Published by Aloto Naga | August 6, 2025
Surumi village in Nagaland holds a rich spiritual legacy of producing dedicated men and women who have committed their lives to serving the Lord. From local churches in Nagaland to mission fields across India and beyond. Surumi servants of God from pastors, missionaries, evangelists, and theological scholars have made a remarkable impact in the Christian ministry. This compilation, prepared by the Surumi Church Leaders’ Fellowship (SCLF), recognizes:
- Surumi-born individuals currently serving around the world in full-time ministry
- Retired or former servants of God who have faithfully completed their service
- Those presently serving within Surumi village
- Surumi villagers who have studied or are pursuing theological education
Each name listed below is a testimony of Surumi’s commitment to the gospel and its contribution to the spiritual growth of the community and the wider Christian world.
| Sl.No | Name | Father’s Name | Designation | AKUMLA-A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rev. Dr. L. Hevuto Awomi | Lutoi Awomi | Executive Secy. | UBCNEI, HQ Dimapur |
| 2 | Rev. Ahokhe Awomi | Zhevikhe Awomi | Regional Co-ordinator NE-India (AWANA) | Dimapur, Nagaland |
| 3 | Rev. Yetoho Achumi | Lukuho Achumi | Pastor | Shotomi B/C SBAK (A) |
| 4 | Kahoni Awomi | Hokhevi Awomi | Assoc. Pastor | SBC Kohima SBAK (NM) |
| 5 | Dr. Vitoyi Rochill | Khuvihe Rochill | Pastor | Doyapur B/C WSBAK |
| 6 | Hevuto Awomi | Vizhehe Awomi | Pastor | Zhekiye B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 7 | Akatovi Jakhalu | Zheiho Jakhalu | Pastor | Hevikhe B/C WSBAK |
| 8 | Hewoto I. Jakhalu | Ihoi Jakhalu | Pastor | Süghüna B/C WSBAK |
| 9 | Hekato Awomi | Ahoto Awomi | Pastor | Bamunpukhuri B/C WSBAK |
| 10 | Khekavi Jakhalu | Lihevi Jakhalu | Secy. Mission & Evangelism | Hq. Pughoboto Centre NCRC Sumi |
| 11 | Zhevitoli Awomi | Yevuto Awomi | W/Pastor | Khusiabill . WSBAK |
| 12 | Tovini Yeptho | Vikiho Toyili | Assoc.P/Women | Ikiye B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 13 | Kitovi Shikhu | Shikhevi Shikhu | Pastor | Khitsakita B/C SBAK (A) |
| 14 | Khenoka Awomi | Toviho Sumi | Assoc. P/Youth | Surumi B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 15 | H. Kitoho Aye | Hoxushe Aye | Pastor | Ghowoto Ghami NCRC |
| 16 | Vihoto Awomi | Hokiye Awomi | Pastor, Center | Church SBAK Nito Mount SBAK (NM) |
| 17 | Khehoi Awomi | Shiwoto Awomi | Filed Secy. | NSBAK (A) |
| 18 | Luvito Yeptho | Yehevi Yeptho | Pastor | Lizu Old B/C SBAK (A) |
| 19 | Hokhevi Sema | Zhehovi Aye | Pastor | SBA Dubagaon WSBAK |
| 20 | Tolibo Achumi | Nikishe Achumi | Missionary | Cambodia |
| 21 | Kihoje Aye | Yehoi Aye | Pastor | Kiyezu B/C WSBAK |
| 22 | Y. Pukhaho Awomi | Yehoxu Awomi | Pastor | Xükiye B/C WSBAK |
| 23 | Khetoshe Awomi | Iviho Awomi | H/Evang | Surumi Comm. Dmp |
