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Renewing and Reforming: A Seminary that pleases God First, from the bottom of my heart, I would like to congratulate the 20th anniversary of RPS. There are so many servants of God who have put forth their time and efforts to achieve what we have today. Respected board members of RPS: chairman Rev. Arbin pokharel, principal Dr. Birendra Shrestha, dean Rev. Chunamani Koilala, Rev. Jun Eo, faculty members, students, and alumni. Also, those who have supported our financial needs with prayer: Chicago Korean church, GZB, and many others too numerous to mention who share their love and provide help to the development of RPS. When I first arrived in Kathmandu Nepal on June 1999, I met the Nepal Presbyterian Alliance (NPA) through Rev. Falgun Sunuwar, whom I met previously in Korea during my sabbatical. I gathered with the members every month to pray. During this time, there was a common prayer request that we shared: It was to educate and train with young men who wanted to be church planters through the teachings of the Reformed Theology. The teachers who would take on that mantle would be missionaries from India, Rev. Falgun Sunuwar and myself, and the members of NPA (Nepal Presbyterian Alliance). In the beginning, securing finances to begin our plan was not an easy task. The worship hall of Asha Church became our first lecture hall, and our first students were brothers engaged in the local pastoral ministry in Kathmandu as we could not afford a dormitory system for our students.
Frequent power cuts among other problems posed challenges to lectures and the learning environment but were championed through the passion for teaching and learning from both our students and teaching faculty. Rev. Sunuwar and I proposed to the NPA the establishment of dormitories to accommodate students from anywhere in the nation, not just Kathmandu, to pursue their studies with us. The establishment of such facilities would allow for students to study whenever they needed, day or night, and participate in early morning prayers.
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All the NPA members agreed with the idea, but no one stepped forward to spearhead the effort to raise funds for proposal. NPA member from North India said that they could not afford the finances to help. I took the burden upon myself, while asking them to keep me in their prayers. Through God’s grace and our prayers, I found financial help through connecting with Korean churches and individual supporters in Christ. As a result, we were able to establish the facilities we needed and proceeded with our daytime curriculum. I still vividly remember the impressive admissions ceremony; NPA representatives, faculty members, and guests in attendance all welcomed and congratulated the first class of sixteen students. Many years have passed, and God has truly blessed this ministry. Our founding principal Rev. Falgun Sunuwar left to pursue his studies in the United States, and has established a church ministry for Nepali immigrants and refugees. In his place, God has sent us Rev. Arbin Pokharel to lead RPS. Since then our seminary has seen great growth and development; our library of over 10,000 books, IT facilities, and co-ed housing for our students. In 2009 RPS became a member of the ATA. The director of RPS at that time, I aided in sending our students and faculty to Calvin Theological Seminary in the United States and ACTS or Torch Trinity Seminary in South Korea to study abroad. Among those sent abroad to study were Dr. Birendra Shrestha, Dean Chunamani Koirala,
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The second principal Rev. Arbin has now taken on the mantle of Chairman, while Birendra takes his place as Principal. Looking at how things have progressed I cannot help but think how grateful I am to God for helping us get to this point. No one individual deserves glory more than God, who has made this all possible for RPS through His divine However,grace.we cannot ignore the hard work undertaken and sacrifices made by these servants of God. Their passionate efforts are deserving of the heartiest applause and greatest appreciation. They have done everything in their ability to fulfill God’s purpose and great will. Additionally, we cannot ignore our graduates and their respective endeavors in their church-planting ministry, they are the pride and precious fruits of RPS. Through these passionate servants of God, RPS will continue to be a seminary that serves God and his divine plan. I heard that the motto of our 20th anniversary is “Renewing Minds and Reforming Churches” A theme that has existed since the beginning of the church. The Bible says: “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.” (Rom.12:2) It tells us to renew our hearts and minds. The need for the church to be reformed is further explained in the Book of Revelations. God willed the seven churches of Asia Minor to undergo a reformation: “You have persevered and have endured hardships for my name, and have not grown weary. Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first love. Remember the height from which you have fallen! Repent and do the things you did at first. If you do not repent, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place.” The verse tells us to restore our forsaken first Howlove.can we achieve this reformation? How can we renew our hearts and minds, restore our forsaken first love, and stand again as proper servants and churches that please God? For me, I was able to find the foundations of these answers in the scriptures.
First is earnest repentance. The Bible says, “Repent and do the things you did at first.” (Rev.2:5) Earnest repentance earns God’s mercy and heals our unclean the hearts. Therefore, let us clean our hearts and minds and rid them of wicked ways and sin. “if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” (2Ch.7:14) Earnest repentance comes with diligent, honest, and sincere prayer. Second is the word of God. The Bible says: “So the word of God spread. The number of disciples in Jerusalem increased rapidly, and a large number of priests became obedient to the faith.” (Ac.6:7) The first churches were able to witness their growth through the power of God’s words in the scriptures. Third is guidance through the Holy Spirit. “Whoever has ears, let them hear what the Spirit says to the churches.” (Rev.2:29) In order to hear what the Holy Spirit is telling us, we must adhere to the above two foundations of earnest repentance through sincere prayer and following of the scriptures. By listening, teaching, and obeying, we will receive the guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is the spirit of wisdom and revelation. (Eph.1:17) Therefore the church must restore its first love and find reformation through the wisdom and ability granted through God and the Holy Spirit. We must return to the roots on which we first nurtured our faith for God. I would once again like to congratulate the 20th anniversary of RPS from the bottom of my heart. I sincerely pray and hope that God will continue to bless us and the future of this great seminary.
Dr. Benjamin, Rev.Eo, Elder Amit, Miss.Menuka, Mr.Narbu, Mrs.Sabina, and Mr. Santos, all excellent and sincere servants of God. Looking back on the History of RPS, God has blessed us in many ways. Whenever we were in need, he provided, whether it was faculty, staff, students, or resources.
Although the founder, I have since left my ministry there and am living back in my home country of South Korea, Rev. Falgun Sunuwar continues his good ministry in the United States, and the North Indian Missionaries who prayed with us and helped us to first establish this seminary have returned to their respective mission fields.
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Arbin Pokharel, Pastor, Crossway Church, NRC Rev. Dr. Mahendra Bhattarai, Pastor, Ashis Church,PresbyterianNPA Dr. Shashi Bhattari, (Nepal Campus Crusade for Christ, Emirates ) Pastor, PresbyterianMizoramChurch Kailashman Shasankar Attorney Ms. Sita Rai (Former director of International Nepal Fellowship - INF) Jay Raj Gurung Department of Mission Studies, RPS Rev. Hem Jargha ChurchesEvangelicalModeratorPresbyterianofNepal-EPCoN Rev. Dr. Birendra Shrestha Principal, RPS Rev. Balajiedlang Ramsiej PCN Rev. Amit Karthak Pastor, Crossway Church, NRC Rev. Mani Koirala Academic Dean, RPS Roll of Principals Rev. Phalgun Sunwar Principal (2000-2004 ) Rev. Dr. Arbin Pokharel Principal (2004-2016) Rev. Amit Karthak Principal (2016-2017) Rev. Dr. Birendra Shrestha Principal ( 2017-Present )
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720th Anniversary Special Issue lk|lG;knsF] ;Gb]z RPS sf] la;f}F jif{sf] pknIodf pT;j dgfpg kfPsf]df k/dk|e' k/d]Zj/nfO{ w]/} w]/} wGojfb / k|z+;f lbg rfxG5' . pxfFn] la; jif{;Dd o; ;]ldgf/LnfO{ cfjZos kg]{ ;a} s'/f h'6fOlbg'eof] / lbg k|ltlbg k|ultlt/ hfgsf] nflu klg e/k"/ ;xof]u ul/lbg'eof] . pxfFsf] cg'u|xsf] sf/0f cfh RPS ;d'bfon] w]/} v';Lsf ;fy pT;j dgfpg] cj;/ kfPsf] 5 . ;'?sf] cj:yfb]lv cfhsf] cj:yf;Dd cfOk'Ubf o; ;]ldgf/Ln] w]/} km6\sf] dfg{ ;kmn ePsf] 5 . O{Zj/zf:qdf :gfts (B.Th.) txaf6 ;'? u/]sf] RPS n] xfn;Dd cfP/ v|Lli6o lzIff (Christian Education) / d08nL ;ª\uLt (Church Music) df :gfts tx klg ;'? ul/;s]sf] 5 . ;fy} df:6/ txsf] sIff (M.Div.) klg s]xL jif{ cl3af6 k9fO{ ;'? eO;s]sf] 5 . o;/L ljleGg If]qdf o; ;]ldgf/Ln] ;kmntf xfl;n ub}{cfPsf] 5 . ;]ldgf/LnfO{ ;kmntflt/ cl3 a9\g k/d]Zj/n] c;n / ;Ifd lzIfsx¿ lbg'ePsf] 5 . M.Div. ;Dd k9fpg ;Sg] l;Ifsx¿n] ljleGg ljZjljBfnoaf6 Pd= l6= Pr= (Th.M.), l8= ldg= (D.Min.), / lk= Pr= l8= (Ph.D.) ;Ddsf] lzIff xfl;n u/]/ cfO;Sg'ePsf] 5 . ;]ldgf/Lsf] ljsf;sf] nflu of] Pp6f 7"nf] ;kmntf xf] / o;n] ;]ldgf/LnfO{ k9fO{sf] If]qdf cufl8 a9\g lgs} ;xfotf k'¥ofPsf] 5 . cfpg] lbgx¿df klg cem w]/} lzIfsx¿n] pRr lzIff xfl;n ug]{ of]hgf eO/x]sf] 5 . eljiodf k/d]Zj/sf] cg'u|xdf o; ;]ldgf/L Ps gd"gfsf] ?kdf v8f x'g] ljZjf; lnPsf] 5' . o; ;]ldgf/Laf6 ljBfyL{x¿n] c;n lzIff k|fKt u/L ;Ifd cu'jfsf] ?kdf lgdf{0f eO/x]sf 5g\ . g]kfnsf] ljleGg If]qaf6 / ljleGg ;Dk|bfoaf6 pRr lzIff xfl;n ug{ / ;Ifd cu'jf aGg o; ;]ldgf/Ldf cfpFb5g\ . ljleGg ;Dk|bfoaf6 ljBfyL{x¿ cfpg' ;]ldgf/Lsf] nflu of] 7"nf] r'gf}lt eP tfklg xfdLn] o; r'gf}ltnfO{ cj;/sf] ?kdf lnP/ ;xfotf ub}{ cfO/x]sf 5f}+ / l;Sg] df}sf klg kfO/x]sf 5f}+ . ljleGg ;Dk|bfoaf6 cfP tfklg clGtddf k|e"df xfdL ;a} Ps xf}+ eg]/ o; ;]ldgf/Laf6 a'‰g] cj;/ kfPsf 5g\ . o;sf] d"Vo sf/0frflxF ;]ldgf/Ln] ljleGg lsl;dsf tflndx¿4f/f ljBfyL{x¿sf] x[bo kl/jt{g ug'{ xf] . olb ljBfyL{x¿ ;]ldgf/Ldf cfP/ x[bo kl/jt{g ePg eg] rf/ jif{sf] k9fO{ Joy{ x'G5 . To;}n] ltgLx¿sf] x[bo kl/jt{g ug'{ lgtfGt cfjZos 7fg]/ cflTds, ;fdflhs, zf/Ll/s, dgf]j}1flgs, / ;f+:s[lts kIfdf kl/jt{g ul//x]sf 5f}+ . ljleGg lqmofsnfkx¿4f/f ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ ;du| ?kdf kl/jt{g x'gsf nflu
8 Restorers Magazine Vol V o; ;]ldgf/Ln] x/k|of; ul//x]sf] 5 / kl/0ffd ;Gtf]ifhgs kfO/x]sf 5f}+ . o; ;]ldgf/Lsf ljBfyL{x¿n] g]kfnsf] d08nL lgdf{0f / ljsf;df 7"nf] 6]jf lbPsf k|z:t pbfx/0fx¿ kfOG5g\ . ljBfyL{x¿n] o; ;]ldgf/Laf6 ljleGg If]qdf ;Ifd aGg], c;n 1fg xfl;n ug]{, / c;n cu'jf aGg] cj;/ kfPsfn] g]kfnsf] ljleGg If]qx¿df uP/ d08nL :yfkgf ug]{ / d08nLx¿nfO{ c;n tl/sfn] ;~rfng ub}{cfO/x]sf] pbfx/0fx¿ kfOG5g\ . ljBfyL{x¿n] d08nLnfO{ ljsf; ug{sf nflu lzIff If]qdf klg lgs} ;xfotf ub}{cfPsf 5g\ . d08nLnfO{ afOanaf6 ;lx 1fg / afnaflnsfx¿nfO{ ;fg}b]lv k/d]Zj/sf] jrgaf6 c;n lzIff lbFb} cfPsf 5g\ . d08nLsf] ;ª\uLt If]qdf klg ljBfyL{x¿n] 7"nf] ;xfotf ub}{cfPsf 5g\ . cGTodf k/d]Zj/sf] cflzifn] RPS lbg k|ltlbg ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ c;n lzIff lbg / ;Ifd cu'jf agfpg ;kmn ePsf] sf/0fn] ;oeGbf a9L ljBfyL{x¿n] g]kfnsf] d08nLx¿df k|ToIf ?kdf ljsf; ug{ e"ldsf v]ln/x]sf 5g\ . h;n] ubf{ o; ;]ldgf/Lsf] g]kfnsf ljleGg d08nLx¿;Fu k|ToIf ;DaGw ljsf; ug{ ;Dej ePsf] 5 . jf:tjdf g]kfnsf] d08nLx¿;Fu ldn]/ sfd ug'{ / d08nLnfO{ c;n cu'jfx¿ lgdf{0f u/]/ ;xfotf ug'{ g} o; ;]ldgf/Ln] d"Vo p2]Zo xf] . la;f}F jif{sf] pknIodf k/d]Zj/ / ;]ldgf/Lsf] nflu k|fy{gf, ;xof]u, / lbg/ft sfd ug'{x'g] ;a}nfO{ o; ;]ldgf/Lsf] tkm{af6 xflb{s wGojfb lbg rfxG5' . 8f= jL/]Gb| >]i7 lk|lG;kn, RPS
920th Anniversary Special Issue ;DkfbsLo RPS n] @) jif]{ ofqf k'/f u/]sf] 5 . ofqfsf cfwf/e't kIfx¿ eg]sf k|:yfg ljGb', rfn jf ultljlwx¿ / clGtd nIo x'g\ . o;kflnsf] Restorers sf] of] c+sn] log} kIfx¿sf ;]/f]km]/f]df /x]/ ljz]if k|:t'lt lbg] hdsf]{ u/]sf] 5 . ljz]ifu/L clGtd nIodf s]lGb|t /x]/, hxfF k/d]Zj/n] cfkm\gf] ljZj;lgotf RPS nfO{ k|s6 u/fpg'ePsf] 5 . pxfFs} cg'u|xdf of] ;]ldgf/LnfO{ dflg;x¿sf x[bo kl/jt{g / d08nLdf ;'wf/ Nofpgdf pxfFn] k|of]u ug'{ePsf] 5 . log} oyfy{tfx¿nfO{ k':6\ofO{ ug]{ ;fdfu|Lx¿ o; c+sdf ;+u|x ul/Psf 5g\ . xfd|f] of] c+ssf] d"n ljifo -oBkL RPS sf] ;'?jftL ;Fu} ck]Iff ul/Psf] nIo_ …x[bo kl/jt{g / d08nL ;'wf/Ú df ;DalGwt /x]/ RPS sf cWoIfb]lv c? lzIfs–lzlIfsfx¿n] o;sf] …r'/f]Ú vf]tNg] sfo{ ug'{ePsf] 5 . RPS af6 lbIfflGtt ePsfx¿sf] hLjg ujfxL / ;]jsfO ljj/0fx¿n] xfdLn] lnPsf] sfo{nIodf kbf/f]k0f u/]sf] cfef; lbG5 ;fy} efjL of]hgfsf lglDt dfu{ lrq klg . RPS sf] @) jif]{ ofqfnfO{ tfhfg'e'lt u/fpg o;sf] ;+lIfKt Oltxf;, k"j{–lzIfsx¿sf] :d/0f / lg/Gt/ ;xof]u / k|fy{gf ul/lbg' x'g] ljleGg ;+3;+:yfx¿sf] awfO ;Gb]zx¿ o; c+sdf ;dflxt ePsf 5g\ . hLjg / hut rnfodfg x'G5g\ . s'g} klg s'/f l:y/ /xFb}g . xfd|f] lglb{i6 sfo{nIo k|flKtsf nflu ul/g] k|of; / tl/sfx¿ !)–@) jif{ cufl8sf ;Fu eGbf s]lx km/s / gljg tf}/tl/sfx¿ ljsf; x'b} uPsf 5g\ . ultlzn ;+;f/df eO/xg] kl/jt{g / pQ/–cfg'lwsjfbsf c;/x¿;Fu h'WgnfO{ xfd|f cleofgx¿df ;'wf/ ug{nfO{ xfdL tdtof/ 5f}+, h;} !& cf}+ ztflAbsf g]b/Nof08sf ;]js Jodocus van Lodenstei n] eg]sf lyP, “The Church reformed, always reforming (ecclesia reformata, semper reformanda).” pgsf] egfOsf] dtna d08nLsf jfx\o :j?k dfq xf]Og t/ x/]s d08nLsf ;b:ox¿sf] x[bo k/d]Zj/sf] jrg / cfTdf4f/f ;'wfl/Psf] x'g'kb{5 . kl/jt{g ePsf] x'g'kb{5g . o;y{ k/d]Zj/sf jrg / cfTdf4f/f kl/jlt{t v|Li6;Fu gfl/Psf r]nfx¿sf] kl/>d4f/f ;';dfrf/sf kmn4f/f ;';lHht ePsf g]kfnL ;dfhx¿ b]lvO/xg] RPS sf] …bz{gÚ df xft]dfnf] ul/lbO /xg ;a}nfO{ cg'/f]w ub{5' . /]e= dl0f sf]O/fnf Ps]8]lds l8g, RPS
10 Restorers Magazine Vol V Editorial Committee Editorial: Rev. Mani Koirala Chairman Desk: Rev. Arbin Pokharel Principal Desk: Rev. Birendra Shrestha Assistant: Ps. Rameshwar Yadav Advisor: Rev. Arbin Pokharel Rev. Jayraj Gurung Rev. Amit Karthak Content
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12 Restorers Magazine Vol V ;'wf/jfbL -l/kmd{8_ ljZj kl/b[li6 / hLjg bz{g÷b[li6M xfdL ;'wf/jfbL ljZj kl/b[li6 dxTj lbG5f}+ lsgls ;Dk'0f{ hLjg / ;+;f/ k/d]Zj/sf] xf] . o;sf/0f, xfdL oL ;a} s'/fx¿df v|Li6sf] k|e'TjnfO{ k'gM bfjL u5f}{ . v|Li6 s]Gb|Lt lZfIffM xfdL v|Li6 s]Gb|Lt pTs[i6 O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffnfO{ k|yd dxTj lbG5f}+ . v|Li6sf] d08nL / pxfFsf] /fHosf] nfLu xfd|f] pTs[i6 OZj/zf:qL lZfIffsf] cfbz{ rflx v|Li6 s]Gb|Lt, pxfFsf] argx¿ / larf/x¿df cl8Psf 5g\ . ld;g/L x[bo / hf];M xfdL k/d]Zj/sf] ld;g/L :jefjnfO{ dxTj lbG5f}+ . v|Li6 cfˆgf] jrg / cfTdfåf/f xfdLnfO{, / xfdL4f/f xfd|f 5/l5d]sLx?nfO{ cflzlift t'Nofpg b]xwf/0f x'g'eof] . ;'dfrf/åf/f ?kfGtl/t ;d'bfoM xfdL 1fg / cflTds cEof;x¿nfO{ dxTj lbG5f}+, h;n] JolQmsf] lhjgdf ?kfGt/0f NofpFg} k5{ . o;sf/0f, ;';dfrf/ ;'xfpFbf] kmnx¿ kmnfpg hlGdPsf] JolQmsf] kl/jlt{t lhjgn] ;Dk"0f{ ;d'bfonfO{ kl/jt{g ug]{ k|efj NofpFb5 . g]kfnL ;|f]t ;fwgx¿åf/f kfngkf]if0fM xfdL ljZjf; u5f}{, k/d]Zj/n] xfdLnfO{ agfpg'eof] / pxfFn] xfdLnfO{ g]kfndf g]kfns} nflu k|]d ug'{x'G5 . xfdLnfO{ pxfFn] Joj:yfks e08f/]sf] ?kdf lgo'Qm ug'{ ePsf] 5 . o;sf/0f xfdLnfO{ lbg' ePsf ;|f]t ;fwgd?df :jeLdfgL / ljZjf;of]Uo ePsf] xfd|f] d'No k|]l:j6]l/ogl/kmd{8dfGotfx¿/;]ldgf/L rfxg'x'G5, rfx] tL pQ/flwsf/sf] ?kdf kfPsf] xf];\, sdfPsf] jf pkxf/sf] ?k kPsf] xf];\ . v|Lli6og cu'jfx¿sf] ;~hfnM xfdL d08nL / kfi6/x¿;Fusf] xfd|f ;DaGwx¿nfO{ dxTj lbG5f}+ . hf]x? xfd|f] cf/ kL Pssf] jf]8{df x'g'x'G5, xfd|f] lawfyL{nfO{ lZfIff lbg'x'G5, kl/If0fsfndf lawfyL{x?nfO{ d]G6f]l/Ë u/L eflj cu'jfx¿nfO{ lgdf0f{ ug{ dxTjk"0f{ e"lesf v]Ngx'G5 . s/f/sf] cflTdstfM k/d]Zj/;Fu s/f/sf] ;DaGwdf /xg af]nfOPsf xfdL cflTds cEof;nfO{ dxTj lbG5f}+ h;n] JolQmsf] JolQmut cflTds :t/ lgdf0f{ u5{ / ;fy} o;n] v|Lli6o ;dfhdf klg, h;nfO{ k/d]Zj/;Fu s/f/sf] ;DaGwdf /xg af]nfOPsf] 5 . ;]js cu'jfkgM xfdL v|Li6o uf]7fn] cu'jfkgnfO{ dxTj lbG5f}+ lsgls pxfFn] c?x¿nfO{ lgdf0f{ ug{ cfkm'nfO{ xf]Rofpg' eof] . ;jf{lË0f dfgljo ljsf;M xfdL dfGb5f}+ ls ;]jfsfO{sf] nflu k|lzIf0fdf cfPsf] JolQmsf] cj:yf hl6n x'G5 . o;y{ p;nfO{ k|]dsf] cfjZostf kb{5 ;fy;fy} p;sf ;a} kIfx¿ -h:t} zf/Ll/s, dfgl;s tyf efjgfTds_ df kfngkf]if0fsf] cfjZostf kb{5, elg ;]jf lbG5f}+ . -Joj;flos_ ;]jfsfO{ k];fut af]nfj6sf] nflu tflndM v|Lli6o ;]jfsfO{ rflx k/d]Zj/n] cflTds a/bfgx¿åf/f ;'lDkPsf] af]nfj6 / s/f/Lo st{Jo xf] eGg] xfd|f] dfGotf xf] To; cg'?ksf] lglDt oxfF tlnd lbOG5 . xfdL oL d'No / dfGotfx¿nfO{ cfTd;fy ub}{ k/d]Zj/nfO{ dlxdf lbg rfxG5f}+ .
Covenant Spirituality: We value spiritual exercise that is formed in personal individual levels and equally in communities, which are called into a covenant relationship with God.
Missionary Spirit and Zeal: We value the missionary nature of God. The incarnation of Christ is to bless us through His Word and Spirit and send us out to bless our neighbors, wherever God places us.
Servant Leadership: We value Christ-like shepherding leadership committed to selfdenial to see others built up.
Nurturing with Nepali Resources: We value that God made us and loves us in Nepal, appointed us stewards, therefore wants us to be dignified people faithful with the resources entrusted to us – inherited, earned as well as endowed by others. & Presbyterian Seminary Our Values We want to Glorify God through upholding these values
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Training for Vocational Ministry: We value Christian ministry as a calling and a vocation, a covenant duty entrusted by God through Spiritual gifts.
Holistic Human Development: We value that a person under training for ministry is a complex being, thus in need of love and nurturing in all aspects of their being, physical, spiritual, emotional, etc., thus seek to nurture with all available resources.
1320th Anniversary Special Issue
Reformed World and Life-view: We value the Reformed worldview in that all of life and the world belong to God; therefore must be reclaimed back to the Lordship of Christ.
Gospel Transforming Community: We value the knowledge and spiritual practices that must bring transformation in a person's life, and causes the effect on the transformation of the whole community borne with gospel fruits.
Network of Christian Leaders: We value our relationships with the churches and pastors who make up our board, teach, mentor students over internships are essential to create future leaders.
Christ-centered Education: We value theological education par excellence is centered in Christ, his words and thoughts for his church and his kingdom.
14 Restorers Magazine Vol V of] RPS sf] hLjgdf @) jif{;Dd k/d]Zj/n] b]vfpg' ePsf] ljZj;lgotfsf] j[tfGt xf] . xfdL æx[bo kl/jt{g / d08nL ;'wf/Æ sf] sfd ub}{ @)cf}+ jif{df kfOnf 6]s]sf 5f}+ . xfdL æRestorers klqsfÆ sf] ljz]if c+sdf xfd|f] ;+lIfKt Oltxf; ;dfj]z ug{ kfpFbf v';L 5f}+ . ;g\ @))) df o;sf] :yfkgf g]kfn ld;gsf] nflu blIf0f sf]l/ofsf ld;g/L 8f= /]e= ofs'j lsd / g]kfnL cu'jf /]e= kmfNu'g ;'gjf/n] OefGh]lns k|]l:a6]l/og lycf]nf]lhsn ;]ldgf/L (EPTS) sf] :yfkgf ug'{ ePsf] lyof] . /]e= kmfNu'g ;'g'jf/ ;]ldgf/Lsf] ;+:yfks lk|lG;kn x'g'x'GYof] . o;sf] ;'?jft ;+Wofsflng :s"nsf] ?kdf ul/Psf] lyof] . ljwfyL{x¿ cf–cfˆgf 3/ / sd{ynf]af6 k9fOsf] nflu cfpg] uy]{ . To;sf] k|fylds p2]Zo sf7df08f}+ pkTosfdf ;]jfsfO{ ul//x]sf kfi6/x¿ / cu'jfx¿df O{Zj/zf:qLo 1fg a9fpgsf] nflu tflnd lbg' lyof] . ;g\ @))@ df ;]ldgf/Lsf] pb]Zo -ld;g_ nfO{ g]kfn k|]l:a6]l/og PnfoG; -PgkLP_ sf] ;'kl/j]If0fdf k'gM :yflkt ul/of] . ;]ldgf/Ln] Nepal Presbyterian Alliance (NPA) sf kfi6/ / cu'jfx¿;Fu ldn]/ sfd ub}{ ;';dfrf/ k|rf/sx¿nfO{ k|lzIf0f lbP/ d08nL lgdf0f{sf] sfdnfO{ ljsl;t ug{ u/fpg] cf/De u¥of] . To;kl5 NPA sf ;Dk"0f{ k|ltlglwx¿ / ;]ldgf/Lsf l/kmd{8 / k|]l:a6]l/og ;]ldgf/L -RPS_ sf] @) aif]{ Oltxf; s]xL k|fWofksx¿ jf]8{sf ;b:ox¿ ag] . /]e= lsd jf]8{sf] ;xdltdf ;]ldgf/Lsf] klxnf] cWoIf aGg'eof] . Tof] jif{ ;+Wofsflng sIffnfO{ lbjf sIffdf kl/jt{g ul/of] . laByL{x¿nfO{ cfjf;Lo ;'ljwf lbg ;'? ul/of] . ;g\ @))# df klxnf] ;qsf !! hgf ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ O{Zj/zf:qdf :gfts l8u|Lsf] (B.Th.) ;fy lblIft ul/of] . ;g\ @))$ df, ;]ldgf/Lsf] g]t[Tjdf km]/jbn eof] lsgls /]e= kmNu'g ;'gjf/n] cfˆgf] kb / clwsf/ /]e= c/\ljg kf]v/]nnfO{ lhDdf lbP/ yk cWoogsf] nflu cd]l/sf hfg'eof] . /]e= kf]v/]nn] klg kfPsf] lhDd]jf/LnfO{ ulDe/tfsf ;fy lnO{ ;]ldgf/Lsf] sfdnfO{ ljZjf;of]Uo tl/sfn] cufl8 a9fpg'eof] . pxfFsf] g]t[Tjdf o; ;]ldgf/Ln] :yflgo:t/ / ljZjel/ 5l/P/ /x]sf] g]kfnL d08nLx¿sf] nflu ;'xfpFbf] cu'jfx¿ lgdf0f{ ug{ cxd e"ldsf v]Nof] . To;}aLr cWoIf /]e= lsd klg Th.M. cWoogsf] nflu cd]l/sf hfg'eof] . clg ;]ldgf/Lsf] ;Dk"0f{ lhDddf /]e= kf]v/]nsf] sfFwdf cfof] t/ pxfFnfO{ ;3fpg /]e=a]Ghfldg v8sfn] l8g / jf8]{gsf] lhDd]jf/L lnO{ ;]ldgf/L ;Frfng / Joj:yfkgdf ;xsfo{ ug'{eof] . /]e= kf]v/]nsf] g]t[Tjdf ;]ldgf/Lsf] 9f]sf ;a} v|Lli6o ;Dk|bfox¿sf] nfuL v'Nnf ul/of] . k'¿znfO{ dfq tflnd lbg] o; ;]ldgf/Ldf dlxnfx¿sf] nflu klg cWoogsf] nflu 9f]sf -klxn] EPTS gfdn] kl/lrt_
1520th Anniversary Special Issue vf]lnof] . To;}jif{ ;]ldgf/LnfO{ k"0f{ ?kdf cfjf;Lo agfO{ ;]ldi6/ k|0fnLdf cWoog cWofkg ;'? ul/of] . /]e= lsdn] cWoog l;WofP/ cfˆgf] lhDd]jf/LnfO{ k'gM ;DefNg'eof] . pxfFn] k"0f{?kdf ;]ldgf/Lsf] ljsf;sf] sfddf / cWofkgdf nfUg'eof] . ;g\ @))^ df !# hgf ljwfyL{nfO{ B.Th. l8u|Låf/f lblIft eP . yk cWoogsf] nflu /]e=a]Ghfldg v8sf klg sf]l/of hfg'eof] . pxfFsf] lhDd]jf/L ;DefNg ;'dg /fO{ cfpg'eof] . To;} jif{ PTS df cWoog u/]sf o;aGt bf;nfO{ k'¿z xf]:6nsf] jf8]{g / lzIfssf] ?kdf lgo'Qm ul/of] . ;g\ @))& df /]e= lj/]Gb| >]i7sf] cu'jfOdf ;]ldgf/LnfO{ Asia Theological Association (ATA) cfj4 u/fpg] k|lqmof cufl8 a9fOof] . ;g\ @))( df ;]ldgf/Ln] ATA af6 ;DaGwg k|fKt u¥of] . of] cjlwdf d]g'sf ld>f, ljho l;+x 6}uf]/, ;'lrqf zdf{ 6}uf]/ ;]ldgf/L kl/jf/df ;fd]n eP . ;fy} cWoog l;4ofP/ cfPkl5 /]e= a]Ghfldg v8sfnfO{ ;xk|wfgfWofkssf] kbdf lgo"lQm ul/of] . o;}aLr l8gsf] lhDdf /]e= h]km lkm;/n] lng'eof] . ;];dgf/Ln] lyof]nf]lhs a's g]6js{af6 sl/j !),))) eGbf a9L k':tsx¿ pkxf/sf] ?kdf k|fKt u¥of] . o;kl5 RPS sf] k':tsfno g]kfn d} lyof]nf]lhsn k':tsx¿ ePsf] bf];|f] 7"nf] k':tsfno aGg k'Uof] . ;g\ @)!) df /]e= 6«f]o l8gsf] ?kdf, PN8/ cldt sfy{s lzIfssf] ?kdf / /]e= pd]z r]Dhf]g /lhi6«f/sf] ?kdf lhDd]jf/L ;DxfNg ;'? ug'{eof] . of] ;dodf g} /]e= lsd, /]e= kf]v/]n / /]e= 6«f]osf] cu'jfO{df ;]ldgf/Lsf] bz{g, sfo{nIo / d'No–dfGotfx¿nfO{ k'gM n]vg ul/of] . km]l/ /]e= lsd lkPr8L cWoogsf] nflu labf lng'eof] . t/ pxfF cWoIf /lx g} /xg'eof] . ;g\ @)!@ df /]e= lsd cWoog ;sfP/ g]kfn kmls{g'eof] / ;]ldgf/Lsf] lhDd]jf/L ;DefNg'eof] . /]e=a]Ghfldgn] cfˆgf] kb Tofu]]kl5 ;f] kbdf PN8/ cldt sfy{snfO{ lgo'Qm ul/of] . /]e= ;+tf]if s'dfnnfO{ klg ;]ldgf/Ln] lzIfs / jf8]{gsf] ?kdf lgo'lQm ul/of] . A Glimpse of RPS Graduates’ Data A.D Batcher of Theology (B.Th.) Christian Education (CE) Church Music (CM) 2003 11 200420052006 13 20072008 12 2009 5 2010 8 20112012 15 2013 13 2014 8 20152016 13 2017 14 6 3 2018 12 2019 4 5 3
16 Restorers Magazine Vol V ;g\ @)!$ df /]e= ho axfb'/ RPS sf] lzIfs / SEC member ?kdf lgo'Qm ul/of] . To;} u/L 8f=8]le8 lsd rr{ Do"lhs laefu :yfkgf ug{ ;]ldgf/Ldf cfj4 x'g'eof] . To;}jif{ ;]ldgf/Ln] v|Lli6og Ph's]zg / rr{ Do"lhs cWofkgsf] nflu ATA af6 ;DaGwg k|fKt u¥of] . /]e= lj/]Gb| >]i7nfO{ ;]ldgf/Lsf] k|wfgfWofkssf] ?kdf lgo'Qm ul/of] . ;g\ @)!% sf] eofgs e'sDkn] ;Dk"0f{ g]kfnnfO{ zf]sfs'n agfOlbof] . o;}sf/0f ;]ldgf/L klg tLg dlxgf;Dd aGb eof] . xfd|f ljBfyL{ / lzIfsx¿ /fxtsf] sfddf Jo:t eP . o;} xfd|f] ;]ldgf/L Dr. Abraham Saggu sf] cu'jfOdf :yfkgf ePsf] Consortium sf] ;b:o aGof] . ;]ldgf/Lsf] !%cf}+ jflif{s ;df/f]xkl5 /]e= 8f= lsdn] cWoIf kbsf] nflu /]e= kf]v/]nsf] gfd jf]8{df k|:t't ug'{eof] . ;g\ @)!^ df, /]e= lsdn] cfˆgf] ;Dk"0f{ lhDd]jf/L / clwsf/ /]e= kf]v/]]nnfO{ ;'Dk]/ cfˆgf] b]z kms]{/ d08nLdf k|d'v kfi6/sf] ?kdf ;]jf ub}{ x''g'x'G5 . ;g\ @)!& df /]e= lj/]Gb| >]i7 cfˆgf] Ph.D. k"/f ug{ sf]l/of hfg'eof] / pxfFsf] cg'kl:yltdf d]g'sf ld>n] sfo{sf/L lk|lG;knsf] lhDd]jf/LnfO{ ;DefNg'eof] . ;fy} ;]ldgf/Lsf l8g /]e= 6«f]o klg PhD cWoogsf] nflu cd]l/sf hfg'eof] / pxfFsf] :yfgdf l8gsf] ?kdf /]e= dl0f sf]O/fnf cfpg'eof] . ;g @)!& cS6'j/ #! Tfl/vsf] lbg l/kmf]{d]zg lbj;sf] cj;/df Evangelical Presbyterian Theological Seminary (EPTS) sf] gfd Reformed & Presbyterian Seminary (RPS) df kl/jt{g ul/of] . ;g\ @)!* df ;]ldgf/Ln] :yflgo d08nLsf kfi6/ / cu'jfnfO{ afOanLo lzIffaf/] ;';'lrt u/fpg “Restorers” æcw{jflif{s klqsfÆ k|sfzg ug{ cf/De u¥of] . Restorers sf] nIo eg]sf] plrt lzIffåf/f lgvfl/Psf / kl/:s[t ul/Psf /Tgx¿åf/f g]kfnL d08nLsf] j[l4, ljsf; / km}nfj6nfO{ d2t k'¥ofpg' xf] . clxn];Dddf xfdLn] kfFrf}+ c+s k|sfl;t ug{ nfu]sf 5f}+ . /]e= >]i7 klg cWoog ;dfKt u/]/ k'gM cfˆgf] sfdnfO{ ;DxfNg cfpg'eof] . ;g\ @)!* b]lv ;]ldgf/Ln] M.Div. :t/sf] cWofkg klg cf/De u¥of] . o;jif{ -@)))_ ljz]ifu/L xfd|f] ;]ldgf/L @) cf}+ jif{df k|j]z u/]sf]df xfdL clt g} k|k'mlNnt 5f}+ . of] cj;/df k/d]Zj/n] ug'{ ePsf sfdx¿sf] :d/0f ub}{ dgfO{/x]sf 5f}+ . @) jif{;Dd k/d]Zj/n] b]vfpg' ePsf] ljZj;lgotfnfO{ pRr sb/ ub}{, RPS n] cem} g]kfnL d08nLx¿sf ljrdf ;–;St ?kdf lgefpg' kg]{ e'ldsfsf] af]w ePsf] 5 .
