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Tripura Baptist Christian Union
File:Logo of the Tripura Baptist Christian Union.jpg
AbbreviationTBCU
ClassificationEvangelicalism
OrientationBaptist
PolityCongregational
PresidentRev. Ranakusum Debbarma
AssociationsAsia Pacific Baptist Federation, Baptist World Alliance
RegionTripura
HeadquartersBaptist Mission Compound, Arundhutinagar, Agartala, India
FounderRev M.J. Eade, New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society (NZBMS)
Origin1938
Laxmilunga village, Tripura
Congregations1,079
Members120,070
Official websitechristiantbcu.org

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The Tripura Baptist Christian Union (TBCU) is a Baptist Christian denomination in Tripura, India. It has its head office in Agartala, the state capital. The TBCU is affiliated to the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation (APBF)[1] and the Baptist World Alliance (BWA).[2] It is also a member church of the North East India Christian Council (NEICC), a regional church body of the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI).[3]

History[edit | edit source]

The union was formed under the leadership of Rev. M.J. Eade in December 1938 in Lakshmilunga, a village six miles from Agartala. TBCU was supported and funded from the beginning by the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society (NZBMS), which also provided most of the staff till the 1960s. Since then TBCU has now become an independent indigenous self-supporting church organisation. Rev. M.J. Eade was appointed as the first General Secretary of the Tripura Baptist Christian Union. Rev. Lalhuala Darlong was the first national General Secretary.[4]

TBCU employs many pastors and evangelists and runs community programs such as schools and dispensaries. Since the early 1980s, it has been working in partnerships with the Baptist Church of Mizoram (BCM) and the Evangelical Church of Maraland (ECM) from Mizoram. Both BCM and ECM have many workers in Tripura working as missionaries and evangelist/teachers in various TBCU churches and schools.

TBCU celebrated its Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilees in 1988 and 1998 respectively with much fanfare.

Organization[edit | edit source]

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Rev. C. K. Debbarma (Executive Secretary, SNBA) and Rev. Ngaituahsunga Darlong (general secretary, TBCU) during the Sadar North Baptist Youth Fellowship 2006 in Abhicharan Baptist Church

Office[edit | edit source]

TBCU has its office in the Baptist Mission Compound at Arundhutinagar, Agartala.

The Mission Compound was established in 1938 under an official land grant by the then King of Tripura Kingdom, Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya, to the Baptist missionaries from New Zealand.[5]


Associations[edit | edit source]

It has the following


Every year a meeting of the Council Members of the TBCU is organised at one of the churches within the Union.

Schools[edit | edit source]

Union[edit | edit source]

St. Paul's School[edit | edit source]

Main article: St Paul's School, Agartala

The TBCU runs the St. Paul's School which is situated in Arundhutinagar, Agartala. The school was started in the early 1940s as the first English medium school in the Kingdom of Tripura.

Currently, the Principal of the School is Mrs Manjuri Sangma and the Vice-Principal is Mr. James Muankima.

The school is a higher secondary school with classes from K.G. to Class XII. It is affiliated to CISCE.

Darchawi S.B Bengali medium school, at Darchawi village in Unakoti district of Tripura, was also developed by the NZBMS with the financial aid of the Government of Tripura.

SNBA[edit | edit source]

The association runs four English Medium schools, namely:

Tipprah Academy[edit | edit source]

Tipprah Academy is a higher secondary school in Barkathal affiliated to the TBSE, offering classes from LKG-XII.

Salka Academy[edit | edit source]

Salka Academy is located in Hezamara

Subrai Academy[edit | edit source]

Subrai Academy is located in Burakha, under the Burakha IS. mandwi block west Tripura, 799035. The school was established in 2010. English medium school class provide Nursary LKG to class VIII (Eight) The school is affiliated by Tripura Govt., recognized and run by SNBA.

Haptorpha Academy

hamtorpha Academy is located in Champak Nagar area.

Langma Academy

Langma Academy is located in Langma hathai, Abhicharan area.

