Bringing Hope to Nepal
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Nepal’s breathtaking landscapes hide a deep spiritual need. With less than 2% of the population identifying as Christian and strict anti-conversion laws in place, sharing the gospel here is a challenge—but God is opening doors.
Through radio broadcasts, leadership training, and digital outreach, Words of Hope is equipping indigenous pastors and ministry leaders to share the gospel within their cultural contexts and in their own languages. This ensures that faith takes root in a way that is meaningful and sustainable for local communities.
Lives are being transformed, churches are growing, and people are discovering hope where there was none before.
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Languages
Nepali
The vast majority of Nepalis adhere to the Hindu religion. There is also a subset of Buddhist followers in the country. Only about 1% of the population identifies as Christian, and new laws against conversion in Nepal make it a very difficult place to share the gospel. The Words of Hope Nepali team attempts to share the love of Christ wisely and carefully through radio programs and CDs. These resources can reach individuals who have never heard the gospel story before. Media also assists in the process of training new church leaders to shepherd church plants in currently unreached areas.
Helambu Sherpa
The Helambu Sherpa language is similar to Tibetan. The Sherpas migrated from Tibet to Nepal in the 15th century, and Tibetans and Sherpas can still communicate on a very basic level.
The Sherpa people are a small group of only a few thousand speakers. They are 97% Buddhist, and live in the Himalayas. Their primary source of income comes from leading people on treks through the mountains, and providing these tourists with food and lodging.
Prayer Requests
- Pray that the power of the gospel would reach the hearts of many more listeners and that they would find hope in Jesus Christ.
- Pray for ongoing church planting efforts.
- Pray for continuing relief and rebuilding efforts following flooding in 2024.
Stories from Nepal
New Languages in Nepal
Words of Hope Nepal is expanding to include two new language programs, Magar and Maithili, in order to better serve the diverse communities in the region. Many Nepali people prefer
Helambu Sherpa Language
Words of Hope Nepal is introducing a new broadcast program in the Helambu Sherpa language. Words of Hope’s Nepali ministry director first met a Sherpa pastor in 2013 while visiting
True Beauty
Read: Revelation 21:1-8 And he who was seated on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” (v. 5) Sadar was born blind in the country of Nepal.