Graduates
1st Batch: Left to Right: Mr. Chetan, Mrs. Anju Karmacharya, Mr. Prabin Karmacharya, Mr. Dharma K.C., Mr. Dil Thapa, Mr. Babu Ram Himal, Mr. Bal Tamang, Mr. Hem Jarga, Mr. Milan Subba, Mr. Meg Gurung
1720th Anniversary Special Issue
2nd Batch: Left to Right: Mr. Manga Lama, Mr. Amos Gurung, Mr. Rajesh Panta, Mr. Khem Shahu, Mr. Rewat Ram Burawal, Mr. Maan Tamang, Mr. Mangal Shrestha, Mr. Sandesh Dahal, Mr. Tek Buramu, Mr. Kamlesh Khadka, Mr. Arjun Sunuwar, Mr. Narbu Sherpa, Mr. Bala Ram Sunuwar
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4th Batch: Left to Right: Mr. Suraj Muktan, Mr. Prakash Rijal, Mr. Lakim Rai, Miss. Esther Rai, Miss. Nisha Tamang
3rd Batch: Left to Right: Mr. Ding Paite, Mr. John Maharjan, Mr. Dinesh Jarga, Mr.Thoma Pun, Mr. Ganesh Kumal, Miss. Sabina Thapa, Miss. Ruth Magar, Mr. Setu Gurung, Mr. Santosh Khatiwada, Mr. Shankar Khadka, Mr. Rajendra Pariyar, Mr. Resham Shahu.
6th Batch: Left to Right: Mr. Kshetra Shahud, Mr. Khil Rana Magar, Mr. Mohamad Amjad, Mr. Bhup Sahu, Mr. Binod Giri, Mr. Khem Lama, Mr. Dipendra Chaudhari, Mr. Bishal Kumal, Mr. Prakash Sunuwar, Mr. Rakesh Magar, Miss. Karuna Khadka, Miss. Pushpa Tamang, Miss. Rojina Thapa, Mrs. Maiya Nepal, Mrs. Deepti Chemjong.
5th Batch: Left to Right: Mr. Sanjay Maharjan, Mr. Bibek Rai, Mr. SohilalGante, Miss. Sapna Rai, Miss. Babita Rana Magar, Miss. Naina Kala Rai, Miss. Min Kumari Gurung, Miss. Shobha Sunuwar
1920th Anniversary Special Issue
7th Batch: Left to Right: Mr. Lokendra Dangi, Mr. Badri Rana, Mr. Jiwan Gurung, Mr. Dilli Bahadur Bhandari, Mr. UpendraSayaju, Mr. Yam Pradhan, Mr. Milan Magar, Mr. Ganesh Maan Shrestha, Mr. Basu Bagdas Miss. Sarju Kumal, Miss. Rebecca Rai, Mr. Rajendra Niraula, Mr. Anil K.C.
8th Batch: Left to Right: Miss. Anjana Sunar, Miss. Kamala Magar, Mr. Basanta Rai, Mr. Dinesh Kandangwa, Mr. Ishwor Sunuwar, Miss. Rita Paudel, Mr. Kumar Khati
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9th Batch: Suresh Tamrakar, Shanti Shrestha, Mili Maharjan, Rupak Tamang, Jisong Sunuwar, Anita Sharma, Ashish Mishra, Himal GC.
10th Batch: Akash Magar, Simon Shrestha, Suresh Magar, Rajkumar Sunuwar, Sajesh Maharjan, Yakub Tamang, Dilip Tamang, Barat Pandey, James Lepcha, Junu Gharti Magar, Shova Khanal, Prajila Rai.
2120th Anniversary Special Issue
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12th Batch: Laxmi Devi Rai, Pramila Subedi, Rojina Magar, Bina Kumal, Peter Sunuwar, Youal Sanumaya Tamang, Yam Maya Thapa Magar, Keshar Sunuwar.
11th Batch: Ganga Rai, Ruth Mukhiya, Sofia Sunuwar, Maya Shrestha, Goma Thapa Magar, Sarita Karki, Gyatri Gurung, Prem Tamang, Tek Bahadur Praza, Bishwo Lama, Ranjit Magar, Mahendra Mal, Nigam Sundas, Mahatma Tharu, Rubin Shrestha, Binod Rokaya Magar, Pasang Sherpa, Pravin Sundas, Hannah Dutraj, Dhanraj Kumal, Aakriti Chaudhary, Mankaji Rai
2320th Anniversary Special Issue
13th Batch: Mahesh Tamrakar, Dibraj Rai, Yakub Tamang, Arjun Shrestha, Rajendra Mharjan, Anil Tamang, Surdarsan Shrestha, Indira Thapa, Nayan Kumari Rai, Harimaya Nagarkoti, Pushpa Tamang, Ashish Dahal
I extend greetings in behalf of the Asia Theological Association (ATA). RPS is a valued member of the ATA family which has grown to 361 institutions from 33 countries in Asia and beyond. We join you in thanking God for his faithfulness to RPS all these years!
I wish to take this opportunity to express my deep appreciation to your leaders, faculty, staff, and supporters for your dedication in pursuing God’s calling and purpose for RPS. We in ATA are committed to come alongside RPS in equipping quality leaders for the church and society in Nepal. We are living in difficult times but we press on knowing that our God is sovereign and is always faithful. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8)! May the stories of God’s wonderful deeds in the past 20 years inspire the whole RPS community to continue trusting and serving him in the next 20 years and more. Happy 20th Blessings,anniversary! on your 20th year!
Congratulations Reformed and Presbyterian Seminary
Dr. Theresa R. Lua General Secretary, Asia Theological Association
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26 Restorers Magazine Vol V Our Affiliation & Association ASIA THEOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION This is to certify that Reformed and Presbyterian Seminary, Kathmandu, Nepal has complied with the standards prescribed by the Accreditation and Educational Development Commission of the Asia Theological Association. Accreditation has been granted for the following degree s Bachelor of Theology Bachelor of Theology in Christian Education Bachelor of Theology in Church Music Master of Divinity For the period of 5 years 2020-2025 Dr. Andreas Himawan Shikai Ronnie Poon Chairperson of the Board Chairperson of the Commission Dr. Theresa R. Lua General Secretary
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2920th Anniversary Special Issue
This is a brief story of God’s faithfulness throughout 20 years in the life of RPS with the movement “Renewing Minds and Reforming Churches” in the likeness of Jesus Christ. RPS is glad to share the history precisely in this special edition of “Restores Magazine.” In 2000, RPS was founded by mission hearted leader from South Korea Rev. Dr. Yeonjeong Kim, and the Nepali church leader Pastor Falgun Sunuwar for the mission of Nepal with the name Evangelical Presbyterian Theological Seminary (EPTS). Rev. Kim was the founder chairman, and Pastor Falgun Sunuwar became the founding principal of the Seminary. It was started as a night school; students commute daily from their own homes and workplaces daily for classes. Its initial mission was to train pastors and leaders who wanted to enhance theological knowledge and for those who were already active in their ministry inside Kathmandu valley. In 2002, the mission of the seminary was reinstated under the supervision of the Nepal Presbyterian Alliance (NPA). The senior pastors and mission-field secretary made up the first board of the Seminary, so they started working together as NPA pastors and Seminary leaders to develop EPTS (RPS) for training and producing future evangelists and new church planters for the ministers of NPA churches. Rev. Yeonjeong
Kim became the first Chairman of the Seminary by the approval of the board. That year, the Night School turned into a Day School and started housing students on the campus. In 2003, the first batch graduated with 11 students from the Night School with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree offered by the Seminary. In 2004, the first biggest leadership transition took place in the overall administration of the Seminary. The founding Principal Rev. Phalgun Sunuwar left the USA for further studies and he urged Rev. Arbin Pokharel to assume the full responsibility of the seminary. And Rev. Arbin, who had committed to only teaching a few courses, took on the responsibility as the Principal of the Seminary to develop the Seminary. He assumed that responsibility for the first 10 years and continues to lead the Seminary till the present, as it was his vision to train pastoral leader for Nepali churches. Meanwhile, Rev. Yeonjeong Kim also left for his further studies in the ThM program at Calvin Theological Seminary, while remaining as the Chairman of the Board and entrusted his responsibilities to Rev. Arbin (Principal) and Mr. Benjamin Khadka also worked under the supervision of Rev. Yeonjeong Kim in his absence. He was a dean and resident in-charge of a men’s hostel as well as in-charge of the mess and campus. During that year, the primary mission of the Seminary was to train evangelists and church planters for NPA churches, all of which was revised under the leadership of Rev. Arbin Pokharel (New
Sketch of RPS History (Previously known as EPTS)
30 Restorers Magazine Vol V Principal) and Rev. Yeonjeong Kim (Chairman). The scope of its theological education was also opened to all denominations in Nepal. Initially, the Seminary offered Theological Education only for male students, eventually, under the leadership of Rev. Arbin Pokharel and Mrs. Bimala Shrestha Pokharel strongly recommended that it offered theological education to the female students. The Seminary had become a fully residential school, on a semester basis. It also took active membership in the ATEN library. Rev. Yeonjeong Kim returned from his studies with a Master of Theology (ThM) degree and resumed his chairmanship in the fall of 2005 and started active involvement in the welfare and development of the Seminary as well as teaching the major courses. In 2006, the Seminary moved from Bagdole, across the Ring Road to Ekentakuna still on the main road. The first year in the new campus, the second batch of 13 students graduated with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree. The first minor leadership transition took place after Mr. Benjamin Khadka left for further studies and Eld. Suman Rai replaced in his position, who also served as a registrar for the Seminary. Mr. Jaywant Das, a PTS graduate also joined EPTS (RPS) as a full-time teaching faculty with a one-year commitment and also took the responsibility of the men’s hostel in-charge that Inyear.2007, Seminary received Ms. Menuka Mishra as a full-time teaching faculty, and she was appointed also as women’s dean and women’s residential in-charge. Meanwhile, a couple from India Mr. Vijay Singh Tagore and Suchitra Sharma Tagore also joined EPTS (RPS) as full-time teaching faculty sent by Presbyterian Theological Seminary (PTS) for a one-year internship. In the same year, the Seminary became a member of ATA (Asia Theological Association) and started working towards ATA accreditation for the Bachelor of Theology degree program. Rev. Birendra Shrestha (then part-time faculty) prepared reports under the supervision of Rev. Arbin Pokharel. In 2008, the third batch of 12 students graduated with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree. In the fall semester, Mr. Benjamin Khadka returned from his studies and he was appointed as a Vice Principal of Administration. In 2009, God showered triple blessing towards the Seminary. Firstly, we received Rev. Jeff Fisher as an Academic Dean for six-months (who was preparing for his PhD program). As an academic dean, he helped to develop the course curriculum; secondly, the Seminary was accredited with ATA (Asia Theological Seminary) for the Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree and the fourth batch of 5 students graduated at the same time; and lastly, but not the least Seminary received about 10,000 plus books from Theological Book Network (TBN), then EPTS (RPS) Library became the second largest collection of Theological books in English in InNepal.2010, the Seminary location changed to Saibu Bhaisipati, Ward No. 25 (present location), and from here, the fifth batch of eight students graduated with a Bachelor's degree. The second leadership transition took place, after Eld. Suman Rai, EPTS (RPS) registrar, and his family were granted asylum by Denmark Government for a third-country settlement, as they were Bhutanese refugees residing in Nepal. We also received Rev. Troy Bierma from the US as a full-time faculty and he was appointed as an Academic Dean appointed by the Seminary board. RPS also received Eld. Amit Karthak as a full-time teaching faculty and Mr. Umesh Chemjong as registrar of Seminary. During this year, Seminary Vision, Mission, and Values started to refine by SEC and faculty and staff of RPS. Meanwhile, Rev. Yeonjeong Kim (Chairman) took leave for doctoral studies in the Spring of 2011, but he remained as a chairman of the Seminary.
In the same year, the seminary became one of the consortium members of NTA/AGSTNP for the Master of Divinity and Master of Theology program. Amidst the difficulties of the year, the seminary celebrated the 15th Anniversary of God’s Faithfulness and published a souvenir magazine of EPTS (RPS) as well as celebrated Rev. Dr. Yeonjeong Kim’s doctoral degree. On this occasion, Rev. Arbin Pokhreal was proposed to become the Chairman of Seminary by EPTS (RPS) board members. In 2016, the tenth batch of thirteen students graduated with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree. This year the second biggest leadership transition took place. The founding Chairman of the Seminary Rev. Dr. Yeonjong Kim transferred all his leadership roles to Nepali leader Rev. Arbin Pokharel in the seminary, and he returned back to his home country to serve as the senior pastor of his home church. Thus, Rev. Arbin Pokhreal became the Chairman of the Seminary until the present. Eld. Amit Karthak, Principal and Vice-Principal of Administration left for
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In 2012, the sixth batch of 15 students graduated with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree. After completing the doctoral course works in 2012, Rev. Yeonjeong Kim returned to Seminary and started working on his dissertation from the Seminary for two years. The third leadership transition took place after Rev. Benjamin Khadka asked to resigned from his position at the Seminary SEC and the board for some personal reasons. Subsequently Eld. Amit Karthak was appointed as Vice-Principal of Administration by the SEC with approval from the board members. In his tenor, he worked hard to develop the Seminary Handbook for Students, Faculty, and Staff to run the Seminary administration smoothly with the guidance of SEC. At the same time, Mr. Santosh Khumal joined RPS as a full-time faculty with two other responsibilities men’s hostel residential in-charge as well as the mess in-charge of the Seminary till present. In 2013, the Seminary graduated the seventh batch of 13 students with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree. At the same time, the Seminary received a refined and clear vision and mission with 10 values under the leadership of Rev. Yeonjeong (Chairman), Rev. Arbin (Principal), and Rev. Troy (Academic Dean), with all the teaching faculty and staffs. Eventually, EPTS (RPS) started integrating the vision, mission, and values into every course and curriculum, with holistic development for Nepal. During this year, Ms. Menuka Mishra took two years of study leave and began her Master of Theology in NT (ThM) program at Torch Trinity Seminary in Seoul, South Korea, as part of RPS faculty development. In 2014, the eighth batch of Eight students graduated with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree. EPTS (RPS) received Rev. Jun Kyoung Eo as a full-time faculty and one of the SEC members. Likewise, Dr. David Kim also joined hands to partner with RPS to develop the Church Music department. In this year only, the Seminary was reaccredited by ATA and started two new programs, namely, Christian Education (CE) and Church Music (CM) in the Seminary. This year Rev. Birendra Shrestha was proposed as a Principal (understudies) and Eld. Amit Karthak worked also as an Acting Principal in the absence of the proposed Principal. In 2015, Ms. Menuka Mishra returned from her studies and resumed her work as a full-time faculty with three different responsibilities: Dean of Women, women’s hostel residential in-charge, as well as appointed as EPTS (RPS) Ministry Department Coordinator. On April 25, Seminary faced a devastating earthquake of 8.6 rectors, and Seminary had to close down for three months, and Seminary chapel hall became the storehouse to supply foods and useful materials for earthquake relief aid through World Renew, which later became an INGO. Our students and faculty were actively involved in volunteer work in partnering with World Renew.
32 Restorers Magazine Vol V his further studies and Rev. Birendra Shrestha resumed as the Principal and served one year in this position. At the same time, Ms. Menuka Mishra was appointed as a Vice-Principal of the Seminary until the present. For the Seminary, 2017 became one of the remarkable years. Firstly, the eleventh batch of twenty-three students graduated with a BTh degree (among them 6 from CE, & 3 from CM). This was the first graduation from Christian Education and Church Music departments. Secondly, the fourth leadership transition took place during this time. Rev. Birendra Shrestha left to finished his Doctoral studies for one more year. Ms. Menuka Mishra, who was now the Vice Principal, was asked to take the responsibilities as an Acting Principal of RPS. It was the first time such leadership was delegated to a woman candidate in the Seminary. At the same time, Rev. Troy Bierma (Academic Dean) left to pursue a PhD degree, and Rev. Mani Koirala, who had just returned after his studies at Calvin Seminary in the US, replaced his position as an Academic Dean of RPS until the present. The third biggest transition was the change of the Seminary’s name. On the occasion of 500 years of Reformation Day (October 31, 2017) Evangelical Presbyterian Theological Seminary (EPTS) name changed to Reformed & Presbyterian Seminary (RPS) with the recommendations of the SEC, the board of directors approved the change of Inname.2018, the twelfth batch of twelve students graduated with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree. During the occasion of twelfth graduation, RPS launched the 1st edition of RPS bi-annual magazine called “Restorers.” The goal of the magazine was to bring theological education, which RPS is committed to providing, to the pastors and leaders of the Nepali churches. It would address the contemporary challenges facing by the Nepali church. In August 2018, the RPS Principal Birendra Shrestha returned with a PhD degree. He resumed his office as a full-time Principal of the Seminary. From the Academic year 2018-2019, RPS started a new program –Master of Divinity (MDiv) with the purpose “to equip students to become excellent intellectuals (critical thinkers) for Nepal, excellent Biblical scholars (academic), and excellent pastors who love the church.”
In 2019, the thirteen batches of twelve students graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in three concentrations: four with B.Th., five with Christian Education (CE), & three with a Church Music.
On the occasion of the graduation, RPS signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ACTS/AUTC, South Korea, with a commitment to the development of faculty and students. At the same time, Rev. Amit Karthak (former Principal) was appointed as one of the board members of RPS with the recommendations of SEC (Seminary Executive Committee) approved by the RPS board members. He has been voluntarily teaching and helping the seminary through media ministry as an active member of the board. In this year only, RPS released the 2nd and 3rd editions of Restorer magazine with two important topics: “False Teachers and Teachings in Nepal” and “Christian Ethics: Marriage and InFamily.”2020, when RPS is celebrating 20th years of God’s faithfulness with the theme of “Renewing Minds & Reforming Churches.” Initially, RPS planned to celebrate throughout the year with
3320th Anniversary Special Issue the above theme, but due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most of the programs had to be canceled. However, the celebration is planned for having five days of virtual celebration with RPS alumni, current students, faculty, the international community, and the RPS family Christmas.
RPS's biggest achievements in 2020: At the beginning of the Spring Semester 2020 RPS was reaccredited with three bachelor’s programs (Bachelor of Theology, Bachelor of Theology in Christian Education and Church Music) with ATA, and RPS also received a new accreditation for Master of Divinity (MDiv) degree program from the ATA. From March 23, 2020, due to COVID 19, Seminary sent all the student home and after few weeks started online classes for students and finished the spring semester with relative success. In May 2020 the RPS President of the board received his doctorate degree from Fuller Theological Seminary, USA. RPS published its 4th edition of the Restorers magazine, this time only a digital version, titled “Urgency of Theological Education in Nepal” keeping in mind the need of the Nepali church and twentyyears of our contributions to it. With these great achievements, RPS started the Fall Semester on August 20, 2020, online through various mediums (ZOOM, FB Messenger, Google Classrooms, LOOM, etc.). During this Semester, RPS released the 4th edition of Restorers Magazine digitally. And the special 5th edition of RPS Restorers Magazine will be published with the topic “20 Years of Renewing Minds and Reformation Churches.” On the final of the fiveday-celebration, we plan a Christmas celebration as well as releasing of the 20th Anniversary magazine. The graduation of the 14th batch of eighteen students is postponed to May 2021 due to COVID 19 pandemic.
The above history recounts God’s faithfulness towards the RPS as we put in our small efforts, reminding us that God is at work in all the affairs of the Seminary life and its future. Ultimately, God is the source and wisdom of RPS as a “church school” that seek to serve the church, and through our vision, mission, and values, we see God has been actively “Renewing Minds and Reforming Churches” across Nepal. We are certain, He will remain faithful. Amen.
Greetings in Christ to all of you at RPS. It’s very hard to believe that it has already been more than three years since we were last in Nepal. I am a long-time friend of Rev. Arbin Pokharel and through that friendship finally we were able to come to Nepal in 2011 and help at RPS until 2017. I helped with some teaching, institutional development, and accreditation for the BTh program and early planning stages of the MDiv program. The most enjoyable part of life at RPS was getting to teach and know the students, to hear about their lives and ministries.
Current Designation: PhD Candidate Vrije Universiteit
5. hat you miss about college the most? I miss getting to know the students and time instructing. I also miss my colleagues there and our friendship and encouragement to one another.
1. Describe your life here at RPS.
6. How has RPS education contributed to “Renewing (your) mind and reforming churches” and shaped your current ministry (a pastor/teacher/ evangelist/ trainer/ missionary/ administrator)? Currently I’m working on a PhD project that came about through the experiences I had at RPS in Nepal and other countries where I have lived and worked. I have a passion for connecting theology with our natural world and the processes of producing food.
3. Any individual in college that left a lasting impression on you? I was always inspired by both the students and the faculty and staff at RPS who gave sacrificial examples of service to Christ.
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2. Tell us a couple of sweet/sour/fondest memories from your college days. One of the enjoyable activities was weekly football matches with the male students. In addition to football, several retreats were very memorable and enjoyable times with students and staff.
4. What was your favorite hangout place in college? For those who know me, they won’t be surprised to hear that at least one of my favorite hangouts was in the garden. I loved to check on the growth of different plants and see what we could grow from our own RPS garden spaces.
7. What would you tell young men and women of RPS today? What advice would you offer to current/future students and church leaders who wish to be a part of RPS? Study hard, learn well, enjoy your time in college and encourage each other in holiness and reverence for God. Always seek first the kingdom and righteousness of our Lord Jesus Christ. If you are interested in joining RPS studies, then share your interest with your friends and local church. Seek their prayers for affirmation and God’s calling. Contact someone from RPS and see how they can advise you and encourage you, and if you can, come for a visit and meet the students, faculty, and staff. And may the Lord bless you. In Christ Rev. Troy Bierma
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Name: Troy Bierma, Teaching years: 2011-2017
I believe that the Church has a tremendous future, and that it will be in places like Nepal, where the gospel is spreading and churches are growing at a significant rate that we will see the greatest impact. What is needed -- and what will continue to be needed -- is gifted pastors and leaders who have deep passion, deep character, deep theology, and a deep love for Jesus. Reformed & Presbyterian Seminary provides the opportunity for students to be trained in those exact ways in their own contexts and for the glory of God. Congratulations on 15 years of faithful service to the Lord!
Our family moved to Nepal in January 2009 for both me and my wife, Wendy, to teach at what was then called Evangelical Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Wendy taught a course on Pastoral Care and Counseling. I taught two theology courses and served in the role of principal for a semester. Among many other things, I was able to assist the leaders at the seminary to get accredited with Asia Theological Association (ATA). While we only got to stay in the country for about six months, our time there had a significant impact on our lives. I have a lot of great memories, from simply walking to the school each day to hiking in Pokhara to watch the sunrise during our Spiritual Life Retreat that year. But the most meaningful times were interacting with the students in the classroom, in our mentoring groups, and on the sidelines of volleyball and football (soccer) games! Since I was teaching a course on the Holy Spirit that semester, I often got asked questions and got to hear stories about experiences that students were having in their own lives and ministries. It was incredible to see and hear God so powerfully at work in and through the students and leaders. Our oldest son turned two during our time at RPS, and we were pregnant with our youngest. The community of Cross-Way Church and RPS surrounded us with such great care and friendship. It was always fun to watch the students play with and enjoy our little guy (who is not so little any more). What I miss most about our time in Nepal is the pace of life that centers so much more around human interaction than tasks to be completed. Since returning to the United States, we have remained in contact with many of you from Nepal, especially through social media. I also Name: Rev. Jeff Fisher, Ph.D.
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To those currently studying at RPS, my words of encouragement to you are “remain faithful.” You may see and experience many opportunities that could distract from your calling, especially in seasons of challenge and difficulty. And while things may not go as you would like or as you would have planned, you can know that our Triune God knows what he’s doing and he will be faithful to you.
Personally, my time teaching at RPS confirmed the direction that God was calling me, which was to continue on in theological education and then become a full-time professor at Kuyper College in Grand Rapids, MI. However, the more significant impact from an RPS education is when I see those who were students when we taught there, now serving as pastors and leaders who wisely, courageously, and faithfully respond to the tragedies of earthquakes and the COVID-19 pandemic -- and they continue to minister and serve on a day-to-day, week-to-week basis to proclaim and live the good news of Jesus Christ.
Teaching years: January - May 2009 began serving on the board that oversees the ministries of Rev. Arbin Pokharel. It has been so great to stay connected to what is happening at RPS and being able to support the mission in small, but important ways.
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GreetingsFromFaithfullyHimStephen,AliceHemingandJoelfromUK–Congratulations on your 20th Anniversary Stephen had the privilege in 2012-2014 of teaching two courses at Reformed & Presbyterian Seminary, College, Nakkhu, meeting and encouraging students called from all four corners of Nepal. The college was lively and very well organised with the staff providing holistic Students from Stephen's classes Dec 2013 care for the students to develop academically, socially and spiritually. We believe the large majority are now serving the Lord in different ways across Nepal. We still keep in touch with several of them in our regular visits to Kathmandu & Nepal. None of us can predict exactly what the future holds, except we know that the Lord is not locked down and He will continue adding to and building up His people, the eternal Bride, through the work of RPS and all the congregations in Nepal who are seeking to follow Him faithfully. God Bless and Jay Masihi
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38 Restorers Magazine Vol V d]g'sf Dofd – ;a}eGbf ;xg ;Sg] . pxfFdf ePsf] ;xg zlQmsf] nflu d clxn] klg k|fy{gf u5'{ . a]Ghfldg ;/ – ldhfl;nf] kgf . ;xfotf ug]{ x[bo . $= ld; ug]{ s'/fx¿ != km';{bdf clkm;df a;]/ lrof lkpb} ljleGg ljifox¿, ljz]iful/ sIffsf, clg ljBfyL{sf s'/fx¿ u/]sf] . @= Living Stone sf] km'6an rp/ . #= Chapel ;+utL . %= RPS n] jt{dfg ;]jsfOdf s;/L÷ s:tf] k|efj jf kl/jt{g u/]sf] 5 < ljleGg cj:yfaf6 cfPsf ljBfyL{x¿;Fu sfd ug]{ qmddf d ljBfyL{x¿sf] ;fdflhs, cfly{s, dfgl;s, ef}lts, af}l4s cj:yfx?;Fu kl/lrt eP . o;n] dnfO{ ljleGg k|sf/sf JolQmx¿nfO{ ;'Gg / pgLx¿sf] h'Qfdf cfkm' pleP/ x]g]{ df}sf ldNof] . olx k|sf/sf] t/ cln leGg k|sf/n] clxn] klg kfi6/Lo ;]jsfOdf ul//x]sf] 5' . TolQdfq geO{, ljBfyL{x¿ k|lt d}n] u/]sf] k|ltlqmof, jrg cflbn] d sf] x'F, d]/f] ;an / b'j{n kIfx¿ s] 5g\ eg]/ cfkm}nfO{ lgofNg] df}sf klg ldNof] . o; ;]jsfOsf] cjlwdf cfkm}nfO{ w]/} yf]/} lrGg] df}sf klg ldNof] . RPS df x'Fbf ljleGg ljifodf k9fpg] df}sf kfP, To;dWo] k|jrg tof/L / k|:t'tL lyof] h'g clxn] kfi6/sf] ?kdf k|of]u ug]{ df}sf ldNof] . ^= RPS sf jt{dfg / eljiosf ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ s] eGg' rfxg'x'G5< ;]dLgf/Lsf] lzIff dfq z'?jft xf] . ;]dLgf/Ln] ;a} s'/f l;sfP/, kf]Vt agfP/ k7fpg ;Sb}g . To;}n] ;]dLgf/Laf6 lg:sbf ;a} hfg]sf] 5' eGg]e|ddf gk/f}+ . a? ;]dLgf/Lsf] lzIffn], cxf cem} hfGg'kg]{ w]/} /x]5g\, casf] afsL ;]jsfOsf] lbgdf Jofjxf/Lsf kIfsf s'/fx¿dfklg Wofg lbg]5' elg ;f]r agfPdf eljiosf] ;]jsfO ;Gt'nLt x'g]5 . ;]jsfO k|ltsf] tkfO{sf] bz{gn] k/d]Zj/nfO{ klg kl;gf cfcf]; -h:tf] t:t} glng' xf]nf_ cyf{t k/d]Zj/;Fu 7"nf] s'/f dfUg'xf];\ . clg alnof] e/f];f ug'{xf];, s8f d]xgt ug'{xf];\, lg:jfy{ k|]d ug'{xf];, cfkm'nfO{ xf] Og v|Li6nfO{ s]Gb|df /fVg'xf];\ / tkfO{sf] bz{gnfO{ kmqmg k/d]Zj/sf] ;donfO{ kv{g'xf];\ . r]nf lgdf{0f ug{ g5f8g'xf];\ . tkfOn] /f]Kg'ePsf] lap, csf]{ af/Ldf -t/ k/d]Zj/sf] g}_ uP/ kmNg ;S5 . cyf{t, tkfOn] x'sf{pg'ePsf] efO jf alxgL c?g} :yfg jf kl/l:ytLdf km'Ng jf kmNg ;S5 . o:tf] Joj:yf, Tof] efO jf alxgLnfO{ cflzif lbg'xf];\ . o;n] tkfO{sf] gd|tf, dxfgtf / k/d]Zj/sf] /fHo k|ltsf] tkfO{sf] x[bonfO{ b]vfp5 . k/d]Zj/sf] /fHo cem} lta| ?kdf a[l4 x'G5 .
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Dear brothers and sisters, The GZB wants to congratulate the board, the staff, the students and the alumni with the twentieth anniversary of the Reformed Presbyterian Seminary. As a partner of RPS we have been walking together on this journey for many years. We have seen many changes and developments. RPS has become a well-known Theological Seminary, a place where people are trained and formed to become Christian leaders in the church in Nepal. We are grateful and thankful for our partnership, a partnership aimed at strengthening the churches in Nepal in their missional and diaconal role.
Congratulations on the 20th anniversary of RPS ! Over the last 20 years RPS has been blessed enough to send many equipped servants of Christ to different places in Nepal even though there were a lot of challenges. I hope that Nepal, which has been honored with the highest mountain in the world, and the origin of Hinduism and Buddhism, might be transformed through the faithful workers from RPS. I do pray RPS’s 20th anniversary would spark a momentum for the spiritual blessings of Nepal.
Message from GFM Rev. Yangkyu Nam Chairman of GFM
It is our prayer that RPS will continue to be a Theological learning center with high academic standard but also center where leaders are formed to become disciples in the church in Nepal.
We wish RPS many more years of serving in Gods Kingdom. GZB Board and Staff, Marleen, Daan and Tim
40 Restorers Magazine Vol V As the RPS family celebrates its twentieth anniversary establishment. I wish a very blessed ministry for the day to come and humble services for the nation. Rev. V. Lal kima Mizoram Presbyterian Church Congratulations b'O{ b;s;Ddsf] ofqf hlt;'s} s7Lg / r'gf}ltk"0f{ eP klg Tof] k"/f ePsf] 5, / casf jif{x¿ ;xh, ;'vb / ag]/ cfpmg\ — z'e]R5f;lxt k|fy{gf ub{5f}+ . 8f= la=kL= vgfn tyf g]kfn sf]l/of OG6/g]zgn sn]h kl/jf/ Congratulation to Entire Reformed Presbyterian Seminary family on the occasion of celebrating the Lord’s faithfulness of two decades. You have created a wonderful historical memory through your service to God and things of the Lord and my wish for you all is that you have more years to enjoy the love of God as you continue to serve Him with his wisdom and resources. Gambhir Rai NEHTSPrincipalNEHTSandFamily RPS cfh @) cf} jif{ k'u]sf] df RPS kl/jf/ nfO{ awfO{ ;fy} cfufdL lbgdf cem w]/} k/d]Zj/n] cflzif lbpg elg k|fy{gf ;lxt EPCoN / ;[hgf d08nLsf] tkm{af6 z'esfdgf JoQm ub{5' . Moderator, EPCON kf= x]d/fh huf{ du/ z'e–sfdgf
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) Degree
Christian Theology is specialized for the service of Christian Education. Key Benefits z The objectives of the Bachelor of Theology program: z To train men and women in the Bible and reformed worldview for the service in God's kingdom. z To prepare pastor, teachers and leaders for God's church. z To equip men and women socially, spiritually, physically, and mentally.
z Fully integrated of contemporary advanced knowledge of authentic Christian theology z Fully combined theological core courses and Christian Theology courses in one program z Fully qualified for the ordination to be a pastor in a church z Various opportunities for future ministry covering from local churches Purpose There is a great need for Christian Theological Education in Nepal as churches are growing and opportunities to educate the believers for their growth in faith are increasing. Furthermore, there is also a great need for Christian educators in Nepal who are working in theological and educational organizations to be trained and equipped for the fruitful ministry. However, there are not enough formal and qualified programs for these needs and opportunities. As we have seen this situation and experienced God’s guidance leading us to serve for it, RPS has launched the B.Th. in Theology from Program
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Overview RPS offers a Bachelor of Theology degree accredited by the Asia Theological Association (ATA). The purpose of the B.Th. program is to train and equip students to be qualified to function as key leaders and/or ministers in the church upon their graduation from RPS. Completing this program, the students will be prepared with esse ntial knowledge, vigorous passion, and practical skills for the ministry specialized for Christian theological education in local churches, various Missionary and Christian organizations. Because this is full B.Th. the program, this program can qualify the graduates for the ordination to be a pastor by a church or denomination.