| 24 | Kheholi Awomi | Khuzhekhe Awomi | Assoc/Pastor Women | Khukiye Lukhai B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 25 | Kughavi Achumi | Pukhanu Achumi | Pastor | Koiboto B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 26 | Atoli Jakhalu | Zheyiho Jakhalu | W/Leader | Kiyeshe B/C SBAK (A) |
| 27 | Kalitoli Jakhalu | Inahe Jakhalu | W/Pastor | NCRC Purana Bazar |
| 28 | Hilotoli Awomi | Vukhuhe Awomi | Assoc.Pastor Sector | SBCZ SBAK (NM) |
| 29 | Heroto Jakhalu | Hokiye Jakhalu | Pastor | Kupuhe B/C WSBAK |
| 30 | Ashetoli Hoshika Shikhu | – | W/Leader | Police B/C 4th NAP, Thizama, Kohima |
| 31 | Khekivi Aye | Lihovi Aye | Pastor | Juikhu B/C WSBAK |
| 32 | Tonivi Awomi | Kisheto Awomi | Pastor | Zoological Park, Dimapur |
| 33 | Viboto Awomi | Khuvihe Awomi | Pastor | Kiyekhu B/C SBAK (A) |
| 34 | Kakuto Awomi | Hekiye Awomi | Pastor | NCRC, Naga United Village, Chümoukedima |
| 35 | Nizheto Aye | Nizuxu Aye | Pastor | Vishepu B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 36 | Khekiye Z | Zhehovi Achumi | Pastor | Atoizu Town B/C (NM) |
| 37 | Nisheli (Khekishe) Achumi | Khunito Aye | Assoc.P/Women | Asukhomi B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 38 | Ilino Robin Aye | – | Assoc.P/Women | Satakha Old B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 39 | Tito Mulumi | Henivi Mulumi | Catechist | Catholic Church, Akuhaito Town |
| 40 | Pulovili Awomi | Khukiye Awomi | Missionary | NMM (Nagaland Missions Movement), Dimapur |
| 41 | Nikato Yeptho | Vitoyi Yeptho | Pastor | NCF, Bangalore |
| 42 | Kitoni T. Awomi | Tokiho Awomi | Counsellor | Akuvuto, Thahekhu, WSBAK |
| 43 | Kheli Awomi | Izheto Awomi | Assoc.Pastor Women | Akuluto Town B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 44 | Lovikali Awomi | Khuhevi Awomi | Asst.Y/Pastor | Thahekhu Village B/C WSBAK |
| 45 | Heroto Aye | Ngujoho Aye | Asst. Professor | Nito Theological College, SBAK (NM) |
| 46 | Manaho T. Aye | Tohokhu Aye | Y/Leader | Hoshepu B/C SBAK (A) |
| 47 | Dr. Ikheto Awomi | Shihoyi Awomi | Pastor | Natha Old B/C SBAK (A) |
| 48 | Bokavi Chophi | Visheto Chophi | Assoc.P/Youth | Yemishe B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 49 | Hokatoli Yeptho | Khenito Yeptho | W/Leader | Sikimi B/C SBAK (A) |
| 50 | Hetoka X. Jakhalu | Xuvukhu Jakhalu | Assoc.P/Youth | UBC Satakha SBAK (NM) |
| 51 | Shiyeto Sumi | Pukaho Jakhalu | Lecturer/Academic Coordinator | Asia Antioch Seminary, Guwahati |
| 52 | Enok Aye | Lukhevi Aye | Assoc.P/Youth | Aghunato Village B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 53 | Khesheto V. Aye | Vihoshe Aye | Pastor | Zhekuto B/C SBAK (A) |
| 54 | Vitoli Ayemi | Vihoshe Aye | Office Asst. | Zunheboto Town Sumi B/C SBAK (A) |
| 55 | Tovi Awomi | Henito Awomi | Youth Pastor | Süghüna B/C WSBAK |
| 56 | Akihito Mulumi | Hevishe Mulumi | Missionary | Siliguri, West Bengal |
| 57 | H. Kivikali Awomi | V. Hoyivi Awomi | Missionary | Siliguri, West Bengal |
| 58 | Kivika N. Rochill | Niheto Rochill | Office Asst. cum Cashier | Sümi Baptist Convention, TTC Campus Thahekhu |
| 59 | Daniel Aye | Vihoto Aye | Pastor | NCRC, Vikuho Village |
