It is to be
remembered that there are many Baptist groups and associations existing even
before the formation of KABC. All of them are small and weak yet exist
independently. When KABC was formed by the initiative of the three associations
(i.e. PKBA, NKBA and WRBA), some of these Baptist groups expressed their
willingness to affiliate with KABC. Simple affiliation norms were laid down for
these groups to become a member of KABC.
1. Dhansiri
Valley Baptist Association (DVBA): The Adivasi and Garo Baptist Christians
living in the east Karbi Anglong who were part of the Assam Baptist Convention
were the first to get them affiliated to KABC in 1984. At that time they have
12 churches with 508 Baptised members.