Vision The Christian community in Nepal will be flourished by the ministers who are the fruits of B.Th. in Theology program of RPS with their gospel-centered discipleship yoked to Christ. As they bring the advanced service with their specialty in Christian Ministry, they contribute to nourishing the Christian community with wellgrounded Christian Theology. With their service, the children, youth, and adults in Christian communities will be edified and guided well to live as sincere people of God testifying the glory of God to the world. Mission The mission of RPS is to provide Christ-centered training to equip godly leaders for Christ's church in Nepal, who are authentic in Christian character, competent in theological knowledge, and equipped for ministry. Following this vision statement, the mission of B.Th. Program in
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is the people who are called and show gifts for Christian ministry and have vision for God's church in Nepal. They must come with some maturity in Christian faith, and with the required educational background.
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Key Subjects TheologicalEnglish Vocabulary Bible Study Methods Study Methods OT Stidies NT
Description This program offers a total of 128 credits to complete. With this formation, the program is fully qualified for B.Th. degree, therefore, fully qualified for the ordination to be a pastor. The graduates of this program are fully equipped for any kind of ministry in a church or any Christian organization. However, because they are specially trained for Christian education, they are effective especially for educational ministry for a church or any Christian organization, or even for any Christian day school.
The courses offered at RPS are designed to equip students with a primary level of theological education for use in ministry.
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Christian Education is specialized for the service of Christian Education. Key Benefits z Fully integrated of contemporary advanced knowledge of education and authentic Christian theology z Fully combined theological core courses and Christian Education courses in one program z Fully qualified for the ordination to be a pastor in a church z Various opportunities for future ministry covering from local churches to the educational organizations including Christian day schools Purpose There is a great need for Christian Education in Nepal as churches are growing and opportunities to educate the believers for their growth in faith are increasing. Furthermore, there is also a great need for Christian educators in Nepal who are working in educational organizations to be trained and equipped for the fruitful ministry. However, there are not enough formal and qualified programs for these needs and opportunities. As we have seen this situation and experienced God’s guidance leading us to serve for it, RPS has launched the B.Th. in Christian Education Program from 2014 spring. Our program is to train and equip the potential leaders especially for the needs of Christian Education in Nepal. It is expected that they will make a breakthrough in Christian Education in Nepal and the Christian communities will be blessed through their contribution, and Christian Education and its impact will bring transformation continuously in Nepal.
Mission The mission of RPS is to provide Christ-centered training to equip godly leaders for Christ's church in Nepal, who are authentic in Christian character, competent in theological knowledge, and equipped for ministry. Following this vision statement, the mission of B.Th. Program in Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) in Christian Education
Overview The B.Th. in Christian Education, a sub-program under the Bachelor of Theology program of RPS is designed to train the students who desire to serve in various Christian communities with the educational ministry. Completing this program, the students will be prepared with essential knowledge, vigorous passion, and practical skills for the ministry specialized for Christian education in local churches, various Christian organizations, and Christian day schools. Because this is full B.Th. the program, this program can qualify the graduates for the ordination to be a pastor by a church or denomination. Vision The Christian community in Nepal will be flourished by the ministers who are the fruits of B.Th. in Christian Education program of RTS with their gospel-centered discipleship yoked to Christ. As they bring the advanced service with their specialty in Christian education, they contribute to nourishing the Christian community with well-grounded education. With their service, the children, youth, and adults in Christian communities will be edified and guided well to live as sincere people of God testifying the glory of God to the world.
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Description This program offers a total of 128 credits to complete. Among the 128 credits, the students are required to complete 50 credit hours (about 40% of total credit hours) in Christian Education while they will complete 83 credit hours in theology. With this formation, the program is fully qualified for B.Th. degree, therefore, fully qualified for the ordination to be a pastor. The graduates of this program are fully equipped for any kind of ministry in a church or any Christian organization. However, because they are specially trained for Christian education, they are effective especially for educational ministry for a church or any Christian organization, or even for any Christian day school.
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Key Subjects Foundations of Christian Education Theory Christian Education Learning Process Foundations Faith
Spirituality and Spiritual Formation Counseling and Mentoring (Theory and EducationPractice) Program and Curriculum Development (Theory and Practice) Educational Ministry in Church
Children Ministry Youth TeachingMinistryMinistrytoAdultsMethods Material (Theory and ChristianPractice) Practicum (Theory and ChristianPractice) Administration Christian Education in Christian Day School Christian Education (Cultural and Christian
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z Fully combined theological core courses and church music courses in one program.
Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) in Church Music Program
Overview The B.Th. in Church Music, which is a sub-program under the Bachelor of Theology program of RPS, is designed to train students who desire to serve in various Christian communities with a musical ministry. Completing this program, the students will be prepared with essential knowledge, vigorous passion, and practical skills music for the ministry specialized for Church Music in local churches, various Christian organizations. Because this is full B.Th. program, the students are qualified to be a church music leader in local churches.
Vision The Christian Community in Nepal will be flourished by the ministers who are the fruits of B. Th. in Church Music program in RPS with their well-trained capability. As they bring the advanced service in church music. With their service, the children, youth, and adults in Christian communities will be edified and guided well to live as sincere people of God testifying the glory of God to the world.
z Fully qualified for the ordination to be a church music pastor in the local church.
z Various opportunities from the local church to Christian musical organizations to serve as a Christian musician.
Purpose The need for church music education is rapidly growing in Nepal as Nepali churches are growing. The church musicians in Nepal are required to be trained and prepared for the faithful ministry with their musical talent in the unique context of Nepal. However, there are not enough formal and qualified programs for these needs and opportunities. As we have seen this situation and experienced God's guidance leading us to serve for it, RPS has launched the B. Th. in church music program from 2014 spring. The goal of this program is to train and equip the leaders especially for the needs of church music in Nepal. It is expected that they will make a breakthrough in church music in Nepal. It is expected that the Christian communities will be blessed through their contribution, and church music will be developed continuously in Nepal.
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Mission The mission of RPS is to provide Christ-centered training to equip godly leaders for Christ's church in Nepal, who are authentic in Christian character, competent in theological knowledge, and equipped for ministry. Following this vision statement, the mission of B. Th. Program in Church Music is specialized for the service of Church Music.
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Key Benefits z Fully integrated of contemporary advanced knowledge of music and authentic Christian theology.
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Greetings to RPS In His Service, Arvis Raising, Academic Dean, KIT g]kfn
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Description This program offers a total of 128 credits to complete. Among the 128 credits, the students are required to complete 64 credits in church music while they will complete 64 credits in theology. With this formation, the program is fully qualified for B. Th. degree, therefore, fully qualified for the church music leader. The graduates of this program will be fully equipped for the overall ministry of church music whether in a church or any Christian organization.
Key Subjects Church Music Church Music Administration Theology of Church Music Church Music Program ChristianHymnologyWorship Music
Theology of Worship Philosophy of the Church Music
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We wish to congratulate Reformed and Presbyterian Seminary on its twentieth year of serving our Lord and savior and churches in Nepal. Its mission to provide Christ-centered training to equip godly leaders for the Nepali churches has helped further the churches, leaders, and other training institutes throughout Nepal and Asia. The staff and faculty of the Reformed and Presbyterian Seminary continue to instill a missionary spirit in their students while developing the servant leaders necessary to transform the life of the church. We pray that the Reformed and Presbyterian Seminary continues to prosper under God’s blessings for generations to come.
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Master of Divinity Program (M.Div.) Description
Overview RPS offers Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program as a semester system, which only one seminary in Nepal. M.Div. is two years residential program for students with ATA accredited Bachelor of Theology degree and three years for non-ATA accredited B.Th. degree. We accept “Mature can didates” who are over 30 years of age and have five years of full time ministry experience. M.Div. is designed to equip students to become excel lent intellectuals (critical thinkers) for Nepal. Excellent Biblical Scholars (academics), and ex cellent pastors who love the church. RPS is one of the AGSTNP consortium members for Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree under ATA since the beginning of consortium.
z RPS provides 60% of scholarship to all the MDiv students. It comes around (Rs.7,500) per month. Among these 60% scholarship: 40% (Rs. 5000) full scholarship and 20% (Rs. 2,500) it covers by Work Study Scholarship program.
Vision We see Nepali Communities flourishing in the fruits of the Gospel through the labor of disciples who are yoked to Christ. Mission To provide Christ-centered training to equip godly leaders for Christ's church among Nepali people, who are authentic in Christian character, competent in theological knowledge, and equipped for ministry.
z If, you maintain the GPA in the next semester then your scholarship will retain again.
z Students needed to cover only 40% of their monthly payment (Rs. 5000) from their local churches or parents.
z Students are required to maintain the GPA 2.00 and above out of GPA 4.00 to retain your 60% of Scholarship from EPTS. Those students who are failing to maintain GPA 2.00 need to pay 60 % of total actual amount Rs. 12500 per month. It comes Rs. 7,500 per month instead of Rs. 5000 per month. Students needed to understand that RPS doing this to motivate you to study hard while you are in Seminary. It is required to maintain at least cumulative GPA 2.00 and above.
Program Introduction
Purpose and Nature To equip students to become excellent intellectuals (critical thinkers) for Nepal, excellent biblical scholars (academic), and excellent pastors who love the church.
Financial Statements Application form fee Rs. 100 Admission fee Rs. 7000 Security Deposit Rs. 2000 Per Semester Tuition fee Rs. 30,000 (6 months) Monthly Tuition fee Rs. 5000 Scholarship Scheme z RPS actual monthly cost is Rs. 12500 per person.
48 Restorers Magazine Vol V z Students those who do not want to do “Work Study Scholarship” program then they can pay Rs. 7,500 per month and enjoy your extended study times. However, we prefer you to involve in “Work Study Scholarship” in-order to remain healthy and sound mind. Library and Learning Resources a. Collection of about 10,000 titles that are relevant to the curriculum. b. Major periodicals in the fields of study included in the curriculum. Course List Core Courses Old Testament - 23 OT Introduction - 3 Interpreting the Pentateuch - 3 Interpreting the Historical books - 3 Interpreting the Poetical books - 3 Interpreting the Prophetical books - 3 Elementary Hebrew - 3 Hebrew Exegesis – 3 Electives: New Testament - 22 NT Introduction - 3 Interpreting the book of ACTS - 2 Interpreting the Pauline books - 3 Interpreting the Gospels - 3 Interpreting General Epistles – 3 Elementary Greek – 3 Greek Exegesis - 3 Electives: Interpreting the book of Revelation Systematic Theology - 9 Doctrine I – 3 (God and Creation) Doctrine II – 3 (Christology & Soteriology) Doctrine III – 3 (Ecclesiology, Eschatology, Pneumatology) Suggestive courses Intro. to Reformed Theology Biblical CalvinApologeticsTheologicalTheologyEthicsInstitute Practical Theology - 17 Evangelism - 2 Preaching Theory and Method - 3 Preaching Practicum - 1 Pastoral Care and Counselling - 3 Hermeneutics – 3 Christian Leadership of Nepal Theological Research and Writing – 2 Polity and Management Electives: Spiritual Formation – 2 Educational Ministry of Church – 2 Theological Vocabulary Christian Marriage and Family Historical Theology - 11 Early and Medieval Church History - 3 Reformation and Modern Church History - 3 Nepali Church History – 2 Electives: Mission Theology - 12 Theology of Mission - 3 Church Planting and Development – 3 Electives: Cultural Anthropology – 3 Christian Engagement with World Religion - 3 c. Access to Internet resources. Areas of Study a. Biblical Studies, Exegesis and Languages b. Church History c. Theology/Ethics d. Practical Theology: Ministry related courses, Pastoralia, Missions, e. Christian Education f. Religions, Culture g. A required thesis or field project is recom mended
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50 Restorers Magazine Vol V u8]sf rl/q / cfr/0fx¿sf] nflu gtf s'g} vf]k 5, gtf cf]vtL g} . Pp6f pbfx/0f M sf7df08f}df Pg lh cf] ;Fu} :yfkgf ePsf] Pp6f d08nL 5 . ;d'bfosf] ljsf; ug]{, / ul/a l;dfGts[tx¿sf] ;]jf ug]{ b[9tf af]s]/ w]/} dflg;x¿ To; d08nLdf cfa4 eP . pgLx¿n] hf]lvd / zf]if0fdf kg{ ;Sg] dlxnfx¿sf] ;]jf u/] . h'g ;d"xsf dlxnfx¿nfO{ ;]jf uy]{ pgLx¿sf] afn aRrfx¿nfO{ lnP/ cfwf/e't :s'n / 5fqj[lQsf] sfo{S|mdx¿ klg ;'? u/] . tL ;a} kl/of]hgfx¿n] ubf{ d08nLsf kf:6/x¿ / PN8/x¿ xKtfel/ g} cToGt} Jo:t /xg yfn] . olt;Dd ls s;n] jrg k|rf/ ug]{, s;n] cf/fwgf cu'jfO{ ug]{ tyf uLtx¿ s'g s'g ufpg] eGg] Jojxf/Ls tj/sf b'O{ 306] zlgjf/ cf/fwgfsf sfo{;'lrx¿ laxfg cfP nut} agfpg] uy]{ . dflg;x¿ !) ah] e]nf x'Gy], uLtx¿ u'Gy], 7'nf] :j/df k|fy{gf uy{], hf]zsf] ;fy cf/fwgf uy{] . k|rf/sx¿;+u dGqd'Uw kfg]{ afOjnsf jrgx¿ x'Gy] . k|To]s xKtf w]/} g}lts kf7x¿ l;sfO{GYof] . d08nLdf r+ufO{ ;efx¿sf sfo{j|mx¿ cfof]hgf x'GYf] . w]/} dflg;x¿ cfkm\gf /f]ux¿ lnP/ lgsf] x'g] cfzfdf cfpFy] . pgLx¿sf cfkmGtx¿, clg ;fyLx¿ klg a8f] pT;'stfsf ;fy d08nL cfpg yfn] . dflg;x¿n], d08nLn] k|bfg u/]sf cfZjf;gx¿, r+ufO{, / cGo ;Defjgfsf ;+sNkx¿sf sf/0f cfslif{t eP/ pgLx¿ d08nLdf cfa4 eP . x/]s xKtf d08nL vrf vr el/g yfNof] . d08nL l56f] / Jofks?kdf a9\g yfNof] . d08nLdf ljleGg kl/of]hgfx¿ / ;Defjgfsf t/+ux¿ / cGo s[ofsnfkx¿ k|z:t} lyP . s[ofsnfkx¿sf] k|efj / ;kmn sfo{S|mdx¿n] ubf{, d08nLnfO{ æultlznÆ d08nL eg]/ lrlgg yflnof] . ;r]t / ;dlk{t r]nfkgsf wf/fjflxs sfo{S|mdx¿ gePsf] x'Fbf, s]xL ;dosf] cGt/fn kl5, z'?jftL lbgdf ePsf tL ;a} pT;'stfx¿ la:tf/} x/fpg yfNof] . kmn:j?k k'/fgf / gofF ljZjf;Lx¿sf] ljZjf;, h/f ulx/f];+u gufl8Psf] ?v h:tf] x'g yfNof] . ljleGg s[ofsnfkx¿, a9\bf] ah]6, / cGo cj;/x¿sf] sf/0fn] cfkm'n] lgdf0f{ u/]sf] esf/L el/ el/ x'g yfNof] M t/ s;}sf] lx:;fdf w]/} k/\of] t/ s;}sf] xftdf yf]/} jf kb}{ k/]g . o;n] ubf{, d08nL leq Ps cfk;df 4G4sf] ;[hgf eof] . ;tx d'gLsf åGåx¿ kl5 j|mdzM emfFlub} uP, olt;Dd x'g yfNof] ls, Pp6f cu'jfn] csf]{ cu'jfsf] lj/f]w ug]{, k|lt:kwf{k|lt pu| x'gyfNof] . cu'jfx¿ /fhg}lts xf]8afhLdf d'5Lg nfu\] . zlQm gfkmf, a9\Qf]l/sf] rnv]n x'gyfNof] . kb / kl/of]hgf s;n] xft kfg]{ eGg] k|lt;kwf{df tF5f8 d5f8 x'g yfNof] . Ouf] c+xdtfn] ubf{, cu'jfx¿ Ps cfk;df ;Fu} sfd ug{ g;Sg] jftfj/0f aGg k'Uof] . Ps hgf cg'ejL kf:6/n] d08nL km'6fP / cfkm'n] g} gofF d08nL z'? u/] . al/i7 kf:6/x¿df cfj]u / dfgl;s c;Gt'ngx¿ b]vfkg{ yfNof] . t/ s;}n] :jLsf/ ug{ jf pkrf/sf] ;xfotf vf]Hg rfx]gg\ . z'?jftL lbgsf tL ;a} hf]zx¿ lanfpb} uP . s] of] b'i6 z}tfgn] ubf{ xf]< /fhlgtL zlQm nfnrn] < cfGtl/s :jfy{ jf dfgl;s ;d:ofn] < jf dfgj cx+dtfn] < s;nfO{ bf]if lbg] < s] s'/fn] d08nLnfO{ :j:y / d08nLsf] ;]jfsfo{ k|efjsf/L agfp5 xf]nf < w]/} g]kfnL d08nLx¿ ljleGg k|sf/sf s[ofsnfkx¿df cToflws Jo:t ePsf] kfO{G5, h:t}M cf/fwgf, jrg, ;';dfrf/ k|rf/, c? Pg lh cf];Fusf] ;]jfsfo{x¿, jf Pg lh cf] lagf ;fdflhs sfo{, /fxt, cg'bfgsf] sfdx¿, ldl8of pTKffbg / lat/0f, cgfyno, v|Lli6o lzIff, 5fqj[lQ, r]nfkg tflnd, bofsf] sfd -s[kf / bof_, ejgsf] kl/of]hgf, sf]if lgdf0f{, d08nLx¿nfO{ ;xfotf ug]{, tyf cGo :yfgLo ufpFx¿df cfpg] kl/of]hgfx¿df c:t Jo:t b]lvG5g\ . ca k|Zg p7\5, s'g s'/f a9\tf dxTjsf] 5 < cem dxTjk'0f{ k|Zg, æd08nL s] sf] nflu af]nfOPsf] xf]Æ< t;y{, o; n]vdf d}n]
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52 Restorers Magazine Vol V lhDdf nufOPsf] 5 h;n] k':tsLo a'l4lhaLx¿ lgdf0f{ u/]tfklg uf]7fnf ;]jsx¿ tof/L u/]sf] 5 elg eGg ;lsFb}g . pxfFn] bfjfsf] ;fy eGg'x'G5 ækf:6/Lo ;]jfdf dflg;x¿nfO{ tof/L ug]{ sfd Ps :yflgo d08nL;Fusf] ;xsfo{df ug'{kb{5 . cem eGg'kbf{, cg'elj kf:6/x¿sf] ;fy ;fydf gul/sg, ;]ldgf/Lx¿ / ljZjljBfnox¿nfO{ ;'lDkOg', of] xf]lzof/Ltfsf] O{Zj/zf:qLo ljj]rgf eGbf klg, Oltxf;sf] Ps b'3{6gf xf]Æ . of] k|sf/sf] cEof;n] w]/} cfw'lgs d08nLx¿n] Iflt a]xf]/]sf 5g\ . ljlnod eGg'x'G5 ækf:6/Lo ;]jfsfo{sf] nflu tof/L Ps O{Zj/zf:qdf lbIffGt ePkl5sf] csf]{ r/0f xf]O{g, cleif]s lng] s'/f klg xf]O{g, kl/jt{g, cyjf JolQmut OR5fsf] s'/fx¿ klg xf]O{gg\ . a?, c?x¿sf] ;fy ;fydf lgdf0f{ x'Fb} hfg] / Ps jf]nfj6 xf]Æ . kf:6/Lo lgdf0f{ k|s[ofdf z}lIfs ;+:yfn] k|bfg ug]{ lstfaL 1fg jf hfgsf/L xfl;n ug'{eGbf cem c? w]/} s'/fx¿ dxTjsf x'G5g\ . o;df ;d'bfoaf6 ;f];]/ a6'lnPsf] ;femf a'l4 rflxG5 . l;sfO{sf] k|s[of rflxF Ps cEof; ug]{ ;d'bfo leq g} c;n x'g] u5{ / cf/fwgfsf] ;d'bfodf kf:6/Lo lgdf0f{ k|s[of cem k|efjsf/L x'G5 . kf:6/Lo ;]jfsf] tof/L / lgdf0f{ k|s[ofdf Ps JolQm s'g} Pp6f ;dfh ;+:s[ltsf] ;Gbe{ leq lhP/ hLjgsf] w]/} Ct'x¿ kf/ u/]sf] x'g'k5{ ;f]r ljrf/ k'¥ofP/ ljljw JolQmTjx¿sf] ;fy ;fydf l;Sg] / j[l4 x'g] k|s[of xf] . To;f] xf] eg], xfdLn] cj s] ug]{ < RPS sf] bz{g æxfdL b]V5f}+, g]kfnL d08nLx¿ ;';dfrf/sf kmnx¿n] n6/Dd} km:6fPsf, hj v|Li6sf r]nfx¿n] pxfF;+u} gfl/P/ ;]jfsf] sfd ub{5g\ .Æ / o;sf] sfo{nIo M g]kfnL d08nLsf cflTds cu'jfx¿nfO{ v|Li6 s]Gb|Lt tfnLd lbg' xfd|f] nIo xf], v|Lli6o rl/qdf, wd{zf:qsf] 1fgdf / d08nL ;]jfsfo{sf] lglDt ;o'SQ x'g]5g\ . Ps z}lIfs ;+:yfg eP/ olb xfd|f] bz{g / tfls{s jf]nfj6 of] xf] eg], xfd|f st{Jox oL x'g\ M !_ lzIffsf] If]qdf lg/Gt/ pTs[i6 x'b} hfg] . l;sfO{ Ps k|s[of xf] . of] Pp6f sfd, ;xefuL x'g] sfo{j|md, jf k|df0f kq xfFl;n ug]{ r/0f tyf tSdfsf] lglDt kf/ ug]{ v]n klg xf]O{g . t/ l;sfO x[[bosf] cj:yf / sfo{k|0ffnL xf] h'g k|s[ofdf lg/Gt/ rln/xG5 . t/ c;n laBfyL{n] lzIff / cg'ej d'Nofs+g klg ub{5 . xfdL of] s'/f klg dflglnG5f}F ls ;]ldgf/L dfq O{Zj/zf:q l;sfO{sf] dfWod xf]O{g . xfdL k|0ffnLut vfsf, O{Zj/zf:q cWoog ug]{ k'jf{wf/x¿ h'6fpF5f}F tfls tL vfsf k'jf{wf/x¿df /x]/ kf:6/Lo ;]jfsfo{ ug]{ cu'jfx¿n] hLjg el/ l;Sb} hfg ;Sg'x"g]5 . @_ k/d]Zj/ / cfgf] l5d]sLnfO{ k|]d ug{ cEof; ug'{ . æ1fgn] 3d08 NofpF5Æ kfjn eGg'x'G5, æt/ k|]dn] lgdf0f{ u5{Æ -! sf]l/GyL *M!_ . 1fg g} xfd|f] p2]Zo xf]O{g, t/ k|]d rflxF xf] . d08nLsf] nflu O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffsf] nIo oxL xf] ls xfdL k/d]Zj/nfO{ k|]d u/f}F / To} cfwf/df l5d]sLnfO{ klg . k/d]Zj/nfO{ k|]d ug{, Ps JolQmn] k/d]Zj/nfO{ pxfF cfkm' :jo+ k|s6 eP cg';f/ lrg]sf] x'g'k5{ -k/d]Zj/sf] :jo+ k|sfz_, h;sf] nflu Ps laBfyL{n] cflhjg k/d]Zj/sf] arg cWoog ug{ cfkm"nfO{ nufgL u/]sf] x'g'k5{ . xfd|f] l5d]sLnfO{ c;n k|sf/n] k|]d ug{, Ps laBfyL{n] -kf:6/x¿, / cu'jfx¿ ;lxt_ pgLx?sf cfjfhx¿nfO{ kof{Kt ;'Gg'k5{ . pgLx¿nfO{ s] s'/fn] k/d]Zj/n] lbg'ePsf] cg'u|xdf a[l4 x'g ;xfotf -;+j[l4sf] cfwf/_ k'¥ofpF5 tL s'/fx¿ yfxf ug'{k5{ .
5320th Anniversary Special Issue #_ :yfgLo d08nLsf] sbddf sbd ldnfP/ lx8f}“ . d08nLsf] laBfyL{n] d08nLnfO{ k|]d ug{ l;Sg'k5{ . olb O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffn] Ps laBfyL{nfO{ 1fg xfFl;n u/]/ d08nLsf] cfnf]rgf ug{ / d08nL af6 cnu x'g ws]N5 eg], Tolt a]nf o;sf] p2]Zo g} df6f]df ldNg hfG5 . l8u|Lx¿ xfFl;n u/]kl5 cj;/x¿ 9f]s}df cfpF5g\ . t/, h;sf] x[bo ;fFrf] lyof]nf]hLsn lzIffn] el/Psf] 5, To:tf] JolQmn] d08nLnfO{ k|]dub{} hf]zsf] ;fy ;]jf k'¥ofpFb5 . o'xGgf @!M!% b]lv !( df, o]z"sf] lzIffdf kq';fn] tLg jif{;Dd tflnd lnP/ d08nLnfO{ /]vb]v ug]{ lhDdf kfP h:t}, Ps kf:6/ cu'jfn] k/d]Zj/sf] aufnnfO{ :yfgLo d08nL4f/f jf:tf ug{sf] lglDt p tof/ x'g'kb{5 . o]z" v|Li6 ;+;f/df x'Fbf Pp6f ;d'bfo, ;+:s[lt, / ;Gbe{df /x]/ hLpg'eof] . oL x/]s If]qx¿ pxfFn] lbg] arg, lzIff a'em\g cf}wL dxTjsf 5g\ . k/d]Zj/sf] /fHosf] l;4fGtx¿nfO{ a'em\g, cy{ nufpg o]z"sf] lzIff ;'Gb} ubf{, pxfFsf] r]nfx¿n] pxfFnfO{ glhsaf6 lgofn]/ x]/] . hlt pgLx¿n] a'em\g ;s], oBlk k"/} s'/fx¿ t a'em]gg\ xf]nf, t/ kSs} klg pgLx¿n] lg/Gt/ pxfFdf /x]/ / pxfFsf] arg lzIff ;'g] / cfkm' cfkm'nfO{ ;'g]sf] b]v]sf] s'/fx¿ wf/0f ul/ cEof; ug{df ;dlk{t u/] . pgLx? n] -k|]l/tx¿_ v|Li6 s]Gb|Lt d08nLx¿sf] :yfkgf u/] / o]z"n] l;sfpg'ePsf] lzIff, / ug'{ePsf] sfdx¿sf] cfwf/df d08nLsf] cEof;x¿nfO{ z"? b]lv g} cfsf/ lbP . Ps ;Gt'lnt cEof; lalw o]z' v|Li6s} gd'gf x]l/;s]kl5, xfdL lgisif{df eGg ;S5f}F ls, d08nL Ps v|Li6sf] z/L/ ePsfn] 7Ls k|sf/sf] lzIffx¿n] algPsf] x'g'k5{ / Ps ;d'bfodf xfdLn] l;Sg] s'/fx¿sf] plrt d"Nofs+g ;lxt cEof; klg ul/g'k5{ . of] dfdnfdf, kf:6/Lo tflnd tnsf b'O{j6f tTjx?n] ;Gt'lnt ?kdf ag]sf] x'g'kb{5 M !_ lg/Gt/ l;Sg]M cWoog ug]{, / @_ Pp6f s/f/sf] ;d'bfoleq ;dlk{t eP/ cEof; ug]{ . oL s'/fx¿ x'gsf] nflu lyof]nf]lhsn lzIff clt cfjZos 5, ;fy} kf:6/Lo d]G6f]/L+u -l;sf?_ k|s[ofsf] S|mddf cfpg' klg Toltg} cfjZos x'Fb5 . d08nL b'O{ j6f v'6\6fx¿n] lxF8\5, tL x'g\ M !_ arg, / @_ cfTdf . Ps ;Gt'lnt d08nLn] oL b'O{j6f s'/fx¿sf] /fd|f] sbd jf tfn ldnfPsf] x'g'k5{ . gofF lgod k9fpg] Ps lZfIfs h]k|mL jfOdfn] eGg] ug'{x'GYof] æolb ltdL argn] dfq el/Psf 5f} eg], ltdL ;'Vvf x'G5f}, olb ltdL cfTdfn] dfq el/Psf 5f} eg] ltdL a]n'g h:t} p8\5f}Æ . Ps ;Gt'lnt d08nL oL b'O{j6f s'/fx¿M jrg / cfTdfdf ;+t'nLt?kdf lgdf0f{ ePsf] x'g'kb{5 . lgisif{df bf];|f] laZj o'4 tfsf af]gxkm/n] kmfNsgjfN8df æe'ldut ;]ldgf/LÆ rnfPsf lyP . pQm ;]ldgf/Ldf af]gxkm/nfO{ e]6 ug{ hd{gLsf] /fhwfgL zx/df eO/x]sf] 36gfx¿ / lx6n/sf] of]hgfaf/] tfhf k|ltj]bg lbg pgsf Ps ldq cfP . pgn] eg] æolt w]/} lzIffx¿ xfFl;n u/]/, /fd|f] x}l;ot / vfGbfgL 3/gfsf af]gxkm/, ltdL o:tf] b'/ b/fhdf lsg cfP/ ;do ajfb{ ul//fv]sf 5f} <Æ tL b'O{ ;fyLefO{, glhs} kxf8tkm{ lxF8]/ kfl/ e'efu lt/ uP . hfFb} ubf{ af]gxkm/n] ;fyLnfO{ lx6n/sf gofF gofF o'4sf] ;fdu|L pks|d0fx¿ b]vfpFb} eg] æd08nL of] d]l;gx¿ eGbf klg zlQmzfnL x'g'kg]{5Æ -pu| O{dfGbf/L, dfO{sn efg 8fOs_ . ;+;f/df d08nL v|Li6sf] sfo{nIo k'/f ug{ lgdf0f{ ePsf] ;dfh xf], h;n] kfk / b'i6sf] x/]s zlQmdfly k|antf sfod /fV5, oxfF ;Dd ls d[To'nfO{ klg . o;}sf] lglDt o]z' v|Li6 cfpg'eof] / d08nL hf] pxfF cfkm\g} zl// :yfkgf u/]/ hfg'eof] . cfd]g .
