Tripura Baptist Christian Union

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) and the Baptist World Alliance (BWA). It is also a member church in the North East India Christian Council (NEICC), a regional church body of the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI). As of 2020, TBCU had 84,795 members in 943 churches.

History

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) and they 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.

TBCU employs many pastors and evangelists and runs community programs such as schools and dispensaries.
Since the early 80s, it has been working in partnerships with the Baptist Church of Mizoram (BCM) and also with 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

Office

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.

Associations

It has the following affiliated associations:

* Sadar North Baptist Association (SNBA)
* Central Baptist Association (CBA)
* Kok Baptist Association (KOKBA)
* Udaipur Baptist Association (UBA)
* Salgra Baptist Association (SBA)
* Kailashahar Baptist Christian Association (KBCA)
*Jampui Sakhan Baptist Association (JSBA)
* Tripura Baptist A'chik Krima
* Yarong Baptist Christian Association (YBCA)
* Saisawm Sazai Baptist Association (SSBA)
* Dharmanagar-Longai Baptist Association (DLBA)
* Yapri Baptist Association (YBA)
* Kamalpur Baptist Association (KBA)
* Songang Baptist Christian Association (SBCA)
* Dergang Baptist Association (DBA)
* Jampui Longai Baptist Association (JLBA)
*Hachwk Haphar Baptist Association(HHBA)

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

Schools

Union

St. Paul's School

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 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. There are more than 1500 students.

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

The association runs four English Medium schools, namely:

Yakhili Academy

Yakhili Academy is a Higher Secondary school in Khumulwng affiliated to TBSE.

Tipprah Academy

Tipprah Academy is a high school in Barkathal affiliated to the TBSE.

Salka Academy

Salka Academy is in Hezamara

Pohor Academy

Pohor Academy is in Burakha

CBA

St. Peter's School

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

Kok English Medium School

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

Udaipur Baptist Association(UBA)

St. John's Senior Secondary School

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

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

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

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)

Ebenezer High School

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

Saisawm Sazai Baptist Association (SSBA)

St. James Higher Secondary School

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 Central Board of Secondary Education For KG to Class - X and For Class - XI & XII it is affiliated to TBSE.

Nazareth English School

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

JSBA

The JSBA currently runs two schools.

St. Thomas English Medium School

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

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

Theological Institution

Tripura Theological College

The TBCU runs Tripura Theological College for courses in the Bachelor of Theology (B.Th) which is accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA) from its mission compound in Agartala where mission workers are trained in Biblical doctrines and other theological studies. The former General Secretary of TBCU, Rev. Rajani Kaipeng is the principal of the college.

Hospital

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 Patni village of West Tripura around 20 km from Agartala city.

Social service

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

Institute of community transformation

*Sponsored by Seva Bharat (Mission India)
Location: Madhab Baptist Church, Mandwi Baptist Pastoral Circle

Publications

Bibles

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

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

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

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

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

The New Testament of the Bible in (Molsom) language the dialect of the native people of Tripura.
The translation team were:
* Rev.Misilkumar Molsom
* Rev.Sonabahadur Molsom
* Decon. Lalkunga Molsom
* Decon.CL.Nunhlima

Literature

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

TBCU has 943 churches with a total communicant membership of more than 98,000.

Office bearers of TBCU

Union

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

Presidents

The list of presidents of the Union are as follows:

Sadar North Baptist Association (SNBA)

