Nagaland profile:

The Naga Independence Movement began in the ‘50s. The Indian army began some intense operations and people had no choice but to leave their villages. They fled to the jungles and the army went throughout Nagaland burning towns and villages but in the jungles the Lord provided for the people in amazing and often miraculous ways. There was huge conversion. This revival continued for years. Prayer carried on for a long time and in 1976 another major revival broke out and the effects of this are still continuing today.

The second revival inspired missions as never before. Naga eyes were opened – really for the first time - to see the neighbouring States and countries where the Gospel had not yet taken root. So 1976 saw a huge expansion of the work and the launch into missionary endeavour. This was felt at home too where many common sins like bitterness and unforgiveness within Churches were also dealt with.

There is a need for Naga churches to challenge people on an individual level. Young people, especially, are being neglected at a personal level. This has allowed many to wander. Nevertheless, there are good social ministries taking place - ministries to AIDS victims and drug rehabilitation where people will come for rescue from their serious problems but also for prayer ministry in an effort to help bring people back to full restoration.

Independence is deep in the heart of the Nagas. The struggle is now more than 50 years old and to many, has become a distraction. Many surrounding nations are in darkness and some see this as a critical failure on the part of the Naga church.