54 Restorers Magazine Vol V kl/ro g]kfndf lbgk|lt lbg d08nLx¿sf] ;ª\Vof a9\b} uPsf] cj:yfdf afOanLo ;]ldgf/Lx¿sf] ;ª\Vof klg j[l4 x'Fb} uO/x]sf] 5 . tLj| ultdf j[l4 ePsf d08nLx¿sf nflu ;Ifd cu'jfn] dfq afOanaf6 ;xL tl/sfn] lzIff lbg ;Sg] ePsf] x'gfn] ;]ldgf/Lx¿sf] ;ª\Vof j[l4 x'g' ;sf/fTds kIf xf] . g]kfndf w]/} ;]ldgf/Lx¿ :yfkgf eP tfklg ;Ifd cu'jf lgdf{0f ug]{ ;Sg] ;]ldgf/Lx¿ sd} kfOG5g\ . ;Ifd cu'jfx¿ lgdf{0f ug{sf nflu O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffdf ljz]if Wofg lbg' h?/L 5 . O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIff eGgf;fy lzIffdf dfq geO{ cflTds, ef}lts, zf/Ll/s, ;fdflhs, ;f+:s[lts, Jojxfl/s / dfgl;s kIfx¿df klg Wofg lbg' g} O{Zj/zf:q lzIffsf] ljsf;df Wofg lbg' xf] . o;/L g} ljBfyL{x¿sf] x[bo jf ;du| ?kdf kl/jt{g ug{ ;lsG5 / kl/jlt{t ljBfyL{x¿n] ;xh / ;Ifd eP/ d08nLx¿nfO{ ljsf; ug{df k|ToIf ;xfotf ug{ ;lsG5 jf ul//x]sf pbfx/0fx¿ k|z:t kfOG5 . ljBfyL{x¿sf] ;du| ljsf; jf x[bo kl/jt{g ckl/xfo{ ePsf]n] o; ;]ldgf/Ln] ub}{ cfPsf] lqmofsnfkx¿sf af/]df tnsf v08x¿df lj:t[t JofVof ug]{ 5f}+ / ;fy} d08nLx¿sf] ljsf;df k'¥ofPsf] af/]df klg ;+lIfKt ?kdf ljZn]if0f ug]{ 5f}+ . ljBfyL{x¿sf] ;du| ljsf;cGtu{t ljBfyL{x¿sf] z}lIfs :t/, cflTds, zf/Ll/s, ;fdflhs, ;f+:s[lts / Jojxfl/s kIfx¿ kb{5g\ / tL ljifox¿df d'Vo Wofg lbg] 5f}+ . O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffsf] ljsf;df RPS sf] of]ubfg Role of RPS in Developing Theological Education in Nepal s= z}lIfs:t/df ;]ldgf/Lsf] of]ubfgM o]z"n] ;ef3/x¿df l;sfpFb} / /fHosf] ;';dfrf/ k|rf/ ub}{ lxF8\g'eof] -dQL $M@#_ . d08nLx¿df c;n lzIff lbg' g} d08nLx¿sf] cflTds / ;ª\VofTds j[l4 x'g' xf] . c;n lzIff lbgsf nflu ;]ldgf/Lx¿n] ;Ifd cu'jfx¿ lgdf{0f ub}{ cfPsf] 5 . RPS df g]kfnsf] ljleGg If]qx¿af6 c;n lzIff k|fKt ug{ ljBfyL{x¿ cfpFb5g\ / ltgLx¿nfO{ o; ;]ldgf/Ln] z}lIfs :t/df lbFb} cfPsf] of]ubfgx¿sf af/]df ;ª\lIfKt ?kdf x]g]{ 5f}+ . ljBfyL{sf] klxnf] p2]Zo eg]sf] k/d]Zj/sf] af/]df 1fg k|fKt ug'{ xf] . o; ;]ldgf/Ln] ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ of]Uo, cg'ejL / pRr lzIff xfl;n u/]sf lzIfsx¿4f/f lzIff lbFb} cfPsf] 5 . lzIfsx¿n] sIff sf]7fdf dfq geO cGo ;dodf klg w]/}eGbf w]/} ;do lbP/ ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ ;Ifd agfpg nflu kl//x]sf 5g\ h;n] ubf{ ljBfyL{x¿n] w]/}eGbf w]/} 1fg cfh{g ug]{ df}sf kfPsf 5g\ . o; ;]ldgf/Laf6 k9fO ;s]/ cf–cfˆg} d08nLdf jf cGo If]qx¿df ;xL tl/sfn] sfd ub}{cfPsf] cu'jfx¿ k|z:t} 5g\ . n"sf @M$^–%@ cg';f/ dlGb/df o]z"n] lzIfsx¿sf wd{zf:qLo 1fgsf s'/fx¿ ;'Gb} / l;sfpFb} pgL a'l4 / ;demzlQmdf j[l4 x'Fb} uP . To;/L g} o; ;]ldgf/Ldf ljBfyL{x¿n] k/d]Zj/sf] af/]df k|z:t a'l4 k|fKt u/]/ cfˆg} d08nL / ;dfhdf o;sf] ;b'kof]u ug]{ df}sf klg kfPsf 5g\ . 8f= jL/]Gb| >]i7 Principal, RPS
5520th Anniversary Special Issue o; ;]ldgf/Ldf cWoog u/]sf ljBfyL{x¿ d08nL, tflnd s]Gb|, / ;]ldgf/Ldf ;Ifd lzIfs / cu'jf eP/ ;]jf ul//x]sf 5g\ . sltko ljBfyL{x¿ ljb]zdf pRr lzIff xfl;n u/]/ cfPsf pbfx/0fx¿ klg k|z:t} 5g\ . o; ;]ldgf/Ln] ATA 4f/f dfGotf k|fKt Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.), Bachelor in Christian Education, Bachelor in Church Music, Master of Divinity (M.Div.) sf sIffx¿ ;~rfng ub}{ cfPsf] 5 . h;n] ubf{ ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ d08nLdf ;]jfsfO{ ug{ ;fy} pRr lzIff cWoog ug{ klg ;xfotf k'Ub5 . o;/L g]kfnsf] d08nLx¿, ;]ldgf/Lx¿, / tflnd s]Gb|x¿nfO{ ;kmntfsf] dfu{df nfg RPS sf ljBfyL{x¿n] w]/} ;xfotf k'¥ofO/x]sf 5g\ . v= cflTds If]qdf ;]ldgf/Lsf] of]ubfgM ! zd"Pn @M@^ cg';f/ zd"Pnn] k/dk|e'sf] dlGb/df k"hfxf/L PnLsf] ;xfotfdf x's{g / a9\g] df}sf kfP / pgL To; 7fpFaf6 k/dk|e' / dflg;x¿sf lgufxdf a9\b}uP . ;]ldgf/L k/d]Zj/4f/f g} :yfkgf ul/Psf] x'gfn] z}lIfs lzIffsf ;fy} ljBfyL{x¿n] s;/L k/dk|e'sf] lgufxdf x's{g' kb{5 eg]/ RPS n] ljz]if Wofg lbPsf] 5 . ;]ldgf/Ldf ljBfyL{x¿sf] z}lIfs :t/ dfq geO{ cflTdsL :t/df klg j[l4 x'g' lgtfGt cfjZos ePsf]n] ljleGg sfo{qmdx¿ ub}{cfPsf 5f}+ . o; ;]ldgf/Ldf lgoldt k9fOsf cnfjf k|e'df glhs eP/ lhpgsf nflu x/]s laxfg k|fy{gf ;+utL, xKtfsf] Ps k6s cf/fwgf ;]jf / Ps k6s lzIfs4f/f jrg / k|fy{gfsf] sfo{qmdx¿ x'Fb}cfO/x]sf] 5 . sltkon] ;]ldgf/L k9fOsf] rfkn] ubf{ cflTds ?kdf j[l4 ug{ sl7gfO ePsf] eg]/ klg eGg] u/]sf] kfOG5 . t/ jf:tjdf b}lgs ?kdf afOan cWoog / k|fy{gfn] ljBfyL{x¿df ;sf/fTds tl/sfn] k|e'df glhs x'g ;lhnf] ePsf] 5 . To;}n] ;]ldgf/L afOanLo 1fg dfq xf]Og cflTds If]qdf klg j[l4 ug]{ 7fpF xf] h;n] ubf{ ljBfyL{x¿ kms]{/ cfˆg} d08nLdf ljZjf;Lx¿nfO{ jrg / Jofjxf/4f/f cflTds ef]hg lbg ;Ifd ePsf] kfOG5 . n"sf @M$^–%@ df o]z" dlGb/df uP/ lzIfsx¿;Fu s'/fsfgL ub}{ hfFbf a'l4df / k/d]Zj/sf] cg'u|xdf a9\b} uPsf] kfpFb5f}+ . RPS ;]ldgf/L o:tf] 7fpF xf] hxfF ljBfyL{x¿n] a'l4 / k/d]Zj/sf] cg'u|x jf k|e'df glhs eP/ lhpg] df}sf kfPsf 5g\ . u= zf/Ll/s j[l4df ;]ldgf/Ln] u/]sf] e"ldsfM o"xGgfn] ufo;nfO{ :jf:Yo / cflTds hLjg 7Ls /xgsf] nflu sfdgf u/]sf] kfOG5 lsgeg] ha hLjg :j:y / tGb'?:t x'G5, z}lIfs :t/ / cflTds :t/df j[l4 ug{ d'Vo e'ldsf v]Nb5 -# o"x !M!–@_ . :j:y hLjg /xgsf] nflu Jofofd, ;Gt'lnt ef]hg, cfgGb / v';Lsf] x[bo x'g' cToGt} cfjZostf kb{5 -! ltdf] $M*, lxtf] !&M@@, k|] @&M#$_ . RPS ;]ldgf/Ldf ljBfyL{x¿ tLgb]lv rf/ jif{;Dd ;do latfpFbf a'l4 / cflTds If]qdf dfq geO{ zf/Ll/s kIfdf klg j[l4 ug{sf nflu o; ;]ldgf/Ln] ;Sbf] ;xof]u ub}{cfO/x]sf] 5 . jf:tjdf a'l4 / cflTds hLjgdf j[l4 ug{sf nflu ljBfyL{x¿n] :jf:Yodf Wofg k'¥ofpg'kg]{ x'G5 . To;}n] RPS n] o; If]qnfO{ Wofg lbP/ ;]ldgf/L leq} lg/Gt/ ?kdf Aofofd, ;Gt'lnt ef]hg, / /dfOnf] jftfj/0fsf] cj:yf l;h{gf u/]sf] 5 . o; ;]ldgf/Ln] ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ :j:y hLjg / t]lhnf] lbdfu lgdf{0fsf nflu ljleGg v]ns'bx¿ h:t}M km'6jn, elnjn, Aof6ldG6g, 6]an 6]lg;, / cGo v]nx¿ v]Ng] cj;/ k|bfg ul/Psf] 5 . v]nx¿sf cltl/Qm ljBfyL{x¿ ;]ldgf/L leq / 5fqjf;df ;/;kmfO{ tyf dd{t sfo{x¿df klg ;xefuL x'Fb}cfPsf 5g\ . pTklQ (M# df k/d]Zj/n] gf]cf / ltgsf ;GtfgnfO{ vfg]s'/f pknAw u/fOlbg'ePsf] h:t} o; ;]ldgf/Ln] ljBfyL{x¿sf] :j:y hLjgsf] nflu ;Gt'lnt ef]hg / z'4 kfgLdf ljz]if Wofg lbFb}cfPsf] 5 . o;n] pgLx¿n] ;a} kIfx¿df j[l4 x'g] df}sf kfPsf 5g\ .
56 Restorers Magazine Vol V 3= ljBfyL{x¿sf] ;fdflhs ljsf;M ! sf]l/GyL !M!) df ;a}hgf ljeflht geO{ Ps} dg / Ps} ljrf/df /xg kfjnn] sf]l/GyLsf d08nLnfO{ cfu|x u/]sf] 5 . g]kfndf ljleGg efiff, ;+:s[lt, ljrf/, ju{, / hftx¿df dflg;x¿ x'Fs{b} cfPsf 5g\ . ;]ldgf/Ldf klg ljleGg If]qaf6 ljBfyL{x¿ cfpg] u/]sf] x'gfn] ltgLx¿sf] ljrf/ / dg Ps} ePsf] kfOFb}g . To;df klg sf]xL u/La / sf]xL wgL / sf]xL z}lIfs :t/df sdhf]/ klg x'G5g\ . o;y{ ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ o]z" v|Li6df Ps} dg / Ps} ljrf/ eP/ /xg o; ;]ldgf/Ln] ;xfotf ub}{ cfPsf] 5 . ljBfyL{x¿ aLr Psn] csf]{nfO{ k9fO, cfly{s cefj, / ljleGg ;d:ofdf k/]sfx¿nfO{ klg d4t ug]{ jftfj/0f o; ;]ldgf/Ln] l;h{gf u/]sf] 5 -! y]; %M!$_ . ljBfyL{x¿n] c;n ;fdflhs Jofjxf/x¿ l;s]/ cfˆgf] d08nL / ;dfhdf uP/ af]nL / Jofjxf/4f/f c?nfO{ l;sfpg ;Sg' g} ;]ldgf/Lsf] d'Vo p2]Zo xf] . ljBfyL{x¿sf] Jofjxf/df j[l4 ug{ Pscsf{nfO{ k|]d / cfb/ ug{ cToGt} cfjZos kb{5 -/f]dL !@M!)_ . ;fgf]n] 7"nf]nfO{ dfq cfb/ ug]{ ;dfhdf xfdLx¿ x's{b}cfPsf] cj:yfdf o; ;]ldgf/Ln] dfgjhflt ;a} ;dfg 5g\ / Psn] csf{nfO{ rfx] 7"nf]n] ;fgf]nfO{ jf ;fgf]n] 7"nf]nfO{ cfb/ / k|]d ug'{kb{5 eg]/ jftfj/0f l;h{gf ug]{ ub}{ cfO/x]sf 5f}+ . ljBfyL{x¿n] ;fdflhs Jofjxf/df ljsf; ug'{ d08nL / ;dfhsf] nflu lgs} nfebfos x'G5 . Ps hgfaf6 d08nL jf ;dfhnfO{ g} kl/jt{g ug{;Sb5 . To;}n] o; ;]ldgf/Ldf ;do latfPsf ljBfyL{x¿n] O{iof{, 8fx, u'6aGbL, :jfyL{kg / em}Femu8fnfO{ Tofu]/ Ps csf{nfO{ k|]d / cfb/ ug{] lzIff l;s]sf] kfOG5 . w]/} ljBfyL{x¿n] cfˆgf] hLjgnfO{ k"/} kl/jt{g klg u/]sf] 5 . O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffsf] ljsf;df ;fdflhs Jofjxf/ klg Ps dxTjk"0f{ kIf xf] . ª= Jofjxfl/s If]qdf ;]ldgf/Lsf] of]ubfgM ! zd"Pn @M@^ cg';f/ afns zd"Pn sbdf tyf k/dk|e' / dflg;x¿sf lgufxdf a9\b}uP . o;sf] cy{rflxF kSs} klg zd"Pnsf] Jofjxf/df kl/jt{g / ;dfhnfO{ ;Gt'li6 lbg] Jojxf/df j[l4 ePsf] x'g'k5{ . s]xL ljBfyL{x¿ cfˆgf] 3/df s]xL sfd klg gu/]sf] kfOG5 / Ifdtfdf klg sdhf]/ /x]sf] kfOG5 . To:tf ljBfyL{x¿sf] Jofjxf/ ;]ldgf/L cfPkl5 w]/} kl/jt{g ePsf] kfOG5 . ;]ldgf/Ldf cfP/ ;/;kmfO{ ug'{kb{5, cfkm"n] vfPsf] yfn cfkm}F dfHg'kb{5, xKtfdf Psk6s vfgf cfkm}F ksfpg'kb{5, / n'uf w'g]b]lv cGo sfdx¿ cfkm}Fn] ug'{kg]{ ePsf]n] ljBfyL{x¿ k/lge{/tfdf lhpg'kb}{g, t/ cfTdlge{/ x'G5g\ . To:t}u/L sltko ljBfyL{x¿ ;d"xdf af]Ng g;Sg], nfh dfGg], l/; b]vfpg], OTofbL :jefj ePsfx¿ o; ;]ldgf/Ldf cfPkl5 kl/jt{g ePsf] kfOG5 . k9fOsf] clGtddf jrg afF8\g ;Sg], ;d"xdf k|Zg ug]{ / pQ/ lbg ;Sg], cfkm"nfO{ gd| agfpg]h:tf sfo{x¿ l;s]sf 5g\ . ljBfyL{x¿n] z}lIfs / cflTds :t/df j[l4 ug{ gd|tf Ps dxTjk"0f{ efu xf] eg]/ l;s]sf 5g\ . To;}n] ljBfyL{x¿sf] Jojxf/df kl/jt{g Nofpg o; ;]ldgf/Ln] ljz]if Wofg lbFb}cfPsf] 5 . r= dfgl;s If]qdf ;]ldgf/Lsf] of]ubfgM æk/d]Zj/n] xfdLnfO{ 8/sf] cfTdf xf]Og, t/ zlQm, k|]d / cfTd;+odsf] cfTdf lbg'ePsf] 5Æ -@ ltdf] !M&_ . k/d]Zj/n] pxfFsf hgx¿nfO{ ;d:of ;dfwfg u/]/ jf h'Wg ;Sg] Ifdtf lbP/ cfgGb / k|]dsf] x[bo lbg'x'G5 . ;]ldgf/L o:tf] 7fpF xf] hxfF sltko ljBfyL{x¿ kfl/jfl/s, ;fdflhs, cfly{s, ef}lts, tyf z}lIfs ;d:ofx¿;Fu} cfPsf x'G5g\ . tL sf/0fx¿n] ubf{ tgfjdf hLjg latfO/x]sf x'G5g\ . To:tf ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ ltgLx¿sf ;d:ofx¿af6 ;dfwfg ug{ / h'Wg RPS n] k/fdz{ / mentor-mentee sf]
5720th Anniversary Special Issue Joj:yf klg u/]sf] 5 . o;df b'O{ xKtfdf Psk6s sl/j Ps 306f ;Fu} a;]/ Pscsf{sf s'/fx¿ ;'Gg] / k|fy{gf ug]{ jftfj/0fsf] ;[hgf u/]sf] 5 . Advisory Group df Pp6f lzIfsn] kfFrb]lv bz hgf ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ b'O{ xKtfsf] Psk6s ljBfyL{x¿sf ;d:of a'em]/ k|fy{gf ul/lbg] / k/fdz{ lbg] ub}{cfPsf] 5 . oL lqmofsnfkx¿n] ljBfyL{x¿sf] z}lIfs:t/ / cflTds:t/df j[l4 ug{ pgLx¿sf] tgfjnfO{ a'em\g, / ;d:of ;dfwfg ug{ dxTjk"0f{ e"ldsf v]n]sf kfOG5 . h'g xfd|f] ;]ldgf/Lsf] Pp6f dxTjk"0f{ st{Jo xf] . lgisif{ æo]z" a'l4df, sbdf / k/d]Zj/ / dflg;x¿sf] cg'u|xdf a9\b}hfg'eof]Æ -n"sf @M%@_ . o]z" v|Li6n] cfˆgf r]nfx¿nfO{ ;w}F ;FuuFu} /fv]/ lzIff lbg'sf ;fy} ;fdflhs, efjgfTds, dfgl;s, / zf/Ll/s kIfx¿df r]nfx¿nfO{ ;xof]u k'¥ofpg'eof] . z}lIfs:t/, cflTds, ;fdflhs, zf/Ll/s, dfgl;s / Jojxfl/s If]q Pscsf{df ;DalGwt ePsfn] oL ;a} If]qdf ;]ldgf/Ln] Wofg lbg ;s]df dfq ;]ldgf/Lsf] ljsf; x'g;Sb5 . t;y{ RPS n] ;Sbf] ?kdf ;a} If]qnfO{ Wofg lbP/ cufl8 al9/x]sf] 5 . h;n] ubf{ RPS sf lbIfflGtt ljBfyL{x¿n] d08nLx¿, ;ª\3–;+:yfx¿, :s"n / tflnd s]Gb|x¿df ;kmntfk"j{s sfd ub}{cfPsf] 5 . o;y{ ljBfyL{x¿sf] ;a} kIfx¿df ljsf; x'g' g} O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffsf] ;fy} d08nLx¿sf] ljsf; x'g' xf] .
58 Restorers Magazine Vol V cfh g]kfndf d08nLsf] a[l4 / la:tf/ ;Fu ;Fu} O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIff d08nLsf] cfjZostfsf] ?kdf dx;'; ul/Psf] 5 . æx[bosf] kl/jt{g / d08nL ;'wf/Æ sf nflu geOgx'g] of] oyf{ynfO{ dx;'; ev{/ cfP/ ul/g yflng' l9n} ePklg /fd|f] xf] . d08nLdf cfPsfx¿nfO{ afOanaf6 c;n lzIff lbg] p2]Zon] lbg k|ltlbg afOan :s"n -sn]h_ :yfkgf x'g'sf] ;fy}, cWoog ug{]x¿sf] ;+Vof klg clws a9\b} uPsf] kfOG5 . t/ sltsf] dgdf oL k|Zgx¿ p7\g ;S5g\ M– s] afOan sn]h cWoog -tflnd_ k|fKtn] dfq ;]jsfO{ ug{ ;S5g\ < s] afOan sn]h jf tflndaf6 dfq c;n ;]js lgdf{0f x'G5g\ < s] lagf tflnd ;]jsfO{ ug{ jf ;]js x'g ;Sb}gg\ < cfh s] g]kfnsf d08nLx¿df ;a} ;]jsx¿ afOan sn]h jf tflnd k|fKt u/]/ dfq ;]jf ul//x]sf 5g\ < s'g} tflnd jf cWoog lagf klg ufFpdf /fd|f];Fu ;]jf ug{] ;]jsx¿ 5}gg / < o]z"sf s'g r]nfn] afOan sn]h k9]sf lyP < eg]/ k|Zg ug]{x¿sf] 7"nf] hdft klg xfd|f] ;dfhdf sd 5}g\ . obL s'g} d08nLn] O{Zj/zf:qL lzIffnfO{ a]jf:tf ub}{ cl3 a9\g] k|oTg u5{ eg], ef]lnsf lglDt ;j{dfGo x'g] 5}g . lsgls d08nLn] 7'nf] d"No r'sfpg' kg{] 5 . d08nL cflTdsL b'3{6gfdf kg{]5, sdhf]/ x'g]5, Ps ;[hgzLn, af}l4s, tyflzIffsf]O{Zj/Zff:qLodxTje"ldsf phf{n] el/Psf], ;]jf ug{] hf]; ePsf] o"jf k':tf u'd\/fxdf kg]{5 / To;sf] n]vf d08nLn] lbg' kg{] x'G5 . t/ oxfF Pp6f ulDe/ k|Zg 5M– g]kfnsf afOan sn]h jf tflnd s]Gb|x¿af6 bLIfLt ljBfyL{x¿ sxfF 5g\ / s] ub}{5g\ < …g]kfndf O;fO{ ld;g ljsfzsf] ljZn]if0fÚ gfds k':tsdf Ps u|fld0f kf:6/sf] b'Mv];f] o;/L kf]v]sf kfO{G5, æhjfg efO alxgLx¿nfO{ ;x/df afOan tflnd jf sn]hdf k9g k7fP/ s] ug'{ < afOan sn]h jf tflnd k|fKt ul/;s]kl5 pgLx¿ pt}lt/ efl;G5g\ / Totfaf6 ljb]z hfgsf] nflu cj;/sf] vf]hL ub{5g\ jf ;+3–;+:yfx¿sf] kl5 nfu]/ d08nLlt/ kms{g rfxgf g} ub}{gg\ .Æ of] ljrf/df kf:6/x¿sf] Ps dt 5 egL n]vsn] :ki6 kf/]sf 5g\ . o:tf] xf] eg] of] r'gf}tLsf] ljifo xf] . o; ljifodf ulDEf/ eP/ cfTdf ;ldIff ug'{ g} k5{ . JolSt, d08nL jf afOan sn]h sf], sxfF, lsg, / s;/L r'Sof] < afOan sn]h tyf afOan tflnd lbg] ;+3–;+:yfx¿ a]/f]huf/L pTkfbg ug{] ynf] xf]Ogg\ a¿ Ps hLljt k/d]Zj/sf] /fHosf] lglDt x[bo kl/jt{g ePsf ;dlk{t ;]jsx¿ lgdf{0f ug{], g]kfnL d08nL ;'wf/sf] lglDt k/d]Zj/sf] jrgdf ;'–;lHht t'NofO{, pxfFsf] :j?kdf abNg] ;fFrf]x¿ x'g\ . em'6f lzIffx¿n] g]kfnsf d08nLx¿nfO{ ;Gtf]z s'dfn
5920th Anniversary Special Issue 7'nf] r'gf}tL lbO/x]sf] cj:yf 5 . o:tf] k|lts'n kl/l:ytLsf] ;fdgf ug{ 7Ls k|sf/n] afOanaf6 lzIff lbg ;Sg] cu'jfx¿sf] vfFrf] 68\sf/f] 5, h;sf] nflu O{Zj/Zff:qLo lzIff ckl/xfo{ x'G5 . lbg k|ltlbg lzlIft JolStx¿ Df08nLdf k|j]z ul//x]sf 5g\ / ltgLx¿nfO{ 7Ls k|sf/n] hjfkm lbg tyf afOanaf6 lzIff lbg, ltgLx¿sf] cflTdsL cfjZostf k'/f ug{ O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIff emg} cfjZos 7flgPsf] 5 . t;y{ æx[bo kl/jt{g / g]kfnL d08nL ;'wf/sf]Æ lglDt 7Ls k|sf/af6 lbOg] O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIff cfhsf] cjZostf xf] . cfh O{Zj/z:qLo lzIff k|ltsf] wf/0ff / o;sf] e"ldsf cem :ki6 xf];\ egL ljleGg sfn v08df ePsf] z}lIfs cEof; / g]kfnL d08nLsf] kl/j]znfO{ ;d]t o; n]vn] k|i6 kfg{] k|of; u/]sf] 5 . -s_ afOan wd{zf:q o]z'n] eGg'eof] …===hfcf] / ;a} b]zsf hfltx¿nfO{ r]nf agfcf] cf1f kfng ug{ l;sfcf]Ú -dlQ @*M!(–@)_ . o; egfO{df O{Zj/zf:qLo z}lIfs ;+:yf -afOan sn]h_ :yfkgf u/ eg]/ elgPsf] 5}g t/ cfzo eg] n's]sf] 5 . o]z"n] cfˆgf r]nfx¿nfO{ cfkm' ;Fu tLg jif{ eGbf al9 ;do ;Dd ;+u–;+u} lx8fpg' eof], a;fpg'eof], v'jfpg' eof], / cfˆgf] hLjg, jrg, / sd{af6 l;sfpg' eof] h'g O{Zj/zf:qLo z}lIfs :f+:yfn] lbg] tfldn eGbf km/s lyPg . km/s lyof] t s]jn cfhsf] h:tf] ;Eo / cfw'lgs z}nLdf l;sfpg] ;'ljwf ;DkGg ejg / k|ljwLsf] cefj dfq . kfjn k|]l/t eG5g\ æ;Dk"0f{ kljqzf:q k/d]Zj/sf] k|]/0ffaf6 ePsf] xf], / of] l;sfpgnfO{, cQL{ lbgnfO{, ;RrfpgnfO{, wfld{stfdf tfnLd lbgnfO{ nfebfos x'G5, tfls k/d]Zj/sf] hg x/]s ;'sd{df k"0f{ ?kn] ;';lHht eO{ l;4 ePsf] xf];\,Æ @ ltdf]yL #M!^–!& . o; egfOsf] ;f/df …O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffÚ k/d]Zj/sf] hgsf] nflu nfebfos 5 eGg' g} xf] . kfjn cfkm} lzlIft / tflnd k|fKt JolSt lyP . Joj:yfsf kl08t udflnPnsf] clwgdf /lx wd{zf:q cWoog u/]sf lyP . kfjn cfkm' wfld{s lzIffsf] tflnd 7Lsk|sf/n] k|fKt u/]sf]df uj{ ub{5g\ / eG5g\Æ==udflnPnsf r/0fdf x'ls{Psf] x'F . xfd|f k'vf{sf ljlwcg';f/ d}n] 7Ls–7Ls lzIff kfPsf] x'F, æ k|]l/t @@M# . o;y{ O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffsf] ckl/xfo{tf afOandf :ki6;Fu atfOPsf] kfpF5f} . o;f] eGb} ubf{ O{Zj/Lo jf]nfj6nfO{ sd dxTj 5 eGg] a'emfO{ xf]Og . kfjnsf] jf]nfj6 cfkm}df cl4tLo t 5b}F 5 t/ klg kfjn wfld{s lzIff kfPs} sf/0f, k|]l/tx¿;Fusf] ;+ut / l;sfO{n] pgsf] x[bosf] kl/jt{g / d08nL ;'wf/df v]n]sf] e"ldsf dgg of]Uo 5 . kfjn eG5g\ æd kfjn o]z" v|Li6sf] bf; ==.Æ æ d]/f] lglDt lhpg' v|Li6 xf], / dg'{ nfe xf]], lkmlnKkL !M@! .Æ æ t/ hlt s'/f d]/f] lglDt nfebfos lyP, lt t d}n] v|Li6sf] vflt/ xfgL g} 7fg], lkmlnKkL #M& .Ææo;sf/0f sf]xL v|Li6df 5 eg] Tof] gofF ;[li6 xf] . k"/fgf] laltuPsf] 5, x]/, gofF cfPsf] 5 . @ sf]l/GyL %M!& .Æ oL egfO{n] kfjnsf] kl/jlt{t x[bonfO{ a'‰g ;lsG5 . sf]/GyLsf] d08nLdf dte]b / ljefhgsf] cj:yfdf kfjnn] d08nLdf ;'wf/ cfPsf] xf];\, eg]/ eG5g\ æ/f]Kg] / kfgL xfNg] Ps} ;dfg x'g\ . x/]sn] cfˆgf– cfˆg} d]x]gtcg';f/ cfˆgf] Hofnf kfpg]5 . lsgsL xfdL k/d]Zj/sf ;xsdL{ xf}+, ltdLx¿rflxF k/d]Zj/sf v]t xf}+, k/d]Zj/sf ejg xf,}+ ! sf]l/GyL #M*,(,. Æ d08nL z'4tfsf] lglDt e'm6f k|]l/tx¿af6 ;r]t u/fPsf 5g\ @ sf]l/GyL !!M$, ;fy} d08nL ;'wf/ ug]{ clwsf/ v|Li6af6 kfPsf] 5' eg]/ uj{ u5g\, @ sf]l/GyL !)M* . -v_ d08nL Oltxf; ckf]:6f]lns lktfx¿n] (Apostolic Fathers) o]z"sf r]nfx¿4f/f wd{zf:qsf] lzIff / bz{gdf cufl8 a9\g] k|]/0ff kfPsf lyP . ;Gof;afb hf] rf}yf] ztfAbL lt/ ;'?jft ePsf] v|Lli6og wfld{s cleofg lyof] . o; cleofgdf :yfkgf ePsf df]gf:6«Lx¿ (Monasteries) n] v|Lli6og cu'jfx¿ lgdf{0f ug{] …O{Zj/zf:qLo z}lIfsÚ s]Gb|sf] ?kdf
60 Restorers Magazine Vol V 7"nf] e"ldsf v]n]sf kfpF5f} . lxKkf]sf cul:6g, u|]u/L b u|]6 / afl;n h:tf ljVoft v|Lli6og cu'jfx¿ df]gf:6«Lx¿ s} k|ltkmn lyP . df6L{g n'y/ hf] ;'wf/jfbsf :f+:yfks x'g\ pgn] cu:6LlgPg df]gf:6«Laf6 wd{zf:qsf] /fd|f] 1fg xfl;n ug{] cj;/ kfPsf lyP . Tof] Monastry k|Voft O{Zjf/Zff:qLo :s"n lyof] . n'y/n] ;g\ !%!@ df lyofnf]hLdf ljBfjf/wL (Doctor Degree) klg xfl;n u/] / v|Lli6og d08nL Oltxf;sf] dWosflng o'u h;nfO{ cGwsf/sf] o'u klg elgG5, To; o'uaf6, n'y/n] cfw'lgs o'u tkm{ 8f]¥ofpg ;kmn eP . ljlnod s]/L h;nfO{ cfw'lgs ldzgsf lktf elgG5 . pgn] ;]/fDk'/ afOan sn]h ;g\ !*!@ df :yfkgf ug'{eof] / cfh o; cGtu{t w]/} ;]ldgf/Lx¿ cfa4 /x]sf 5g\ . oL pbfx/0fx¿af6 ljutdf O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffsf] cfbfg–k|bfg h] h;/L ePklg o;sf] dxTj eg] cfhsf] eGbf sd lyPg egL cf8\sn ug{ ;lsG5 . d08nL Oltxf; x]bf{ O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffn] x[bo kl/jt{g / d08nL ;'wf/df g} k|d'v e"ldsf v]n]sf] kfpF5f}+ . df]gfi6«Lx¿sf] O{Zj/Lo lzIffn] ubf{ g} ;+;f/k|ltsf] df]x eGbf cfWoflTdstfdf a9L lnKt ePsf d08nLsf ;Gtx¿ kfpF5f}+ . dfgj ;]jfdf lg:jfy{ ?kdf ;dlk{t, bLg b'MvLsf] ;]jfdf cfglGbt, tyf a|Xdrf/L hLjgofkg ug]{ ;Gtx¿ x[bo kl/jt{gsf pbfx/0fLo kfqx¿ x'g\ . O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffsf] k|efjn] ubf{ g} d08nLdf emfFluP/ /x]sf ljs[lt / lj;+utLaf6 ;'wf/sf] dfu{tkm{ d08nL pGd"v ePsf] 5 . ha v|Lli6og d08nL afOanLo lzIffnfO{ Joj:tf u/]/ cufl8 al9/x]sf] lyof], To; ;do d08nLdf cGwljZjf; / k/Dk/fut ;f]r / ljrf/n] k|efljt ePsf] lyof] . cflTdsL v8]/Lkg, cg}ltstf, b'i6tf, zf/Ll/s clenfiff h:tf ;+;fl/s s'/fx¿df ?dlnPsf] cj:yf lyof] . d08nL hLjg/lxt cj:yfdf lyof] . o:tf] cj:yfdf dfl6{g n'y/, hf]g sflNeg, clN/r h'+UnL h:tf O{Zj/zf:qLx¿n] d08nL ;'wf/df dxTjk"0f{ e"ldsf lgjf{x u/]sf] HjnGt pbfx/0f kfOG5 . o;n] s] :ki6 kf5{ eg], d08nL Oltxf;df O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffn] x[bosf] kl/jt{g / d08nL ;'wf/df ct'ngLo of]ubfg k'¥ofPsf] 5 . u_ g]kfnsf] d08nL g]kfndf cu|h kf:6/x¿n] klg afOan sn]hsf] cWoog u/]sf] kfO{G5 . g]Od 1fg]Zj/ rr{sf kf:6/ /f]j{6 sfy{s ;g\ !(%( df afOan cWoog ug{ a]nfot hfg'ePsf] / cWoog kZrft g]kfn kmsL{ ;]jf ubf{ w]/} 7'nf] ;xfotf / ;]jsfO{ k|efjsf/L ePsf] cg'ej ug'{ ePsf] 5 . a]yzfnf]d k'tnL ;8s rr{sf kf:6/ b]j If]qL klg ef/taf6 afOan sn]hsf] cWoog k'/f ug'{ ePsf] 5 . kf6g sf]Ogf]lgof rr{sf kf:6/ 8f=d+undfg dxh{g O{Zj/zf:qsf] cWoog lkmlnlKkG; tyf blIf0f sf]l/ofaf6 ;DkGg ug'{ ePsf] 5 . cfh oL cu|h kf:6/x?sf] d08nLsf] ;]jsfO{, hLjg z}nL / k|e'k|ltsf] elSt g]kfnL d08nL ;]jsfO{sf] nflu pbfx/0fLo dflgG5 . oL ;]jsx¿ afOanLo lzIffn] dfq ;';lHht ePsf 5}gg\ t/ afOansf] lzIffn] Nofpg] x[bosf] kl/jt{g / d08nLsf] ;'wf/ klg pgLx¿sf] hLjg / ;]jsfOaf6 :ki6 b]Vg ;lsG5 . RPS -l/kmd{8 & k|]l:a6]l/og ;]d]gf/L_ df cWoog/t ljBfyL{x¿ cfˆgf] u[xsfo{sf] lglDt kf:6/ 8f= d+undfg dxh{g;Fu cGt{jftf{ lng uPsf lyP . h;sf] nflu, Ps lglZrt ;do tf]lsPsf] lyof] . o;sf/0f, kf:6/ 8f= d+undfg dxh{g lgwf{l/t ;dod} cGt{jftf{ lbg] :yfgdf k'lu;Sg'ePsf] lyof] t/ ljBfyL{x¿ eg] ;dodf k'ug ;s]gg\ / Ifdf dfUg yfn] . t/ pxfF a8f] w}o{tfsf;fy klv{/x]sf] atfpg'eof], / v';L;fy cGt{jftf{ lbg'ePsf] s'/f ljBfyL{x¿n] ujfxL afF8]sf lyP . of] 36gf, Ps ;]jssf] x[bo kl/jt{gsf] pbfx/0f xf] . dfly pNn]v ul/Psf ;]jsx¿sf] d08nLsf] ;]jsfO{nfO{ lgofn]/ x]bf{ lbg k|ltlbg emg\–emg\ cflTdsL ?kdf a9\b} uPsf] / Pstfdf alnof] x'b}F uPsf] kfOG5 . of] d08nL ;'wf/sf] :ki6 ;'Gb/ ?k xf] .
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Dr. Abraham Saggu, Dean, AGST Nepal
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6120th Anniversary Special Issue ctM O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIff cfhsf] d08nLsf] cfjZostf xf] . o;f] eGb} ubf{ afOan k9]sf ;a}n] /fd|f] ;]jfsfO{ ub{5g\ eGg] xf]Og gt gk9]sfn] ug{ ;Sb}gg\ eGg' xf] . o; n]vsf] p2]Zo O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIff k|lt ;sf/fTds ;f]r agfO{ d08nLsf] ;]jfdf ;dlk{t x'g rfxg]x¿nfO{ pT;fx lbg' d08nLsf] st{Jo xf] elg ;'lrt u/fpg' xf] . x[bo kl/jt{g / d08nL ;'wf/df o;sf] k|d'v e"ldsf 5 egL pb\3f]if0ff ug'{ xf] . …g]kfn O;fO{ ld;g ljsf;sf] ljZn]if0fÚ gfds k':tsdf elgPsf] 5, æg]kfndf ;'? ePsf tflndx¿ / afOan sn]hx¿n] cu'jf lgdf{0f u/L ;'–;dfrf/ / d08nL :yfkgf ug{] sfo{df of]ubfg k'¥ofPsf 5g\ . o;n] cu'jfx¿nfO{ k/d]Zj/sf] sfo{sf] af]em / bz{gsf] af]w u/fof] . d08nL a[l4 / la:tf/df ;xof]u k'¥ofof] .Æ o;sf/0f afOan sn]hdf cWoog u/]sf Psfw ljBfyL{x¿sf] ckl/kSj hLjg z}nL / bz{g/xLt ;dk{0ftfnfO{ x]/L ;Dk"0f{ O{Zj/zf:qdf lbIfLt ljBfyL{x¿nfO{ cfIf]k nufpbf ;xL Gofo x'g] 5}g . O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIff -afOan sn]h tyf tflnd_ sf] of]ubfg g]kfnL O;fO{ hutdf ct'nlgo /x]sf] 5 / o;sf] dxTj tyf e"ldsfsf] ljifodf d08nLdf b'O{dt gePsf] xf]; lsgsL x[bo kl/jt{g / d08nL ;'wf/sf nflu O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffsf] ljsNk 5}g . ;do kl/jt{gzLn 5 / ef]nLsf lbgn] of] lzIffnfO{ cem pRr prfO{af6 x]/L d"Nofª\sg ug{] g} 5 . cfd]g . Dear Reformed and Presbyterian Seminary family, Congratulations R PS on your 20th anniversary!