CBA[edit | edit source]

St. Peter's School[edit | edit source]

St Peter's School is located in Jampuijala Block, Sepahijala District of Tripura and is run by the Central Baptist Association of TBCU. It was established in 1991.

KOKBA[edit | edit source]

Kok English Medium School[edit | edit source]

Kok English Medium School is located in Baijal bari, Khowai District. The school is affiliated to TBSE for Nursery to Class -X. It is run by KOKBA.

Udaipur Baptist Association(UBA)[edit | edit source]

St. John's Senior Secondary School[edit | edit source]

St John's High School is located in Raio, Killa, Udaipur, Gomoti Tripura. It was established in 1972. The school is affiliated to CBSE for Nursery to Class -XII. It is run by Borok Hoda Thong(BHT).

Elem English School[edit | edit source]

Elem English School is located in Dulukma, Amarpur, Gomoti Tripura . The school is affiliated to TBSE for Nursery to Class -X. It is run by Baptist Church of Mizoram(BCM).

Hamari English School[edit | edit source]

Hamari English School is located in Bangphur, Amarpur, Gomati Tripura. The school is affiliated to TBSE for Nursery to Class-VIII. It is also run by BCM.

Nograi Mission English School[edit | edit source]

Nograi Mission English School(NMES) is located is located in Nograi, Ompi, Gomoti Tripura. The school is affiliated to CBSE for Nursery to Class -VIII. It is run by Chekiye Village Baptist Church(CVBC), Nagaland.

Salgra Baptist Association(SBA)[edit | edit source]

Ebenezer High School[edit | edit source]

Ebenezer High School is located in Twiphuma, Manubazar,South Tripura District of Tripura. It was established in 1983. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

Saisawm Sazai Baptist Association (SSBA)[edit | edit source]

St. James Higher Secondary School[edit | edit source]

St James Higher Secondary School is located in Gongrai Molsom village, P.O Kendraichera, Sepahijala Dist. Tripura. It was established in 1980. The school is mainly for the scheduled Tribes students. The school is affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education For KG to Class - X is affiliated to CBSE and For Class - XI & XII it is affiliated to TBSE.

Nazareth English School[edit | edit source]

Nazareth English School is Located in Tuidu Bazar, Gomati District, Tripura. Mainly For Classes from KG to Class VIII.


JSBA[edit | edit source]

The JSBA currently runs two schools.

St. Thomas English Medium School[edit | edit source]

St. Thomas English Medium School, located at Vanghmun village, was established in 1979. It educates to the mostly scheduled Tribes students living in and around Jampui hill. Pu Lalnunsanga is the headmaster of the school. The school has KG to Class X standards. The school is affiliated to the Tripura Board of School education (TBSE). Every year a considerable number of Madhyamik students appear for their examination and come out with flying colors. The school has contributed greatly to the educational development of the people of Jampui hill. It has a boarding house for both male and female students. A stipend is provided by the Tribal Welfare Department of Tripura, through which each year a number of poor students can pursue their educational careers at the school.

Pohor English Medium School[edit | edit source]

Pohor English Medium school was established in 2008 at Chawmanu under Chailengta Sub-Division of Dhalai District.

Theological Institution[edit | edit source]

Tripura Theological College[edit | edit source]

The TBCU runs Tripura Theological College for courses in the Bachelor of Theology (B.Th) which is accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA)[6] from its mission compound in Agartala where mission workers are trained in Biblical doctrines and other theological studies. Presently, Rev. Bishu Kumar Debbarma is the principal of the college.

Hospital[edit | edit source]

Earlier, the TBCU ran its own hospital at their headquarters from the 1930s until 1980 when it was discontinued, providing free treatment to the people of the state.

Presently under SNBA, a hospital is being constructed at Kaya Haduk, Patni village of West Tripura around 20 km from Agartala city.

Social service[edit | edit source]

Since its inception. the TBCU has been supporting several voluntary NGOs dedicated to the development of the poor tribals living in the remote hamlets of Tripura.

