Wati Aier
Indian theologian
Wati Aier (born 1948) is a Naga theologian. He is the Convenor of the Forum for Naga Reconciliation, and a former Vice President of the Asia Pacific Baptist Federation.
Early Ministry
On Aier's ministry, Chongpongmeren Jamir writes that he was the first Naga theologian to "clearly expound the need for socio-political engagement of the church" in society. In his 1989 book, A Cry from the Rice Fields: A call of freedom for the Nagas, Aier wrote,"The Church must witness with more than words. Through the life, service and, sacrifice of their members, they must make their contribution to justice and peace, to the improvements of human conditions, and to the care of the needy and of the homeless. They must serve humbly the needs of the less developed peoples. In persecution and oppression, they can still witness to the spiritual freedom which their members enjoy".
Oriental Theological Seminary
In 1991, the Nagaland Baptist Church Council gave Aier the responsibility to start and build the Oriental Theological Seminary (OTS) from scratch. Bade village in Chümoukedima District donated the land for the seminary. Aier along with his wife, Alongla Aier, began with clearing the forested area.
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