The Kohima Lotha Baptist Church was established on 4th March 1956 by eight members with six housholds. They are:
- Lt. Mr/ Lt. Mrs. Mhonsao Kikon
- Mr./Mrs. Rhonthungo Tungoe
- Lt. Nyanshio Kikon
- Mr. C. Yilumo Kithan
- Lt. Chanchi Jami and
- Lt. Lichio Humtsoe
The Church has grown up to 2406 members having 932 households. At present, the Church has 14 (Fourteen) Ministerial Staff , Eleven non Ministerial staff and Four Youth Evangelist.
The Church has expanded to Seven sectoral fellowships creating an opportunity for the members to worship God on every Wednesday and Saturday.