| 60 | Anato Awomi | Yetoi Awomi | Youth Leader | Hokiye B/C SBAK (A) |
| 61 | Kupuholi Ayemi | Hovishe Ayemi | Children Pastor | Diphupar Sümi B/C WSBAK |
| 62 | Angukali Awomi | Xukhevi Awomi | W/Pastor | NCRC Akuluto |
| 63 | Inakali Yeptho | Vikuto Yeptho | Children Pastor | Old Showuba SBC, WSBAK |
| 64 | Kahuto T. Awomi | Tohovi Awomi | Pastor | Shothu (B) B/C SBAK (A) |
| 65 | Boto Achumi | Hoxuvi Achumi | Missionary | Arunachal Pradesh, SBAK (A) |
| 66 | Aliho Boto | – | Missionary | Arunachal Pradesh, SBAK (A) |
| 67 | Puloto S. Jakhalu | Shinito Jakhalu | Missionary | Indian Evangelical Mission, Bihar |
| 68 | W. Marina Murry (Puloto) | Wubemo Murry | Missionary | Indian Evangelical Mission, Bihar |
| 69 | Hovini Yeptho | Yehovi Yeptho | Sunday School Supervisor | UMC Dimapur |
| 70 | Helitoli Rochill | Shitoho Rochill | Teacher | Puneboto Mission Center |
| 71 | Jael H. Awomi | Hukhato Awomi | Counsellor | Upper Assam, WSBAK |
| 72 | Huka P. Yeptho | Pukheto Yeptho | Music Director | Tichipami B/C SBAK (A) |
| 73 | Vihoni N. Awomi | Nivito Awomi | Pastor | Shitovi Ghami B/C WSBAK |
| 74 | Vini A. Yeptho (Vito Jakhalu) | – | Assoc. P/Youth | Suruhuto Town B/C SBAK (NM) |
| 75 | Rebecca Awomi | Pihoto Awomi | SS. Teacher | Lhomithi B/C |
| 76 | Abokali Awomi | Henito Awomi | Youth Pastor | S. Hotovi B/C WSBAK |
| 77 | Akaholi Awomi | Vishiho Awomi | Christian Child Education Secy. | Hq. Pughoboto Centre, NCRC Sumi |
| 78 | Khetoli S. Aye, Samuel | – | W/Leader | Police B/C 9th IRP, Peren |
| 79 | Hukheto Awomi | Tonivi Awomi | Academic Dean | Christian Discipleship Int’l Bible Seminary, Dimapur |
| 80 | Dr. Khekato Achumi | Khehoi Achumi | Assoc. Pastor | International Gospel United Church, South Korea |
| 81 | Milika Awomi | Khunito Awomi | Mother | Pentecostal Church, Diphupar |
| 82 | Vilito Awomi | Khunito Awomi | Sister | Pentecostal Church, Zunheboto |
| 83 | Alvina Awomi | Rev. Ahokhe Awomi | Co-ordinator | ARROWS & QUIVERS, Quivers Home School, Dimapur |
| 84 | Inavi Aye | Vikato Aye | Pastor | Shamator Town B/C SBAK (A) |
| 85 | Lito K. Awomi | Khehoi Awomi | SSL | Shichimi B/C |
| 86 | Ilikiye Yeptho | Tokavi | SS/Leader | Surumi B/C (A) |
| 87 | Husakali Awomi | Tohoshe Awomi | Assoc.P/Youth | VK. Town B/C (NM) |
| 88 | Heroka Aye | Kihoshe Aye | Youth Pastor | Grace salvation Nagamese church Dimapur |
| 89 | Takameren Kivika Rochil | Takameren Jamir | Pastor |
Servants of God serving in Surumi village
| 1 | Hekuto Aye | Pastor | Surumi B/C (A), Alaphumi |
| 2 | Kughalu Zhimo | Y/Leader | Surumi B/C (A), Lizu New |
| 3 | Ghünali Aye | W/Leader | Surumi B/C (A), Lokobomi |
| 4 | Mughalu Swu | Pastor | Surumi B/C (NM), Ghukhuyi |
| 5 | Mughaholi Zhimo | Assoc. P/W | Surumi B/C (NM), Khukiye Lukhai |
| 6 | Ashibo Zhimo | Assoc. P/C | Surumi B/C (NM), Tukunasa |
| 7 | Abovi Katty | Music/Dir. | Surumi B/C (NM), Phuye Old |
| 8 | Z. Hito Chishi | Pastor | Lotisami |
| 9 | Ilika Chishi | Y/Pastor | NCRC, Mapulumi |
