Nepal is the poorest country in South Asia and the 17th poorest in the world. Approximately 25 percent of Nepalis live below the poverty line. Nepal is the country of Mount Everest, the highest mountain peak in the world, and the Birthplace of Gautama Buddha- Lumbini.
According to the 2021 census, 81.19% of Nepalese are Hindu, 8.21% are Buddhist, 4.39% are Muslim, 3.17% are Kiratist (indigenous ethnic religion), and 1.76% are Christian. Poor people, prominent culture, and persecuted followers of Christ live in a nation hungry to be heard, known, and loved.
The mission of God is before us. We are pioneering a new trip and partnership with a short-term mission trip-supported partner who has a presence in this nation. We invite and challenge the men of IECC to join us for this missional encounter. We go with a posture to humbly learn from the visionary heart of the missionaries discipling the next generation of believers, to be teachable to love the minority local Nepalese persecuted for their faith in Jesus, and experience culture exchange through receiving hospitality while visiting poverty-stricken slums and villages.
Trip Details:
Application Deadline: December 10, 2024
Trip Dates: March 22-28, 2025
Trip Cost: $12,000
Pre-Trip Meetings: Pre-Trip Meetings are Mandatory
Feb 9, Feb 23, 3 Mar 2, Mar 16 // 1:00 pm -2:30 pm // 10/F Classroom
Church Commissioning: March 16 TBC
Email Alan Leung with any questions: alan.leung@islandecc.hk