I, on behalf of Asia Graduate School of Theology, Nepal, a consortium of eight theological colleges seminaries in Nepal rejoice as count the blessings the Lord has showered enabled cross milestones in the last 20 years. On this special occasion, I would like to express our deep-felt appreciation for being a valued partner in the consortium. Your systematic functioning as a seminary offering Bachelors and Masters programs in theology, Christian Education, and church music disciplines are valued with much appreciation! It is our prayer that as we sojourn together in this noble task of training young men and women, may we achieve our task till our Master comes again. May the Lord continue to do the good work in and through Reformed and Presbyterian Seminary for "such a time as this" as you cross the 20th milestone! May you grow from strength and strength and scale greater heights for the glory of God by greatly serving the church at large in Nepal! With God's richest blessings on you and your board, faculty, staff, students!
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62 Restorers Magazine Vol V zfnf]d cyf{t\ zflGt ox"bL / v|Lli6ox¿sf] k|frLg t/ lk|o zAb …zfnf]dÚ afOandf @)) k6s eGbf w]/} cfpFb5 . zfnf]d zAbsf] zflAbs cy{ zflGt/cfgGb, o'4lj/fd jf o'4sf] cGTo ePsf] cj:yf xf] . cem lj:t[t ?kdf x]g]{ xf] eg] of] zAbn] ldqtf, k"0f{ ;Gt'li6, Gofo ;Dj[l4 tyf ;'/lIft OToflb cj:yfnfO{ klg ;+s]t ub{5 . t/ kljqzf:q afOann] k|:t't ug{ vf]h]sf] …zfnf]dÚ sf] cjwf/0ff s]jn …dfgl;sÚ zflGt jf …o'4lj/fdÚ sf] cj:yf dfq xf]Og . k|lz4 bz{gzf:qL tyf O{Zj/zf:qL Cornelius Plantinga Jr. sf cg';f/ afOancg';f/ zfnf]d eg]sf] æcl;d k|;Ggtf / ;Dj[l4sf] cj:yf hxfF dflg;, ;[li6, / k/d]Zj/;Fu jfXo / cfGtl/s ?kdf :j:Yo ;DaGw /xG5 . jfXo ;DaGwx¿ /]e= dl0f sf]O/fnf Ps]8]lds l8g, RPS Zffnf]dsf nflu lZfIf0fM RPS sf] lj; aif]{ ofqf Educating for shalom: RPS’ Journey of 20 years cfGtl/s jf x[boaf6 dfq k|:km'6g x'Fb5g\Æ (Educating for Shalom, 2015) . t/ b'MvnfUbf] s'/frflxF of] 5 ls wd{zf:qn] atfPcg';f/ ;+;f/df kfksf] k|j]zn] k/d]Zj/, dflg;hflt, / ;[li6;Fusf] ;'d'w'/ ;DaGwnfO{ b'lift t'Nofof] . zflGtdf vnan eof] . t/ k/d]Zj/ r'k nfUg' ePg . o]z' k|e' o; wlt{df cfpg'eof] / z}tfgsf x/]s zlQm / of]hgfdfly ljho k|fKt ug'{eof] . gofF ;[li6 ug'{eof] k"0f{ zflGtsf nflu . of] xfd|f] lglDt cflzif xf], cg'u|x xf] / of] s]jn pxfFaf6 dfq cfpF5 . of] xfd|f] sf]lz;n] cfpg] s'/f xf]Og . pxfFn] lbg] s'/f xf] -oz}of @^M#_, o'xGgf !%M@^_ . xfdL t s]jn jfxs dfq x'g\ ;S5f}+, xfd|f cfGtl/s / jfXo cEof;4f/f . ;+;f/df x/]s dflg;x¿n] vf]lh/x]sf] d'Vo s'/f eg]sf] k"0f{ zflGt jf cfgGbsf] cj:yf xf] . o;sf] dtnj sf]xL klg k"0f{ zflGtsf] cj:yfdf 5}gg\ . ljleGg wd{–bz{g / ljrf/sx¿n] k"0f{ zflGt k|flKtsf pkfox¿sf af/]df cf–cfkm\gf ;+:s/0fx¿sf] k|jfx u/]sf 5g\ . t/ klg ;+;f/df zlQmzfnL ?kdf blGs/x]sf czflGtsf nKsfx¿ -jfXo / cfGtl/s_ n] ;a} v/fgL t agfpg] xf]Og eGg] cfz+sfsf afbnx¿ d8fl//x]sf 5g\ . emg\ …h}ljs o'4Ú g} ePh:tf] xfnsf] of] sf]/f]gf sfnn] cfuf]df l3p yk]sf] 5 . s] o:t} g} xf] t ‘jf]/f]<Ú x}g . of] ;+;f/df /x'Gh]n czflGtnfO{ lgd"{n kfg{ g;lsP tfklg czflGtsf aLrdf zflGt ;Dej 5 lsgls afOancg';f/ xfd|f] k/d]Zj/ ‘zflGt x'g'x'G5Ú -Gofostf{ ^M@$_, o]z" k|e' …zflGtsf /fhs'df/Ú x'g'x'G5 -oz}of (M^_ / kljq cfTdfsf] kmn ‘zflGt / cfgGbÚ xf] -unftL %M@@_ . o;y{ o; n]vdf zflGtsf] af/]df afOalno b[li6sf]0f / zflGt ofqfdf RPS n] v]n]sf] e"ldsfnfO{ ;+lIfKt ?kdf k|:t't ul/Psf] 5 .
6320th Anniversary Special Issue RPS sf] zfnf]d ofqf o]z" v|Li6sf] ;+;fl/s ;]jsfOsf] r/df]Tsif{ ljGb' eg]sf] d08nL :yfkgf lyof] h;nfO{ pxfFsf] z/L/ elgG5 -! sf]/ !@M@&_ . of] s]jn pxfF :jod\ o]z"sf] bz{g af]s]/ lx8\g] r]nfx¿af6 dfq ;Dej x'G5 h;n] ;';dfrf/sf] 3f]if0ff ub{5g\ . ;';dfrf/n] s]jn JolQmut p4f/ jf d'lQmsf] -kfkaf6sf] 5'6sf/f_ s'/fnfO{ dfq ;Daf]wg gu/]/ ;du|tfdf dflg;hflt, ;[li6, / k/d]Zj/;Fusf] pynk'yn ePsf] ;DaGwnfO{ 7Ls / Jojl:yt kfb{5 . h'g cj:yfdf dfq} xfdLn] k"0f{ zfnf]dsf] cg'e'lt / cEof; ug{ ;Sb5f}+ . o;sf cleofgstf{x¿ s]jn kljq cfTdfsf kmnn] ;'–;lHht ePsf o]z"sf r]nfx¿af6 ;Dej x'G5 . r]nfkg Pp6f qmlds l;sfO{ k|lqmof xf] hxfF s]jn wd{zf:qdf n]lvPsf jrgx¿nfO{ kljq cfTdfsf] ;xfotf4f/f plrt tflnd, / d]G6f]l/ª\ / l;sfOåf/f ;Dej x'G5 . o;sf] clGtd nIo eg]sf] æo]z"Æ h:t} x'g' xf] . RPS n] klg k/d]Zj/sf] /fHo -zflGtsf] /fHo_ lj:tf/sf nflu ljut @) jif{b]lv r]nfkg lgdf{0fdf d'Vo e"ldsf v]Nb} cfPsf] 5 . of] @) jif]{ ofqfsf s]xL kIfx¿nfO{ xfld tn x]g]{ 5f}+ . != k|:yfg ljGb' ;g\ @))) df RPS -tTsflng EPTS_ sf tTsflng cu|hx¿n] ;]jsfOdf tlNng /x]sf ;]jsx¿nfO{ O{Zj/zfl:qo lzIffsf] kof{Kt tflndsf] cTofjZostfnfO{ dx;'; u/]/ ;+Wofsflng sIffx¿ ;~rfng ug'{eof] . @= rfn÷ultljlwx¿ Psbd} ;Lldt >f]t ;fwg / hgzlQmx¿af6 ;'? ePsf] RPS n] lj:tf/} l:y/tf / Jojl:yt k|0ffnL pGd'v x'Fb} uof] . g]kfndf /x]sf ljleGg k|];lj6]l/og clg l/kmD8{ ;d"xsf] cflwsfl/s ;]ldgf/L x'g k'Uof] eg] @))( ;Dd cfO{k'Ubf RPS sf] k':tsfnodf b; xhf/ hlt k':tsx¿ ;+u|lxt eP . o;} jif{ Asia Theological Association (ATA) n] RPS nfO{ cflwsfl/s dfGotf klg lbof] . ;g\ @)!# df cfP/ RPS sf] bz{g, sfo{nIo, / d"No–dfGotfx¿sf] ;+:s/0f ;lxt k'gM n]vg eof] . h;n] ubf{ RPS sf] :ki6 gS;f b]Vg ;lsof] . o;}u/L d08nLnfO{ k|]d ug]{ pTs[i6 kf:6/ / lrGtsx¿nfO{ ;'–;lHht u/fpg ;g\ @)!* b]lv Master in Divinity (M.Div.) sf sIffx¿ klg ;'? ePsf] 5 . cfh RPS n] la;f}+ jif{ kf/ ubf{ xfdL clt k|;Gg 5f}+ . ofqfsf rfnx¿ Tolt ;/n / ;xh lyPgg\ . /fhg}lts tyf ;f+:s[lts k|lts'n t x'Fb}lyP, k|ofKt >f]t–;fwg / bIf hgzlQmsf] cefj k|d'v r'gf}tL lyP / cem} klg 5g\ . t/ oL cejfsf afah't klg xfdLnfO{ oxfF;Dd 8f]xf]/\ofpg'x'g] ljZjf;of]Uo k/d]Zj/nfO{ wGojfb . #= cflGtd nIo RPS sf] bz{gM v|Li6;Fu gfl/Psf r]nfx¿sf] kl/>d4f/f ;';dfrf/sf kmnx¿4f/f ;d[l4 ePsf g]kfnL ;dfhx¿ . s'g} klg ofqfsf] clGtd nIf eg]sf] uGtJodf k'Ug' xf] . s] xfdL RPS n] b]v]sf] clGtd nIodf cjt/0f u/\of}+ t< xf] u¥of}+ / ul//xg] 5f}+ . xfn;Dd RPS af6 lbIfflGtt ePsfx¿sf] ;+Vof nueu !&) xf] . k|foMh;f] d08nL4f/f ul/g] ;]jfsfO{df k|ToIf ?kdf ;DalGwt x'g'x'G5 eg] c?x¿ ljleGg ;+:yfdf /x]/ ;]jsfO ul//xg'ePsf] 5 . t/ xfdLn] b]v]sf] bz{g eg]sf] j8]dfsf kf:6/x¿ / ;+:yfsf xflsdx¿ pTkfbg ug{ xf]Og . t/ x[bo kl/jt{g ePsfx¿ h;n] wd{zf:qn] l;sfPcg';f/ ;'Jojl:yt ?kdf d08nLdf ;'wf/ ug{ d2t ug{ ;s"g\ / zfnf]dsf] ;Gb]zjfxs x'g ;s"g\ . k|ltlglw ujfxL !_ d ;]ldgf/L cfpg' cufl8 klg d08nLdf hjfgx¿ / cf/fwgf em'08;Fu sfd uy]{ . t/ d08nL g]t[Tjk|lt w]/} u'gf;f, c;Gt'li6 / ugugx¿ lyP . d b]vfj6L ?kdf dfq ;]jf uy]{ . t/ h'g d ;]ldgf/Ldf cfPF clg Jojl:yt ?kn] O{Zj/zfl:qo lzIff cWoog ug{ yfn]+
64 Restorers Magazine Vol V ta d}n] of] dx;'; u/] ls ;d:of ddf /x]5 . wd{zf:qcg';f/ t d08nLnfO{ k|]d u/ eg]sf] /x]5 . d]/f] dg kl/jt{g eof] . cfh klg d Tolx d08nLdf ;]jsfO ub}{5' t/ ugug / c;Gt'li6sf ljrdf xf]Og t/ k/d]Zj/ k|lt wGojfbL eP/ . @_ d ;]ldgf/Ldf cfpg'eGbf cufl8 ljleGg ljifodf 1fgsf] cefj t 5Fb} lyof] t/ ljz]ifu/L d08nL k|ltsf] O{Zj/zfl:qo 1fgsf] . ha d}n] ;'wf/jfbL b:tfj]hx¿ k9]+ ta dnfO{ yfxf eof] ls o]z" k|e'sf] /utn] lsGg' ePsf] kljq d08nL slt ljlzi6 /x]5 eg]/ . cfh d emg\ d08nL k|]dL ePsf] 5' / lhDd]jf/ klg . oL b'O{ k|ltlglw ujfxLx¿ xfd|f RPS ofqfsf /Tgx¿ x'g\ . o]z" v|Li6sf] wfld{stf oL b'O{ JolQmTjx¿sf] hLjg / cEof;af6 k|s6 ePsf 5g\ o;y{ logLx¿ zflGtsf jfxs ePsf 5g\ . pk;+xf/ xfdL ofqfdf lg/Gt/ nflu/x]sf 5f}+ . ofqfsf ld7f–ld7f cg'ejx¿sf afah'b jt{dfg / eljiosf r'gf}ltx¿nfO{ cf+sng ug]{ / To;nfO{ ;Daf]wg ug]{ sf]lz; ub}{5f}+ / ul//xg] 5f}+ . ljBfyL{x¿sf] ;jf{lª\u0f ljsf;df d2t k'Ug] kf7\oqmdx?sf] kl/dfh{g / ;'wf/ ;do ;fGble{s agfpFb} hfg] 5f}+ . xfd|f] la; jif]{ ofqfn] xfdLnfO{ lg/f;f lt/ ws]Nb}g . k/d]Zj/n] cfkm\gf] ljZjf;lgottf xfdLnfO{ k|s6 ug'{ePsf] 5 . xfd|f lbIfflGtt ljBfyL{x¿n] v|Li6;Fu gfl/Fb} kl/>d u/]/ ;';dfrf/sf kmnx¿ kmnfPsf 5g\ . kmnfpFb} hfg]5g\ . ljif?kL kfksf] cf}ifwLsf] pkrf/ s]jn ;';dfrf/ xf] h;n] dfq dflg; hflt / ;[li6sf] 56km6fx6af6 zflGt lbFb5 . of] zflGt Pp6f JolQmdf dfq l;ldt /xGg . t/ kl/jf/, ;dfh, b]z clg ;Dk"0f{ ;[li6df . zflGtsf] uf}/jflGt cj:yf eg]sf] k/d]Zj/;Fu 6'6]sf] ;DaGw km]l/ hf]l8g' xf] ;a} s'/fsf] Jojl:yt ?kdf k'gM:yfkgf x'g' xf] hxfF /dfx6 / k"0f{ zflGt x'g] 5 . zfnf]d . d t kfkL dfG5], wd{ hfg]/ klg gug]{, kfv08L h:tf], d t b'MvL dfG5], ;'v vf]Hb} b'Mvdf ctflNnPsf] h:tf], wdL{ eO{, kfkLx¿sf] lglDt dg'{k¥of] tkfO{sf] of] alnbfgn] t, s] u¥of]–u¥of] kfkL d, wdL{ x'g kfpFbf b'MvL d, cgGt zflGt kfpFbf wGo xf} k|e', tkfO{ slt wGo xf} ;bf tkfO{s} dlxdf xf]; Û d t lab|f]xL dfG5], ldn]/ a:gnfO{ klg lab|f]x ug]{ vfNsf] d t k|]dlalxg dfG5], k|]d} g} rflxg], k|]d};Fu ckl/lrt h:tf]] lab|f]xLnfO{ ldnfkdf Nofpg, cfkm} dg{'eof] tkfO{sf] of] ckf/ cg'u|xn] t s] u¥of]–u¥of] Û lab|f]xL d, ldnfkdf /xg kfpFbf k|]dlalxg d, k|]dnfO{ lrGbf wGo xf} k|e', tkfO{ slt wGo xf} ;bf tkfO{s} dlxdf xf]; Û d t 6'lqmPsf] dfG5], hf]l8g vf]Hbf emg rf]Ol6g] vfnsf] d t ck"0f{ dfG5], k"0f{ x'g vf]Hbf, emg ck"0f{ b]lvg] vfnsf] g6'lqmPsf], grf]Ol6Psf] hLjg g} 6'lqmg' k¥of] tkfO{sf] of] alnbfgn] t s] u¥of]–u¥of] Û x/fOPsf] d}n], e]6fO{bf, d"NoxLg d}n], d"No kfpFbf, wGo xf} k|e', tkfO{ slt wGo xf} ;bf tkfO{s} dlxdf xf]; Û d t ltvf{Psf] dfG5], kfgL vf]Hb} vf]Hb} 56\k6fP h:tf], d t ;d'b|sf] hxfh, r9b} ubf{, lbzf la/fPsf] h:tf], dflg;} em}, cfk"m si6df hNg'k¥of] tkfO{sf] of] cl;d k|]dn] t, s] u¥of]–u¥of] Û ltvf{ d]6\g], kfgL d}n] kfpFbf cGwsf/df x'g]]n], Hof]lt kfpFbf wGo xf} k|e', tkfO{ slt wGo xf} ;bf tkfO{s} dlxdf xf]; Û u¥of]s]jlnbfgn]tkfO{sf]u¥of], Kff= ga'{ z]kf{
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2 Gleen Geher, “The Future of Nation Depends on Teachers,” physhologytoday.com., us/blog/darwins-subterranean-world/201704/the-future-nation-depends-teachers.https://www.psychologytoday.com/
The Character of the Teachers of the Scripture The character of the teachers of the Scripture depends on their calling and commitment, and
Introduction The theme of RPS 20th Anniversary is “Renewing the Minds and Reforming the Churches.” To fulfill this anniversary's theme and the purposes of RPS, the roles of the faculty are very essential because the faculties are the hidden curriculum for RPS, every seminary, and university throughout the universe. Thus, this article would focus on the character and education of the faculty, who are the co-works of God with the help of the Holy Spirit. They use the word of God that is profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that man of God (future pastors, leaders, and educators) may be competent, equipped for every good work. After getting ready for every good work, he/she works to reform and build the local churches and communities in the likeness of Jesus Christ. Also, for the pupils, the faculty are the role model and they imitate their teachers as well as follow the steps of their teachers. For three years, the GATE seminar has been emphasizing this topic more because theological seminaries and colleges are failing to produce authentic character leaders for the local churches and 1 Asia Theological Association (ATA) and Global Associates for Transformational Education (GATE) have been hosting training for Theological Educators for three years in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The Curriculum:Hidden A FacultyRenewed
communities in the past years.1 As Glenn Geher said that “the future of this Nation depends on teachers.”
2 So, the future of our local churches and communities depends on the faculties of theological seminaries who are the co-workers of God to build the churches of Christ. Therefore, there is no doubt that theological institution plays a vital role to generate future qualified pastors, leaders, and educators for our local churches and communities. Also, the purpose of this article is to comprehend the importance of recruiting qualified faculty in the theological seminary who are equally competent in their character and holistic educational professionals. And finally, the conclusion will follow with the implication for seminaries in Nepal and beyond to recruit qualified faculty both in character and educational profession for the training of future pastors, leaders, and educators for their local churches and communities.
Ms. Menuka Mishra
of the teachers of the Scripture to teach the truth depends on how personally you know God, profess your faith in God and his Words, and follow and live according to God’s Word to inspire and influence your pupil. For instance, Jesus Christ as a teacher taught the Scripture with authority not like the Pharisees and the teacher of the law (Mark 1:21-22, 27) because he personally knew his Father, his Words, followed and lived according to his Father's Words until his ascension and became one of the inspirational and influential teachers for his disciples and his followers of all ages. Thus, the calling and commitment of the faculty are vital for their character as a teacher of the Scripture. Morality and Love for the Profession
The moral and ethical character of the teaching faculty is important because they are the mirror and reflection of the future moral pastors, leaders, and educators of our local churches and communities. However, reluctantly we are failing in this area as per GATE seminar observations and evaluations. Thus, it is important to recruit morally and ethically qualified faculty for the Theological Seminary and Colleges. The following are proposed for the moral and ethical qualifications of the teaching faculty learned from Jesus Christ and prescribed by the apostles in the Scripture: the individual who have the reputations and honor in and outside of their local churches and communities (1Tim. 3:7, 11; 2 Tim. 2:15-17; Titus 1:6-9), who loves the church (Matt. 16:18; John 21:15-17; Acts 2:42-47), who pray, read and meditate the Scripture daily (Acts 2:42; 5:42; 6:2,4; ), who preach, teach and live according to the Scripture (Acts 2:41-42; ), and
66 Restorers Magazine Vol V morality, and love for their profession. Thus, firstly this section will discuss the calling and commitment of the teachers of the Scripture. And secondly, it will discuss the morality and love for their profession as the teachers of the Scripture. Calling and Commitment As the teachers of the Scripture, we are called to know, profess, practice, and then commit to teaching the truth from the Scripture and through our lives. It is vital to understand first our calling as a teacher of the Scripture. Precisely, the love for the divine author of the Scripture and his Words authenticate your calling and commitment as a teacher of the Scripture. The love for the divine author of the Scripture and His Words depends on how much you know him and his Words personally. Even, Jesus told to the teachers of the Scripture that "Isaiah was right when he prophesied about you hypocrites; as it is written: These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They worship me in vain; their teachings are merely human rules" (Mark 7:6-7). Indeed, what we can observe from this statement of Jesus is that they love their profession as a teacher of the Scripture but they have forgotten to love the divine author of the Scripture and his Words in the Scripture; and they twisted his Words into their own selfish human rules to please themselves and to judge Theothers.commitment
The morally qualified and love for their profession as the teachers of the Scripture is vital and in high demand of the twenty-first century Theological Institutions. Often, the local churches are looking for “Theological Institutions” to produce their future authentic character, theologically competent, and ministry-minded pastors, leaders, and educators who love their local churches and communities unconditionally. As Geher said that “the future of this Nation depends on teachers,”3 so this article wanted to focus on the future of our local churches and communities depend on theological seminaries and colleges teaching faculty. Thus, the statement "Faculty as a Curriculum" is an important and crucial issue to deal with.
Firstly, this process should be proceeded from the teaching faculty himself/herself by showing their academic qualifications – earned degrees and specializations in a particular area of teachings, the confidence in their area of teaching, preparedness in their subject matters, clear in their expositions of the subject matters, and extra knowledgeable in their area of teachings to inspire and influence the pupils beyond majors by providing them resources to think, analyze and explore more for further learnings. Besides these, the faculty should follow time management strictly for the wellbeing of himself and his pupil. And secondly, by showing the spiritual discipline of faculty through their way of living – spending time with God in prayer and meditation of the Scripture personally, investing time in the spiritual formation of their pupils by being with them in their daily prayer and devotion time, showing compassion and pastoral care in their difficult times, learning and practicing patience and humbleness in their problems, and equipping them for their present and future ministry by teaching in the classes and practicing it by actively participating in the local church and its ministry.
The twenty-first-century theological education system is adopting the model which claims that faculty should be the hidden curriculum of the Theological Institutions. This article has proposed that the hidden curriculum needed to include adequate learning in four areas of their life: academic, spiritual, physical, and social; to develop them holistically for their future ministry. Thus, the Theological Institutions have a responsibility for the holistic development of future pastors, leaders, and educators for being a hidden curriculum for them.
Faculty: Holistic Educational Professionals
6720th Anniversary Special Issue who involve in local church ministry in various capacities, such as the pastor, elder, leader, educator (for adult, youth and children), etc. Our Lord Jesus Christ became the best model of moral and ethical character teacher who loved his profession (mission) to build his church through his disciples and followers (Matt. 16:18; John 21:15-17); and his disciples or apostles took that profession (mission) after his ascension mentioned in the book of Acts and all the Epistles in the New Testament as the role model for the upcoming generation of the local churches. Thus, the apostles always emphasize their local churches to imitate them because they are imitating Jesus Christ in all the sphere of their lives (1 Cor. 11:1; 4:16; Eph. 5:1-2; Phil. 3:17; 1Thess. 1:6). So, the teaching faculty should be the role model to be imitated or followed by his pupils to partake or collaborate in the mission of Christ to build His church (Matt. 16:18; John 17:126; 21: 15-17) for that calling and commitment, and morality and love for their profession as a teaching faculty of Theological Seminaries and colleges matters.
An academic (theologically competent) and a spiritual qualification of the faculty is essential for the healthy development of their pupil’s theological knowledge to comprehend academically and to internalize it spiritually.
Physical and Social Qualification
The physical and social development of the pupil is equally necessary as the academic and spiritual for holistic development. Indeed, this article has mentioned that faculty is the mirror
3 Gleen Geher, “The Future of Nation Depends on Teachers,” physhologytoday.com., com/us/blog/darwins-subterranean-world/201704/the-future-nation-depends-teachers.https://www.psychologytoday.
Academic and Spiritual Qualification
68 Restorers Magazine Vol V and reflection of our future pastors, leaders, and educators. Thus, it is vital to be a role model for our pupils by teaching them physically and socially by sharing, building, and mentoring. Firstly, sharing our past experiences and living in present by doing and learning with our students. The well-known English proverbs say that "the best teacher is the experience." So, as a teacher, we need to bring our past experiences in our teaching lessons for students to teach them confidently. And living in a present by doing and learning together with students motivates and influences them to follow in the footsteps of their teachers. Secondly, building healthy relationships and creating healthy boundaries with students is vital because these will help teachers and students to know eachother personally. Specifically, teachers will be benefited to develop them holistically in-spite of their weaknesses in some areas. However, being a teacher need to be wise in keeping healthy boundaries also with students for their personal growth and benefit in-order to discipline them (for needed time) and not to take any advantages from teachers. Finally, mentoring them to relying on future uncertain ministry by planning, praying, and trusting God completely. Mentoring is a crucial part of any Theological education system. So, every teaching faculty should be a good mentor for their students, and students may also learn to be a mentor. As we are the teachers of Theological seminaries, institutions, and colleges then mentoring future pastors, leaders, and educators is our responsibility to guide them in the ways of the Lord. Specifically, to mentor them for their seen or unseen future uncertain ministry by motivating them to plan, pray and trust God for everything while they are physically present in the seminary because sometimes students are confused and tend to fall away from their vision and mission of their seminary and their sending (local) churches. Thus, mentoring helps them to keep their focus on the Lord Jesus Christ and His mission to love the church which is also the vision and mission of the seminary and their local churches.
Conclusion This article has motivated the Theological Institutes, Seminaries, and Colleges to wait, pray, and look for a qualified faculty as a hidden curriculum to train and reproduce future pastors, leaders, and educators for our local churches and communities by renewing their minds to reform their churches in the likeness of Jesus Christ. Likewise, the local churches have also the responsibility to recommend and send prospective future pastors, leaders, and educators to be trained in the Theological Institutes, Seminaries, and Colleges that have qualified faculty in character and educational professions for holistic development. Thus, this article would like to challenge the Theological Institutions to recruit qualified faculty in character and educational profession for healthy growth and development of the local churches and communities because the qualified faculty is the mirror and reflection of leadership for the future local churches and communities. Therefore, the future of the local churches and communities depends on Theological Institutions and their hidden curriculum (qualified faculty in character and educational profession).
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Before the innovative rediscovery of its fundamental nature, the mission had remained to be only a partial area in what the church should make progress until its fulfillment. In this traditional view, the mission belongs to human responsibility by nature and depends on human capability for its fulfillment. After the horrible devastation swept Europe, then Christian civilization in the world, in WWI and WWII, the great frustration on human achievement spread out in Europe. In this context, a strong suspicion was raised against the mission as the task of human responsibility. A breakthrough has happened at the International Missionary Conference at Willingen, Germany, in
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Missiological perspective on “Renewing Minds and Reforming Churches” through Theological Education
Jayraj Gurung, Department of Mission Studies
1952 where the revolutionary concept of missio Dei was conceived to reshape missiological thinking. In this concept, the core of the mission shifted from human responsibility to God’s character and initiative. After its first emergence, the term and concept of missio Dei were interpreted and applied by some theologians in different ways while some remained with their skeptical view. However, over decades, mission Dei has been received widely as many scholars found its legitimacy from the scripture. (Ott, Strauss, with Tennent 2010, 61-65) In the evangelical circle, missio Dei became the ground for further theological development that seeks to make a renewal movement – recovering the “missional” nature of the church. In this development, the mission is regained as primarily It is crucial for a theological institute to clarify why it exists and what it intends to accomplish. (Shaw 2014, 19) This is not only for organizational success. The world witnesses the soaring complexity and confusion in contemporary post-modern context throughout the globe. This context challenges theological institutes bringing doubts and distractions to their authentic goals, values, and practices. The theological education stands in such an endangered place like the tip of the cliff. To avoid the tragic derailment caused by the challenges, theological institutes should refresh the authentic grounds for who they are and what they do. As it celebrates the 20th anniversary, RPS picks “renewing minds and reforming churches” for its highlighting phrase looking back at the past and prospecting the future. While this celebration is an occasion of cheerful congratulation, it is at the same time an opportunity to discern and reaffirm its identity and task. From this point, “renewing minds and reforming churches” is the phrase that works as the touchstone discerning and reaffirming the identity and task of RPS.
Missio Dei defines the mission as God’s mission. Primarily it belongs to God’s responsibility, initiative, and capability. God is the master, enabler, and finisher of His own mission. However, this does not erase human participation. The most significant act of God to accomplish His mission is to send. He has sent natural or supernatural events, any objects or angels, his one and only son, the Holy Spirit, servants, and the church. The church should replace the mission in the right place that is the master’s hand, and give herself to Him so that the master can reconstruct her and work through her for His mission. This is the very nature of the missioanl church which always aligns with and incorporates to the missio Dei. (Goheen 2014, 305) Theological education should be defined as an extension of this understanding. It is to remain in a serving position in God’s mission. Thus, missio Dei is the ultimate legitimacy for theological education as it prepares and equips His servants to be sent for God’s mission. This should be the primary cause of theological education which justifies the theological institutes. (Ott 2001, 209) As we have discussed earlier, missio Dei works in the heart of the people of God first to be His missional agents. This means that first of all the inner being of people is the main ground where God’s work should be done. “Renewing minds” based on the Rom. 12:2, therefore, should be what the theological education sticks to achieve. “Renewing minds” is not only limited to the cognitive formation. The mind is meant to be the whole inner being that governs one’s life as a whole. The formation of the inner being includes cognitive, affective, and behavioral formation. When theological education makes the impact with “renewing minds,” this would expand to “reforming churches.” Those who were trained to be the people of missio Dei know that it is God who renews people’s minds. In their service for the church, they are to discern how God works in the people to renew their minds and how they should incorporate themselves in His work. When God works to renew the minds of a church as a whole, this will bring the reforming impact to the church.
When the church realizes God’s work renewing the minds and aligns with this, she experiences God’s guidance to be the missional church that works with missio Dei. Those who are trained for missio Dei will act as catalysts in the reforming movement in the church. The reforming movement which God initiates and governs in the church is always to restore its authentic Biblical identity and character. In this
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God’s work for the world, missio Dei, which happens in always in the church herself so that the missional character of God would be embodied in the church and flown to the world. This idea has been elaborated to form the missional hermeneutics and missional ecclesiology. This emerging theological horizon intends to regain the very missional nature of the Bible and the church. In this view, the mission is not only one among the various themes of the Bible but the ultimate key that can unlock the narrative of the Bible. In the same way, the mission is not only one among the various tasks of the church but the core nature of the church being embodied and worked out for the advancement of God’s mission. (Wright 2006, 40-41) In this perspective, “renewing minds and reforming churches” is to be understood that implies God’s mission to keep on in his people. God works to renew the mind and heart of his people to be His agents first. This is the absolute prerequisite for God to work through them to extend His mission in the world. In the same way, God reforms the churches to be the missional community that can embody God’s reign first amidst of it then expand God’s kingdom through the community and throughout the generations.
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7320th Anniversary Special Issue procedure, she will also find the missio Dei in their reading of the scripture, which is missional hermeneutics. And this will lead the church the establish her own fresh look upon herself, which is missional ecclesiology. Again, the missional agents who trained with missio Dei will play a crucial role in this movement. Theological institutes can aid the church by providing the theological ground – especially with missional hermeneutics and missional ecclesiology. (Goheen 2011, 3-6)
In missiology, cultural anthropology is one of the major areas which is required to be studied and applied to practices. Cultural anthropology deals with overall research upon the human culture such as customs, traditions, and lifestyle of a people group. The purpose of this study is to understand the reality of people so that the missionary effort can find the appropriate way to reach them with the gospel. There are numerous theories and arguments to describe the culture. Among those theories, Kwast’s model is counted as one of the most valid and informative models. (Kwast 2009, Chap 63) In this model, behaviors are the observable part of any culture. People will acknowledge this part as the culture itself as they find the behavioral traits which differentiate themselves from others. However, this is only the surface of the total substance of culture. Under this surface, deeper layers of values and beliefs are laid and these layers are not usually conscious. These are more important because they provide the motivation or cause of any specific behavior or practice. These work also as the driving force that shape, guide, and rule peoples’ life. These also govern the emotion of people in a given context. What, then, is the most ultimate core in this complex system of culture? It is the world-view. It works in the deepest part of a culture. The worldview produces the beliefs, and the beliefs produce the values. The most significant implication of this model is that meaningful and long-lasting changes happen in the world-view. In many cases, the behaviors are targeted to be changed. Behavioral changes, however, will be superficial without the changes from the deepest core. There are approaches to make changes in the behavior using force, threat, or manipulation. These approaches are definitely limited as the changes won’t be continued when the force, threat, or manipulation stops. In reverse, when the world-view change happens, there would be fundamental changes in behaviors. This kind of change is what we call the transformation which signifies the ultimate and complete change which can’t be reversed. The changing world- view produces a different set of beliefs. And they will have different emotional responses and make different decisions. (Hiebert 2008, 310) This insight that cultural anthropology offers can be practically applied to the “renewing minds and reforming churches.” The world-view change is mandatory for the renewing minds of people. And reforming churches is the outcome of establishing the biblical world-view. This will be the transformation that affects all components in one’s life beginning from the world-view to beliefs, values, and behaviors. If theological education
74 Restorers Magazine Vol V aimed to make not superficial changes but the ultimate “renewing minds and reforming churches,” the transformational approach is inevitable. Missio Dei as the Core of Biblical Worldview
Ott, Craig, Stephen J. Strauss, and Timothy C. Ten nent. Encountering Theology of Mission: Biblical Foundations, Historical Developments, and Contemporary Issues. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2010. Shaw, Perry. Transforming Theological Education: A Practical Handbook for Integrative Learning. Carlisle: Langham Monographs, 2014.