Institute of Community Transformation[edit | edit source]

Location: Madhab Baptist Church, Mandwi Baptist Pastoral Circle

Publications[edit | edit source]

Bibles[edit | edit source]

TBCU in partnership with the Bible Society of India has been active in translating the Bible and New Testament in various local languages of Tripura.


Smai Kwtal[edit | edit source]

The New Testament of the Bible in Kokborok language, the dialect of the native people of Tripura was first published in 1976.

The translation team were:

  • Rev. B.K. Smith, NZBMS
  • Rev. Jong Bahadur Debbarma, TBCU
  • Ramesh Debbarma, TBCU

Baibel Kthar[edit | edit source]

The Bible in Kaubru dialect for the Bru people called Bible kthar that is meaning Holy Bible. The New Testament called SMAIKTA and the OLD Testament called SMAIKCHAM. The translation by Rev. S.K. MSHA, and his team which was published by the Bible Society of India in 2011.

Baibel Kwthar[edit | edit source]

The full Holy Bible in Kokborok language was published for the first time in 2013 by the Bible Society of India.[7]

The TBCU translation team were:

  • Rev. Jong Bahadur Debbarma, CBA
  • Rev. Anil Debbarma, CBA
  • Rev. Nilmani Debbarma, SNBA
  • Mark Debbarma, CBA
  • Chitta Debbarma, SNBA
  • Dn. Chitta Ranjan Debbarma, SNBA

Dan Thar[edit | edit source]

The New Testament of the Bible in (Molsom) language the dialect of the native people of Tripura. The translation team were:

  • (Late)Rev.Misilkumar Molsom
  • Rev.Sonabahadur Molsom
  • Decon. Lalkunga Molsom
  • Decon.CL.Nunhlima
  • Rev. Mosia Molsom

Literature[edit | edit source]

Under the Tripura Baptist Christian Literature Committee and the Kokborok Christian Literature Committee (KCLC) various songbooks, tracts and study materials are regularly published by the TBCU.

Statistics[edit | edit source]

According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 84,795 members in 943 churches.[8]

Sl. No. Association Churches Members
1. Sadar North Baptist Association (SNBA) 188 27,260
2. Central Baptist Association (CBA) 92 6,500
3. Udaipur Baptist Association (UBA) 92 7,190
4. Kok Baptist Association (KOKBA) 85 6,284
5. Yarung Baptist Christian Association (YBCA) 27 3,298
6. Salgra Baptist Association (SBA) 55 8,179
7. Yapri Baptist Association (YBA) 39 2,271
8. Kailasahar Baptist Christian Association (KBCA) 81 11,100
9. Dergang Baptist Association (DBA) 84 8,555
10. Dharmanagar Longai Baptist Association (DLBA) 27 3,185
11. Kamalpur Baptist Association (KBA) 33 2,298
12. Jampui Longai Baptist Association (JLBA) 37 4,269
13. Songang Baptist Christian Association (SBCA) 11 659
14. Jampui Sakhan Baptist Association (JSBA) 11 6,700
15. Tripura Baptist A'chik Krima (TBAK) 31 3,987
16. Saizawm Sazai Baptist Association (SSBA) 84 13,606
17. Hachuk Haphar Baptist Association (HHBA) 34 2,187
18. Bishramganj Baptist Association (BBA) 38 2,542
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Choir group from Mandwi Baptist Circle, Sadar North Baptist Association (SNBA)


Office bearers of TBCU[edit | edit source]

Union[edit | edit source]

  • General Secretary: Rev. Rantuasanga Darlong
  • Associate General Secretary: Rev. Kishore Debbarma
  • Secretary: Rev. Lalthanliana

Presidents[edit | edit source]

The list of presidents of the Union are as follows:[9]

