Celebrating 25 years!

Christianity in Nepal isn’t even 60. Before 1950 being a Christian in Nepal was punishable by deportation and loss of citizenship. For the few that accepted Christ, their land was taken from them and they were made to leave the country. My mission started in Nepal in the 80s. A team of three people decided to live and work in Nepal. Two Americans and a Dutch girl began working in Kathmandu. The days were hard and they faced MANY MANY hardships. All were put in jail for illegally “proselytizing;” witnessing and converting Nepalis. Until about a year ago it was illegal to baptize some one, a crime whose punishment was six years in jail! God however isn’t held by legislation and His purposes are being fulfilled in Nepal! My mission (I haven’t said the name for security reasons) has grown from three to more than 400 in 25 years! In the beginning ministry was very limited, but now we are working in about every zone (state) in the country! We had a celebration last month to remember what God has done in Nepal, and to look to the future for what God wants to do here! I was so blessed to be with so many Nepalese who has given up so much for follow Jesus in Nepal. Many don’t have good relationships with their families because they have chosen lives of service and ministry. I was so encouraged to be with so many people who love Nepal and the Nepalese people. The three original workers (who are all still working in Asia) came and helped us remember what God has done. We were more than 300 pressed into our small Kathmandu base, but it was so fun to be together.