This provides the concrete structure of world-view. Furthermore, it is more dynamic than static as it shows God who works actively in the world and its history with his power, wisdom, and authority. With the understanding of mission Dei, people will not only know about Him and His work but also will be fueled by zeal for it. “Run for the Gospel” can be counted as an example of this. This is RPS students’ voluntary autonomous movement to make the outreach of the gospel in the frontline of mission fields. They have made this a strong tradition since 2011. Without any intervention from higher authority, students formed the coalitional body with a mere passion for the gospel. This movement has been stemmed out from the transformational process of theological education. In sum, for the mandate of “renewing minds and reforming churches,” theological education is required to move ahead to make its curriculum for the transformational dynamics. This transformational curriculum is to build the Biblical worldview so that it would bring irreversible changes in beliefs, values, and behaviors in personal life as well as communal life. These individuals and communities will make impacts through their character, words, and deeds. Missio Dei does well fit for this demand to be the core of the Biblical worldview. Works Cited Goheen, Michael W. Introducing Christian Mission Today: Scripture, History, and Issues. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, an imprint of InterVar sity Press, 2014. A Light to the Nations: the Missional Church and the Biblical Story. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Aca demic, 2011. Hiebert, Paul G. Transforming Worldviews: an Anthropological Understanding of How People Change. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, Kwast,2009.L.“Understanding Culture.” In Perspectives on the World Christian Movement: Study Guide and Reader, 2009 Edition, ed. Steven C. Haw thorne, Chapter 63. Pasadena: William Carey Library, 2009. Ott, Bernhard. Beyond Fragmentation: Integrating Mission and Theological Education: a Critical Assessment of Some Recent Developments in Evangelical Theological Education. Eugene, Or.: Wipf & Stock, 2011.
God’s mission always begins and flows out from his heart and character. Missio Dei primarily deals with “who God is” and “what He does in the world.”
What would be then the Biblical world-view that should be in the heart of Christian culture – beliefs, values, and behaviors? What should be in the center of transformation for “renewing minds and reforming churches?” As we discussed earlier, the mission Dei, the key that unlocks the whole narrative of the Bible, would be the most appropriate theme as the core of Biblical world-view. It can even be the updated version of the Reformed world-view which describes world history as “the creation, the fall, the redemption, and the restoration.” Missio Dei more highlights the absolute component in this framework – God’s mission, the prime thrust for the advance of the redemptive history. (Hiebert 2008, 302-303) It is not simply the enterprise of various actions or programs. It is much more about being, the life of the transformed people and community through “renewing minds and reforming churches.”
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7520th Anniversary Special Issue o; ;+;f/sf] 9fFrfdf grn, t/ cfkm\gf] dgdf gofF eO{ k"0f{ ¿kn] kl/jlt{t xf]cf], / k/d]Zj/sf] c;n, u|x0fof]Uo / l;4 OR5f s] xf], Tof] ltdLx¿n] hfFRg ;s – /f]dL !@M@ . sf]xL v|Li6df 5 eg] Tof] gofF ;[li6 xf] . k'/fgf] laltuPsf] 5, x]/, gofF cfPsf] 5 – @ sf]l/GyL %M!& . cfˆgf] k|f0f lbP/ v|Li6n] k/d]Zj/b]lv 6f9f /x]/ kfkdf d/]sf / ;+;f/sf] 9fFrfcg';f/ af]emdf blaP/ ylst eO;s]sf dflg;x¿ lsGg'eof] . ltgLx¿nfO{ v|Li6df k/d]Zj/n] gofF t'Nofpg'eof] . / ltgLx¿ g} cfh pxfFsf] d08nLdf ljZjel/ 5l/P/ /x]sf5g\ . v|Li6df ltgLx¿ k/d]Zj/;Fu cGgt;Dd klg /xg]5g\ . k/d]Zj/;Fu ;w} /xg] dflg;x¿n] o; ;+;f/df /xbfF gofF eO{ lhjg lhpg'k5{ lsgls xfdLn] zd{sf / n'sLl5kL ug]{ sfdx¿ Tofu]sf 5f}+ . o; ;+;f/sf] 9fFrfdf lxF8g 5f]8]sf 5f}+ . cyf{t xfdL cfˆgf] af]nfa6cg';f/ of]Uosf] hLjg ofkg ug'k5{ . o; oyfy{nfO{ cfTd;fy ub{} l/kmd{8 / k|]l:a6]l/og ;]ldgf/L (RPS) n] cfkm\gf] @)cf}+ aflif{s ;df/f]x dgfO/xbf æÅbo kl/jt{g / d08nL ;'wf/ (Renewing Minds and Reforming Church)” nfO{ d'Vo laifoa:t'sf] ?kdf 5gf}6 u/]sf] 5 . lsgls k/d]Zj/sf] argnfO{ ;lx9+un] l;sfP/ O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIff, cu'jfkg lgdf0f{ / ljsf; Theological Education, Leadership formation and Development
76 Restorers Magazine Vol V o;sf/0f cu'jfx¿sf] lgdf0f{ / ltgLx¿sf] g]t[Tj ljsf;df v|Li6sf] lzIffnfO{ Wofg lbb} k/d]Zj/sf] c;n, u|x0fof]Uo / l;4 OR5fcg';f/sf ;]jsx¿ tof/ ug'{ xfd|f] ;]ldgf/Lsf] p2]Zo /x]sf] 5 . lsgls v|Li6n] cu'jfx¿sf] lgdf0f{ / g]t[Tj ljsf;df ljZjf;, ljZjf;cg';f/sf] sfd / k/d]Zj/sf] lzIffnfO{ dxTj lbg'eof] / lbg'x'G5 . pxfFn] cfˆgf k|]l/tx¿nfO{ tLg aif{;Dd lzIff lbP/ ltgLx¿nfO{ dgdf gofF tNofpg''eof] . k|]l/tx¿nfO{ lzIff lbg] qmddf ltgLx¿sf] ljZjf; / sfdnfO{ klg v|Li6n] hfFRg'eof] . t/ ltgLx¿ w]/} k6s c;kmn x'Fbf v|Li6n] ltgLx¿nfO{ ‘cNkljZjf;L’ klg eg]/ eGg'eof] . pxfFn] ltgLx¿nfO{ kljq cfTdf lbg'eof], h;nfO{ ;Totfsf] cfTdf klg elgG5 . To;kl5 r]nfx¿n] ;Totfsf] hudf 6]ls v|Li6df lhjg hLpg / pxfFnfO{ k|rf/ ug{ slxn] k5fl8 k/]gg\ . o;sf/0f, xfd|f] hLjgsf] lqsf]0fgfTds kIfx¿ ljZjf;, lzIff / sfd ;Fu;Fu} hfg' k5{ . != ljZjf; wdL{ ljZjf;åf/f lhpF5 / xfdL klg wdL{ aGg af]nfOPsf xf}+ . o;sf/0f xfd|f] gofF hLjgsf] cf/De ljZjf;åf/f g} x'G5 . of] gofF hLjgsf] hu v|Li6 cfkm} x'g'x'G5 . v|Li6df /x]sf] xfd|f] ljZjf;n] xfdLnfO{ d'lQm lbnfPsf] 5 . olt dfq xf]Og, xfdL v|Li6df gofF ;[li6 ePsf 5f}+ . gofF dflg; x'g xfdL;Fu v|Li6sf] dg klg 5 . lsgls k'/fgf] dzsdf s;}n] gofF bfvdB /fVb}g gq dzs / bfvdB b'a}sf] gf]S;fgL x'G5 . o;sf/0f k/d]Zj/sf] ;Dk"0f{ jrg / cf1fn] xfdLnfO{ xfd|f] sdhf]/Lx¿ b]vfpFb} k/d]Zj/sf] dfu{df lxF8g k|f]T;fxg ug'{sf] ;fy} ljZjf;df klg xfdLnfO{ bl/nf] agfpF5 -ehg !(M!!; !!(M(_ . t/ klg k/d]Zj/sf] dfu{df ljZjf;df cufl8 a9b} ubf{ xfdL w]/} k6s uNtL u5f}+ . o;sf] cy{ xfd|f] ljZjf;sf] ktg xf]Og . ca|fxfd, df]zf, / bfpmbn] uNtL ubf{ jf ;d:ofdf kbf{ klg k/d]Zj/;Fusf] 3lgi6 ;DaGwdf /lx g} /x] lsgls ltgLx¿nfO{ k/d]Zj/sf] :jefjaf/] /fd|f] hfgsf/L lyof] . k/d]Zj/sf] b08 kfP/ klg ltgLx¿ k/d]Zj/sf] lj?4df uPgg\ lsgls ltgLx¿nfO{ k/d]Zj/n] r'Gg' / af]nfpg'ePsf] lyof] . ljlnod s]/L, cbf]lg/fd h8;g, / x8;g 6]n/x¿ h:tf ;]jsx¿ klg ltgLx¿df k/d]Zj/k|lt /x]sf] ulx/f] ljZjf;sf sf/0f ;d:of / cefjsf aLrdf c6n /x] . k/d]Zjsf] cg'u|xdf cfˆgf] ljZjf;nfO{ hf]ufpg / k/d]Zj/sf] ;]jf ug{ 8l6 g} /x] . xfdL klg ltgLx¿h:t} k/d]Zj/sf] dflg;x¿ xf}+ . xfdL ;d:ofdf k5f}{ / uNtL klg u5f}{ . t/klg k/d]Zj/sf] jrgcg';f/ xfdL xfd|f] hLjg lhpg] k|of; ul//xg' kb{5 . ljZjf;sf] n8fO{+ clGtd ;do;Dd n8\g'k5{ . xfd|f] gofF ;[li6 ePkl5 xfdL k/d]Zj/nfO{ /fd|/L lrGg ;S5f}+, 3lgi6 ;DaGwdf /x]sf x'G5f}+, k/d]Zj/af/] xfdLn] ;xL lzIff kfPsf x'G5f}+ / gofF ;[li6 ePsf 5f}+ . o;sf/0f, ljZjf;nfO{ hf]ufpg / ljZjf;df kmnjGt x'g xfdLn] k/d]Zj/;Fu xfd|f] 3lgi6 ;DaGw :yflkt ug{ k|fyldstf lbg'k5{ lsgls xfd|f] ljZjf;n] Ps csf{sf] ljZjf;nfO{ pWofpF5 / alnof] agfpF5 . @= lzIff lzIff eg]sf] 1fg xf] . of] 1fgn] xfd|f] ljZjf;nfO{ alnof] agfpF5 . hlt w]/} xfdL cfˆgf] ljZjf;sf] jf/]df l;S5f}++, Tolt g} xfdL ljZjf;jf/] :ki6 x'G5f} / o;df alnof] klg x'G5f}+ . o;s/0f k/d]Zj/n] cfˆgf] r'lgPsf dflg;x¿nfO{ pxfFsf] cf1f l;Sg / o;nfO{ kfng ug{ eGg'ePsf] 5 . ;fy} ToxL s'/f c?nfO{ l;sfpg / kfng u/fpg klg . pxfFn] cfˆgf] cg'u|xdf s]xL dflg;x¿nfO{ af]nfP/ o;sf] lhDdf lbg'ePsf] lyof] . o; ;DaGwdf Joj:yf $M!–@ df o;/L n]lvPsf] 5M æca x] O;|fPnL xf], d}n] ltdLx¿nfO{ l;sfpg nfu]sf ljlwljwfgx¿df Wofg nufcf], tL kfng u/, / ltdLx¿ lhljt /xg]5f}+=====d}n] ltdLx¿nfO{ lbPsf cf1fx¿df s]xL klg 36a9 gug'{, t/ d}n] ltdLx¿nfO{ lbPsf cf1fx¿ kfng ug'{ .” oL kbx¿n] s] :ki6 u5{ eg] k/d]Zj/sf] cf1f kfng ug]{x¿n] hLjg kfpF5g\ / cgf1fsf/Lx¿n] d[To" . To;}n] k/d]Zj/sf] jrgn]
7720th Anniversary Special Issue pxfFsf] cf1fx¿nfO{ cWoog ug{ / o;af6 l;Sgsf] nflu cfh klg xfdLnfO{ elg/x]sf] 5 lsgls 1fgljgfsf] ljZjf; cGwljZjf; xf] . o;sf/0f k/d]Zj/n] cfˆgf] jf/]df l;sfpg cfkm"nfO{ k|s6 ug'{eof] pbfx/0fsf]. nflu, k/d]Zj/n] cu'jf agfpg' ePsf s]xL JolQmTjx¿df jf/]df x]/f}+ . ;+;f/sf] ;[li6kl5 k/d]Zj/n] cfbdnfO{ ;a}yf]sdfly clwsf/ lbg'eof] . k/d]Zj/n] cfbdnfO{ ;[li6 ul/Psf x/]s lrhx¿sf] gfd lbg / x]/rfx ug{sf] nflu pko'Qm 1fg lbg'ePsf] lyof] . of] g} cfbdsf] hLjgdf k/d]Zj/sf] lzIff xf] . k/d]Zj/sf] ;fd' cfbdn] ;a} j:t'x¿sf] gfdfs/0f ug'{sf] ;fy} k|ltlglwTj klg u/] . pxfFn] cfbdnfO{ cf1f lbP/ p;sf] clwsf/nfO{ lglZrt ul/lbg' ePsf] lyof] . cfbdkl5 xfdL ca|fxfd, O;xfs / ofs"jnfO{ klg k/d]Zj/åf/f r'lgPsf] cu'jfx¿nfO{ x]/f}+ . k/d]Zj/n] pxfFx¿nfO{ klg pko'Qm k|sfz / cf1f lbg'eof] . cfˆgf] /fHo lgdf0f{ ug{ ltgLx¿nfO{ lzlIft kfg'{eof] . pxfFx¿kl5 k/d]Zj/n] df]zfnfO{ ld>b]zsf] /fh3/fgfdf a:g / lzIff k|fKt ug]{ cj;/ h'6fOlbg'eof] . k/d]Zj/n] df]zfåf/f cfˆgf cf1fx¿ lnlvt ?kdf lbg'eof] . cf1fx¿ lbPkl5 pxfFn] df]zfnfO{ O;|fPnsf dflg;x¿nfO{ tL cf1f kfng ug{ u/fpg cf1f lbg'eof] . To;kl5 oxf]z", n]jL j+zsf O;|fPnLx¿, Gofostf{x¿, zd"Pn, /fhf bfpmb, /fhf ;f]nf]dg, eljiojQmfx¿ / k|]l/tx¿nfO{ k/d]Zj/n] cfˆgf] cf1fx¿ l;Sg / l;sfpg ;xfotf ug'{eof] . ltgLx¿ k/d]Zj/sf] lzIffdf nfu]/ cfˆgf] ljZjf;, 1fg / sfddf k|l;4 eP . o;sf/0f cfh klg cu'jfkgsf] gd'gfsf] cWoog ubf{ pxfFx¿sf] gfpFnfO{ 5'6fpg ;lsFb}g . #= sfd sfd, 1fg / ljZjf;sf] P]gf xf] lsgls sfdn] 1fg / ljZjf;nfO{ :yflkt ub{5 . h;/L ?vsf] klxrfg kmnn] u/fpF5, To;/L g} cu'jfsf] klxrfg klg p;sf] sfdn] u/fpF5 . o;jf6 cu'jfsf] hLjg / g]t[Tj b'a} yfxf x'G5 . o;sf/0f g} v|Li6n] ofs"jåf/f n]Vg nufpg'eof], æsfd ljgfsf] ljZjf; d/]t'No x'G5” . of] k/d]Zj/sf] jrgnfO{ dgg\ ub}{ h–h;n] d]xgt u/] / ul//x]sf 5g\ To;sf] kl/0ffd ljZjJofkL ?kdf lxhf] klg b]lvPsf] lyof], cfh klg b]lv/x]sf 5f}+ / ef]ln klg b]lvg] 5 . cGTodf, k/d]Zj/sf] k"q o]z" v|Li6 o; ;+;f/df cfpFbf ox'bL cu'jfx¿n] k/d]Zj/ lj/f]wL sfddf Jo:t lyP t/klg ltgLx¿ tL sfdx¿ k/d]Zj/ s} gfddf clwsf/ / 5n ;fy ug]{ uy]{ . ltgLx¿n] k/d]Zj/sf] ;xh / ;/n sfdnfO{ dflg;x¿n] p7fpg} g;Sg] af]em agfOlbPsf lyP . tL dflg;x¿sf] aLrdf v|Li6n] klg k/d]Zj/sf] sfdnfO{ clwsf/ ;fy ;Totfdf k|s6 ug{ cf/De ug'{eof] . v|Li6 / Tolt a]nfsf O;|fPnL cu'jfx¿n] ug]{ sfd Pp6} lyP t/ ug]{ tl/sf km/s x'g k'Uof] lslgs v|Li6n] ;Tosf] dfu{nfO{ r'Gg'eof] t/ c?x¿n] b]vfj6LkgnfO{ . pxfFsf] sfdn] dflg;x¿sf] Wofg tfGof] . dflg;x¿n] v|Li6sf] sfddf gofF kg b]v] lsgls pxfFn] cfˆgf] sfd ;Totfdf -k/d]Zj/sf] argcg';f/_ / kljq cfTdfsf] zlQmdf ug'{x'GYof] . ;a{k|yd pxfFn] k/d]Zj/sf] argsf] lzIffnfO{ ;xL k|sf/n] JofVof ug'{eof] . Tof] lzIffn] w]/} dflg;x¿nfO{ dgdf sf]t'xNtf pTkGg u/fof] . ;fy} o]z"n] cfkm" sxfF cfpg] x/]s dflg;nfO{ k|]d ub}{ ltgLx¿sf] nflu k/d]Zj/;Fu k|fy{gf ul/lbg'eof] . k/d]Zj/n] klg v|Li6 cfu|xcg';f/ ;a}nfO{ af]emaf6 d'Qm ul/lbg'eof] . tL dflg;x¿n] v|Li6nfO{ k5\ofpg nfu] ;fy} b]vfj6L cu'jfx¿n] v|Li6sf] lzIffnfO{ k/d]Zj/ lj/f]wL eg]/ k|rf/ ub}{ v|Li6nfO{ unt ;fljt ug{ ;'? u/] . pxfFn] cfˆgf] dflg;sf] nflu k|f0f ;d]t lbg tof/ /x]sf] / k/d]Zj/sf] OR5f klg pxfFsf] nflu ToxL /x]sf] k|rf/ ;'g]/ dflg;x¿ / r]nfx¿ ;d]t cGof}ndf k/] . kq';n] t v|Li6nfO{ xKsfP klg . pxfFn] jrgdf
78 Restorers Magazine Vol V n]lvPcg';f/ k/d]Zj/sf] OR5fnfO{ o; ;+;f/df k"/f klg u/]/ hfg'eof] . k/d]Zj/sf] ;Totfdf cfwfl/t lzIffnfO{ hLjg / g]t[Tj lgdf{0fdf dxTj lbg'k5{ . o;sf] ljsNk 5}g lsgls dflg;sf] 1fgn] k/d]Zj/sf] ;]jf / d08nLsf] g]t[Tj ug{ ;lsFb}g . lsgls dflg;sf] lzIffdf cfwfl/t cu'jfsf] l;4fGtn] dflg; Psk6s cu'jf ePkl5 p gd?Gh]n cfˆgf] lhDd]jf/L jf kb jf clwsf/nfO{ c? s;}nfO{ glbg ;Sb5 cyf{t\ :jfyL{ x'b5 . p;n] cfpg] lbgsf] nflu cfˆgf] pQflwsf/L klg tof/ ub}{g . o;sf/0f, b]zx¿df h'emf? tyf b"/b[li6 ePsf cu'jfx¿sf] v8]/L /xG5 . c;n g]t[Tjsf] cefjdf /fi6«x¿ x/]s kIfx¿df cf]/fnf] nflu /xG5g\ . To:t} g]kfnsf] /fhg}lts, ;dflhs tyf wfld{s If]qdf klg c;n cu'jfsf] cefjsf sf/0f lbg k|ltlbg ;d:of plAh/x]sf] 5 . o;jf/] ;f]Rg'kg]{ a]nf cfPsf] 5 . c? If]qx¿h:t} cfh g]kfnL d08nLsf] cu'jf lgdf0f{ / g]t[Tj ljsf;df klg k/d]Zj/sf] lzIffeGbf ;+;f/sf] lzIffn] cxd\ :yfg kfPsf] 5 . o;sf] qmdeª\u ug'{ h?/L 5 . cu'jf jf k/d]Zj/sf] hgsf] hLjgdf k/d]Zj/sf] lzIffsf] dxTj cxd\ 5 lsgls k/d]Zj/sf] jrgåf/f dfq dflg;x¿n] a'l4 / cg'zf;g k|fKt ub{5 . o;åf/f k/d]Zj/sf hgn] cGtb[{li6sf s'/fx¿ a'‰g]5g\ . pgLx¿ Ps cg'zfl;t / ljj]sL hLjg lhpg] 5g\ . dflg; ljj]szLn aGg] 5 . hjfgx¿n] klg 1fg / a'l4 k|fKt ug]{ 5g\ . a'l4dfg\n] ;'g'g\ / ltgLx¿sf] 1fg a9f];\, / ljj]szLn JolQmnfO{ cu'jfO{ ldnf];\ . o;n] d08nLdf ;'wf/ Nofpg] 5 . cfldg . "Reflecting on RPS's anniversary, the word faithfulness comes to mind. RPS is faithful--it holds God's revelation and the salvation message with determination and integrity. The anniversary is also a recognition of God's steadfast faithfulness and blessing. As gospel partner, Resonate Global Mission celebrates RPS's faithful witness and gives thanks for God's faithfulness to you. May RPS continue to be a blessing to Nepal and beyond." Joyce DirectorSuh,ofSouth-Southeast Asia Region, Resonate Global Mission
This year is RPS’ 20th Anniversary. The plans we made to celebrate, have been cancelled due to COVID-19. We are still living under the precautions to reduce the spread of virus infections as I write this in October 2020. We are all feeling the impact of the pandemic. Our ministries have been drastically challenged. Yet we are doing our best to make the most of the situation, even making new opportunities for ministry, because church, as history has proven, thrives under pressing circumstances.
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In the 15th Anniversary, I wrote an article titled, “what does EPTS have to do with the church?” (now we are called Reformed & Presbyterian Seminary [RPS]), where I illustrated how the vision and mission of the seminary is being realized. The mission of RPS is the mission of the church. The mission of the church is the mission of Jesus Christ. At RPS, we pride ourselves at calling RPS a “church school.” Because we exist to serve the Nepali church. Our focus this year has been to address the urgency of theological education in Nepali churches, as we celebrate 20 years of God’s faithfulness (see Restorers Spring 2020 issue). We are deeply grateful for all the ways God has used us, and for each one of you who have been praying and supporting the seminary in various ways.
2020 As I travel and visit churches, people ask me, “what is the greatest need of the Nepali church?” I’ve evaluated my answers over 15 years of leading one, and I know for certain that well trained and equipped pastoral leaders is the greatest need of the Nepali church today. Pastoral leaders who lack the desire and commitment to studying God’s word, is the greatest challenge of our churches, perhaps more than the challenges posed by COVID-19. Soon there will be a vaccine for COVID-19, but there’s no vaccine or medicine for character and attitude set on self-serving motivations, unwilling to continue learning as they teach and lead churches. An Illustration There’s a church in Kathmandu, that is started alongside an NGO project. Many people joined the church with the passion for the project at hand- community development, serving poor and the marginalized. They served women at high risk of exploitation. With the women they served, they began educating their children, so started a primary school and scholarship programs. The many projects kept the pastors and elders very busy throughout the week.
80 Restorers Magazine Vol V deciding who would preach, lead worship, select songs and make a quick program for the two hours’ fellowship. People came at 10am, sang songs, prayed out loud, worshiped vibrantly (lively), and the preacher had many good stories to tell about the words and phrases in the Bible texts. Many moral lessons were given each week. There were also healing programs in the church. Many came with their illnesses, and their friends and families came with much curiosity. They liked what the church offered, hopes, healing, and other possibilities, so they joined it. The church was exciting and people flocked to it in more and more numbers each week. The church grew fast and wide. There was no lack of activities, with all the projects and possibilities alongside the church. The vibrancy of the activities, and success of the programs entitled the church as “dynamic”. After some time, the initial excitement began to wane, with lack of continued and committed discipleship programs. Therefore, faithroots of both old and new believers stayed shallow. As with any human institution, with so much activities and growing budget, and opportunities that came along the way; but some got it more than others. Conflicts began to rise, first under the surface, but eventually it became apparent that lines were drawn about who liked which leader, associated with particular project, possible upgrades, or branch off ministries, etc. Eventually ego got in the way of working together in unity, and one pastor with enough experience split off to start his own church. Emotional and mental health of senior leaders became apparent, but no one admitted it, far less sought help. The initial passion began to subside. Is it the devil? Internal politics? Personality? Ego? Mental health? What will hold the church together and make it effective in ministry? Many Nepali churches are engaged in all various different activities, such as, worship, preaching, evangelism, all various church ministries, social work, with or without NGO, relief aid works, media productions, orphanages, Christian education, scholarships, discipleship training, diaconal ministry (mercy and compassion), building projects, fund raising, supporting churches and various projects locally and in villages. Which one is more important? More importantly: “what is the church called to do?” So the concern I want to address in this article is the concern for pastoral leader and theological education, thus the title: “Renewing Minds and Reforming Churches.” Church leaders face immense challenges of cultural Christianity growing within Nepali churches, such as shallow promises of instant blessings and healing, to external forces of cults and false teachings are constantly alluring young believers, if not the ever-present persecution pressuring them. They are equally challenged by the pace of the world moving forward in education and technology, that the leaders cannot keep up. Pastors need theological education, and churches need reforming. This was the call of the Protestant reformation of 16th century, for the church to return back to the Biblical standards, to save it from the political corruption of the established structures which benefitted those in power, and a system established to nurture it, while people were being slowly led astray. God has a way of reforming his church. History is our witness. John Calvin’s thoughts and principles became a cornerstone for European model of life in the world. Calvin was a pastor and a theologian, and a magistrate in a progressive city of Geneva, primarily serving a refugee community in the mid-16th century Europe. He made the greatest contributions in shaping Protestant church theology. System of teaching and church
pastoral formation in the western churches, Brian Williams argues that the church in our time has been hijacked by the academia of the past millennia. (The Potter’s Rib, 53). He bemoans the fact that preparation of pastors has been yielded to academic institutions, which prepare intellectuals, but not necessarily shepherds. He claims that the fact, “That most preparation for pastoral ministry takes place exclusively in the seminary or university instead of in-partnership with a church or a more experienced pastor is more an accident of history than the result of careful theological deliberation.” (55). This departure has led to the detriment of many modern churches. “Preparations for pastoral ministry” claims Williams, “is not a matter of graduation, ordination, conversion, or individual will. Instead it is a matter of calling and formation in the company of others.” (18). There is a lot more that goes into pastoral formation than the cognitive exercise of academic enterprise. It requires collective wisdom gleaned from a community. Learning happens best within a practicing community, and pastoring within a worshiping community. Pastoral formation requires living within a context and culture over many seasons of life; deliberately learning alongside diverse individuals. So what must we do?
2. Practice Loving God and Loving One’s Neighbor. “Knowledge puffs up” says Paul, “but love builds up” (I Corinthians 8:1). Knowledge is not our goal, but love is. To love the Lord our
RPS has a stated vision: “We see Nepali communities flourishing in the fruits of the Gospel through the labor of disciples who are yoked to Christ.” And the mission of RPS is “To provide Christ-centered training to equip godly leaders for the Nepali church, who are authentic in Christian character, competent in theology, and equipped for ministry.” If that is our calling as an institution, then our duty is to:
8120th Anniversary Special Issue governance structured after John Calvin’s framework and principles are called Reformed and Presbyterian churches. Many other churches also follow Calvin’s teachings such as Anglican or Episcopal, and many others. His daily preaching and teaching, not to mention the writings of commentaries (to almost every book of the Bible, except Revelations), Institute of Christian Religion, and many letters, gave shape to not only Protestant Reformation Theology, but also comprehensive Christian worldview to living in God’s world and shaping of national policies. Today, 500 years later, churches across the world continue in the systematic framework of theology forged by John Calvin. Westminster Catechism used by Presbyterian Churches, and Heidelberg Catechisms used by Reformed churches are standards of teaching developed directly from the standards of Calvin’s teachings and writings. Over time, as the Protestant churches grew and spread across the world, the primary method of training and equipping pastors gradually became the task of the seminary. And the seminaries grew in academic arrangements, and were known for those standards and achievements, whereas church practices (pastoral, worship, spiritual disciplines, community, etc.) received lesser importance in Incomparison.diagnosing
1. Continue Excelling in Education. Learning is a process, not an act or event to take part in, or arrive at in order to achieve a certificate or a medal; rather it is an attitude of the heart and course set on the journey. Everyone learns, but a good student evaluates (assesses and filters) what she learns. Here, we also admit that we (seminary) are not the only way pastors learn. We provide a systematic framework, a category in which learning can take place for the rest of their lives.
Looking at the great model, we can conclude that church, as the Body of Christ must be made up of right and evaluated teachings as well as embodied practices within a community. In this regard, pastors training must be made up of [take place in] both of these two factors in the right balance: continued learning and committed practicing within a covenant community. In order for this to happen, pastoral mentoring along with theological education must be part of the pastoral formation curriculum. The church walks on two feet, by the Word & Spirit. A balanced church keeps in stride (rhythm) of Word and the Spirit. My New Testament Professor Jeffery Weima, used to say, “if you only have Word you will dry up, if you only have Spirit you blow up.” A balanced church must be built upon the Word and the Spirit.
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3. Walk in Strides with the Local Church
82 Restorers Magazine Vol V God, and to love our neighbor is the goal of theological education for the church. In order to Love the Lord, one must know the Lord as he has revealed himself (God’s self-revelation), for which a student must be invested in learning the Word of God throughout his/her life. In order to best love our neighbor, a student (pastors and leaders included) must learn and understand by listening to their neighbor (long enough) to know what makes them flourish to their fullest.
A student of the church must learn to love the church. If theological education drives a student to criticize and run away from the church, (which has happened, unfortunately), purpose is defeated. After a student achieves educational degree opportunities will come knocking at their doors. But, one who has true theological education, he/she is filled with passion to serve the church. Like Peter after three years under Jesus’ training in John 21:15-19, a pastor leader cares and feeds God’s sheep through a local lived a life in a community, within a culture and a context, each of these aspects is important to understand his teachings. His disciples watched him closely, as they listened to his teachings to make sense of the principles of the Kingdom of God. As much as they could comprehend, although not fully at the time, but surely as they continued to abide in him and commit to embodying in practice what they saw and heard. They [the Apostles] started the Christ-centered church and shaped its practices from the beginning, from everything they had heard and seen Jesus do and teach. A Balanced Approach
Conclusion It is said, that a close friend of Bonhoeffer came to visit him at Finkenwalde to see the progress of his “underground seminary” from Berlin, in Germany, during early days of WWII. The friend gave him the latest reports on what was happening in the city, and Hitler’s plans.
He asked Bonhoeffer, “with all the education and status, why he was wasting his life in such a task in this corner of the country?” The two friends walked over the hill nearby, reaching on the other side, Bonhoeffer showed his friend the war machines being built and prepared for war and said to his friend, “church must be more powerful than this!” (Michael Van Dyke, Radical Integrity). Church in the world, exists for Christ’s mission, which shall prevail against every forces of sin and evil, even death itself. Amen!