Pastors of SNBA
# Rev. C. K. Debbarma (General Secretary, TBCU)
# Rev. Ranjit Debbarma (Executive Secretary, SNBA)
# Rev.Chandramoni Debbarma (Secretary, Sadar North Baptist Association)
# Rev. Nilmani Debbarma
# Rev. Biswa Kr. Debbarma
# Pastor Mangal Debbarma
# Pastor Manmohan Debbarma
# Pastor Barendra Debbarma (Shillong)
# Pastor Samendra Debbarma
# Evan. Shikha Debbarma
# Pastor Ajit Debbarma
# Pastor Sitaram Rupini
# Pastor Sushanta Debbarma
# Pastor Pradip Debbarma
# Pastor Mantu Debbarma
# Pastor Kishore Debbarma
# Pastor Bijoy Debbarma
# Pastor Ratan Debbarma
# Pastor Sukuram Debbarma
# Pastor Nripendra Debbarma
# Pastor Partha Sarathi Debbarma
# Pastor Sandhyaram Debbarma
# Pastor Rajkumar Debbarma
# Pastor Mithun Rupini
# Pastor Biswajit Debbarma
# Pastor Nitya Debbarma
# Pastor Brajendra Debbarma
# Pastor Manoranjan Debbarma
# Pastor Kishore (Yarwng) Debbarma
# Pastor Arun Debbarma
# Pastor Ajendra Debbarma
# Pastor Rwngthoma Debbarma
# Pastor Joseph Debbarma
# Pastor Manik Debbarma
# Pastor Somchati Debbarma
# Pastor Sunil Debbarma
# Pastor Malendra Debbarma
# Pastor Debojit Debbarma
# Pastor Sachin Debbarma
# Pastor Bijoy Debbarma
# Evan Amit Debbarma
# Evan Bishu kr Debbarma
# Evan Bharat Debbarma
# Evan Miss Ganga Debbarma
# E/T John Rupini
# E/T Siari Debbarma
# E/T Subasish Debbarma
#E/T Jico Debbarma
# Mr. Rabindra Debbarma (Driver)
Office Staff of SNBA
# Mr. Pitor Debbarma (Accountant)
Ordained Evangelists of SNBA
# Ord. Evan. Lalnunsiama (BCM Missionary)
# Ord. Evan. Lalchungnunga (JSBA Missionary)

Central Baptist Association (CBA)

Pastors of CBA
The pastors of the CBA are:
# Rev. Jong Bahadur Debbarma (Retd)
# Rev. Asit Debbarma (Retd)
# Rev. Swapan Debbarma
# Rev. Surajit Debbarma
# Rev. Mohan Koloi
# Rev. Anil Debbarma (Retd)
# Rev. Ajit Debbarma
# Rev. Tripureswer Debbarma
# Rev. Sambhuram Debbarma
# Rev. Swadesh Debbarma
# Rev. Abiram Debbarma
Ordained Evangelists of CBA
# Ord. Evan. Aprajit Debbarma
# Ord. Evan. Sushil Debbarma
# Ord.Evan. Ranjit Debbarma
# Ord.Evan. Madhab Debbarma
# Ord.Evan. Satyaram Debbarma

Evangelists of CBA
# Evan. Dilip Debbarma
# Evan. Premananda Debbarma
# Evan. Laxman Debbarma
# Evan. Ranjan Debbarma
# Evan. Krishna Debbarma
# Evan. Bitta Debbarma
# Evan. Uttam Debbarma
# Evan. Saitya Debbarma
# Evan. Arup Debbarma

Kok Baptist Association (KOKBA)

Pastors of KOKBA
The pastors of the KOKBA are:
# Rev. Jyotirmoy Debbarma
# Rev. Sunil Debbarma
# Rev. Malendra Debbarma

# Rev. Surnapada Jamatia
# Rev. Dharmendra Debbarma
# Rev. Samaresh Debbarma

Ordained Evangelists of KOKBA
# Dhiman Debbarma

Ordained Evangelists of KOKBA
# Evan. Philip Rupini
# Evan. Kishore Debbarma
# Evan. Manoj Kumar Debbarma
# Evan. Sanjoy Debbarma
# Evan. Ranju Debbarma
# Evan. Utpal Debbarma
# Evan. Biresh Debbarma
# Evan. Mansujit Debbarma
# Evan pradesh Debbarma

Udaipur Baptist Association (UBA)

The pastors of the UBA are:
# Rev. Debguru Jamatia
# Rev. Subraihamjak Jamatia
# Rev. Chandra Bahadur Jamatia

Ordained Evangelists of UBA
# Ord. Evan. Imangrai Jamatia
# Ord. Evan. Abraham Jamatia
# Ord. Evan. Uttam Kr. Jamatia
# Ord. Evan. Phaijak Jamatia

