In the hills of Nepal — where less than 2% of thepopulation identifies as Christian and the gospel has only begunto take root in recent decades — God is writing a new story of hope. One of the people He is using in this work is Parbat Rai
Years ago, while studying in Kerala, India, Parbat caught the visionfor equipping church leaders from his mentor Jaison Thomas,one of Mesa Global’s longest-serving theological educators for South Asia. This vision became reality when Parbat returned to his homeland in Nepal.
Together with his wife, Srijana, Parbat began putting his ministry training into practice. In places where there had once been no churches, new fellowships began to form. Today, their ministry has multiplied into three churches and 33 house fellowships, each led by believers eager to share the gospel with their neighbors. Already, seven other leaders have been trained, with three more preparing for ministry in Kerala before returning to serve as pastors and leaders in Nepal.
Their impact extends far beyond Sunday gatherings. Through free tuition classes for children, tailoring programs that provide women with financial independence, and livelihood projects thatbring sustainability to remote villages, Parbat and Srijana are serving their communities with both compassion and truth.Their lives embody the gospel — meeting practical needs while pointing people to eternal hope.
What began with the training of one leader has become a multiplying movement. Just as Parbat and Srijana partnered closely with Jaison, they now walk alongside others who are carrying the message of Christ even further. From Nepal’s cities to remote mountain villages, the light of the gospel is breaking through the darkness.
This story of collaboration begins with you — the donors whose generosity prepares the table for leaders around the world. Mesa leaders join hands with local leaders like Parbat and Srijana, who bring good news into unreached places. Together, churches are planted, leaders are raised, and believers are multiplied — so the table of hope continues to grow.
Stories from the Field
