A special live episode from The Collective featuring Pastor Prem and Pastor Lakpa from Nepal, along with Keith Squires from CrossCreek Church. Pastor Prem and Lakpa share the powerful story of the Church in Nepal – from having no known Christians before 1950 to becoming one of the fastest-growing Christian movements in the world. They discuss the spiritual climate of Nepal, the rapid spread of the gospel through healing and deliverance ministry, and the urgent need for deep discipleship among emerging leaders.
Keith Squires shares how one simple “yes” – reinvesting what had been poured into him – led to the translation of the Grow Series into Nepali and the launch of more than 60 disciple-making groups across Nepal. This episode highlights the quiet faithfulness of ordinary believers and the generational impact of investing in others.
Overview:
- 00:00 “Empowering Nepali Churches to Multiply”
- 03:42 Mission to Equip Leaders Worldwide
- 08:27 “Accepting Invitation Changed Everything”
- 09:53 Leadership Growth through Nepali Translations
- 14:05 “Growing Church Movement in Nepal”
- 17:55 “Grow Series: Walking with God”
- 22:06 “Disciple-Making Leadership Insights”
- 25:46 “Vision of Disciple-Making Tree”
- 28:34 “Invest in Others, Impact Lives”
- 30:22 “Investing in Others for God”
Discussion Questions:
- What role did personal relationships and simple, faithful investment play in launching the disciple-making movement in Nepal, as highlighted by Keith Squires’ story?
- How has translating the Grow Series into Nepali impacted church leaders and lay members in Nepal, according to Pastor Lhakpa?
- What unique challenges are facing the church in Nepal today, and how has the church responded to the cultural and spiritual darkness there?
- In what ways did Glenn Underhill and the team support and encourage the leaders in Nepal during their visit and training sessions?
- Pastor Prem described rapid church growth in Nepal, often through miraculous healings. How does this shape discipleship and outreach strategies in that context?
- Why do you think investing in “one person” can be so transformative for global disciple-making, as emphasized throughout the episode?
- What is the structure of the Nepali church network as described in the episode, and why is it significant for multiplication and sustainability?
- How can everyday individuals – those not in full-time ministry – play a key role in movements of multiplication, based on what Keith Squires shared?
- In what ways did the Grow Series help build community and deeper relationships among church members in Nepal?
- Glenn Underhill and the team talk about the importance of investing our lives in others. What does this look like practically in your own context or church, and how might you be challenged to step into it more intentionally?