Evangelists of UBA
# Evan. Jiban Barma Jamatia
# Evan. Swlaijak Jamatia
# Evan. Nabin Chandra Jamatia
# Evan. Swapan Jamatia
# Evan. Bijoy Kumar Jamatia
# Evan. Bipad Sadhan Jamatia
# Evan. Baibel Kalai

Saisawm Sazai Baptist Association (SSBA)

SSBA pastors

#Rev.Porimol Kaipeng (ES)
#Rev.Sidhantorai Molsom
#Rev.Dumbumuni Hrangkhawl
#O/E Neilutlian Kaipeng
#O/E Lalpanliana Molsom

SSBA workers
#Dulirai Molsom
#Mosia Molsom
#Chondrolal Molsom
#Vanlalnghaka Kuki
#Romedas Molsom
#Temlongir Hrangkhawl
#Joykumar Kaipeng
#David Lalthangliana Kaipeng
#Purnibasi Molsom

List of churches affiliated to TBCU

Sadar North Baptist Association (SNBA)

Abhicharan Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Kisong (1973)
* Dofidar (1977)
* Rajghat (1977)
* Durga Choudhury Kami (1982)
* Abhicharan (1983)*

* Wala Kami (1983)
* Lefunga (1987)
* Sadhiram (1988)
* Kainta Kwpra (1990)
* Habildar (1990)

* Twisa Kwthang (1992)
* Mokam (1993)
* Bokjur (2002)
* Twisa Kwchang (2006)
* Rojong (2006)

* Kumaribil (2006)
* Phota Kami (2007)
* Raikanai (2008)
* Raj Chantai (2010)
* Kanto Kwpra (2010)
* Maikhor (2012)

Borkathal Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Debra (1978)
* Boiragi (1980)
* Borkathal (1986)
* Doigola (1987)
* Belphang (1987)

* Bargachia (1988)
* Khwichang (1988)
* Patni (1989)
* Yacharai (1991)
* Tokmakari (1994)

* Hathai Kwchang (2005)
* Chakhuma (2006)
* Khampar (2007)
* Bag Kami (2008)
* Radhanagar (2008)

* Salka (2010)
* Dugurai
* Urua Kami (2012)
* Twibru

Champaknagar Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Khamting (1971)
* Bhrigudas (1977)
* Joynagar (1988)
* Jangalia (1988)
* Goyacharan (1989)
* Kulang Thagu (2013)

* Sobhamani (1990)
* Sinai Kami (1991)
* Maharam Sardar (1993)
* Hamari (1993)
* Rasu (1994)
* Rangking

* Sarat Sardar (1995)
* Roktia (1997)
* Debra (1999)
* Lalit Mohan (1999)
* Chokhreng (2003)
* Borduar

* Waraitwisa (2004)
* Duranta (2005)
* Uakjara (2005)
* Chandra Sadhu (2006)
* Immanuel (2007)

* Mang Kanto (2008)
* Rabicharan Thakur (2010)
* Nareng (2010)
* Thastwi Hatai (2011)
* Sambhusadhu (2012)

Dakdu Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Binon Kwpra (1975)
* Bhuban Chantai (1979)
* Madhab (1980)
* Sonamoni Sipai (1983)
* New Testament (1984)

* Boidya Kwpra (1986)
* Ramchandra (1990)
* Sibram (1998)
* Sridam Kwpra (1999)
* Chamathwi (2007)

* Sikwrai Kwpra (2007)
* Badramisip (2008)
* Thang Kami (2008)
* Lamkwthar (2010)
* Burakha (2010)

* Aitorma
* Kha Kwtal (2014)
* Boirwng

Hezamara Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Hezamara (1994)
* Garing Kami (1994)
* Shankhola (1995)
* Doldoli (1998)
* Chandranath (2003)

* Hasing Auar (2005)
* Matia (2006)
* Sonaram Industry (2008)
* Twisa Kuphur (2009)
* Bargatha (2010)

* Ganthalwng
* Dagia

Jamilwng Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Bagbari (1978)
* Bhati Fatik Cherra (1987)
* Agartala City (1988)
* Singlwng (1990)
* Gangalwng (1993)

* Jamilwng (1995)
* Kami Kwtal (1997)
* Hamari (2003)
* Khakotor (2004)
* Sipai (2006)