| 10 | Kuputoli | C/Pastor | NCRC, Sukomi |
Retired Servants of God
| 1 | Rev. Yeheshe Shikhu | Kuxipu Shikhu | Pastor |
| 2 | Rev. Zutovi Yeptho | Ghoshihe Yeptho | Pastor |
| 3 | Rev. Tovishe Yeptho | Shoqheshe Yeptho | Pastor |
| 4 | Rev. Khumtsa Awomi | Inavi Awomi | Pastor |
| 5 | Ino Khatovi Achumi | Viyixu Achumi | Pastor |
| 6 | Ino Hotokhu Awomi | Nazuhe Awomi | Pastor |
| 7 | Ino Yeheshe Yeptho | Shoqheshe Yeptho | Pastor |
| 8 | Lt. Tohokhu Aye | Izhexu Aye | Pastor |
| 9 | Inoli Shiqheli Achumi | Vishito Achumi | W/Pastor |
| 10 | Inoli Hetoni (Kinny) Awomi | Hokhuvi Awomi | W/Pastor |
| 11 | Inoli Toshili Awomi | Nihoxu Awomi | W/Pastor |
| 12 | Inoli Khetoli Jakhalu | Zheiho Jakhalu | W/Leader |
| 13 | Inoli Katoli Awomi | – | W/Leader |
| 14 | Inoli Vili Yeptho | Khehoto Yeptho | Assoc. P/Women |
| 15 | Unice Shikhu | Khujoho | W/Pastor |
| 16 | Vitoni Shikhu | Shiqhevi Shikhu | W/Leader |
| 17 | Toshini Awomi | Luvukhu Awomi | W/Leader |
| 18 | Hukani Jakhalu | Hoito Jakhalu | Missionary |
| 19 | Vitoli Achumi | Khatovi Achumi | W/Leader |
| 20 | Xukhevi Awomi | Pishito Awomi | Pastor |
| 21 | Toviholi Aye | Lhotovi Aye | Y/Pastor |
| 22 | Elizabeth Aye | Khehoi Aye | Y/Leader |
| 23 | Lt. Zheniho Yeptho | Yehevi Yeptho | Pastor |
| 24 | Hokuto Awomi | Kiqhelho Awomi | Pastor |
| 25 | Lahoto Awomi | Lukuho Awomi | Pastor |
| 26 | Hekashi Jakhalu | Hokiye Jakhalu | W/Leader |
| 27 | Shetoni Awomi | Khuhevi Awomi | W/Leader |
| 28 | Hetoli N. Rochill | Nikhuhe Rochill | W/Pastor |
| 29 | Vika Jakhalu | Tokheho Jakhalu | Accountant |
| 30 | Hokali Sumi | Joseph Xuwoto Awomi | Youth Pastor |
| 31 | Kikhevi | Luhashe | Pastor |
| 32 | Hotolu | Khuzhekhe | Pastor |
| 33 | Hoshevi Achumi | Pukhahe | W/Leader |
| 34 | Hovini Achumi | Pukhehe | W/Leader |
| 35 | Khekashi Vitoyi Rochill | Ghokhevi Aye | W/Leader |
| 36 | Khekashi Vitoyi Rochill | zhehovi Achumi | W/Leader |
Surumi Theological Students
| 1 | Nitoyi Awomi | Khukuto Awomi | Doctoral Study, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas, USA |
| 2 | Topuli Awomi | Kiyelu Awomi | MTh, Trinity Theological College, Thahekhu, Dimapur |
| 3 | Aloto Yeptho | Luheto Yeptho | PhD, Baptist Theological Seminary, Assam |
| 4 | Tokini H. Awomi | Hotoi Y. Awomi | MDiv, Baptist Theological Seminary, Singapore |
| 5 | Abeto Yeptho | Zheniho Yeptho | MTh, Immanuel Theological Seminary, Chümoukedima |
| 6 | Naomi Rochill | Hevishe Mulumi | MTh, John Roberts Theological College, Shillong |
| 7 | Vikugha Rochill | Shetovi Rochill | BTh, Nito Theological College, Zunheboto |
| 8 | Hoinato Awomi | Rev. Ahokhe Awomi | ThM, Seoul Christian University, South Korea |
| 9 | Hutoka Awomi | Shikaho Awomi | MDiv, Living Bible College, Ayinato, Vihokhu |
| 10 | Pikatoli Awomi | Yetoyi Awomi | BTh, Immanuel Theological College, Chümoukedima |
| 11 | Tokugha Ayemi | Shihovi Ayemi | PhD, Seoul Christian University, South Korea |
| 12 | Akivika Aye | Hokheyi Aye | BD, Trinity Theological College, Thahekhu, Dimapur |
