We envision that Nepali people everywhere can hear and have a transformed life through the Gospel and be integrated into a local church.
From Toxic Smoke To Sweet Relief
In December 2023, Jivan For Nepali recognized a need and started a metal shop to help create smokeless stoves. Hundreds of these stoves have already been distributed to villages, and starting this business has opened up more opportunities to share the hope we have in the Father.
Seeing the Power of god
Years ago, Joshua baptized Chhantyan when there was no church in Baglung. After returning to his hometown, Chhantyan partnered with another emerging pastor. Together, they began to share the gospel.
Life In The village from a westerner’s perspective
I took a shared jeep, which was packed with passengers, from Kathmandu to a small village near a town called Hetauda. The drive took about 4 hours. A close friend had invited me to visit her and her family, and to see the place where she grew up. The ride was bumpy, with many twists and turns…
Empowering Villages, Transforming pastors
Sometimes, a single decision can transform a life—and even change a community.
For Dar, that decision came when he encountered Christ in Nepal. Now, imagine that transformation spreading beyond one person to an entire village—one that for generations practiced Hindu witchcraft.
Festival Season In Nepal
Yesterday marked the last day of Tihar, a five-day holiday also known as the Festival of Lights. This celebration is mostly observed by Hindus and involves honoring four creatures associated with Yama, the god of death.
A marginalized Badi Pastor’s Transformation in Christ
With no other options, Dar began to consider Jesus and asked his friend for a Bible. As he read God's word, he began to believe in Jesus as his personal Savior. Today, Dar is the only pastor among his community.
Reaching Nepal’s Unreached
Sejwal settled in a village of 160,000 people and was the only Christian! Despite the challenges, his unwavering faith led to over 400 people accepting Jesus as their Savior, including most of his family. Today Sejwal has helped plant numerous churches.
From Bitterness to boldness
Kanchhi helped lead her whole family to Christ and now works as one of JFN's first church planters sent out as a part of our ministry.
A vision on the hills
I had a vision of a person holding my hand on my shoulder and showing a glittering white stone upon the hills. That vision led me to seek God’s will in my Life.
When I returned to Nepal, I decided to follow and serve G0d alone.
Untouchable: The Badi and Dalit
Women and young girls as young as 5 are abducted from their homes at night. This harsh reality is faced by the Badi people, part of the Dalit caste (one of the lowest castes) in West Nepal. They endure exploitation, trafficking, and systemic discrimination.
Empowering Nepali Communities
Unemployment in Nepal is at a high, prompting many people to migrate abroad for work despite a desire to stay and spread the gospel. Remaining believers struggle to support their families.
Life for Nepali
In Nepali, “Jivan” means life. It is our desire that Nepali people know the freedom, joy, and abundant life that can only be found in Jesus Christ. Follow along to learn about faithful men and woman who bring the gospel in Nepal.