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84 Restorers Magazine Vol V ;j{k|yd k/d]Zj/nfO{ wGojfb ePsf] xf];\ RPS h:tf] Pp6f :tl/o afOan sn]hdf cWoog ug]{ cj;/ h'6fOlbg'ePsf] nflu . ;]jfsfO{sf] lglDt afOanLo lzIffsf] hu a;fNg sn]hn] d]/f] hLjgdf 7"nf] of]ubfg k'¥ofPsf] 5 . d}n] afOan sn]h k9\g'eGbf klxn] / To;kl5sf] ;]jfsfO{df w]/} g} km/s cg'ej u/]sf] 5' . x'g t slt cu|hx¿n] ;]jfsfO{ ug{nfO{ afOan sn]h g} k9\g'k5{ eGg] 5}g eg]/ ;Nnfx klg lbP . d cGof]ndf lyP . t/ k/d]Zj/n] dnfO{ RPS df k9\g] 9f]sfx¿ vf]lnlbg'eof] . d}n] RPS df @))^ b]lv @))( ;Dd cWoog u/] . d]/f] sn]hsf] cWoogkZrft\ qm;–j] sDo"lg6L rr{df ;]jf ub}{ cfO/x]sf] 5' . ;]jfsfO{sf] nflu geO gx'g] cfwf/e"t lzIffx¿ k|bfg ug{df dxTjk"0f{ of]ubfg ug'{ePsf]df RPS sf ;Dk"0f{ u'?hgx¿nfO{ d x[bob]lv wGojfb 6qm\ofpF5' . h'g lbg d}n] alKt:df lnPsf] lyP To;} lbgb]lv d}n] kfPsf] zflGt ddf g} ;Lldt g/fv]/ c?nfO{ klg ;'gfp5' eg]/ dgdf ;f]r]sf] lyP . t/ k/d]Zj/sf] ;]jf ug]{ hf]; eP klg xf]; eg] lyPg . JolQmut ?kn] u/]sf] afOan cWoog4f/f hlt hfg]sf] lyPF To;}sf] cfwf/df ;';dfrf/ hf];sf] ;fy ;'gfpg] uy]{ . Psk6s kxf8df Pshgf cfkmGt kg]{ bfh' w]/} dlxgfb]lv l;ls:t la/fdL eP/ dg}{ nfu]sf] 5 eGg] va/ kfP . Tof] ;dodf kxf8df uf8L af6f] ag]sf] lyPg . sl7g ofqf ub}{ bfh'sf] 3/df d]/f] lhjgdf RPS sf] of]ubfg Contribution of RPS in My Life Our Pride, Our Alumnae /]e= nlsd /fO{ kfi6/, Crossway Church, Lalitpur k'u] . bfh' t la/fdLn] ;'s]/ x8\8L / 5fnf dfq} x'g'ePsf] /x]5 . d pxfFsf] 3/ k'u]sf] ;dob]lv g} k|e' o]z"n] s;/L la/fdLx¿ lgsf] kfg'{eof] eg]/ afOanaf6 ;';dfrf/ ;'gfP . pxfFn] o]z"df ljZjf; ug'{eof] . ;do laTb} hfFbf bfh' lgsf] x'g'eof] / alKt:df klg lng'eof] . k|e'n] k|fy{gf ;'Gg'eof] . o;/L la/fdL dflg;x¿sf] 3/–3/ uP/ ;';dfrf/ ;'gfpg d emg–emg hf]l;P . t/ sltkN6 eg] d]/f] k|fy{gfsf] ;'g'jfO x'Fb}g lyof] . To;a]nf d lg/f; x'Gy]F . la/fdLx¿sf] nflu pkjf; a;]/ u/]sf] k|fy{gfn] klg sltko la/fdLx¿nfO{ arfpg ;Sb}g lyof] . dgdf zª\sf x'GYof] . d}n] kfk u/]/ kf] ;'gfO ePg ls of s'g} uNtL u/]sL, lsg o:tf] eof] xf]nf eGg] k|Zgn] dgdf ;f/} v'nb'nL nflu/xGYof] . afOan sn]hdf cfPkl5 u'?hgx¿n] /f]u lj/fdLsf] h/f, o;sf] k|j]z, cGTo OTofbL ljifosf afOanLo l;4fGtx¿ l;sfpg'eof] . ha ;]ldgf/Ldf cfPkl5 oL l;4fGtx¿sf af/]df ;xL 1fg eof] ta hf];df xf]; ylkb}+ uof] . cfk"mn] hfg]sf] l;s]sf] s'/fx¿df cem 1fg yKg] cj;/ k|fKt eof] . k/d]Zj/sf] p2]Zox¿ a'e]mkl5 zª\sfx¿ la:tf/} x6\b} uP . ;';dfrf/ s;/L ;'gfpg] tl/sf klg l;s]sf] lyOg . w]/}h;f] ;';dfrf/ o]z"n] rª\ufO{ ug'{x'G5 eGg] dfq x'GYof] . RPS df cfPkl5 u'?hgx¿n] wd{zf:q l;sfpFb} hfg'ePkl5 yfxf eof] ls
8520th Anniversary Special Issue k/d]Zj/n] dflg; ;[li6ubf{ l;4 eP tfklg dflg;df d[To' s;/L k|j]z u¥of] < Tof] d[To'af6 5'6sf/f lbg k/d]Zj/n] s:tf] aGbf]a:t ug'{eof] < Tof] aGbf]a:taf6 k]m/L xfdLn] slxNo} klg gdg]{ hLjg k|fKt ug]{5f}+ eGg] s'/f :ki6 ?kdf yfxf eof] . dfgjhfltsf] nflu k/d]/Zj/af6sf] c;n ;';dfrf/ t of] /x]5 . o;/L ;';dfrf/nfO{ ;xL tl/sfn] k|:t't ug{ RPS n] k'¥ofPsf] dxTjk"0f{ of]ubfgnfO{ d slxNo} e'Ng ;lSbg . sn]h cfpgcl3 jrg tof/Lsf] nflu w]/} cWoog ug]{ afgL klg lyPg . afOan a'‰gnfO{ n]lvPsf ;xfos k':tsx¿sf] cWoog slxNo} u/]sf] lyOg . d]/f] afgL t Psl5g afOan x]¥of], x]l/;s]kl5 dgdf h] cfof] ToxL k|rf/ ub{y] . afOansf cK7\of/f] zAbx¿sf] cy{ a'‰g zAbsf]if k9\g, kbx¿sf] jf:tljs cy{x¿ a'‰g l6Kk0fLx¿ x]g{, cufl8 k5fl8sf ;Gbe{nfO{ a'‰g RPS df u'?hgx¿n] l;sfpg'eof] . afOannfO{ lsg k/d]Zj/sf] jrg elgG5, afOan s;/L tof/L eof] / afOannfO{ s;/L pNyf ug]{ eGg] RPS df cfP/ g} l;s]sf] xf] . afOansf k':tsx¿ s;n], s;nfO{, s] p2]Zon] n]v]sf] xf] OToflb s'/fx¿ a'e]mkl5 x/]s lsl;dsf kl/l:yltx¿df afOansf ljleGg k':tsx¿sf] k|of]u ug{ ;lhnf] x'G5 . oL s'/fx¿ klg u'?hgx¿n] /6fg nufO nufO l;sfpg'eof] . olt dfq x}g x/]s z'qmaf/ k|flS6sn ldlgli6«df k7fOGYof] . of] lqmofsnfkn] xKtfe/L l;s]sf] 1fg Jofjxfl/s ?kdf ptfg{ ;xfotf ldNYof] . RPS n] 1fg dfq x}g 1fgnfO{ Jojxf/df ptfg]{ cj;/ klg k|bfg ul/lbof] . o;n] cfhsf] ;]jfsfO{ ug{df w]/} 6]jf k'u]sf] 5 . o;/L ;]jfsfO{sf] hu k/d]Zj/sf] jrgsf] lzIffdf a;fNg RPS n] k'/fpg'ePsf] ct'ngLo of]ubfgsf] nflu x[bob]lv cfef/ k|s6 ug{ rfxG5' . wGojfb . xflb{s awfO{ tyf z'esfdgf k/d]Zj/sf] v]tsf v]tfnfx¿ tof/ ug]{ sfddf afOan :s'n, sn]h tyf ;]ldgf/Lx¿sf] e"ldsf ;lbof}+b]lv cToGt dxTjk"0f{ /xFb}cfPsf] 5 . g]kfn h:tf] k/d]Zj/sf] jrgaf6 l;Flrt x'g gkfPsf] d'n'ssf] lglDt t afOan cWoog u/fpg] ;+:yfx¿sf] 68\sf/f] cfjZostf 5 . o;} cfjZostfnfO{ dWogh/ u/L k/d]Zj/sf ;]jsx¿n] g]kfndf ljleGg k|sf/sf afOan tflnd s]Gb| tyf afOan sn]hx¿ :yfkgf u/L k/d]Zj/sf sfdbf/x¿ tof/ ug]{ sfd ul//xg'ePsf] 5 . ;g\ @))) df :yfkgf ePsf] RPS tLdWo] Pp6f xf] . o; RPS ;]ldgf/Ln] ljut la; jif{b]lv cgj/t ;]jf u/L v|Li6sf ;of}+ ;]js;]ljsfx¿ tof/ ul/;s]sf] ;j{ljlbt} 5 . xfn tL ;]js;]ljsfx¿ cfˆgf] sfo{–If]qdf /xL k/d]Zj/sf] lglDt cflTds kmn kmnfpg] sfddf Jo:t x'g'x'G5 . k/d]Zj/sf] cg'u|xdf g} RPS n] cfˆgf] sfo{df ;kmntf kfPsf] s'/fnfO{ :jLsf/ ub}{ pxfFk|lt s[t1tf k|s6 ug{ la;f}+ jflif{s pT;j dgfpg nflu/xg'ePsf o; ;+:yfsf sfo{;ldlt ;b:o, sd{rf/L, lzIfs–lzlIfsf;lxt jt{dfg tyf e"tk"j{ ljBfyL{x¿ ;a}k|lt d / d]/f] ;+:yf :s[Kr/ o"lgog, g]kfn (Scripture Union Nepal) sf] tkm{af6 xflb{s awfO{ tyf z'esfdgf JoQm ug{ rfxG5', ;fy} pxfFx¿sf] pQ/f]Q/ k|ultsf] lglDt k/d]Zj/;Fu k|fy{gf ub{5' . k/d]Zj/n] RPS ;Fu ;DalGwt ;Dk"0f{ dxfg'efjx¿nfO{ k|z:t cflzif\ lbg'ePsf] xf];\ . wGojfb . v|Li6sf] ;]jfdf, w|'j g]kfn /fli6«o lgb]{zs, :s[Kr/ o"lgog g]kfn
86 Restorers Magazine Vol V xfn d sf7df8f}+sf] ag:ynL dfu{df cjl:yt :jfut d08nLdf kf:6/Lo ;]jsfO{ ub}{5' . ;f] d08nLdf kf:6/Lo ;]jsfO{ ub}{ cfPsf] nueu cf7 jif{ lalt;j]msf] 5 . d]/L kTgL k|z+;f ah|frfo{n] klg dnfO{ ;]jsfO{df ;xfotf k'¥ofpFb} cfPsL l5g\ . d]/f] z}lIfs of]Uotfsf] ljifodf eGg'kbf{, EPTS/RPS sf] B.Th. tflnd k"/f ul/;j]mkl5, d;Fu B.Th. u/]sf d]/f sltko ldqx¿n] tTsfn g} M.Div. ug{ dnfO{ klg cfu|x ub}{ lyP . t/ d 1fg / l8u|L dfq y'kfg{ rfxGgy] . To;}n d}n] tflnddf l;j]msf j'm/fx¿nfO{ 1fgdf dfq ;Lldt g/fvL To;nfO{ cEof; u/]/ cg'ejdf kl/0ft ug{ j]mxL jif{ ;]jsfO{df g} ;do latfPF . To; kZrft\ ;g\ @)!@ df g]t[Tj / ;]jsfO{sf] nflu cfjZos ePsf] x'Fbf d}n] DAI sf] M.A. in Organizational Leadership tflnd lnP / ;f] k"/f u/]+ . EPTS/RPS sf] klxnf] ljBfyL{sf] ¿kdf tflnd ;'? u/]sf] aL; jif{ cl3sf lbgnfO{ ;DeFmb} OdfGbfl/tfsf ;fy eGg'kbf{, Tof] ;do tflnd lnFbf d}n] O;fO{ ljZjf;nfO{ ckgfPsf] jif{ lbg klg lalt;j]msf] lyPg . afOan klg vf;} k9]sf] lyOg . To;dfly c+u|]hL efiffdf O{Zj/zf:q ;DaGwL ;}4flGts j'm/fx¿ l;Sbf d]/f] xfnt s:tf] ePsf] lyof] xf]nf egL tkfO{+x¿ ;xh} cg'dfg nufpg ;Sg'x'G5 . d}n] j]mxL klg a'lem/x]sf] lyOg . dnfO{ Ps lsl;dn] nfhsf] cg'e"lt eO/x]sf] lyof] . ;do laTb} hfFbf, JolQmut ¿kdf afOan k9\b} uPF, l;sfOPsf j'm/fx¿ a'‰b} uPF, emg l;Sg] t[i0ff a9\b} uof] . RPS w'Db}3'lDtx¿sf]cl3 a9]“ kf= r]tg ah|frfo{ kfi6/, :jfut d08nL, ag:ynL, sf7df8f}+ tflnd ;'? ePsf] nueu Ps jif{ kZrft\ ljleGg sf/0fjz\ tflnd g} /f]lsg] h:tf] cj:yfdf klg ;[hgf ePsf] lyof] . t/ xfdL ljBfyL{x¿n] tflnd cfof]hsx¿nfO{ h;/L klg tflndnfO{ lg/Gt/tf lbg}k5{ egL bjfa lbof}+ . lsgls bIf k/d]Zj/sf bf; / bf;Lx¿af6 xfdLn] xfd|f] cflTdsL hLjg / ;]jsfO{sf] nflu Hofb} nfebfos j'm/fx¿ l;ls/x]sf lyof}+ . / xfdLdWo] w]/}h;f]n] h;/L klg of] tflnd k"/f u/]/} 5f]8\g] c8fg lnPsf lyof}+ . v'zLsf] j'm/f tflnd k]ml/ cufl8 a9\of], / xfdL bLIfflGtt klg eof}+ . Pp6f /f]rs j'm/f yKg rfxG5' . tflndsf] ;dofjlwel/ ljleGg sf/0fjz\ nueu tLg kN6 xfd|f] ;]ldgf/Lsf] gfd kl/jt{g ePsf] lyof] . / xfdL bLIfflGtt x'Fbf o;sf] gfd Evangelical Presbyterian Theological Seminary lyof] . ;fy} xfd|f] tflnd x'g] :yfgx¿ klg tLgkN6;Dd ;/]sf] lyof] . ;'?sf] :yfg k'Nrf]s -xfnsf] ;'d]? c:ktfeGbf j]mxL sbd k/_, ;ftbf]af6f] / bLIfflGtt x'Fbf afu8f]n . dnfO{ nfU5 ls sn:;L @M& kbdf k|]l/t kfjnn] n]Vg' ePh:t} afOanLo l;4fGtsf] huljgf ;fFrf] cflTdsL hLjg lgdf{0f x'g ;Sb}g . ;fy} k/d]Zj/nfO{ afOanLo cfwf/df ga'emL cfˆg} ljrf/, sNkgf / k|of;df a'‰g vf]Hg' eg]sf] 7"nf] e"n xf] . t;y{ d of] eGg rfxG5' ls, d hf] ev{/sf] ljZjf;L lyPF, dnfO{ oxL tflndn] k/d]Zj/nfO{ afOancg';f/ a'‰g / ;fFrf] cflTdsL hLjg lgdf{0f ug{ ;xfotf k'¥ofPsf] lyof] . ;fFrf] cy{df eGg'kbf{ d]/f] lglDt ;Dk"0f{ tflndsf ;dofjlwx¿ g} k|]/0ffbfos lyP . ;fy} cfh;Dd klg ToxL tflndn] dnfO{ ;]jsfO{ ug{ ;zQm ¿kdf ;xfotf k'¥ofpFb} cfPsf] 5 . wGojfb Û
8720th Anniversary Special Issue
In February 2014 A.D., I enrolled at RPS as Dr. Kim David, choir director of Nepal Miriam Choir, encouraged me to study Church Music course. Along with two friends, I were the very first batch to undertake this course. Seminary life was a whole new set of lifestyle for me. It was a tough time for me to follow the schedules from morning devotion to study hours till night because I did not have prior experience with such a lifestyle and hostel life as well. But, it gradually became a habit. Attending classes, doing the group works, worship chapels, completing assignments before the due date, spiritual life retreats, sports time, social hours, manual duty, community works, and field ministry were part and parcel of our seminary life. I actively involved in all activities. It seems just yesterday of joining RPS and struggling to walk along with the schedules, but I have already overcome it. I thank the faculties, teachers and staff of our seminary because, with their help, I could complete my studies. After my graduation, I had the privilege to serve the Church Music Department of RPS. For this, I am grateful as it has helped me to develop my talents, and leadership skills to be a faithful servant and steward of my knowledge and skills for the glory of our Almighty God. Serving as a relief volunteer for two months during the post-earthquake period is one of my sweetest memories. Along with me, other Name: Binod Magar Hattiban Church, Program Coordinator, Nepal Mission Commission (NMC), Nepal students have also served as relief volunteers in many affected districts of Nepal. It was a blessed time to learn many things regarding relief works and volunteer services. In November 2016, Ekta Sangeetik Pariwar and NCCEF jointly organized Group Carol Singing Competition. We participated in and won the reward. The preparations, rehearsals, performances as well as winning the title were the sweetest memories of mine. Our regular choir practice significantly contributed to winning the competition. For this, we got appreciation from the organizers, the participants, and the audiences. It was a blissful moment that still encourages me to move forward.
Rev. Dr. Arbin Pokharel's vision, commitment to the body of Christ, the way of his encouragement, his leadership, teaching, and preaches styles have inspired me and imprint a lasting impression on me. I love all the places in college. My favorite places were class, library, computer lab, kitchen, chapel, cottage, hostel, playground, and garden. All of these places have impacted my life and taught me many lessons to shape me in different manners. So, it is hard for me to choose one. Apart from this, I missed classes, discussions, group works, worship chapel, spiritual life retreats, study hours, field ministry and hang out with friends.
Memors
Rev. Park Shin Yong, Korean Church of Chicago
Dear brothers and sisters, you are in good hands and one of the best seminaries in Nepal. It is the best place you have been where you are being prepared for God's service. Always be thankful to God and ask for His guidance, wisdom, and knowledge for your life. You will be busy in the seminary but make sure to invest your time wisely. Never see the rules and regulations of the seminary as a heavy burden; they are all there to shape us. Be faithful and respect others around you at the seminary. Do not hesitate to correct yourself and to accept your weaknesses and failures. As they are the way of refinement towards ministry. I want to express my congratulations for the 20th anniversary of RPS
I know God knows all your effort and prayers for the school. I also have every hope that RPS will continue to play it great part for the kingdom of God. I will keep my prayer that the school would prosper as it produces kingdom workers and I know God will receive the all the glory. On behalf of the members of Korean Church of Chicago, once again congratulations on the 20th anniversary. Thank you and may God bless you all.
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Now I see/understand the Church, Christianity, and the Christian life in a better way. I mainly used to involve in the ministry of the church as a youth and worship leader. Also, I used to preach in Saturday's service and house meetings, yet, I had lots of grudges and complaints about my local church and the leaders. Still, in His Grace and Mercy, God led me to RPS for training. I spent my life's most auspicious years here. I learned several things. Frequently, I boasted about my ministry experiences, but as time went on, I discovered that it was my ego/pride. Finally, I have come to know that I have learned anything yet. The classes of Doctrines, Homiletics, Church Management, Reformed Worldview, Church History, Pastoral care, and counseling impacted me a lot and helped to remove my preconceptions, grudges, bitterness and ego. Since my graduation in 2017 A.D., I am regularly serving my local church faithfully and thankfully. I am carrying out the given responsibilities with a renewed mind and heart to reform the local church by God's grace. Furthermore, the teachings of RPS have also help me to carry out my current working place and enlarge my tent allowing me fruitfully into a different sector.
8920th Anniversary Special Issue ha d}n] RPS df kfOnf 6]s]F, d]/f cfb/0fLo u'?, u'?cfdfx¿n] eGg' eof] “RPS ltd|f] 3/ xf]Æ . ;fFRr} x'g' klg xf], RPS Pp6f c;n clg ;Eo 3/ eGbf s]xL sd lyPg hxfF, a'af cfdfsf] ?kdf Psbd} dfof ug{'x'g], u'?af, u'?cfdfx¿, bfh'efO{ lbbLalxgLx¿sf] ?kdf clt c;fWo+} ldng;f/ ;fyL;ËLx¿n] el/Psf] lyof] . ;du|df eGg' kbf{ RPS df d}n] ;+o'Qm kl/jf/ kfPsf] lyPF . d}n] e'Ng} g;Sg] RPS sf tL clj:d/0fLo knx¿ eg]sf] ToxfF x'Fbf slxNo} Psnf]kgsf] dx;'; ePg . dgdf b'Mv lk8f x'Fbf x/If0f pT;fx / xf};nf clg k|fy{gf ul/lbg] cfb/0fLo u'?af, u'?cfdf clg ;fyL;ËLx¿ ;fydf x'g'x'GYof] . oxfF;Dd ls d}n] :jod uNtL ubf{ klg ;DemfO{ a'emfO{ ;xL lbzflt/ 8f]¥ofpg] c;n kl/jf/ kfPsf] lyPF . RPS sf] kfl/jfl/s hLjgnfO{ xfn k5fl8 kms]{/ x]bf{ bLIffGt eO{ hfg] ;a} ljBfyL{x¿ dnfO{ nfu]sf] 5 ls ltgLx¿ ;a} r]nLsf] ?kdf hGdlnPsf h:tf], hxfF Pp6L r]nL Pp6f 3/df hGd lnlG5g t/ kl5 a9b} uPkl5 k/fO{ 3/ uP/ k/fO{s} ;+:s[lt, 3/ Jojxf/ O{Toflb ;DxfNg' k5{ . x'g ;S5 tL r]nLn] k/fO{ 3/df uP/ ljleGg cK7of/f] kl/l:ylt eP/ hfg'k5{ . To:t} x'g tL RPS af6 lbIffGt eO{ hfg] ljBfyL{x¿ . hxfF pgLx¿ klg RPS nfO{ 5f]8]/ uPkl5 cg]sf}+ k|sf/sf ;+3if{x¿, n8fO{x¿ n8\g' k5{ . o;y{ RPS Pp6f o:tf] 3/ xf] hxfF Pp6L s]z/ ;'g'jf/ RPS, Ps 3/ r]nL k/fO{ 3/ hfg'eGbf cufl8 a9g], k9g] / x's{g] ul5{g\ . d]/f] 3/ RPS sf] d}n] ;lDem/xg] If0f eg]sf] u'?af, u'?cfdf / ;fyLefO{x¿sf] ;fy / ;xof]u xf] / pxfFx¿n] lbg'ePsf] cflTdsL cg'zf;g clg afOalno 1fg xf], h;n] ubf{ clxn]sf] ;dodf dnfO{ d]/f] d08nLdf dfq geP/ ljleGg 7fpFdf afOalno lzIff l;sfpg kfpg'sf] ;fy} c;n va/ atfpgdf ;xfotf ePsf] 5 . cGtdf d eGb5', xfn RPS df cWoog ub}{ x'g'x'g] d]/f lk|o bfh'efO{ lbbL alxgLx¿nfO{ RPS df hlt ;Sg'x'G5 d]xgt ug'{xf];\, u'?af, u'?cfdfn] eg]sf] dfGg'xf];\ . tkfO{x¿ clxn] ev{/ gfl/Psf] a/ em} x'g'x'G5 . yfxf 5 tkfO{x¿nfO{ Pp6f e/v/ gfl/Psf] a/n] hflg ghfgL gfl/Psf] xnf]nfO{ tfG5, Tof] a/ hlt w]/} lk8f ;x]/ gfl/g l;S5 / p kl5 uP/ sof}F af/L / v]t hf]t]/ dflnsnfO{ w]/} eGbf w]/} kmfO{bf lbG5 . To;} u/L xfn tkfO{x¿ klg ev{/sf] a/ x'g'x'G5 . ljleGg k|sf/sf b'Mv, si6 ;xL gfl/g l;Sg'xf];\ . kl5 uP/ tkfO{n] klg ;f/f a|xdf08sf dflnsnfO{ dlxdf lbg ;Sg' x'g]5 . pxfFsf] /fHo lj:tf/ ug{ ;Sg' x'g]5 . cfd]g . cGtdf d eGb5', clxn] RPS df x'g'x'g]sf] nflu RPS 3/ xf] eg] lbIffGt x'g]x¿sf] nflu RPS dfO{tL 3/ xf] .
90 Restorers Magazine Vol V ofb 5 dnfO{ Tof] lbg, emf]nf af]sL l5/]sf] Tof] k|f+u0fdf, ljBfyL{ elgg] Pp6f gfd lnP/, slt pT;flxt lyof}F xfdL ;a}, gofF sn]h clg gofF ;fyLx¿sf] ;fy . Tof] xfd|f] k|j]z olt cfsif{s / cfgGbdo lyof] ls nfUYof] xfd|f] rf/ jif{ olts} laTg] xf]nf . cf/gsf] kmnfd em}+ gofF hf]; / w]/} s'/f l;s]/ ;]jf u5'{ eGg] pT;'stf af]s]/ cfPsf xfdL ;ft lbg;Ddsf] orientation kZrft un]sf] df+zk]zL cem} tfhf g} 5 h:tf] nfU5 dnfO{ . ;Demgf u5{' d sn]hsf klxnf] jif{, slt sl7g lyof] . ;/sf/L ljBfno k9]/ cfPsf]] d, c+u|]hL t k6Ss} gcfpg], kmf6km'6 af]Ng vf]h] klg lr/lr/ kl;gfdf /ftf] cg'xf/sf] cg'e"lt cem} tfhf 5 . laxfg efn] 8fssf] klxnf] kx/df lr;f] ;/]6f]sf] :kz{nfO{ lr/kmf/ ub}{ xftdf afOan af]s]/ l8ef]zg uOlGyof] . ;do l;df Psbd} ;f3'/f] ePsf] x'Fbf laxfgLsf] vfhf;Dd vfg k'Ug d'l:sn lyof] . sn]hdf cfkmg} lgtL lgod xf]:6]ndf km]l/ cfˆg} lgod, ;a} lt/sf] ?k/]vfdf lxF8g sl7g lyof] . slt ;fyLx¿ t cfˆgf emf]nf af]s]/ cfwf af6f] d} kms]{sf] lk8f ofb 5 dnfO{ . dnfO{ klg slt kN6 Tof] ljrf/ gcfPsf] t xf]Og, t/ cfF6 u/]/ cufl8 a9\g] c7f]6nfO{ x/fpg eg] lbOg d}n] . ;do laTb} lyof], bf];|f] jif{sf] bf}8fgdf xf] h:tf] nfU5 k9\g] / efiffsf] If]qdf clnslt eP klg ljsf; u/] h:tf] nfUYof] t/ klg slt k6s cGo s'/fx¿sf] sf/0f stf stf lttf ld7f knx¿cljZd/0fLo/ ?y d'lvof Good Friends Nepal d'l:sn g} nflu /xlGyof] . k9fO{, ;DaGw, cflTds hLjg, ;]jf, zf/Ll/s Jofofdb]lv c? If]qnfO{ ;Gt'lnt /fVg] s'/f Pp6f ;fwf/0f ljBfyL{nfO{ ;lhnf] s'/f lyPg . jif}{{ lkR5] cfpg] gofF ;fyLx¿sf] cfudgn] stf stf c;xhtfnfO{ klg cg'e'tL gu/]sf] rflx xf]Og d}n] h;sf/0f slt k6s ;fyLefO;Fusf] ;DaGw klg lr/f k/] h:tf x'g] . ;fob km/s e'uf]nsf] km/s kl/jfl/s ;+/rgfaf6 cPsf xfdL Pscsf{nfO{ ;xg sl7g ePsf] sf/0fn] klg x'g ;S5 . t/} klg To:tf] 38Ldf ;fy ;xof]u, ;Nnfx / pT;fx k|bfgsf] nflu /flvPsf] ;d'x h:t} Advisory Group / Mentor-Mentee elgg] If]q Psbd} dg k5{ dnfO{, hxfF k|fy{gf, ;Nnfx lbg'sf ;fy} s;}n] cfˆgf] s'/f /fVg / eGg ;lsGYof] / s;}n] ;'lglbg'x'GYof] . olt dfq geP/ d lg/fz ePsf] a]nf k':tsfnodf syfx¿ k9\g dg k/fpFy] . slt k6s sn]hn] ug]{ ultljwL / lqmofsnfkn] klg tfhfkg kfPsf] dxz'; 5 dnfO{ . d vfnL ;dox¿df, n]v, sljtfx¿ n]Vg], ;fy} syf / lhjgLx¿ k9g ?rfp5' h;sf/0f cfkm'nfO{ tfhfkg cg'ej x'g] ub{Yof] . slxn] sfFxL lsrgdf t slxn] sn]hsf ljleGg If]qx¿df ;3fpg] ;d]t df}sf ldNYof] . o:tf ;fgf ltgf lhDd]jf/L sn]hn] lbP/ ;xsfo{ ug{ df}sf lbg] u/]sf] x'gfn], ;do cg's'n ;+u} sn]hn] lbg] ;fgf ;fgf lhDd]jf/Lsf sfdn] klg dnfO{ lhDd]jf/L af]w u/fPsf] lyof] . kmn:j?k
9120th Anniversary Special Issue cfh dnfO{ h'g;'s} lhDd]jf/L b]lv klg 8/ nfUb}g z'qmaf/sf]. ;+utL kl5, ;]jf If]qdf hfg] s'/f d}n] lj;{g g;Sg] Pp6f efu xf], h'g s'/fn] ;]jfdf hfb}5' eGg] s'/fn] emg\ phf{zLn agfPsf] h:tf] nfUYof] dnfO{ . sn]hn] lbg] z}lIfs If]q t 5b} g} 5 t/ jf:tljs hLjgdf k|of]u ul/ l;sfpg] ljwL cToGt} /fd|f] nfU5 . h;n] Pp6f cfsf/ lgwf{/0f ul/ Pp6f ef8f] tof/ kf/]/ lbG5 . h'g ef8f]sf] ?kdf cfh d klg Ps 5' h:tf nfU5 . rf/ jif{sf] cfjwLdf RPS sn]hn] lbPsf] cfsf/ d]/f] nflu cflzifsf] s'/f ag]sf] 5 . hxfF d}n] lttf ld7f, ufx|f] ;lhnf] h] hlt l;s], h'g s'/fn] Pp6f ;'Gb/ cfsf/sf] ef8f] agfPsf] 5 . ha d}n] s'g} sfddf ;kmntf kfp5', kms]{/ Tolx ;DemG5' hxfF dnfO{ k|lzIf0f, s8f d]xgtsf ;fy tflnd lbP/ cfhsf] sfdsf] nflu tof/ kfl/of] . ;fgf lhDd]jf/Ln] 7'nf] sfd ug{ l;sfof] . cfh d Good Friends Nepal elgg] ;+:yfdf kl/of]hgf Joj:yfkgdf ;xfotf ug]{ sfd u5{' h;4f/f ;dflhs sfo{ ul/ ;';dfrf/sf] sfddf ;xfotf ub}{ cfPsf] 5 . o;}ul/ Himalayam Leadership Center df Ps Child Department Coordinator sf] ?kdf /x]/ afn aflnsfsf] ljrdf ;]jf ul//x]sf] 5' . olt dfq geP/ d08nLdf ;xfotf ug'{sf ;fy} RPS af6sf] lzIffn] d cfkm}sf] cflTds hLjg / af}l4s ljsf; ePsf] dxz'; dnfO{ ePsf] 5 . RPS Pp6f o:tf] 7fFp xf] hxfF hLjgdf cfO kg]{ x/]sf knnfO{ cg'ej ug]{ df}sf kfObf] /x]5 . ;fyLx¿ bfh' lbbLx¿, / efOalxgLx¿ oxfFsf] jftfj/0fnfO{ cg'ej u/]/ hfg] x/]s hgfn] s]xL g s]xL s'/fnfO{ lnP/ kSs} hfg' ePsf] 5 . s'g} cfsf/ kfpg' ePsf] 5 . Tof] cfsf/nfO{ a]sf/ eP/ hfg glbg'xf];\ . htL klg xfn cWoog ub}{ x'g'x'g]x¿nfO{ olx pT;fx 5 ls of] tkfO{x¿sf] Pp6f cToGt} clj:d/0fLo ;do xf] . oxfFsf] sl7g s'/fnfO{ dfq geOsg kl5 k|fKt x'g] :jfbnfO{ ;Demgf ub}{ e/k'/ cfˆgf] ;dosf] ;b'kof]u ug'{xf];\ . / pTs[i6 cfsf/?kL ef8f] ag]/ hfg'xf];\ . n's]/ /x]sf] v'aLnfO{ k|:km'6g ug'{sf ;fy} d/]sf] 1fgnfO{ k'0f{ lhjttfsf] ?kdf ;[lht ul/, aGb dlit:snfO{ 9s9sfO{ Jo'emfpg' x'g], Ps l;kfxLnfO{ h:t} k"0f{ agfO{ tflnd lbg'x'g], RPS kl/jf/ Ps k|]/0ffsf] ;|f]t / uj{ ug]{ sf/0f ag]sf] Pp6f d]/f] 3/ xf] .
92 Restorers Magazine Vol V RPS df laxfgsf] k|fy{gf kZrft\ * ah] b]lv ! ah] ;Dd laleGg sIffx¿ x'GYof] . k9\g] l;Sg] s'/fx¿ w]/} lyP . c+u|]hL l;Sg' clns dxTjk"0f{ lyof] lsgls k9fO{ c+u|]hLdf / k':tsfnodf lstfax¿ klg c+u|]hL efiffdf g} w]/} lyP . km'6jn, elnjn, 6]jn 6]lg; v]Ng kfpFbf ;fx|} /dfOnf] nfUbYof] . xKtfel/ Pp6} ;do tflndf eO{GYof] . zlgjf/ d08nL hfFbf cln :jtGq ePsf] dxz'; x'GYof] . laxfgLsf] vfhf agfpg] lhDdf ljBfyL{x¿sf] lyof] . RPS df cfP/ vfgf / /f]6L ksfpg l;s]+ . laxfgL % ah] k|fy{gf ug{ p7\g' kmnfdsf] lrp/f rkf eg]/ lbP hlQs} nfUbYof] . t/} klg lgod kfngf ug}{ kg]{ . h;f] t;f] ul/GYof] . kl5 cfP/ t cfbt kf] eP5 Û Toltj]nfsf] lgodn] clxn] ;xh ePsf] 5 . xKtfsf] Ps lbg a'wjf/ df+zfxf/L ef]hg u|x0f ug{ kfO{GYof] . vfgf vfg' cl3 k|fy{gf ug{ cfFvf lrDnFbf df;' g} ufoj x'GYof] . c+u|]hLdf o;nfO{ k|]m08l;k eG5g Sof/], xf] Tof] rflxF ;fx|} /fd|f] lyof] . RPS df e]6]sf lzIfs hgx¿–kf:6/x¿ ;a}sf] of]ubfg /x]sf] 5 . t/ /]e= ofs'a lsd sf] cln laz]if /x\of] . pxfFsf] ;/ntf, gd|tf / jrg k|rf/ ug]{ z}nL / l;sfpg] z}nL c;fWo ld7f] nfUbYof] . RPS sf] bz{g zfob Tolt a]nf lnlvt ?kdf 5flkg tof/L x'Fb} lyof] xf]nf . pxfFn] “restoring creation” df jrg lbg'ePsf] lyof] . dnfO{ v'j ;fGtjgf ldNof] . k/d]Zj/sf] p4f/sf] of]hgf leq d klg Ps c+z jf laGb' x'F eGg] s'/fsf] dxz'; ePsf] lyof] eg] v|Lli6o ljZjf;nfO{ cln km/flsnf] lyof]nf]lhsn ;Gbe{df /fVg klg l;s]F . xfdLn] t vfnL afOjn l;/fgL d'lg /fv]/ ;'Tg hfg]sf] lyof}F . ;'q, /x:o, cfTdf, ;kgf, g}ltsjfb / :jo+ wd{jfb dfq hfg]sf] . pxfFsf] Tof] jrgn] t dnfO{ :ofNoSs} agfof] . pxfFnfO{ wGojfb . ;Gtf]if vltj8f RPS /dfOnfsf knx¿ plta]nf, To:tf] ;'ljwfx¿ lyPgg\ . k9fO{, v]ns'b / d08nLx¿ dfq lyP . elnjn v]Ng, / bf}8g dnkf]v/L v'a} uO{GYof] / /]e= ofs'a lsdn] cWoog sf]7fdf a'y h:tf] PSn} PSn} a;]/ cWoog ug]{ 7fpF tof/ kfl/lbg'ePsf] lyof] . 3/df To:tf] 7fpFdf a;]/ slxNo} k9\g kfsf] lyPg . xfdL t af/Lsf] sfGnf, 6f}jf, wG;f/df a;]/ k9]sf], ToxfF a;]/ k9\bf t cs}{ cg'e'lt x'GYof] . To;}n] d k|fo Tolx cWoog sf]7fdf x'Gy]F . hf8f]df dlxgfdf ;fyLx¿n] tF PSn}nfO{ s] lx6/ rfOof] eg]/ nlulbGy] . t}klg /dfOnf] x'GYof] . dnkf]v/Ldf uP/ v]ns'bdf efu lnPsf], cGt/ jfOjn sn]hsf] v]ns'bx¿, / ;fyL ;fyL ldn]/ ;Fu} cWoog u/]sf] / laz]if a'wjf/sf] lbg rflxF o;f] ;Demgfdf cfO{/xG5 . RPS sf] lzIff t /fd|f] lyof] . t/ xfdL ca c+u|]hL cfof] ls bfFtaf6 kl;gf 5'6\g]x¿ eP/ xf]nf . cln e]p kfpg d'l:sn lyof] . tyflk, jfOjn cWoog ug{ rflxF RPS n] l;sfP s} xf] . lyof]nf]lhogx¿sf] gfdx¿ klg ;'Gg] cj;/ kfO{of] . d08nLnfO{ k|]d ug{ klg l;s]F . xfdL t ufpFdf xKtfsf] Ps lbg d08nL hfGYof}F . c? lbg jfOjn klg vf]kfx¿df /fVg] . s] sf] k|fy{gf, s] sf] ;+utL < vfnL la;+utL lt/ Wofg hfGYof] . t/ RPS df cfPkl5, jfOjn vf]kf / l;/fgLaf6 lgl:sP/ xftdf, 6]jndf a:g yfNof] / d}n] d08nLnfO{ k|]d ug{ yfn]F . RPS df k9\b} u/]sf efO{alxgLx¿nfO{ d]/f] ;'emfj of] 5 ls cfkm\gf] efiffdf ;lhn} pknAw ePsf] jfOjn /fd|f] ;Fu cWoog ug'{xf];\ lsgsL ;a} lyof]nf]lhx¿ dfly jrg g} clwsf/ xf] . 8f= 8]le8 kfjnn] eg] h:t}, ælyof]nf]lhnfO{ g} hLjgsf] p2]Zo gagfpg'xf];\ .Æ xfd|f] p2]Zo t v|Li6 x'g'x'G5 t/ lyof]nf]lh v|Li6nfO{{ hfGg] a'em\g] dfWod x'g;S5 . tkfO{Fsf] p2]Zo s] xf]O{g ca sf] xf] < eg]/ ;f]Wg'xf];\ . wGojfb .
