Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill Kohima youth holds conclave on Christian marriage

Participants along with resource speakers during the one-day conclave on Christian marriage among millennial and generation-Z at CBCMH in Kohima on Saturday.

• KOHIMA — Having observed the lack of conversation on marriage in many homes today, the youth department of Chakhesang Baptist Church Ministers’ Hill Kohima (CBCMHK) on Saturday organised a conclave on ‘Christian marriage’ for millennial and generation-z at the church premises.
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• An update from the youth department stated that the conclave was organised as the issue of marriage often evokes uneasiness, shame (taboo) or even fear for both parents and their child. Besides, the topic remains guarded until it dawns on many young people to rush into preparation.
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• “They are typically excluded from conversations about marriages and lack a sense of moral/ spiritual direction or a Biblical mandate to lean on,” the youth department stated.

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• Moderating session on ‘the Baptist distinctive on holy marriage,’ CBCMHK youth director, Rakodu Nukhu, said the discussions were from the Baptist perspective on marriage. He noted that conversation on marriage is something that bothers a lot of young people today. He added that many things were unclear and the youth are left without guidance especially when it comes to Baptist context.
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• He expressed hope that the discussion would guide participants through various aspects of marriage.
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• Rev. Dr. Vetso Koza, pastor Chakhesang Baptist Church Dimapur, while delving on ‘the Baptist distinctive on holy marriage’ mentioned that guidelines on holy marriage are limited and it still remains an unexplored area.
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• He, however, stated that as Christians one should build the foundation based on the Bible. He added that marriage is instituted by God and that is why it is holy. Stating that it is God that joins the marriage, he said pastors/ reverends administer the joining.
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• Lanu Vihienuo, headmistress Dayspring Preschool, Kohima, conducted a session with female participants, while Koza held a session with male participants on the topic ‘preparing for godly marriage.’
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• Over a hundred youth participated in the conclave.
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• Earlier, senior pastor of CBCMHK, Rev. Dr. Vevo Phesao, said the invocation prayer. The conclave was followed by the youth worship service.