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Our Leaders

Leadership

The pastors, ministry leaders, officers, and trustees who guide and serve our church family.

First Naga Baptist Church worship gathering

Our Leadership

Meet the Team

Get to know the dedicated servants who guide our church family with faith, wisdom, and love.

Pastoral leadership

Pastors who lead preaching, care, discipleship, and mission.

Portrait of Pastor Mathingmi Hongchui

Pastoral Staff

Pastor Mathingmi Hongchui

Interim Pastor

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Mathingmi Hongchui, married to Yami Asai Shimray for three years, is a SWBTS PhD student and father to Hesed (2) and Thanzat (6 months). He served as Secretary, then Deacon (3 years), and previously as Children’s Coordinator at Richland Hill Baptist Church (3 years). Driven by love for Christ, Mathing is passionate about disciple-making through Jesus’ model and pursuing conformity to His image.

Portrait of Pastor Lanu Lemtur

Missions Team

Pastor Lanu Lemtur

Mission Pastor

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An ordained theologian and chaplain who served as the first pastor of First Naga Baptist Church. Despite the challenges of the global pandemic during the church's early years, Pastor Lanu guided the congregation through that tumultuous period. Currently he serves as a mission pastor.

Deacons

Servant leaders supporting worship, care, and church ministry.

Portrait of Mr. Senti Aier

Deacon

Mr. Senti Aier

Deacon

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Serves as the Music Minister at First Baptist Church Crowley, Texas. His wife, Aosenla Jamir, serves alongside him as the church pianist.

Portrait of Mr. Joseph Ngullie

Deacon

Mr. Joseph Ngullie

Deacon

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Pursuing a PhD in Worship Studies at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Married to Jihye Cheon from South Korea. Also leads worship at First Baptist Church, Everman and previously served as a youth pastor in India.

Portrait of Mr. Hosea Riamei

Deacon

Mr. Hosea Riamei

Deacon Chair

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Hosea Riamei is pursuing a PhD in Preaching. He is married to Riangguiliu Gangmei, and they are blessed with two children, Luke and Gratia.

Administration and finance

Leaders stewarding the church's operations, records, finances, and digital ministry.

Portrait of Ms. Keyilungdaule Hieme

Administration

Ms. Keyilungdaule Hieme

Church Secretary

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Studying Doctor of Education (EdD) at SWBTS. Persuaded by the call of Christ and love for the Naga community, Keyi is passionate to serve and devoted to extend the Kingdom of God.

Portrait of Mr. Rhite Tsido

Finance

Mr. Rhite Tsido

Financial Secretary

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Rhite Tsido is the financial secretary of First Naga Baptist Church. He is pursuing a PhD in Teaching and Learning.

Portrait of Mrs. Hokali Kumar

Finance

Mrs. Hokali Kumar

Treasurer

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Originally from Nagaland, now married to Atul Kumar from North India. They have made Texas their home with their two daughters, Rhea and Nilivi. Passionate about serving the church and hosting events.

Portrait of Saman Shaiza

Administration

Saman Shaiza

Webmaster

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Saman Shaiza is the creator and maintainer of this website. As the webmaster, he ensures our online presence effectively communicates our church's mission and connects with our community.

Ministry teams

The people serving our worship and children’s ministries.

Worship Team

3 team members

Portrait of Mr. Kinoto Chishi
Ministry leader
Mr. Kinoto Chishi

Worship Minister

  • Shanchuiphy Keishing
  • Wewalhi Thopi
  • Joseph Nguille

Children Ministry Team

6 team members

Portrait of Ms. Katensangla Longchar
Ministry leader
Ms. Katensangla Longchar

Children Minister

  • Kumsangmar Moainla
  • Lhouvi Mezhu
  • Yami Asai Shimray
  • Kalingdinliu Angelina Gangmei
  • Limakumla Jamir
  • Manonwiliu Nchang

Board of Trustees

Our trustees oversee the church's budget and financial matters. As pioneers and elders, they provide invaluable guidance for our future goals and vision.

Portrait of Peraly Sam Meyer

Trustee Chair

Peraly Sam Meyer

Peraly Sam Meyer works at Medical City Denton (16 years) as a PCT and Phlebotomist in the Surgical Trauma Unit and Laboratory. Trekking in nature and meditation give her peace.

Portrait of Kughaho Chishi

Trustee

Kughaho Chishi

Kughaho Chishi has been married to Tosheni for over 30 years and has three grown children: Kinito, Nikoto, and Tolina. Chishi has served as the worship minister for over a decade at Burton Hill Baptist Church, which allowed FNBC to use its church premises for seven years at no cost.

Portrait of Chuingachan Showungnao

Trustee

Chuingachan Showungnao

Mr. Chuingachan Shokwungnao has been married to Themsing Wungsek for ten years. Achan and Themsing have served the church with radical generosity and wholehearted commitment since its inception. Businessman by profession.

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