A Brief Church History of Nepal

According to a recent census, the total population of Nepal is 29,587,905. Here is a breakdown of the population by religio

- Hinduism: 81.19%

- Buddhism: 8.21%

- Islam: 5.09%

- Kiratism (Indigenous religion): 3.17%

- Christianity: 1.76%

- Others / Prakriti / Bon: 0.58%

Nepal, a landlocked country, became open to the Gospel of Jesus Christ only 75 years ago. The first Nepali church was established in 1952, and since then, God has been doing wonderful works among the Nepali people. However, in the early years following the introduction of the Gospel in 1951, many pastors, leaders, and believers faced imprisonment, martyrdom, and expulsion as churches began to form and grow rapidly. It wasn't until 1996 that conditions improved, allowing believers to openly express their faith and engage in evangelistic work.

In recent years, it has become increasingly difficult for believers to practice their faith openly. Although Article 26, Clause 3 of the constitution ensures religious freedom, it explicitly prohibits converting individuals from one religion to another, as well as any acts that may disrupt public peace, health, decency, or morality. Recently, churches and believers have been allowed to practice their faith within their own communities, but they are not permitted to share the Gospel in public spaces. The situation has worsened under the new government and its policies.

The vision of Nepali Harvest Seminary is to raise more Christ-like leaders to reap the harvest that is ready. Additionally, the seminary aims to make theological resources available in the Nepali language for current and future church leaders, ensuring that the church can thrive and stand firmly in its faith and relationship with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

FOUNDING PRESIDENT Amjad Mohammed (Joshua)

Since childhood, I struggled with various issues in my life, particularly regarding my identity and my relationship with God. I never felt God's presence and even doubted the existence of a true God. Essentially, I lived a false religious life, pretending to be someone I was not. However, God did not give up on me. He bestowed His grace upon me, granting me forgiveness from sin and renewing my faith and relationship with my Savior, Jesus Christ. Since the day I completely surrendered my life to Christ, He has guided me according to the plan He had written before I was born. Approximately 19 years ago, God called me to ministry, and since then, He has been equipping me for kingdom work while also using me to train more leaders for the harvest that is ready. During my ministry endeavors in Nepal, I witnessed the significant need for theological education among indigenous pastors and leaders for various ministry needs. No doubt, churches are growing faster in Nepal than in many parts of the world. However, there is also a tremendous threat from false teachings and teachers coming from around the globe. There is a huge need for theological resources in the Nepali language, and churches, pastors, and leaders must be aware of syncretism, which can undermine the church without them even realizing it. The "Nepali Harvest Seminary" aims to build a bridge between the church and leaders, helping first and second-generation believers in Nepal truly understand the need for theological education. It will serve as a hub for pastors and leaders in Nepal, providing them with the necessary spiritual, theological, and missional tools for kingdom work both in Nepal and around the world.