From March 12 to 16, 2025, the Nepal Section Youth Department held a successful Youth Leadership Training, bringing together 87 young leaders from 50 churches nationwide. The department designed this program to equip the next generation of leaders with a clear mission and strong spiritual foundation.
Choi HoYoung, Youth Director of the Northern Asia-Pacific Division (NSD), led the training as the main speaker. He delivered inspiring and practical lectures grounded in biblical leadership principles. He explored global trends in youth ministry, encouraged participants to impact their communities through initiatives like Global Youth Day, and motivated them to serve using their God-given talents. He also emphasized how a single transformed life can influence and uplift an entire community.
At the opening ceremony, Nepal Section President Umesh Pokharel, Secretary Kim HaeSeong, and other section leaders joined the program and expressed strong support for youth leadership development in the church.
Passionate and eager to learn, the youth leaders actively engaged in the training. Some traveled more than 10 hours to attend, showing remarkable dedication and hunger for growth. They listened intently, participated in discussions, and built unity through small group activities.
The Korea Union Conference (KUC) and the NSD Youth Ministries Department donated Pathfinder materials worth approximately 2 million KRW—including pins, scarves, and other essential resources to support the event. These donations enriched the learning experience and strengthened the Pathfinder program in Nepal.
During the training, participants also celebrated Global Youth Day by stepping out into the community to collect trash and clean the streets, living out their faith through tangible acts of service.
This training marked a historic step in Nepal’s youth ministry. Until recently, Nepal had no structured youth programs, and the Nepal Section only began taking steps in this direction last year. Therefore, this training did not just build leaders—it launched a new era for youth ministry in Nepal.
With only ten ordained pastors nationwide, the Nepal Section depends heavily on trained youth leaders to carry out church mission work. The Section plans to send these newly trained leaders to local churches to support and revitalize the ministry.
Six young people have joined the mission field alongside two pastors through the 1000 Missionary Movement. This launch marked the beginning of youth-led mission work in Nepal. Looking ahead, the Nepal Section aims to establish a branch of the 1000 Missionary Movement within the country. This local training center would allow Nepal to recruit, train, and send out missionaries independently.
The Section hopes to establish a sustainable infrastructure for mission work by building a local system and deepening the church’s gospel impact nationwide. The Nepal Section Youth Department believes this training has empowered spiritually grounded, mission-driven leaders. They remain committed to continuous training and support so these young people can continue serving as light and salt—both in their churches and communities.