THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF INDIA
The Presbyterian Church of India (PCI) is one of the mainline Protestant Churches in India comprising eight Synods namely Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod, Cachar Hill Tribes Synod, Manipur Presbyterian Church Synod, Biateram Presbyterian Church Synod, Ri Bhoi Presbyterian Church Synod, Khasi Jaintia Presbyterian Synod Sepngi (KJP Synod Sepngi), KJP Synod Mihngi, and Zou Presbyterian Church Synod.
‘Presbyterian Church of India’ (PCI) was adopted as an official name in 1992 by a General Assembly of the Synod. It is one of the largest Christian denomination in India. The PCI was founded in 1841 by Rev. & Mrs. Thomas Jones, missionaries from the Presbyterian Church of Wales (formerly the Calvinistic Methodist Church).
The PCI has its headquarters in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya state in Northeast India. The PCI subscribes to the Westminster Confession of Faith and maintains relationships with related denominations such as the Presbyterian Church in the United States of America, the Presbyterian Church of Korea, and the Uniting Church in Australia. It is also supported by its Welsh parent church. Locally, it has ties with the Council of Baptist Churches in North-East India (CBCNEI) and the Church of North India.
The PCI Assembly is held every two years. The 40th PCI Assembly 2012 is hosted by The Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod at Champhai Vengsang Presbyterian Church, Champhai.
Sunday Morning 10:00 A.M: Rev. Hrilrokhum Thiek, CHT Synod
Sunday Afternoon 1:00 P.M: Rev. Dr. J.F. Jyrwa, Treasurer, Gen. Assembly.
Upstairs, rented by Mrs. Pryanka Nongkynrih :Rs. 4,000 to 5, 000
Ground Floor, rented by Elder Pianmawia :Rs. 2,000 to 2, 000
Small Cabin, rented by Mr. Alok Bhowmick :Rs. 2,000 to 2, 500
The matter was discussed and resolved to request the Zou Presbyterian Church Synod to nominate one youth to attend the Training in Mission during February to November, 2013.
It was resolved to request Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod to send one delegate to attend the same on behalf of the PCI General Assembly and bear all the travel expenses. Meanwhile accommodation expenses during his stay at Aberystwyth will be borne by the PC Wales.
1. 17. Guest-room Care Taker:
It was resolved to appoint Mr. Chitra Thapa, Chawkidar, as Guest Room Care-Taker, besides his normal duty, with the honorarium of Rs. 1,000.00 (Rupees one thousand) only per month with effect from 1st May 2012.
1. 18. Salary of Tiwa Bible Translator (E/C Resn No.9(a) dt 11th & 12th Jan, 2012)
Since the BSI is Giving Rs. 6,500/- p. m it was resolved not to add to that at the moment.
2. KJP Synod Sepngi Rs. 1,60,000
3. KJP Synod Mihngi Rs. 1,50,000
4. CHT Synod Rs. 35,000
5. Manipur Synod Rs. 35,000
6. Biateram Synod Rs. 20,000
7. Ri Bhoi Synod Rs. 30,000
8. Zou Synod Rs. 20,000
a) Dimasa Mission Worker – According Pay-Scale approved by the General Assembly
b) Care-Taker at N.Wari – Rs. 1,500/- fixed per months
c) Others (i.e Working together in Mission – Rs. 5000/- fixed per months
Any anomaly be borne by the Synod.
1. Appointment of the Assembly Officer, KAGAAA (W/C Resn.No.6(k) dt 28th
Feb,2012)
The Working Committee, taking into consideration the policy approved by the Executive Committee on the appointment of the Assembly Officer and the kind of work that the Assembly Officer should function in KAGAAA, strongly felt the need of appointing the Assembly Officer from among the senior Ministers/ Pastors having more experiences both in administration and pastoral ministry. Basing on this ground, the Working Committee resolved unanimously to recommend to the Executive Committee as follows:
An application of Ms. Aisuklang Kharkongor for CWM Scholarship for M.th study at Madurai Theological Seminary, Madurai, was endorsed by the KJP Synod Mihngi.
After discussion it was resolved to forward her application to Executive Committee for necessary decision.
b) The proposed Revised Budget estimated and Assessment for 2012-2013 and anticipated Budget 2013-2014 was presented. After a threadbare discussion it was resolved to recommend the same to the executive Committee for necessary action.
