Why Nepal Needs Hope
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.
The Problem
Nepal enforces anti-conversion laws that can result in imprisonment for evangelism. Christianity is often viewed as a foreign threat to the culture, and Hindu extremists sometimes attack Christians and churches. These pressures, along with limited resources, make it difficult for believers to gather openly or for the gospel to spread.
Our Strategy
Share the gospel through radio programming and social media.
Initiate church planting efforts, using media ministry as a key starting point for new congregations. When listeners respond from a particular location, follow-up teams visit to see if a small fellowship can be formed.
Plant one effective, Bible-believing church in each of Nepal’s 77 districts.
Hope in Every Room
Growing up in a Hindu community in Nepal, Mahendra heard Christians talk about Jesus, but he resisted their message. When one believer shared a story from the book of Daniel, Mahendra challenged him.
How Gospel Radio is Building the Church in Nepal
Chasing the Signal “I am listening to your programs.” Pastor Maahir, a recent Nepali Bible College graduate and local church leader, shifts the phone to
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
Prayer Requests
- Pray for wisdom, health, and safety for all Words of Hope Nepal team members.
- Pray for everything to work together for the start of new language outreach programs.
- Pray for the after-school tutoring center.
“Radio programs continue to reach many people in different areas in the country, providing opportunities to know and learn about Christ at their door steps.” –Director of Words of Hope Nepal
Ready to Get Involved?
Your partnership brings the gospel to places where it’s never been heard—and strengthens those already walking with Christ in the face of hardship.
Every prayer and every gift makes a difference.