Birtamode, Nepal
Luke Society Nepal
Dr. Kapil Mishra has always operated on the premise that physical and spiritual health must go hand-in-hand. It’s a core value for the structure of care offered through the Luke Society Nepal.
“There cannot be a spiritual life without the physical body,” Mishra said. “So we save the physical life, and also the spiritual life residing in it.”
Mishra was raised in a Hindu home, but the Spirit touched his life through Jesus. He now boldly proclaims his faith, even in the face of strong persecution toward Christians.
The Luke Society Nepal has several facets that help it accomplish its goals. On the physical side, it conducts community health promoter trainings and health education.
Just as important is the spiritual education that manifests itself through evangelism, discipleship training and church planting.
Dr. Kapil Mishra
About the ministry:
Name: Luke Society Nepal
Location: Birtamode, Nepal
Director: Dr. Kapil Mishra
Partnership: 2006-present
Staff: 3
Our mission:
“Our mission is to bring physical and spiritual healing to the country by health care and evangelism. We want to show the love of Christ to the communities by words and action.”
Why I love being a director:
“I love to see people coming to know Christ. I love to weep with those who are in distress and be glad with those who are in joy. I love to see unity and love among the Christians.”
About Nepal:
Population: 30.4 million
Size: 147,181 sq. km, or slightly larger than Arkansas
Capital: Kathmandu
Borders: India to the south; China to the north.
Religious groups: Hindu, 81.3%; Buddhist, 9%; Muslim, 4.4%; Christian, 1.4%
Primary language: Nepali
Literacy (age 15+): 67.9%
Physician density: 0.75 doctors per 1,000 people.
Population below international poverty line: 25.2%
Life expectancy: 72.1 years
Infant mortality rate: 25.7 deaths per 1,000 live births.
Major exports: Clothing, pulses, carpets, textiles, juice, jute goods.
Climate: Varies from cool summers and severe winter in the north to subtropical summers and mild winters in the south.
Terrain: Flat river plain in the south; central hill region with rugged Himalaya Mountains to the north.
