Warm greetings in the precious name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

It is with great joy and thanksgiving that I bring greetings on behalf of the Council of Baptist Churches in North East India (CBCNEI). Over the years, by God’s grace and faithful guidance, the CBCNEI has grown into a vibrant community of over 8,376 churches, organized into 114 Associations under six Regional Conventions namely, Assam Baptist Convention, Arunachal Baptist Church Council, Garo Baptist Convention, Karbi Anglong Baptist Convention, Manipur Baptist Convention, and Nagaland Baptist Church Council. Five Associate members: Shillong Baptist Church Shillong; Zomi Baptist Council; Mising Baptist Kebang; Evangelical Church of Maraland and Tripura Baptist Christian Union.

The CBCNEI envisions facilitating its members to shine in their faithful witness to the truth, to strive in their service to the needy, and to struggle utmost for the unity of His Church, the body of Jesus Christ. In pursuit of this calling, our mission is to:

• serves and empowers the Baptist churches in Northeast India so that they will be effective in transforming the societies within their communities;
• encourages and equips our Baptist Churches in witnessing Jesus Christ so that all people groups may come to know Jesus Christ and experience life in its fullness;
• fosters Baptist unity in Christ in the face of divisive forces working against us;
• advocates justice and renders humanitarian service to the poor and the marginalized; and
• be an agent of peace and reconciliation against ethnic, religious, and political violence.

To fulfil this mission, the CBCNEI is engaged in a wide range of ministries, including the 6 Hospitals and 5 Nursing Schools, 3 Student Ministries that runs for the college students, Christian Literature Centres that serve the diverse linguistic and cultural communities of the northeastern region by publishing and distributing Christian literature, Two Educational institutions: one theological college Eastern Theological College, Jorhat, Assam, one university North East Christian University, Dimapur and 13 recognized theological colleges in North east region. The Council also has the Conference Centre in the Mission Compound, Guwahati, that caters to the needs of the program & activities of the Christian organization.  The Ministry of Justice and Peace strives to proclaim and promote God’s desire for justice, peace, and reconciliation in society. The Mission Desk coordinates mission activities between other mission agencies and the local churches, associations, and conventions. The department Relief and Rehabilitation organizes community development works among the poor and needy areas of the Northeast region.

The Council also actively collaborates with various Christian organizations both within the region and globally to advance its shared mission in Christ.

As we continue to grow in faith and fellowship, we invite you to join us in prayer and partnership, that together we may glorify God, proclaim Christ boldly, and serve humanity with love and compassion. May God Bless us all.

In His Service,

(Rev. Dr. Namseng R. Marak)

Secretary General, CBCNEI