* Khampar kami (2008)
* Pohor (2009)
* Gamsa Kwpra (2010)
* Naran Kami

Khumulwng Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Kalasati (1976)
* Zion (1983)
* Dashram (1985)
* Joygobind (1986)
* Khutamura (1987)

* Khakchangma (1988)
* Sukia Kwpra (1988)
* Muichingor (1990)
* Chhoigoria (1990)
* Birchandra (1996)

* Bardhaman Thakur (1997)
* Khumulwng (1998)
* Rangchak (2000)
* Langma (2005)
* Dula Kwpra (2005)

* Khasrang (2006)
* Galili (2007)
* Mohan Kwpra (2008)
* Kandra (2008)
* Immanuel (2010)

* Bas Kwpra (2013)
* Rambuk (2014)
* Kandra

Mandwi Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Thaiplok Phang (1977)
* Manikung (1978)
* Matham (1983)
* Mandwi (1986)
* Udai Kwpra (1987)

* Bishram (1989)
* Khengrai (1989)
* Sat Para (1996)
* Nepal Mura (1996)
* Naba Chandra (1997)

* Begram (1999)
* Lakhan Kwpra (2000)
* Bethel (2000)
* Baludum (2005)

* Hachwk Madhab (2007)
* Kanta Kobra (2009)
* Nolbogola (2009)
* Dondra (2015)

* Kherengbar (2010)
* Chhoigoria (2010)
* Chairgoria (2013)
* Emau (2013)
* Bokhiri (2013)

Central Baptist Association (CBA)

Bishramganj Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Borkur (1960)
* Morgang (1970)
* Ramnagar (1974)
* Amtali (1979)
* Herma (1989)
* Rangmala (1991)
* Golirai (1991)
* Sutarmura (1992)
* Bishramganj (1994)
* Twichang (1995)

* Latia Chharra (1996)
* Pagli (2000)
* Monai Khar (2000)
* Hirapur (2000)
* Twibokhorok (2001)
* Sreehari (2001)
* Tokturma (2001)
* Jagukhar (2002)
* Nukhung Rasa (2002)
* Hathai Kwchak (2003)

* Santaram (2006)
* Chikan Chhara (2007)
* Maharam

* Rangchak

City Baptist Pastoral Circle

* City (2001)
* Modhupur (2006)

Gabardi Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Dundrai (1989)
* Shyamnagar (1990)
* Jong (1992)
* Berja (1993)
* Bethel (1995)
* Bharat Sardar (2006)
* Ramgati (2006)
* Sambhu Charan (2006)
* Bahumani (2006)
* Salom (1996)
* Kanchanmala (1997)

* Khabaksa (2000)
* Pohor (2000)
* Gabardi (2001)
* Konai (2005)
* Dhukhia Kwpra (2006)
* Hari Mangal (2006)
* Satukura (2007)
* Harihari (2008)
* Ramanadh (2008)
* Khama Berjo (2008)

* Kha Swrang (2008)
* Dhupchara (2010)
* Hari Jamadar (2005)
* Bhabania

Jampui Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Morgang East (1979)
* Nabasardar (1987)
* Gahiram (1988)
* Gurudayal (1988)
* Boiragi (1989)
* Thelakung (1990)
* Bahatur (1993)
* Jampuijala Block (1997)
* Jelua (2002)
* Jampui Hati (2003)
* Getsimani (2005)

* Muitu (2006)
* Twisarangchak (2006)
* Sombar Hati (2006)
* Suarikhola (2006)
* Muni Chandra (2007)
* Ram Sardar (2007)
* Saka Nimai (2008)
* Twithaiplok (2008)
* Sankatram (2008)

* 3 No Colony (2009)
* Suari Khola

Takarjala Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Kamichang (1986)
* Takarjala (1986)
* Ganjamara (1987)
* Pekuarjala (1990)
* Bokhri (1994)
* Kandram (1998)
* Sampaijak (1998)
* Phantok (1999)
* Twijlang (1999)
* Jangalia (2002)

* Paliabanga (2005)
* Thastwi (2005)
* Gangahari (2005)
* Kherthakur (2007)
* Debendra (2008)
* Hiramanta (2009)
* Nazareth (2009)
* Khakwtal (2009)
* Arjun Thakur (2008)
* Bethlehem (2010)

