Sadar North Baptist Association


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

History

SNBA started as a small circle within the Central Baptist Association of Tripura [Baptist Christian Union]. 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 and the Late Rev. Rabindra Debbarma.

Birth

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 on 23–26 February 1989 passed resolution that the Circles 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

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

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

Office

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. The association is located within the West Tripura district of Tripura state in India.

Baptist Pastoral Circles

SNBA has nine Pastoral Circles, namely:
  • Mandwi Baptist Pastoral Circle.
  • Dakdu Baptist Pastoral Circle.
  • Champaknagar Baptist Pastoral Circle.
  • Abhicharan Baptist Pastoral Circle.
  • Jamilwng Baptist Pastoral Circle.
  • Khumulwng Baptist Pastoral Circle.
  • Hezamara Baptist Pastoral Circle.
  • Borkathal Baptist Pastoral Circle.
  • Hatal Baptist Pastoral Circle

    Sadar North Baptist Women's Society (SNBWS)

  • President: Mrs.Anjali Debbarma
  • Secretary: Mrs. Anjali Debbarma

    Sadar North Baptist Sikla Bodol (SNBSB)

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

    Sunday School Committee

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

    Affiliated organisations

Schools

The association runs four English Medium schools, namely:
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
Location: Patni Village, Borokathal Baptist Pastoral Circle.

Institute of Community Transformation

Sponsored by Seva Bharat
Location: Madhab Baptist Church, Mandwi Baptist Pastoral Circle.

Statistics

According to a census published by the association in 2023, it claimed 23,500 members and 191 churches.
'''SNBA Census'''

Missionaries

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

  • Kisong
  • Dofidar
  • Rajghat
  • Durga Choudhury Kami
  • Abhicharan
  • Wala Kami
  • Lefunga
  • Sadhiram
  • Kainta Kwpra
  • Habildar
  • Twisa Kwthang
  • Mokam
  • Bokjur
  • Twisa Kwchang
  • Rojong
  • Kumaribil
  • Phota Kami
  • Raikanai
  • Raj Chantai
  • Kanto Kwpra
  • Maikhor

    Borkathal Baptist Pastoral Circle

  • Debra
  • Bosong thansa
  • Borkathal
  • Doigola
  • Belphang
  • Bargachia
  • Khwichang
  • Patni
  • Yacharai
  • Tokmakari
  • Hathai Kwchang
  • Chakhuma
  • Khampar
  • Bag Kami
  • Radhanagar
  • Salka
  • Dugurai
  • Urua Kami
  • Twibru
  • Twiraja

    Champaknagar Baptist Pastoral Circle

  • Khamting
  • Bhrigudas
  • Joynagar
  • Jangalia
  • Goyacharan
  • Kulang Thagu
  • Sobhamani
  • Sinai Kami
  • Maharam Sardar
  • Hamari
  • Rasu
  • Rangking
  • Sarat Sardar
  • Roktia
  • Debra
  • Lalit Mohan
  • Chokhreng
  • Borduar
  • Waraitwisa
  • Duranta
  • Uakjara
  • Chandra Sadhu
  • Immanuel
  • Mang Kanto
  • Rabicharan Thakur
  • Nareng
  • Thastwi Hatai
  • Sambhusadhu

    Dakdu Baptist Pastoral Circle

  • Binon Kwpra
  • Bhuban Chantai
  • Madhab
  • Sonamoni Sipai
  • New Testament
  • Boidya Kwpra
  • Ramchandra
  • Sibram
  • Sridam Kwpra
  • Chamathwi
  • Sikwrai Kwpra
  • Badramisip
  • Thang Kami
  • Lamkwthar
  • Burakha
  • Aitorma
  • Kha Kwtal
  • Boirwng

    Mwsandwikhor Baptist Pastoral Circle

  • Mwsandwikhor
  • Garing Kami
  • Shankhola
  • Doldoli
  • Chandranath
  • Hasing Auar
  • Matia
  • Bethlehem
  • Twisa Kuphur
  • Bargatha
  • Ganthalwng
  • Dagia

    Jamilwng Baptist Pastoral Circle

  • Bagbari
  • Bhati Fatik Cherra
  • Agartala City
  • Singlwng
  • Gangalwng
  • Jamilwng
  • Kami Kwtal
  • Hamari
  • Kha Kotor
  • Sipai
  • Khampar kami
  • Pohor
  • Gamsa Kwpra
  • Naran Kami
  • Thansa

    Khumulwng Baptist Pastoral Circle

  • Kalasati
  • Dashram
  • Joygobind
  • Khutamura
  • Khakchangma
  • Chichima Awar
  • Muichingor
  • Chhoigoria
  • Bardhaman Thakur
  • Khumulwng
  • Langma
  • Dula Kwpra
  • Khasrang
  • Galili
  • Chukhani yakhili
  • Immanuel
  • Konai
  • Hamkrai
  • Bahu Chandra
  • Khabaksa
  • Gangaram
  • Larima
  • Hebron
  • Yapri Kwtal Baptist Fellowship

    Mandwi Baptist Pastoral Circle

  • Thaiplok Phang
  • Manikung
  • Matham
  • Mandwi
  • Udai Kwpra
  • Bishram
  • Khengrai
  • Sat Para
  • Nepal Mura
  • Naba Chandra
  • Begram
  • Lakhan Kwpra
  • Bethel
  • Baludum
  • Hachwk Madhab
  • Kanta Kobra
  • Nolbogola
  • Dondra
  • Kherengbar
  • Chhoigoria
  • Chairgoria
  • Emau
  • Bokhiri
  • Narayan kami