Sl. No. Name Year
1. Mr. Abraham Sangma 1938-’39, 1939-‘40, 1940-’41
2. Rev. Tikendra Ghagra 1941-’42, 1942-‘43, 1952-‘53, 1964-‘65
3. Mr. Kamala Kanta Kubi 1944-‘45, 1945-’46
4. Rev. L. Luaia 1946-‘47
5. Rev. M. J. Eade 1947-‘48
6. Mr. Lianthanga 1948-‘49
7. Mr. Jogesh Rema 1949-‘50
8. Pastor Sukla Kumar Das 1950-‘51
9. Pastor Chawna 1951-‘52, 1953-‘54
10. Mr. Dhirendra Sangma 1954-‘55, 1960-‘61
11. Rev. Tlanglawma Darlong 1955-‘56, 1961-‘62,1969-‘70,1986-’87,1987-’88,1988-‘89
12. Rev. Tawna 1956-’57, 1957-‘58, 1970-‘71
13. Rev. Lalhuala Darlong 1958-’59, 1959-‘60, 1982-’83, 1983-’84, 1984-‘85
14. Rev. B. N. Eade 1962-‘63
15. Mr. Upendra Kumar Das 1965-‘66
16. Mr. L. L. Rokhum 1966-‘67
18. Rev. Lalsiama Darlong 1968-‘69, 1981-‘82. 1994-‘95
19. Mr. Johana Darlong 1971-‘72
20. Rev. Malsawma 1972-‘73, 1997-‘98
21. Rev. Elendra Marak 1973-‘74, 1990-‘91, 1993-‘94
22. Prof. D. L. Roy 1974-’75, 1975-’76, 1976-’77, 1977-‘78
23. Rev. Lalrema Darlong 1978-’79, 1979-’80, 1980-‘81
24. Rev. Rabindra Debbarma 1989-‘90, 1995-’96, 1996–97
25. Rev. Dakshina Ranjan Reang 1991-‘92, 2003-‘04, 2005-‘06, 2019-‘20
26. Rev. Jongbahadur Debbarma 1992-‘93, 1997-‘98, 2015-‘16
27. Rev. Mishil Kumar Molsom 1998-‘99
28. Rev. S. T. Pautu 1999-2000
29. Rev. Anil Debbarma 2000-‘01, 2016-‘17
30. Rev. Ngaituasunga Darlong 2001-‘02
31. Rev. Zokhuma Rokhum 2002-‘03, 2006-‘07, 2014-‘15
32. Rev. Ranakusum Debbarma 2004-‘05, 2012-‘13. 2020-‘21
33. Rev. Kishore Debbarma 2008-’09, 2009-‘10
34. Rev. Chandra Kanta Debbarma 2010-‘11
35. Rev. Sangzuala 2011-‘12
36. Rev. Nagendra Debbarma 2013-‘14
37. Rev. Rajani Kaipeng 2017-‘18
38. Rev. Jyotirmoy Debbarma 2018-‘19

Sadar North Baptist Association (SNBA)[edit | edit source]

Pastors of SNBA

  1. Rev. C. K. Debbarma (General Secretary, TBCU)
  2. Rev. Ranjit Debbarma (Executive Secretary, SNBA)
  3. Rev.Chandramoni Debbarma (Secretary, Sadar North Baptist Association)
  4. Rev. Kishor kr. Debbarma (TBCU President)
  5. Rev.OfficO Kr. Debbarma
  6. Pastor Mangal Debbarma
  7. Pastor Manmohan Debbarma
  8. Pastor Barendra Debbarma
  9. Pastor Samendra Debbarma
  10. Evan. Shikha Debbarma
  11. Pastor Sitaram Rupini
  12. Pastor Sushanta Debbarma
  13. Pastor Pradip Debbarma
  14. Pastor Mantu Debbarma
  15. Pastor Kishore Debbarma
  16. Pastor Bijoy Debbarma
  17. Pastor Sukuram Debbarma
  18. Pastor Nripendra Debbarma
  19. Pastor Partha Sarathi Debbarma
  20. Pastor Sandhyaram Debbarma
  21. Pastor Rajkumar Debbarma
  22. Pastor Mithun Rupini
  23. Pastor Biswajit Debbarma
  24. Pastor Nitya Debbarma
  25. Pastor Manoranjan Debbarma
  26. Pastor Kishore (Yarwng) Debbarma
  27. Pastor Arun Debbarma
  28. Pastor Ajendra Debbarma
  29. Pastor Rwngthoma Debbarma
  30. Pastor Joseph Debbarma
  31. Pastor Manik Debbarma
  32. Pastor Somchati Debbarma
  33. Pastor Sunil Debbarma
  34. Pastor Malendra Debbarma
  35. Pastor Debojit Debbarma
  36. Pastor Sachin Debbarma
  37. Pastor Bijoy Debbarma
  38. Evan Amit Debbarma
  39. Rev. Dr. Bishu kr. Debbarma (TTC Principle)
  40. Evan Bharat Debbarma
  41. Evan Miss Ganga Debbarma
  42. Evan. Shyamuel Debbarma
  43. Evan. Shakti Debbarma
  44. Evan. Bhajan Debabrma
  45. Evan. Rescue Debbarma
  46. Evan. Sanjoy Rupini
  47. Evan. Ranjit Debbarma
  48. Evan. Shyamal Debbarma
  49. Evan. Pusurai Debabrma
  50. Evan. Pitor Debbarma
  51. Evan. Jacob Debbarma
  52. Evan. Jiten Debbarma
  53. Evan. Biman Debbarma
  54. E/T Siari Debbarma
  55. E/T Subasish Debbarma
  56. E/T Jico Debbarma
  57. E/T Adom Debabrma
  58. Mr. Rabindra Debbarma (Driver)