| 13 | Hukheto Achumi | Nikishe Achumi | BTh |
| 14 | Khekali V. Awomi | Vikheto Awomi | BD, Eastern Theological College, Jorhat, Assam |
| 15 | Ilika Yeptho | Vikuto Yeptho | MDiv, Mission India Bible College, Dimapur |
| 16 | Mughato V. Aye | Vinato Aye | MDiv, Ecclesia Theological Seminary, Dimapur |
| 17 | Abraham Sumi (Kalitoli) | – | MTh, India Baptist Theological Seminary, Kottayam, Kerala |
| 18 | Okugha Aye | Yevishe Aye | BTh, Anderson Theological College, Aizuto |
| 19 | Vili P. Awomi | Pukhaho Awomi | MDiv, Caleb Theological Seminary, Haryana |
| 20 | Huto Awomi | Shekiho Awomi | BD, Trinity Theological College, Thahekhu, Dimapur |
| 21 | Kinoli Awomi | – | BD, Trinity Theological College, Thahekhu, Dimapur |
| 22 | Vikuto H. Jakhalu | Hetoi Jakhalu | MTh, Baptist Theological Seminary, Noharjan, Assam |
| 23 | Toina I. Ayemi | Ikheho Ayemi | MDiv, Baptist Theological Seminary, Noharjan, Assam |
| 24 | Lika Sumi | Ahoto Aye | MDiv, India Baptist Theological Seminary, Kottayam, Kerala |
| 25 | Kaboli A. Jakhalu | Akato N. Jakhalu | BD, Trinity Theological College, Thahekhu, Dimapur |
| 26 | Kaqheto Awomi | Khekato Awomi | BTh, Nagaland Baptist College, Niuland |
| 27 | Vitoli K. Sumi | Kanito Awomi | MDiv, South India Baptist Bible College & Seminary, Tamil Nadu |
| 28 | Kivilu Awomi | Akheto Awomi | BD, Trinity Theological College, Thahekhu, Dimapur |
| 29 | Kivika Awomi | Toyiho Awomi | BTh, Anderson Theological College, Aizuto |
| 30 | Aloka H. Ayemi | Hevishe Ayemi | MDiv, SIBBC |
| 31 | Ninoka Mulumi | Viheto Mulumi | BTh, CDIBS, Dimapur |
| 32 | Tovitoli Awomi | Toiho Awomi | BTh, Eastern Bible College, Dimapur |
| 33 | Amekali Awomi | Sheqheto Awomi | MDiv, Eastern Bible College, Dimapur |
| 34 | Hilika Aye | Sumiho Aye | MDiv, Academy for Theology and Mission, Chümoukedima |
| 35 | Limugha Achumi | Kikheyi Achumi | MTh, Eastern Theological College, Jorhat, Assam |
| 36 | Linika Awomi | Hutovi Awomi | BD, Eastern Theological College, Jorhat |
| 37 | Itoli Achumi | Ghoshito Achumi | BD, Trinity Theological College, Thahekhu, Dimapur |
| 38 | Hili Aye | Nikhevi Aye | BTh, Living Bible College, Ayinato |
| 49 | Dr. Katoli Awomi | Vikiho Awomi | D.Min, East Asia Theological Seminary, Anseong, South Korea |
| 40 | Alotoli K. Rochill | Khunivi | MDiv, United Theological College, Dimapur |
| 41 | Awoto Awomi | Ghoniho Awomi | BTh, Christian Discipleship College, Dimapur |
| 42 | Vibeli Awomi | Ahoi Awomi | BTh, Anderson Theological College |
| 43 | Kalino Aye | Tohokhu Aye | BTh, Anderson Theological College |
| 44 | Aloto Jakhalu | Zhevishe Jakhalu | MTh, TLAS, Kerala |
| 45 | Kavitoli Aye | Nihokhe Aye | MDiv, India Baptist Theological Seminary, Kottayam, Kerala |
| 46 | Hutokali Aye | Nihokhe Aye | BTh, New India Bible Seminary, Kerala |
| 47 | Hilika Aye | Sumiho Aye | MDiv, Academy for Theology and Mission, Chümoukedima |
| 48 | Kughato Awomi | Viyiho Awomi | M. Th. Calvary college Nagpur |
| 49 | Kheshito Awom | Nihovi Awomi | B.D TTC Dimapur |