2. Administrative Area 1
3. Presbyteries 111
4. Pastor Bial 542
5. Churches 984
6. Branch Churchs 984
7. Ministers 899
8. Pro. Pastor 1 18
9. Elders 9898
10.Communicants 7,11,192
11.Total Membership 12,71,473
KJP Synod Mihngi 130,
KJP synod Sepngi 195,
Ribhoi 42,
CHT Synod 63,
Manipur Synod 63,
Zou Synod 40,
Biateram Synod 38,
KAGAA 16,
PWF 12,
PYF 3,
TOTAL 941
REPORT OF THE WORKING COMMITTEE
This report of the Working Committee covers a period of four months – January-April, 2012. Section ‘A’ contains matters implemented due to urgency and Section ‘B’ are matters entrusted by the Executive Committee, that need approval by the Executive Committee and ‘C’ are matters from the Working Committee.Section ‘A’
General Report
- 1. Editing of the PCI Constitution
- to accept the re-editing
- to print 1,000 copies;
- to request the Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod to print, and payment be made in the new financial year- 2012-2013.
- 2. Printing of PCI Hymn Book
- 3. Invitation of Uniting Church of Australia to attend the Assembly Meeting during July 15-21, 2012:
- 4. Invitation from PCT to attend the General Assembly during April 10-13, 2012:
- 5. Implication of sub-quota 4.5% for the minority communities within the 27 % for OBC:
- 6. First Adhoc Council of WCRC-SARC on the 13th April, 2012 at CSI Synod Secretariat in Chennai:
- 7. Programme on the 40th General Assembly at Champhai:
Sunday Morning 10:00 A.M: Rev. Hrilrokhum Thiek, CHT Synod
Sunday Afternoon 1:00 P.M: Rev. Dr. J.F. Jyrwa, Treasurer, Gen. Assembly.
- 8. Accident of KAGAAA Assembly Officer Car:
- 9. Rent of Assembly Jubilee House at Laban, Shillong:
Upstairs, rented by Mrs. Pryanka Nongkynrih :Rs. 4,000 to 5, 000
Ground Floor, rented by Elder Pianmawia :Rs. 2,000 to 2, 000
Small Cabin, rented by Mr. Alok Bhowmick :Rs. 2,000 to 2, 500
- 10. The request of WCRC for financial consideration (Ref.E/C Resn No.8 dt 11&12 Jan 2012):
- 11. The return of Rev. Khupchawng Vanlalrawna CWM Missionary from Jamaica (Ref W/C Resn No.6 (a) dt 28th Feb 2012):
- 12. Nomination to TIM 2013
The matter was discussed and resolved to request the Zou Presbyterian Church Synod to nominate one youth to attend the Training in Mission during February to November, 2013.
- 13. Invitation to attend the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Wales to be held during July 16-18, 2012 at University of Wales, Aberngstwyh.
It was resolved to request Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod to send one delegate to attend the same on behalf of the PCI General Assembly and bear all the travel expenses. Meanwhile accommodation expenses during his stay at Aberystwyth will be borne by the PC Wales.
- 14. Invitation to the 97th General Assembly of Presbyterian Church of Korea during Sept 17th (Monday)-21st (Friday), 2012 at Somong Church.
- 15. Invitation of Oikocredit Annual General Meeting on the 15th June, 2012 in Balsta, Sweden:
- 16. Contribution towards advertisement in the NCCI Assembly Souvenir.
1. 17. Guest-room Care Taker:
It was resolved to appoint Mr. Chitra Thapa, Chawkidar, as Guest Room Care-Taker, besides his normal duty, with the honorarium of Rs. 1,000.00 (Rupees one thousand) only per month with effect from 1st May 2012.
1. 18. Salary of Tiwa Bible Translator (E/C Resn No.9(a) dt 11th & 12th Jan, 2012)
Since the BSI is Giving Rs. 6,500/- p. m it was resolved not to add to that at the moment.