Office Staff of SNBA

  1. Mr. Pitor Debbarma (Accountant)
  2. Mr. Binoy Debbarma (Office Assistant)
  3. Mr. Alip Debbarma (Office Boy)

Ordained Evangelists of SNBA

  1. Ord. Evan. Lalnunsiama (BCM Missionary)
  2. Ord. Evan. Lalchungnunga (JSBA Missionary)

Pastors and Evangelists working under TBCU[edit | edit source]

Central Baptist Association (CBA)[edit | edit source]

Pastors of CBA The pastors of the CBA are:

  1. Rev. Jong Bahadur Debbarma (Retd)
  2. Rev. Asit Debbarma (Retd)
  3. Rev. Swapan Debbarma
  4. Rev. Surajit Debbarma
  5. Rev. Mohan Koloi
  6. Rev. Anil Debbarma (Retd)
  7. Rev. Ajit Debbarma
  8. Rev. Tripureswer Debbarma
  9. Rev. Sambhuram Debbarma
  10. Rev. Swadesh Debbarma
  11. Rev. Abiram Debbarma
  12. Rev. Aprajit Debbarma

Ordained Evangelists of CBA

  1. Rev. Sushil Debbarma
  2. Ord.Evan. Ranjit Debbarma
  3. Rev. Madhab Debbarma
  4. Rev. Satyaram Debbarma

Evangelists of CBA

  1. Evan. Dilip Debbarma
  2. Evan. Premananda Debbarma
  3. Evan. Laxman Debbarma
  4. Evan. Ranjan Debbarma
  5. Evan. Krishna Debbarma
  6. Evan. Bitta Debbarma
  7. Evan. Uttam Debbarma
  8. Evan. Saitya Debbarma
  9. Evan. Arup Debbarma

Kok Baptist Association (KOKBA)[edit | edit source]

Pastors of KOKBA The pastors of the KOKBA are:

  1. Rev. Jyotirmoy Debbarma
  2. Rev. Sunil Debbarma
  3. Rev. Malendra Debbarma
  1. Rev. Surnapada Jamatia
  2. Rev. Dharmendra Debbarma
  3. Rev. Samaresh Debbarma

Ordained Evangelists of KOKBA

  1. Dhiman Debbarma

Ordained Evangelists of KOKBA

  1. Evan. Philip Rupini
  2. Evan. Kishore Debbarma
  3. Evan. Manoj Kumar Debbarma
  4. Evan. Sanjoy Debbarma
  5. Evan. Ranju Debbarma
  6. Evan. Utpal Debbarma
  7. Evan. Biresh Debbarma
  8. Evan. Mansujit Debbarma
  9. Evan pradesh Debbarma

Udaipur Baptist Association (UBA)[edit | edit source]

The pastors of the UBA are:

  1. Rev. Debguru Jamatia
  2. Rev. Subraihamjak Jamatia
  3. Rev. Chandra Bahadur Jamatia

Ordained Evangelists of UBA

  1. Ord. Evan. Imangrai Jamatia
  2. Ord. Evan. Abraham Jamatia
  3. Ord. Evan. Uttam Kr. Jamatia
  4. Ord. Evan. Phaijak Jamatia

Evangelists of UBA

  1. Evan. Jiban Barma Jamatia
  2. Evan. Swlaijak Jamatia
  3. Evan. Nabin Chandra Jamatia
  4. Evan. Swapan Jamatia
  5. Evan. Bijoy Kumar Jamatia
  6. Evan. Bipad Sadhan Jamatia
  7. Evan. Baibel Kalai

Saisawm Sazai Baptist Association (SSBA)[edit | edit source]

SSBA Retired PASTORS

  • Pastor Akhawi Dourai
  • Rev. Zokhuma Rokhum (L)
  • Rev. Mishilkumar Molsom(L)
  • Rev. Sonabahadur Molsom
  • O/E Dananjoy Molsom
  • O/E HK Zionthanga

SSBA pastors

  1. Rev.Sidhantorai Molsom (ES)
  2. Rev.Dumbumoni Hrangkhawl
  3. Rev.Dulirai Molsom
  4. Rev Neilutlian Kaipeng
  5. Rev Lalpanliana Molsom
  6. Rev Mosia Molsom
  7. Rev. Chondrolal Molsom
  8. Rev.Vanlalnghaka Kuki
  9. Rev.Temlongir Hrangkhawl
  10. Rev.Joykumar Kaipeng
  11. Rev.Porimal Kaipeng(AGS TBCU)
  12. O/E.Purnibasi Molsom
  13. O/E.Ramedas Molsom
  • There are 73 Churches, 11 fellowship and 2 Preaching Centre 13349 communicant Members. 196 Deacon and 25 life Deacon in SSBA (as in 2024)

List of churches affiliated to TBCU[edit | edit source]

Sadar North Baptist Association (SNBA)[edit | edit source]

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]

Hezamara Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Jamilwng Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]


Mandwi Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Central Baptist Association (CBA)[edit | edit source]

Bishramganj Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

  • Rangchak

City Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Gabardi Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Jampui Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Takarjala Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Udaipur Baptist Association (UBA)[edit | edit source]

Amarpur Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Marandi Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Pitra Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

Kok Baptist Association (KOKBA)[edit | edit source]

Salgra Baptist Association (SBA)[edit | edit source]

Dhanu Chowdhury Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

  • Dhanu Chowdhury (1977)
  • Maichaya Para (1980)
  • Khumtwisa (1985)
  • Madab Nagar (1988)
  • Emmanuel (1991)
  • Matham Kami (2004)
  • Hapta Para (2007)
  • Betagi (2008)
  • Kosomtwisa (2008)

Thailik Twisa Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

  • Bethel (1978)
  • Banapha Para (1979)
  • Taimang (1981)
  • Thailik Twisa (1991)
  • Rangchak (1996)
  • Maira Twisa (2000)
  • Twisa (2007)

Bankul Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

  • Zarzari (1980)
  • Bankul (1984)
  • Pokul (2001)
  • Thaipong Twisa (2002)
  • Padhamani (2007)
  • Garipha (2009)
  • Rosoma (2010)
  • Saira (2010)
  • Sabroom Town (2010)

Khakchang Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

  • Twiruma (1992)
  • Bananta (1994)
  • Khakchang (1995)
  • Domdoma (1996)
  • Thansa (2001)
  • Monyapara (2004)
  • Eden (2009)
  • Akabang (2010)

Desharam Baptist Pastoral Circle[edit | edit source]

  • Twimuk (1997)
  • Desharam (2003)
  • New Gunjalima (2008)
  • Bakmara (2008)
  • Tongthokma (2010)
  • Sinai (2010)

Saisawm Sazai Baptist Association[edit | edit source]

Gongrai Pastor Circle[edit | edit source]

