 1989 passed resolution that the Circles (e.g., South, Udaipur, Saisawm Sazai, and Sadar North) be given the full status of Associations. And it was how the Sadar North Baptist Association was established as an Association in the month of February 1989.

The leaders of the newly born Association with the presence of Rev. Hnehliana, the then General Secretary of TBCU, met prayerfully on 25 March 1989 at Durga Chowdhury Baptist Church and formed the first Executive Committee of the Association on ad hoc basis. The first members selected for the executive committee were:

  • President: Mr. Birolal Debbarma
  • Secretary: Rev. Rabindra Debbarma
  • Treasurer: Mr. Chandra Kanta Debbarma.

Faith and doctrine[edit | edit source]

SNBA is based on the principles of Baptist theology and doctrines and is strongly threaded and bounded by firm faith on Jesus Christ, Holy Spirit and the one and only omnipotent Father God.

Organization[edit | edit source]

Rev. Dr. Chandra Kanta Debbarma, Former Executive Secretary, SNBA and Former General Secretary, TBCU.
Choir group from Mandwi Baptist Circle presenting a song in the 19th Sadar North Baptist Youth Fellowship that was organised in Abhicharan Baptist Church on 13–15 January 2006.

SNBA has the highest strength of Kokborok speaking Baptist community in Tripura.

Office[edit | edit source]

The association is led by the Executive Secretary, Rev. Barendra Debbarma, and has its head-office in Baptist Mission Compound, Arundhutinagar, Agartala.

The association is registered under the Tripura Baptist Christian Union (TBCU). The association is located within the West Tripura district of Tripura state in India.

Baptist Pastoral Circles[edit | edit source]

SNBA has nine Pastoral Circles, namely:

Sadar North Baptist Women's Society (SNBWS)[edit | edit source]

Sadar North Baptist Sikla Bodol (SNBSB)[edit | edit source]

  • President: Er. Sukumani Debbarma
  • Secretary: Rev. Partha Sarathi Debbarma

Sunday School Committee[edit | edit source]

  • Convener: Rev. Mangal Debabrma
  • Member: Rev. Nilmani Debbarma
  • Member: Ord. Evan. C. K. Chhoma.

Affiliated organisations[edit | edit source]

Schools[edit | edit source]

The association runs four English Medium schools, namely:

Hospital[edit | edit source]

The foundation for a new hospital under the association was laid on 30 September 2013 for which the construction is underway.

Sponsored by: Sadar North Baptist Women Society (SNBWS)

Location: Patni Village, Borokathal Baptist Pastoral Circle (around 20 km from Agartala city).

Institute of Community Transformation[edit | edit source]

Sponsored by Seva Bharat (Mission India)

Location: Madhab Baptist Church, Mandwi Baptist Pastoral Circle.

Statistics[edit | edit source]

According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 23,500 members and 191 churches.[1]

SNBA Census

Description/Particulars 2001 2010 2025
Churches 84 129 185
Fellowships 5 7 3
Members 8,562 20,943 22,531
* Male members 4,411 11,203
* Female members 4,151 9,740
Minors 2,972 4,533 4,729
Government Employees 947 1,480 1,628
Christian Families 2,128 4,332
Workers of SNBA 13 52 58
Pastors 8 10 38
Evangelists 4 27 19
Others 1 2 1
Deacons 77 183 341
Life Deacons 2 6 38

Missionaries[edit | edit source]

There are eight missionaries working in SNBA. Missionaries are mainly from four organisations:

Affiliated churches[edit | edit source]

Some churches like Zion Baptist Church, Kisong Baptist Church, Jangalia Baptist Church, Abhicharan Baptist Church, Bhuban Chontai Baptist Church,Bagbari Baptist Church , and Khumulwng Baptist Church, have huge strength of members whereas others like churches like Roktia Baptist Church, and Rasu Baptist Church, have less strength of members.

The affiliated churches with foundation date are listed below according to the Pastoral Circles:

Abhicharan Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Borkathal Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Champaknagar Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Dakdu Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Mwsandwikhor Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Jamilwng Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Khumulwng Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Mandwi Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved 5 May 2023
  • Debbarma, Sukhendu (1996) Origin and Growth of Christianity in Tripura: With Special Reference to the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society, 1938–1988, Indus Publishing, New Delhi. ISBN 81-7387-038-1
  • Borok Baptist Convention, Rangchak Mukumu, 2010

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