Section ‘B’
Matter entrusted by the Executive Committee
The report of the Sub-Commi- 1. Seeking ways and means to recover financial deficit of the General Assembly (Ref. E/C Resn. No4.(e) dt 11th & 12th Jan, 2012):
- To accept the report;
- To recommend to the Executive Committee;
- It is imperative to appeal to all the Units for special contribution in order to recover the financial deficit.
- To include in the Budget of the General Assembly Rs. 3 Lakhs for the period during 2012-2013 and 2013-2014; (i.e Re 1.50 lakhs each financial year)
- To reduce some of the programmes and activities including travel outside the General Assembly and abroad until financial deficit is recovered.
- 2. Process of legal document on ownership of lands in Silchar and Karimganj Mission Compound (Ref. E/C Resn no.5(a)dt 11th &12th Jan,2012):
- Assessment for the construction of boundary wall for the cemetery and retaining wall for the fish ponds in Karimganj Mission Compound : Following the resolution of the Executive Committee in January, 2012, it was resolved to recommend the assessment as follows:
2. KJP Synod Sepngi Rs. 1,60,000
3. KJP Synod Mihngi Rs. 1,50,000
4. CHT Synod Rs. 35,000
5. Manipur Synod Rs. 35,000
6. Biateram Synod Rs. 20,000
7. Ri Bhoi Synod Rs. 30,000
8. Zou Synod Rs. 20,000
- 3. Concept Paper for Overseas Mission (Ref E/C Resn No.5.(h) dt 11th &12th Jan 2012):
- 4. Revision of the Pay of the General Assembly Mission Worker (Ref. E/CResn No.7(b) dt 11th &12th 2012):
a) Dimasa Mission Worker – According Pay-Scale approved by the General Assembly
b) Care-Taker at N.Wari – Rs. 1,500/- fixed per months
c) Others (i.e Working together in Mission – Rs. 5000/- fixed per months
Any anomaly be borne by the Synod.
Section ‘C’
Matter from the Working Committee
Feb,2012)
The Working Committee, taking into consideration the policy approved by the Executive Committee on the appointment of the Assembly Officer and the kind of work that the Assembly Officer should function in KAGAAA, strongly felt the need of appointing the Assembly Officer from among the senior Ministers/ Pastors having more experiences both in administration and pastoral ministry. Basing on this ground, the Working Committee resolved unanimously to recommend to the Executive Committee as follows:
- To appoint Rev. Dr. Lalhmangaiha of Mizoram Presbyterian Church Synod as the Assembly Officer for one term i.e. 2012-2016.
- b. To request the Executive Committee to modify section 2 of the policy of appointing the Assembly Officer, which reads ‘The Executive Committee of the General Assembly through its Working Committee may directly appoint from among the ministers a) who have 15 years of service from the date of appointment as Probationary Pastor and b) who are in active service, preferably who have experience in the field of pastoral ministry and administration.’
An application of Ms. Aisuklang Kharkongor for CWM Scholarship for M.th study at Madurai Theological Seminary, Madurai, was endorsed by the KJP Synod Mihngi.
After discussion it was resolved to forward her application to Executive Committee for necessary decision.
- 3. Audited Statements of Accounts & Budget Estimate for 2012-2013 and 2013-2014:
b) The proposed Revised Budget estimated and Assessment for 2012-2013 and anticipated Budget 2013-2014 was presented. After a threadbare discussion it was resolved to recommend the same to the executive Committee for necessary action.
- 1. PCI Statistics:
2. Administrative Area 1
3. Presbyteries 111
4. Pastor Bial 542
5. Churches 984
6. Branch Churchs 984
7. Ministers 899
8. Pro. Pastor 1 18
9. Elders 9898
10.Communicants 7,11,192
11.Total Membership 12,71,473
- 2. Budget
- General Account Rs. 52,88,590 Rs. 45,66,000
- Mission & Evangelism Rs. 10,40,000 Rs. 10,40,000
- Assembly House Rs. 5,15,000 Rs. 5,15,000
- Capacity Building & Empowerment Rs. 23,96,610 Rs. 15,47,500
- 4. Delegates attended:
KJP Synod Mihngi 130,
KJP synod Sepngi 195,
Ribhoi 42,
CHT Synod 63,
Manipur Synod 63,
Zou Synod 40,
Biateram Synod 38,
KAGAA 16,
PWF 12,
PYF 3,
TOTAL 941
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