* Bethany

Udaipur Baptist Association (UBA)

Amarpur Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Dulukma (1980)
* Gorjung(1980)
* Nograi (1988)
* Bangphur (1988)
* Khakchang (1989)
* Koroimura (1990)
* Kasko (1990)
* Shalom (1990)
* Paithak (1992)

* Dugri (1992)
* Sonkhala (1992)
* Tingoria (1995)
* Golgatha (1999)
* Horeb (1997)
* Twijlang (2000)
* Adongkha (2001)
* Kashi Podo (2009)
* Rambadra (2010)

* Mayunguarai (2000)
* Sada Radha (2007)
* Songang (2007)
* Twibaglai (2009)
* Ompi Regrouping Colony (2009)
* Sesua Colony (2010)
* Jarikosom
* Gongia
* Noloni

* Hodrai
* Garjung Phang
* Chwla kaham
* Dalak
* Salka
* Khajur
* Raima(2018)

Marandi Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Bethel (1974)
* Songnari (1987)
* Immanuel (1988)
* Gilgal (1990)
* Hwlwighati (1992)
* Twiwandal (1993)
* Uamlwi (1994)
* Sungrung (1999)
* Gulmura (1999)

* Tiar (2000)
* Ruthai (2004)
* Twi Horchung (2005)
* Yapri Kwtal (2005)
* Ha Rangchak (2006)
* Mayung Twisa (2008)
* Tholi Bari (2008)
* Twichangma (2008)
* Twisoma (2008)
* Salka Twisikambuk (2009)

* Laiso (2009)
* Monai Panthor (2010)
* Baso (2015)
* Chundul (2016)
* Kami kwtal(2018)
* Lailwng (2019)

Pitra Baptist Pastoral Circle

* Kuar (1972)
*Manikya (1973)
* Singi Lwng (1974)
* Joying (1972)
* Hare (1979)
* Kunjomura (1979)
* Raio (1980)
* Kami Kwtal (1982)
* Hamari (1988)
* Torbang (1989)
* Saimarua (1992)

* Salem (1992)
* St. John's (1993)
* Khakchang (1996)
* Kuar Khampar (1997)
* Langma (1997)
* Khumulwng (1997)
* Maikrwisa (1997)
* Thaipong Hathai (2002)
* Kha Kuphur (2007)

* South Yalwkma (2008)
* Yalwkma(1972)
* Borchuk Hathai (2019)

Kok Baptist Association (KOKBA)

* Chandranath (1974)
* Pointram (1979)
* Moglam (1980)
* Gwngrai (1981)
* Jiten (1982)
* Madharam (1984)
* Anath Chowdhury (1985)
* Belchara (1988)
* Ghilatoli (1989)

* Basanta Kobra (1990)
* Khakchangma (1990)
* Maharani (1991)
* Thagur (1991)
* Chhanlwng (1992)
* Dophidar (1993)
* Gairing (1994)
* Sumanta (1994)
* Tagla (1994)
* Bathaka (1994)

* Chargoria (1994)
* Khowai Town (1994)
* Mosok Kami (1995)
* Bokomnia (1996)
* Yakhrai (1998)
* Bishnu Ram Sipai (1999)
* Mudilenga (1999)
* Lampra (2001)
* Monaikhor (2002)

* Kami Kwchar (2002)
* Uahlwng (2002)
* Bolitali (2003)
* Tulasikhor (2003)
* Behalabari (2003)
* Capital (2003)
* Haruaktali (2004)
* Twisa rangchak (2005)
* Baikuntho (2006)
* Balua (2006)

* Goyamphang (2006)
* Nisan (2007)
* Manik Chowdhury (2007)
* Athuk Twisa (2007)
* Mwtai Kami (2007)
* Naithok (2007)
* Tingaria (2007)
* Marchaduk (2007)
* Khaswrang (2008)
* Akhara (2009)

* Ampura (2009)
* Thailik Bwlwng (2009)
* Jalai Twisa (2009)
* Petra Kami (2009)
* Mayung kwthwi (2009)
* Tokchaya (1988)
* Sipai Hour (1992)
* Padmabil (2006)
* Harepkuar (2004)
* Mungia (1996)
* Bidhyabil (1990)