Donlekha Pastor Circle[edit | edit source]

  • Donlekha
  • Montang
  • Barmachhora
  • IBC
  • Robokva
  • Lungphun
  • Zion
  • Sontang
  • Sonkhola
  • Nupangrumva
  • Horeb
  • Moria
  • Salem

Gamagur Pastor Circle[edit | edit source]

Kamlachora Pastor Circle[edit | edit source]

Twichakma Pastor Circle (2024)[edit | edit source]

  • Twichakma
  • Thelakung
  • Zawltungi
  • Darkhai
  • sonarai
  • Tangpui
  • Choygaria
  • Bola (F)
  • Dupatila

Hawaibari Pastor Circle (2024)[edit | edit source]

  • Hawaibari (1924)
  • Tuikoi
  • Rangamura
  • Karmel
  • Bethel
  • Kanan (F)

Kamalpur Baptist Association (KBA)[edit | edit source]

Hachwk Haphar Baptist Association (HHBA)[edit | edit source]

Songang Baptist Christian Association (SBCA)[edit | edit source]


Controversies[edit | edit source]

The state government of Tripura accused the organization of lending support to separatist NLFT rebels.[10]

The Government of Tripura uncovered evidence asserting that the Baptist Church in Tripura had been helping Tripuri militants, such as the NLFT in the state. The NLFT militants, who are involved in armed struggle for the independence of Tripura, and the creation of a "Christian state",[11] have been forcing local tribals to convert to Christianity at gunpoint and threatening to murder participants in Hindu festivals.[10][12][13] It is believed that as many as 5,000 tribal villagers were converted in this fashion over two years.[12] These forcible conversions to Christianity, sometimes including the use of "rape as a means of intimidation," have also been noted by academics outside of India.[14]

The government accused the Baptist Church of Tripura for supporting this violent campaign of NLFT by providing funding and arms for the group. In April 2000, Nagmanlal Halam, Secretary of the Noapara Baptist Church in Tripura, was caught with a large quantity of explosives which were meant for the group. Halam later confessed to buying and supplying explosives to the NLFT for the past two years. Another church official, Jatna Koloi, was arrested in south Tripura in April 2000. According to the State Police, Mr Koloi had received training in guerrilla warfare at an NLFT base in 1999.[10]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ "Indian Member Bodies". Asia Pacific Baptist Federation. Retrieved 11 May 2016.
  2. ↑ "Baptist World Alliance - Home". bwanet.org. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  3. ↑ "Regional Christian Councils". nccindia.in. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  4. ↑ Origin and Growth of Christianity in Tripura (Sukhendu Debbarma, 1996)
  5. ↑ Debbarma, S. (1996). Origin and Growth of Christianity in Tripura: With Special Reference to the New Zealand Baptist Missionary Society, 1938-1988. Indus Publishing Company. ISBN 9788173870385.
  6. ↑ ATA -> Tipura Theological College
  7. ↑ "Tranzsend - tranzsend - New Zealand Baptists in Global Mission". tranzsend.org.nz. Archived from the original on 4 November 2013. Retrieved 6 June 2014.
  8. ↑ Baptist World Alliance, Members, baptistworld.org, USA, retrieved May 5, 2023
  9. ↑ TBCU Presidents, AK
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Church backing Tripura rebels". BBC News. 18 April 2000.
  11. ↑ Adam; de Cordier; Titeca; Vlassenroot (2007). "In the Name of the Father? - Christian Militantism in Tripura, Northern Uganda, and Ambon". Studies in Conflict and Terrorism. 30 (11): 963. doi:10.1080/10576100701611288. S2CID 145364791.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 rediff.com: Tribals unite against conversions in Tripura
  13. ↑ "Separatist group bans Hindu festivities". BBC News. 2 October 2000.
  14. ↑ Adam; de Cordier; Titeca; Vlassenroot (2007). "In the Name of the Father? Christian Militantism in Tripura, Northern Uganda, and Ambon". Studies in Conflict and Terrorism. 30 (11): 965, 966, 967. doi:10.1080/10576100701611288. S2CID 145364791.

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