Khatwa in Nepal

People Name:	Khatwa
Country:	Nepal
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	118,000
World Population:	425,000
Primary Language:	Maithili
Primary Religion:	Hinduism
Christian Adherents:	0.10 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Hindu - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Khatwa labor in fields and paddies to grow maize, wheat and rice. The monogamous marriages of the Khatwa are arranged by family leaders. There is no divorce, but widows and widowers may marry again. Sons inherit the family property after the death of the father, with the oldest son taking charge of the family estate. Nepal is the most religious Hindu country in the world, home to the famous Pashupatinath Temple, which is revered as the abode of Lord Shiva. In 1990 the introduction of multi-party democracy gave Christians the opportunity to come in to Nepal. The Church has grown steadily, but in 2015, evangelistic activities became limited by an article in the constitution that forbids conversion from one religion to another.

Ministry Obstacles

In Nepal, only about one in a thousand have made a profession of faith. Christ is compelling, but few have heard the gospel.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray the Lord will give Khatwa families understanding and responsive hearts as they hear about the love of Christ from broken-hearted disciples for whom we are also praying.
Pray for the Khatwa to be delivered from their fear of “Christianity” and to begin their own movement to Christ based on knowledge of him.