Salgra Baptist Association (SBA)

Dhanu Chowdhury Baptist Pastoral Circle

* 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

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

Bankul Baptist Pastoral Circle

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

Khakchang Baptist Pastoral Circle

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

Desharam Baptist Pastoral Circle

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

Saisawm Sazai Baptist Association

Gongrai Pastor Circle

* Gongrai (1968)
* Bijoynandi
* Bethlehem
* Olive
* Tangpui
* Bethel
* Thelakung
* Sonarai
* Darkhai
* Tuichakma
* Dhuptoli
* Tulamura
* Dailonga
* Bethesda

Dewanchhora Pastor Circle

* Raio
* Dewanchhora
* Zawlkhaw
* Sonkhola
* Dak
* Darjiling
* Tutu
* Molsom Twibaklai
* Lailak Fellowship

Gamagur Pastor Circle

* Gamagur
* Eloi
* S.Colony
* Nelsi
* Marva
* Sonkhola
* Twisarangkwchak

* IBC
* Robokva
* Lungphun
* Barmachhora
* Donlekha
* Montang
* Tuicholong
* Zion

Kamlachora Pastor Circle

* Kamlachora
* Raipasa
* Hawaibari (1924)
* Monafa
* Donchhora
* Tuikoinek
* Rangamura
* Carmel
* Kalazari
* Maskumbir

Kamalpur Baptist Association (KBA)

* Maharani (1965)
* Bamanchara (1966)
* Bkhakchang (1989)
* L.T.S (1992)
* Chankap (1992)
* Mechuria (1993)
* Salthang Uatlok Twisa (1993)
* Sinai (1994)
* Kaimai (1994)

* Panbua (2001)
* Asha Purna Roaja Para (2001)
* Salem (2002)
* Dhanchandra (2005)
* Tokthu Twisa (2005)
* Mwthangnai (2005)
* Twirubam (2005)
* Pohor (2005)
* Uansukma (2006)
* Mendi (2006)

* Sion (2008)
* Kamalpur Town (2008)
* Srirampur (2008)
* Bagaishwari (2010)

Kailasahar Baptist Christian Association (KBCA)

* Joyganti (1971)
* Lalcharra (1978)
* Satarai (1988)
* Chailengta (1988)
* Khumbar Kami (1989)
* Rajkandi (1989)
* Araidrun (1989)
* Jarulcharra (1993)
* Golgotha (1993)
* Saidachhera (1996)
* Bkhaktal (1997)

* Fatikchhera (1997)
* Hamari (1999)
* Dhanbilash (1999)
* Khasrang (2000)
* Bethlehem (2005)
* Samruchhera (2007)
* Chhagaldema (2007)
* Ashinray (2007)
* Behakumar (2008)
* Kamal Charan (2008)

* Nilkumar (2008)
* Naitung Chhara (2008)
* Baganbari (2009)
* Pancham Nagar (2009)

Songang Baptist Christian Association (SBCA)

* Diliram (1962)
* Palka (1980)
* Baishyamani (1980)
* Bormura (1983)
* Smai Kwtal (1987)
* Twidu (1987)

* Sinai Kami (1990)
* Twichakma (1991)
* Bethel (1996)
* Jordan (2004)
* Hallua (2009)
* Brahmachara (2009)

Controversies

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

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", have been forcing local tribals to convert to Christianity at gunpoint and threatening to murder participants in Hindu festivals.rediff.com: Tribals unite against conversions in Tripura
/ref> It is believed that as many as 5,000 tribal villagers were converted in this fashion over two years. 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.

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.

See also

* Tripuri people
* Sadar North Baptist Association
* Christianity in Tripura
* Council of Baptist Churches in Northeast India
* List of Christian denominations in North East India
* St Paul's School, Agartala
* Tripura Presbyterian Church Synod

References

External links

www.christiantbcu.org/en/tbcu Website of TBCU

Baptist World Alliance

baptist.org.nz
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Christian organizations established in 1938
Baptist denominations in India
Baptist denominations established in the 20th century
1938 establishments in India