Radio Ministry of Nepal

The 10/40 window must have a special place in God’s heart. According to the Joshua Project, this area of land contains roughly 6,040 unreached people groups out of the world’s 7,276 total. The Lord has raised up incredible advocates for the gospel for such a time as this. Sang* is no exception. Sang has been and continues to be a preacher right there, in one of the most unreached countries in the world.

When Nepal passed their anti-conversion law, outreach came to a halt. Not only did the government become an obstacle, but radical Hindus grew increasingly hostile as well. Many Hindus believe that secularisms came in through Christian influence. As a result, the extremists lashed out and destroyed Christian churches. Evangelists and preachers were imprisoned and ministers of the Lord developed a significant concern for safety.

“Unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it bears much fruit”

John 12:24

While Jesus made the previous statement to His disciples regarding spiritual rebirth, one may recognize the parallel of the message to Sang’s ministry. Sang still prioritized outreach but he needed a different approach. It occurred to him shortly thereafter that everyone has cell phones and access to radios. Thus, the Radio Ministry was born.

At least five days every week, Sang broadcasts a message from the Word, plays a hymn, and prays through one of three broadcasts. Occasionally, he will invite others on to share their testimonies with the masses. His ministry has purchased thirty minutes of airtime from the separately-owned radio stations and surprisingly, is not concerned with any safety threats using this method. Sang is very careful to stay focussed on what he believes and allow his editors to add censorship if needed. Sang assures us the extremists don’t pay much attention to these gospel programs.

Reception of the Gospel

In terms of wide-spread acceptance, Sang reported “things are slow going, but most Nepalese are very receptive to the gospel.” His use of “slow going” is questionable considering thousands of Nepalese have now heard the Good News and at least twenty have received Christ Jesus. With the current unreached and persecuted state of Nepal, however, the sentiment is understandable. To add an extra challenge, the culture still uses a caste system. This means each person is born into a caste (category) that will define his/her lifetime social standing. Those born into the lowest caste are poor, often oppressed, and upset with the system they cannot escape. Their daily and eternal need for a savior compels many of these precious people to Jesus.

The message of the gospel through Sang’s Radio Ministry is revolutionizing lives in all aspects. People have testified to emotional, physical, and spiritual healing, as well as deliverance from the demonic! Additionally, “the way people think about others is changing;” Sang reports, “they’re giving value to people and treating them humanly.” Many have backgrounds of alcoholism, impoverishment, and apathy. After accepting the truth, these same people are breaking from addictions, becoming wise with their finances, and displaying greater consideration for their families and communities. The Lord is transforming Nepal!

The work is not finished, however, and there are many ways the body of Christ from all nations can join. As home to part of Mount Everest, Nepal witnesses a flood of hikers every year with the government’s wholehearted approval. Sang welcomes believers to come as tourists and prayerfully display the light of Christ while hiking, going to markets, and visiting other tourist locations. We also encourage believers to pray for the listed needs below. Come and join in what God is doing!

Prayer Requests

• The Hindu and Buddhist leadership- that their influence would not prevent the gospel from impacting the government
• The government itself- that it would implement and follow laws that ensure everyone’s safety
• Sang and his family- for protection, strategy, and God’s grace to continue furthering the Kingdom

*Name changed for security