Our Leadership

While Jesus Christ is the head of the Church, we also elect leaders to carry out the Mission and Vision of the church. The General Assembly meets annually and is the highest authority of the Church. The Executive Council meets bi-annually between the annual General Assembly.

President

Rev. Simon L. Darngawn is the 6th EFCI President, taking up his office in April 2024. His responsibilities as the President include General Administration (National and International), Establishment and Development Department, (Relief, Community Care Ministry India, Buildings), and is the Editor in Chief of the Denomination’s monthly organ, Khawnvar Magazine.

EFCI Vice President & Secretaries

The Vice President and Secretaries, who are also elected, assist the President in the various ministries of the EFCI. Together with the President, they form the EFCI Executive Committee.

Rev. Lallienvel Pakhuongte (Vice President)

Rev. Lal Pakhuongte is the Vice President of the EFCI for the 2024-2028 term. He is also in-charge of the Finance & Accounts Department, Lalpa Ropuina (Glory of God) Fund, National Workers Sponsorship.

Rev. Cliff Kawldinglien Joute (Secretary)

Rev. Cliff Kawldinglien is in-charge of the Information, Literature & Publication Department, the Khawnvar Magazine Subscriptions and Community Care Ministry India (CCMI).

Rev. Hrangchunghnung (Secretary)

Rev. Hrangchunghnung is in-charge of the Evangelism Department and the Music Department.

Rev. Jessai Laldinglien Neitham (Secretary)

Rev. Jessai is in-charge of the Christian Education Department, the Christian Women Department and Statistics.

Rev. Salem L. Hmar (Secretary)

Rev. Salem L. Hmar is in-charge of the Missions Department and the Christian Youth Department.

The President, Vice President, and the Secretaries reside in Shillong.

Presbyteries

In the Presbyteries, we have the Presbytery Superintendents and Standing Committee members from the various Local Churches within each Presbytery.

Past Presidents

Rev. Dr. Lalthankhum Sinate (late), the then Vice President of Partnership Mission Society, simultaneously was the first EFCI President from 1974-79 before a full-time president was found.

Rev. Dr. Ruolneikhum Pakhuongte (late), the 2^nd and first full-time president, faithfully served in this position for 27 consecutive years between 1979 and 2006. He was awarded the title EFCI President Emeritus. The EFCI General Headquarters was relocated from Sielmat, Manipur to the city of Shillong, Meghalaya in northeast India in 1979 under his leadership.

Rev. Dr. J. Huoplien Neitham, the 3^rd EFCI President, served in this position from 2006-2012. Prior to this role, he had faithfully served as a Secretary from 1979-2006 at the General Headquarters and two terms as the Moderator.

Rev. Lalbiektluong was the 4th EFCI President (2012-2016). Before retiring he was the Vice President during 2016-2020.

Rev. Lallienvel (Lal) Pakhuongte was the 5th EFCI President (2016-2024). He is the current Vice President of EFCI.