HISTORY OF MAUSEN LOCAL CHURCH

Mausen village is situated on a scenic hilltop 7 km from Haulawng, along the historic walking route between Haulawng and Pukpui. Due to the Mizo political insurgencies, residents were relocated to the Zotlang grouping center in Lunglei in 1968. Following government order permitting return after peace was restored, several villagers returned in 1973 to resettle their homeland.

In search of better infrastructure and developmental prospects along the main road, the community relocated from the hilltop to Mausen Kawn in 1986. Due to limited space for expansion, they moved again in 1995 to their current location (formerly known as 'Arbaikawn'), where the village continues to flourish under the name Mausen.

CHURCH ORIGIN AND PIONEER LEADERS

In April 1962, Evangelist Thinhnema conducted evangelical outreach in Mausen, resulting in 7 converts baptized in Jesus' name. In 1963, Pastor J. Laltluanga and his father led revival services, leading to 43 additional baptisms. Recognizing the steady growth, Pastor Hrangchhina formally organized the local church in 1963.

Pioneer Officers (1963) :

• Chairman : Elder Chalmawia
• Secretary : Bro. Chalkivara

Elected Elders :

• Thantawna
• Lalkhuma

Church Workers :

• Vanhrila
• Pathiauva

CHURCH PROGRESSION AND RELOCATIONS

From an initial membership of 40–50, the congregation grew to around 140 members by 1968. However, forced regrouping in Zotlang during the political disturbance left Mausen temporarily abandoned until peace returned.

• Hilltop Resettlement (1973) : Resettled as a Preaching Point in 1973 under key leaders Lalkhuma, Biakzuala, Rochawngpuia, and Hrangthanga.
• Mausen Kawn Phase (1986) : Relocated to Mausen Kawn in 1986, led by Elder Lalkhuma (Chairman), Rbt. C. Lalzawnthanga (Secretary), and Rbt. Rochawngpuia (Treasurer).
• Current Site at Arbaikawn (1995) : Moved to the current site in 1995, initially holding services in Pi Nuthuami's residence as a Preaching Point. The District elevated it to a full Local Church in 1998.

CHURCH BUILDING CHRONOLOGY AND CURRENT STATUS (2025)

The first sanctuary was built in late 1962 and occupied in early 1963. After moving to Mausen Kawn, a new chapel was built and dedicated in 1987 by Section Pastor Rev. C. Darnghaka, later relocated closer to the main road in 1990. Following the 1995 relocation, an Assam-type chapel (21 ft × 17 ft) was erected in 1996. A Building Board formed in 2013 led to the ongoing construction of a modern sanctuary, started in 2017.

Current Membership (2025) : 64 members across 11 households.

2025-2026 Local Church Board :

• Chairman : Elder TC. Lalzarzova
• Secretary : Elder R. Lalhmingthanga
• Treasurer : Elder C. Zadinga
• Statistician : Rbt. B. Lalawmpuia