9320th Anniversary Special Issue ;a}hgfnfO{ hodl;x . d 6]s a/fd' x'F . d]/f] hGd :yn uf]/vf lhNnfsf] y'dL xf] . clxn] d tgx'F lhNnfdf kg]{ cfa'v}/]gLsf] ljgo rr{df ;]jfsfO{ ub{} 5', hxfF !! aif{;Dd ;+:yfks cu'jf / 5 aif{b]lv clelifQm kfi6/sf] ?kdf ;]jf ul//x]sf] 5' . d}n] afNosfn b]lv g} rr{ hfg] df}sf kfPF . lsgls d]/f] hGd ePsf] nut} d]/f] afaf la/fdL x'g'eof] . cg]s pkfo ubf{ klg pxfFnfO{ lgsf] gx'bf clGtd lasNksf] ?kdf rr{df nluof] . k/d]Zj/n] d08nLsf] k|fy{gf ;'Gg'eof] / pxfF lgsf] x'g'ef] . To;kl5 dnfO{ k/d]Zj/sf] ;]jfsf] nflu k/d]Zj/df d]/f] cfdfa'jfn] ;dk{0f ug'{eof] . d hLjgel/ k/d]Zj/s} ;]jf ug{]5' egL pxfFx¿n] k/d]Zj/;Fu k|lt1f ug{'ePsf] lyof] . O{:jL ;Djt @))@ d}n] S L C ;Ddsf] cWoog l;WofP/ ToxL jif{ g} d]/f] cfdfa'jfn] dnfO{ afOan cWoogsf] nflu EPTS -xfnsf] RPS_ k7fOlbg'eof] . ToxfF d}n] @))% ;Dd cWoog u/] . cWoogsf] qmddf d]/f] hLjgdf ljleGg k|sf/sf pQf/ r9fax¿ cfP, olt ;Dd ls d k9fO{ 5f]8g] cj:yfdf klg k'u] . t/ lg/Gt/ pT;fx lbP/ cWoog ;kmn u/fpg ;xfotf ug{'x'g] a]Ghfldg ;/nfO{ wGojfb eG5' / afOan :s'n k9gnfO{ cj;/ ldnfOlbg'x'g] /]e= ofs'a lsd nfO{ klg wGojfb eGg rfxG5', . To;}ul/ cfkm\gf] ;do, cg'ej / 1fg lbg'x'g] ;Dk'0f{ u'?ju{nfO{ klg wGojfb lbb5' . EPTS z'? ug{'sf] Pp6} nIo g]kfndf ;]jfsfO{sf] nflu sfl/Gbfx¿ lgdf{0f xf]; eGg] xf], To;}sf] nflu xfd|f] Rev. ofs'a lsd ;/n] cfkm\gf] hLjg / ;do g]kfndf nufgL ug{' eof] . EPTS df cWoog ubf{ g} bz{gsf] ?kdf cfkm' h'g 7fpFaf6 cfPsf] Tolx 7fpdf rr{ :yfkgf ug{] eg]/ b]lv ;s]sf] lyPF . rr{ :yfkgf ub{} x/fPsfx¿sf]df k'Ug'k5{ eGg] Tof] jf]nfj6df lgZrotf d}n] EPTS af6 ;+ufnf]clek|]/0ffsf] RPS Tek Baram Pastor, Binay Church kfPsf] x'F . ToxfFsf] cWoog ;s]kl5 internship sf] nflu ;t'Ëndf ePsf] PCN (Presbyterian Church in Nepal) sf] Pp6f em'G8df Ps jif{ ;]jf u/] / To;kl5 sf7df8f}, gf/fo0fu9 h:tf] 7'nf] zx/df rr{ :yfkgfsf] nflu hfg] xf] eg] k'0f{ ;xof]u u5f}{F eGg]x¿ x'g'x'GYof]. t/ dnfO{ klxnf g} kSsf lgZrotf lyof] ls d h'g 7fpFaf6 cfP, ;'ljwfsf] lx;fan] sd / s;}n] ;xof]u gu/] klg h;n] dnfO of] 7fpsf] nflu jf]nfj6 lbg'ef] pxfFn] g} ;a} k|aGw h'6fpg' x'G5 . To;kl5 2006 df d kms{]/ cfa'v}/]gL cfPF . Pp6f rr{df # aif{ :jod;]jssf] ?kdf sfd u/] / Tof] 7fp d]/f] nflu rr{ :yfkgfsf] nflu l;Sg] 7fpF eof] . 2009 d]/f] nflu rr{ :yfkgf ug{] l7s ;do /x]5, k/d]Zj/n] dg lbg'ef] / cfa'v}/]gLdf Pp6f ;fgf] ;+utL z'? eof] . kl5 rr{sf] ?kdf :yflkt x'b} uof] . rr{ :jkfns x'g'k5{ clg alnof] x'G5 / ldzgsf] sfd klg ug{'k5{ egL d x's{]sf] rr{jf6 l;s]sf] lyP . pxfFx¿sf] k|fy{gf / ;/;Nnfxdf lg/Gt/ dnfO{ ;]jfsfO{df cufl8 a9fpg] d]/f] a'af / Ps hgf cflTds mentor kf= df]zf tfdfª x'g'x'G5 . To;kl5 a]Ghfldg ;/ klg x'g'x'G5, h;n] d]/f] nflu lg/Gt/ k|fy{gf / rr{ ejg agfpgsf] nflu ;xof]uL h'6fOlbg'eof] . k|e'sf] cg'u|xdf rr{ j[l4 x'b} uof] / rr{n] kfi6/nfO{ kfng' k5{ eGg] dfGotfdf cufl8 a9\b} uof] . o;df k/d]Zj/n] cflzif lbb} hfg' eof]. clxn] !! aif{sf] cGt/fndf xfd|f] 5 j6f em'G8 ;lxt ^ j6f rr{sf] d'Vo kfi6/sf] ?kdf ;]jfsfO{ ul//fv]sf] 5' . k'0f{ sflng ;]jfsfO{df rr{n] g} kfn]sf] kfi6/ eP/ ldzgsf] sfddf nfUb} dnfO d'lQm lbg] d]/f] k|e'sf] ;]jf ul//fv]sf] 5' .
94 Restorers Magazine Vol V RPS k|lt d]/f] b'O{ zJbM wGojfb / z'esfdgf d]/f] gfd afa'/fd lx+udf+u . d]/f] hGd wgs'6fdf ePsf] lyof] . d}n] @)#@ ;fndf ;';dfrf/ ;'g]/ k/d]Zj/df ljZjf; u/] . @)%% ;fnb]lv ODdfg'Pn rr{df kfi6/Lo ;]jsfO{ ub{}5' . ;]jsfO{sf] bf}/fg b]zsf ljleGg If]qdf %( rr{x¿ :yfkgf ul/Psf] cfs8f 5 . xfn ;ftbf]af6f] l:yt ODdfg'Pn rr{ d]/f] sfo{ynf] /x]sf] 5 . lttf ld7f ;Gbe{ pNn]v ug{ olt g} s'/fn] ko{fKt gxf]nf . d]/f] ;]jfsfO{sf] >f]t EPTS xfnsf] l/kmd{8 / k|]l:a6]l/og ;]ldgf/L -RPS_ /x]sf] 5 . xfd|f] kfnfdf oxfF ;fFemsf] ;dodf k9fO{ x'GYof] . kf= lsd / kf= kmfNu'g ;'g'jf/ sf] ;lqmotfdf of] sn]hsf] ;'?jft ePsf] d]/f] hfgsf/L 5 . ;fx|} ;+si6 / >f]tsf] cefjsf] jfjh'b of] sn] hn] d]/f] hLjgdf 7"nf] of]ubfg / nufgL u/] sf] 5 . d C0fL 5' of] sn]hsf] of]ubfgsf] nflu . d]/f] O{Zj/Lozf:qsf] cWo\ogsf] ;'?jft o;} sn]haf6 ePsf] lyof] . w]/} s'/ fsf] cefj /xFbf /xb} klg of] b]zdf d h:tf w]/} cu'jfx¿nfO{ ;]jfsfO{df rflxg] 1fg / s'zntf k|bfg ub{} xfn oxfF;Dd cfO{ k'u]sf] 5 . sn]hn] b'MvnfO{ g;DemL cfkm\gf] uGtJo / p2]Zo k'/f ug{ ;kmn ePsf]df d k/d]Zj/ nfO{ Åbob]lv wGojfb lbG5' . ;fy} sn]hsf ;+:yfksHo"x¿nfO{ klg . d o; sn]hsf] k|z+;f ub{5' . of]ubfgsf] nflu Åbob]lv s[t1tf k|s6 ub{5' . cem} o; sn]hn] pQ/f]Q/ k|ult u/f];\ / of] b]zdf rflxg] ;Ifd cu'jfx¿ pTkfbg ug{ ;kmn / xf];\ . olx d]/f] ;'e]Iff 5 . ;fy} @)cf}+ jif{uf7 dgfO{/x]sf] pkNIfodf d]/f] z'esfdgf klg . kf= afa' /fd lx+udf+u O{Ddfg'Pn, ;ftbf]af6f], nlntk'/
9520th Anniversary Special Issue ;g\ !((( lt/sf] s'/f xf] . k'Nrf]ssf] ;'Gb/ un}+rf sf/vfgfdf ;GWofsflng O{Zj/zf:qLo sIffx¿ ;~rfng x'Fb}5g\ eGg] s'/f yfxf kfPF . k/d]Zj/ / wd{zf:q ;DaGwL cem} a[xt\ hfGg] dg;fon] pSt ;]ldgf/Ldf k|j]z u/]+ . xfdL To:t} !% b]lv @) hgf lyof}+ . Joj:yfkg;Fusf] v6\k6\sf] sf/0fn] ;g\ @))) df kfi6/ kmfNu'g ;'g'jf/;Fu} xfdL s]xL ljBfyL{x¿ afu8f]n ;¥of}+ hxfF ofs'j lsd ;/;Fu e]6 eof] . / d EPTS, clxn]sf] RPS df cWoog u/] / lbIfflGtt klg ePF . sIffx¿ ;a} ;GWofsflng / /fqL dfq lyP . xfdL @ jf $ hgf dfq hjfgx¿ lyof}+ eg] c?x¿ k|foM kfsf] x'g'x'GYof] . lbge/L sfd ug]{ clg a]n'sf lycf]nf]hL k9\g] of] rfgr'g] s'/f lyPg, km]/L c+u|]hLdf w]/} ufx|f] lyof] . sltn] t aLrd} 5f]l8lbg'eof] . xfdLn] # jif{sf] cjlwdf %$ j6f ljifox¿sf] cWoog u/]sf] dnfO{ cem} klg ofb 5 . Tolta]nfsf lzIfsx¿ Psbd Jofjxfl/s x'g'x'GYof] h:tf] nfU5 . sIffdf k9fpFbf k9fpFb} cfFvfe/L cfF;' b]lvGYof] . sf]xL sf]xL t ?g' klg x'GYof] . s;}n] x;fpg' klg x'GYof] æg]kfnLx¿ df5fh:t} x'g\Ù ;fx|f] ;dfof] ls km'Q} lrlKnxfN5g\ .Æ @) jif{ k5fl8 kms]{/ x]bf{ w]/} lttf ld7f knx¿sf ofb cfO/xG5g\ . ;flyefOx¿;Fusf] e]63f6, 5nkmn / ;]ldgf/Ln] cfof]hgf ug]{ Retreat x¿ clj:d/0fLo x'g\ . ;]ldgf/Ldf /xFbf cK7\of/f, lg/f;f, / lttf /]e= x]d huf{ kfi6/, EPCoN Moderator RPS ;“u} d]/f] klg ;'?jftL lbgx¿ / lzIffx¿ knx¿ klg w]/} 5g\ t/ ;a} clxn] eGg ;lSbg . t/ Pp6f /f]rs t/ 3f]rs 36gfrflxF atfpg rfxG5' . ;]ldgf/Lsf] clGtd kl/Iffsf] ;do lyof] . d sfdaf6 kms]{/ cfpFbf clns l9nf] ePsf] lyof] . kl/Iff xndf k;]+ . o;f] x]/]sf] t sf]xL bfO{x¿n] wdfwd k':tsx¿ x]/]/ n]Vb} x'g'xF'bf]/x]5 . d}n] Jo+u xflgxfn] æs] kfi6/ eP/ lg rf]/]sf]<Æ dnfO{ k|ltpQ/ klg /fd|} cfof], ækfi6/nfO{ rf]/ eGg] ltdL sf]<Æ -To;sf] JofVof cfkm}+ ug'{xf]nf_ . d]/f] cfkm\g} v'jL÷Ifdtfn] t xf]Og t/ k|e'sf] cg'u|xdf lbIfflGtt x'g ;s]+ . cfh Pp6f d08nLsf] kfi6/ dfq geP/ o;;Fu ;DalGwt w]/} 5f]/L d08nLx¿ / Pp6f d08nLs} ;d"x;Fu ldn]/ ;]jsfO{ ul//x]sf] 5' . o;sf] ;a} b]g RPS nfO{ hfG5 lsgls d]/f] O{Zj/zf:qLo lzIffsf] hu g} olx tof/ eof] . dnfO{ k5'tf] nfUg] s'/f rflxF of] xf] ls d}n] cem} ulDe/tfsf ;fy d]xgt u/]sf] eP cem} slt c;n x'g]lyof] . o;sf/0f RPS df cWoog ug]{ / ug]{ of]hgf agfO/xg' ePsf efOa}lgx¿nfO{ d]/f] cfu|x 5 ls tg, dg, / wgn] lycf]nf]hL cWoog ug'{xf];\ tf ls eljiodf dnfO{h:t} 5's5'sL gxf];\ . RPS sf ;Dk"0f{ kl/jf/nfO{ @) jif]{ ofqf kf/ ug'{ ePsf]df awfO{ .
96 Restorers Magazine Vol V afOan sn]h d]/f] nflu Pp6f crDdsf] 7fpF lyof] hxfF d}n] k/d]Zj/nfO{ a9L glhsaf6 lrGg ;s]+ / k|fy{gfnfO{ afgL agfpg] s'/f l;s]+ . d;Fu cem} klg Tof] afgL 5 / o;nfO{ d]/f] k/d]Zj/n] lbg'ePsf] pQ/bfloTjdf k|efjsf/L x'g pks/0fsf] ¿kdf k|of]u ug{ l;Sb}5' . olb ;]ldg/Ln] laxfgsf] k|fy{gfnfO{ clgjfo{ ls|ofsnfksf] ¿kdf g/fv]sf] eP, cfh ;dosf] of] df]8df k|e'sf] dflxdfsf] lglDt pxfFsf] /fHodf d pxfFn] lbg'ePsf] af]nfj6df ljZjf;of]Uo eO/xg ;lSbg y]F xf]nf . afOan sn]hdf /xbf dnfO{ Psbd} /dfOnf] nfUg] sfo{s|dx¿ dWo] spiritual retreat Ps xf] . o;df w]/} kf6fx¿ 5g\ h:t} gofF 7fFpdf uP/ s]xL lbg a:g] / ljljw lsl;dsf ls|ofsnfkx¿df ;xefuL x'g kfpg] . ld7f] ld7f] vfg] s'/f vfgf kfpg] / ;fyLx¿;Fu /dfOnf] ug{ kfpg' klg Ps dxTjk"0f{ kf6f] lyof] . sfo{s|dsf] ;dfkg ub} gljg hf]z / ;+sNksf ;fy sn]h kmls{g' o;sf] csf]{ dxJjk"0f{ If0f xf] h'g dnfO{ c;fWo} dg kYof{] . d k|foM h;f] la/fdL eO/xGyF] . w]/} rf]l6 d PSn} cfˆgf] sf]7fleq /f]Psf] klg 5' h'g lj/n} kms]{/ x]bf{ RPS Raju Muktan School Principal (LSA) ;fyLx¿nfO{ yfxf x'GYof] lsgls d ljZjf;sf] sf/0fn] dnfO{ 3/af6 alxis[t ul/Psf] lyof] . hLjgdf o:tf yf]/} JolQmx¿ x'G5g\ h;sf] ;Demgf ;w} el/ x'g] u5{ . o; sn]hdf k/d]Zj/n] dnfO{ o:tf b'n{e k|e'sf] hg lbg'eof] hf] cem} klg d]/f] dg d'6' 5g\M kf:6/ dl0f sf]O/fnf . pxfFn] dnfO{ w]/} s'/fx¿df xf};nf tyf hLjgdf clu a9\g] k|]/0ff lbg' ePsf] 5 . cfh d h'g 7fFpdf 5', o;sf] >]o k/d]Zj/ kl5 d pxfFnfO{ g} lbg rfxG5' . dnfO{ ;]ldgf/Ldf cToflws dg kg]{ csf]{ 7fFp v]n d}bfg klg xf] . / laxfgLsf] k|fy{gf d w]/} ld; u5'{ . RPS n] dnfO{ d]/f] ;jf{lËs ljsf; x'g] lzIff lbof] . k/d]Zj/nfO{ klxnf] k|fyldstf lbg, jrgk|lt ljZjf;of]Uo x'g, cfk'mn] kfPsf] lhDd]af/ Tof] ;fgf] eGbf ;fgf] lsg gxf];\ To;k|lt Odfgbf/ x'g dnfO{ o;} sn]hn] l;sfPsf] 5 . cfh oL l;sfO{x¿nfO{ d}n] d]/f] hLjgsf] d]?b08 agfP/ cl3 a9\b} 5' . cGTodf, Gfd| aGg'xf];\ . c?nfO{ cfb/ ug'{xf];\ . cVtLof/x¿sf] cfb/ tyf clwgdf a:g'xf];\ . cfk'mn] kfPsf] lhDd]af/Lx¿df Odfgbf/ x'g'xf];\ . d olx eGg rfxG5' .
9720th Anniversary Special Issue :yflgo d08nL / PscGt/;+aGwM;]dLgf/Lsf]rrf{ kl/ro l/kmf]D8{ P08 k|]:j]6]/Log ;]ldgf/L - RPS_ sf] @)cf}F jflif{sf]T;jsf] ;'vb cj;/df k|ydtM ;]ldgf/L kl/jf/nfO{ xflb{s awfO{ tyf z'esfdgf AoSt ub}{ oL @) ji{fdf k/d]Zj/sf] ljZjf;lgotfsf] nflu pxf+nfO{ k|z++;f r9fpg rfxG5' . o; 5f]6f] cfn]vdf x[bosf] kl/at{g / dG8nLsf] ;'wf/—h'g o; klqsfsf] aL;f}+ jflif{sf]T;j laz]if c+ssf] d"n ljifo /x]sf] 5— sf ;+aGwdf :yflgo dG8nL / ;]ldgf/Lsf] cGt/;DaGwsf ljleGg cfofdx?, ;Defjgf / r'gf}tLx?, Ps csf{sf] e'ldsf tyf lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ eO{ /xg] :yflgo d08nLsf kmnx? / k|efjx?sf ljifodf ;fdfGo rrf{ ug]{ k|oTg ul/Psf] 5 . -s_ d08nL—;]ldgf/L cGt/;DaGwsf cfofdx¿ != l;sfO{sf] cj;/M g]kfnsf ljleGg :yfgx¿, vf;u/L b'u{d 7fpFx¿sf] e|d0f ug]{ s|ddf k|foM kfOg] jf ;'lgg], l6Kk0fL eg]sf] c;n, afOanLo, wfld{stfk'0f{ l;sfO{sf] cj;/ gkfPsfn] d08nL / ljZjf;Lx? km:6fpg -aGg, algg_ g;s]sf] xf] eGg] 5 . of] l6Kk0fL sltko 7fpFdf l6Kk0fL dfq geP/ u'gf;f]sf] ?kdf klg ;'lgG5 . l;sfOsf] sdL jf cj;/ gkfPsf] cj:yfnfO{ Wofgdf /fvL :yflgo d08nLn] cfˆgf laZjf;L÷cu'jfnfO{ afOan tflnd tyf cWoogsf] nflu ;]ldgf/Ldf k7fp5g\ . o;/L :yflgo d08nLsf laZjf;L ca cWoog kl5 kl/kSj cu'jf aGgsf nflu ljBfyL{ jf lzIffyL{sf] ?kdf ;]ldgf/Ldf cfO{ k'U5g\ . l;Sg] cj;/ ;]ldgf/Ln] pknAw u/fO{ lbG5g\ / ;+u ;+u} ;]ldgf/Ln] klg ufpF 7fpFsf dG8nLdf cu'jfkgsf ;+Defjgf / r'gf}tL af/] c´ al9 hfGg] l;Sg] df}sf kfpb5g\ . @=lzIffM clxn] xfdLn] ;'lg/x]sf, b]lv/x]sf / ef]uL klg /x]sf 5f}F ls slt w]/} tl/sf af6 ´'6f lzIff ;lhn} ;d'bfodf k|a]z u/sf]] 5 . dG8nLd} k|j]z ul/ /x]sf klg 5g\ . of] ;a}sf] rf;f] / lrGtfsf] ?kdf /x]sf] 5, lsgsL oL ;a s'/fx? v|L:6s} gfddf x'g] u/]sf 5g\ / w]/} ljZjf;LnfO{ cndnfpg] lsl;dsf 5g\ . of] ;d:ofsf] ;dfwfgsf] pkfo 7Ls / c;n clg wfld{stfn] el/Psf] afOanLo lzIffn] g} lbg ;Sb5 . o;}sf lglDt d08nL, ljBfyL{ / ;]ldgf/Lx? nflu k/]sf 5g\ . ´'6f lzIff / e|dk'0f{ l;sfO{nfO{ lrg{sf nflu ljBfyL{ -:yflgo d08nLsf cu'jf jf eljiosf cu'jf_ / ;]ldgf/L nfuL kg'{ :jefljs} 5, lsgsL c;n afOanLo lzIff lbg] lhDd]jf/L ;]ldgf/Ldf /x]sf] 7flgG5 / ljBfyL{ klg cfkm'n] ef]Ub} cfPsf] ;d:of k|:t't ub{5g\ / ;dfwfgsf nflu nfnflot x'G5g\ . ´'6f lzIffsf] k|ltjfb jf afOanLo cfwf/df la/f]w ug{ dfq geP/ 7Ls lzIff lng] lbg] dfdnfdf :yflgo dG8nL -cfˆgf cu'jf dfkm{t_ / ;]ldgf/L hf]l8Psf 5g\ . #= cEof;M ;]ldgf/L ;}4flGts jf bfz{lgs lzIff dfq k|bfg ug]{ ynf] geP/ l;s]sf s'/fx? laleGg 8f= k|]d ;'j]bL
98 Restorers Magazine Vol V dfWodaf6 Aojxf/Ls cEof; ug]{ s]Gb| klg x'g\ . ;';dfrf/Lo sfo{x?, r]nfkg / cu'jfkg, dG8nL Aoj:yfkg, wfld{s ljlwx?sf] cEof; af6 g} cu'jfx? cfˆgf] af]nfj6 / ;]jfdf k/LkSj aGb} hfg] xf] . o; k|s[ofdf ;]ldgf/Ln] cfˆgf cg'ejx? ljBfyL{x?nfO{ afF8\g ;S5g\ eg] ljBfyL{n] klg ;]ldgf/Ldf l;s]sf, ;'g]sf s'/fnfO{ laleGg dfWodaf6 -h:t} lkmN8 ;]jsfO{ / OG6g{;Lk_ dG8nLdf vl6P/ jf k|lzIffyL{sf] ?kdf uP/ cEof; ug{ ;S5g\ . To;}n] æcEof;Æ dG8nL / ;]ldgf/L larsf] cGt/;DaGwsf] dxTjk'0f{ cfofd xf] h;/L l;sfO{sf] cj;/ / lzIff dxTjk'0f{ 5g\ . -v_ cGt/;DaGwsf ;k|ltknx¿ dfly ;+lIfKt rrf{ ul/Psf ;]ldgf/L / cu'jf -ljBfyL{_ dfkm{t :yflgo d08nL hf]l8Psf cfofdx? lgZro g} lgs} ;Defjgf ePsf / kmn klg kmln/x]sf ljifox? x'g\ . w]/} d08nLDff of] l;sfO{sf] cj;/, afOanLo lzIff / cEof;sf dfWodaf6 pbfx/0fLo sfdx? ePsf 5g\ . d08nL ;+Vof / u'0f b'j}df a9\b} hfg', c;n cEof; ub{} lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ -always reforming_ x'b} hfg' / c;n cu'jf tyf u'0f / ;+efjgf ePsf o]z'sf r]nfx? lgdf{0f klg ePsf 5g\ . :yflgo ;d'bfosf cfjZostfnfO{ ;Daf]wg ub{} d08nL–;d'bfo ;DaGw ;'wf/ x'b} uPsf] 5 ;fy} cfk;L b'/L klg sd x'b} uPsf] 5 . -u_ lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ x'gsf nflu r'gf}tL / ;dfwfgsf pkfo xfdL / xfd|f] d08nL lg/Gt/ alu/xg] gbL h:tf] x'g] jf kfgL hld/xg] kf]v/L h:tf] x'g] eGg] s'/f xfd|f] l;sfO{, lzIff / Aoaxf/df e/ kg]{ s'/f x'g\ . lg/Gt/ alu/xg] jf ;'wf/ e} /xg] eGg] s'/f :jtM eO{ xfNg] s'/f geP/ ;'ljrfl/t of]hgf, afOanLo bz{g / kms]{/ x]g]{ / ;'wf/sf If]q klxNofpg] / To; cg'?k cufl8 a8\g] s'/fx?df e/ kb{5g\ . oL s'/fx?n] Pp6f d08nL / ljZjf;LnfO{ lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ e} /xg] / lg/Gt/ alu/xg] hLjGt gbL h:tf] agfpF5 . ;a}sf] rfxfgf t klaq cffTdf / ;'–;dfrf/ sf] kmn n6/Dd kmn]sf] b]Vg] g} 5, t/ cf+km} n6/Dd kmNbf] /x]g5 . n6/Dd kmNgsf nflu jLp dfq c;n eP/ k'Ub}g, jftfj/0f, df6f], dn, kfgL, uf]8d]n / ;/;kmfOsf] Tolts} h?/L x'G5 . jLp -;';dfrf/_ t c;n 5 t/ Tof] jLpnfO{ sxfF / s;/L /f]k]sf 5f}F / s:tf] x]/rfx k'¥ofPsf 5f}F eGg] s'/fn] g} x[bo÷dgsf] klg gjLs/0f / kl/at{g x'g] / dG8nL klg lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ x'g] s'/f e/ kb{5 . xfdL d08nL / ljZjf;Lx?nfO{ 7'nf] r'gf}tL klg olx xf] ls of] cfkm} x'+b}g . v|L:6sf] z/L/ -d08nL_ hd]sf] kfgL h:tf] / lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ eO{ g/xg] xf] eg] pxfF sf] d08nL g} s;/L eGg ;lsPnf / < dG8nLnfO{ lg/Gt/ kmn kmnfO{ /xg] vf]nf lsgf/df /f]lkPsf] ?v h:tf] x'g] / agfpg] lhDd]jf/L s;sf] xf] < :yflgo d08nLsf] < ;]ldgf/Lsf] < lgZro g} of] Ps k]lrnf] k|Zg xf] . -3_ :yflgo d08nL / afOan sn]h÷;]ldgf/Lsf] e'ldsf dfly pNn]v ul/P h:tf] ;]ldgf/L / :yflgo dG8nL Ps csf{;+u cGt/;+alGwt / k'/s klg 5g\ . To;f] t ;]ldgf/Lsf] e'ldsf d08nLnfO{ ;3fpg] g} xf], To;}n] ;]ldgf/LnfO{ ærr{ :s"nÆ elgPsf] xf] . t/ x[bosf] gjLs/0f÷kl/at{g ePsf ljZjf;L / cu'jf / cfkm' klg lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ e} /xg] d08nL aGg] agfpg] lhDd]jf/L / e'ldsf afOan sn]h jf ;]ldgf/L sf] dfq t x'g ;Sb}g lsgls oL ;+:yfx? t ;xof]uL x'g, d"n stf{ t :jo+ d08nL / o;sf cu'jf g} x'g\ . lgZro g} l;sfO{ cj;/ k|bfg ug]{ s'/fdf, c;n afOanLo lzIff lbg] s'/fdf afOan sn]hn] dxTjk'0f{ e'ldsf v]Ng ;S5g\ t/ ;a} lhDd]jf/L ;]ldgf/LnfO{ lbP/ tL ;+:yfx?n] g} agL agfp, l;4, ?kfGt/0f jf kl/jt{g ePsf cu'jf lgdf{0f u/L k7fO{lbG5g\, clg xfdL d08nLdf ;'–;dfrf/sf] kmn n6/Dd kmn]sf] / k/Ljf/, ;d'bfo / j[xt ;dfhn] ;f] kmnaf6 dgUu] kmfObf lng ;S5g\ eGg] ;f]r s]jn Ps sNkgf dfq xf] . To;}n] o; k|s[ofdf d08nLsf] cxd e"ldsf 5 . d08nLdf e} /x]sf cu'jf÷kf:6/, afOan sn]h jf ;]ldgf/Laf6 jf bLlIft eP/ cfpg] laBfyL{
9920th Anniversary Special Issue -cu'jf_ / d08nL kl/jf/ larsf] lg/Gt/sf] k|fy{gf, cu'jfOsf] vf]hL, sdL sdhf]/Lsf] cfFsng / ;'wf/ / kl/jt{gsf] kxn ug{] xf] . clg dfq xfd|f] dG8nL ;'wf/ x'g ;S5 . oL ;a} s'/f s'g} vf; a]nfsf 36gf geP/ lg/Gt/ ul//xg' kg]{ k|s[of xf] lsgls Ps k6s ;'wf/ eP/ dfq k'Ug] s'/f x}g . d08nL t lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ -always reforming_ e} /xg] xf] . h;/L kmn gkmnfpg] ?v sfl6G5 / cfuf]df kmflnG5 -dQL &M!(_ lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ gx'g] dG8nL klg bLuf] / k|efjsf/L x'g ;Sb}g . To;}u/L xfdLnfO{ jrgn] ;D´fp5 sL af]6 af6 a9L kmn lngsf nflu sfF65fF6 ub{} dnhn lbO /xg' k5{, -o'xGgf !%M!–@_ . x[bosf] kl/at{g / d08nLsf] ;'wf/ cToGt} glhsaf6 hf]l8Psf ljifo x'g\ . dgdf gofF eO{ k"0f{ ?kn] kl/jlt{t gxf]pGh]n ;Dd dG8nLsf] klg lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ x'b}g, lsgls d08nL eg]sf] s'g} 3/ jf ejg geP/ k/d]Zj/sf hgx?sf] ;f´f ?k xf] . x/]s laZjf;L cfˆgf] dgdf gofF eP/ k"0f{ ?kn] kl/jt{g x'g, ;+;f/sf] 9fFrfdf grNg, k/d]Zj/sf] c;n u|x0fof]Uo / l;4 OR5f s] xf], ;f] hfFRg ;Sg' g} lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ e} /xg] d08nLsf] cfwf/ xf] -/f]dL !@M@_ . o;} ;Gbe{df ;a} s'/f :yflgo d08nLs} xf] eg]/ afOan sn]h jf ;]ldgf/L r'k /xg] l:ylt klg x}g . d08nLnfO{ lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ e} /xg cfjZos kg]{ kf:6/Lo ;]jf efjn] 8f]¥ofOPsf cu'jfx? tof/ ug{] dxTjk"0f{ e"ldsf ;]ldgf/Ln] v]Ng ;S5g\ . o;} cfjZstfnfO{ dWo gh/ ub}{ ;]ldgf/Lsf] :yfkgf / ljsf; ePsf] xf] . clxn] g} /x]sf jf ;]ldgf/L af6 cWoog u/]/ cfPsf cu'jfx?n] g} aufnsf x/]s e]8fsf] Vofn ug]{, v'jfpg], lkofpg] / x]/rfx ug{] xf], -o'xGgf @!M!%–!&_ . of] g} bLuf], /}yfg], k|efjsf/L / lg/Gt/ ;'wf/f]Gd'v d08nL aGg] k|s[of xf] . cu'jfx? cfˆg} b}lgs sfd, ultlalw, of]hgf tyf kl/of]hgfdf Ao:t eP/ d08nLsf] lg/Gt/ ;'wf/sf nflu / d08nLsf ljZjf;Lx?sf] dg gofF jgfpgnfO{ Wofg k'¥ofpg g;Sg] cj:yf klg ljBdfg 5 . k|fy{gfsf ;fy cfˆgf] aufnsf] x]/rfx / d08nLn] n6/Dd kmn kmnfpg ;Sg] jftfj/0f tof/ u/L lg/Gt/ ;'wf/ tkm{ nfUg' g} cfhsf] k|fyldstf ePsf]n] Ao:ttf af6 aflx/ lg:s]/ cfˆgf] d08nLsf] k'g/fjnf]sg / cWoog clg clt cfjZolso ;'wf/ / kl/jt{g ug{ ;sf}F . lgisif x[bo kl/at{g ePsf laZjf;Lx? / ;w}+ ;'wf/ e} /xg] d08nL cf+km''df dfq l;dLt x'b}gg\ a? a[xt ;dfhsf lglDt sfd ub{5g\ . d08nL / ;d'bfosf ;af{ËL0f -z/L/, k|f0f, cfTdf tLg} kIf;+u hf]l8Psf_ vf+rf]x? k"/f ug{ nflu kb{5g\ . cyf{t dfgj hLjgsf] ;du| kIfdf u/Lg] ;]jfdf h'6\b5g\ . cfkm\gf] dfq geP/ ;d'bfosf] ?kfGt/0fdf d08nL / ;d'bfo ;Fu;Fu} ldn]/ sfd ug{ ;S5g\ / v|Li6n] rfxg' ePsf] ;d'bfo aGg ;Sb5 . k/d]Zj/sf] clwgdf /x]/ eTs]sf] ;DaGw -dflg; / k/d]Zj/sf] ljrdf, dflg;–dflg;sf] ljrdf / dflg; / ;[li6sf] ljrdf_nfO{ k'g:yflkt ug]{ sfd ug{ yfNb5g\ lsgls xfdL ;a} kfkx?af6 k|folZrt ub{} x[bodf klat{g eP/ ;a}nfO{ k|]d / ;]jf ug{ af]nfOPsf 5f}+ / To;f] ubf{ xfd|f] ;fdflhs ;+nUgtfn] ;';dfrf/Lo k|efj klg Nofp+b5 h;af6 o]z' v|Li6sf] ?kfGt/0fsf/L cfu|xsf] ujfxL lbg ;S5 . lsgls v|L:6 s]lGb|t ;d'bfosf] lg/Gt/ la:tf/ / ;'b[9tfsf] nflu sfd ug'{ ;'wfl/Psf] d08nLsf] lhDd]jf/L xf] . xfdLx?nfO{ of] cleofgdf kl/jt{gsf ;'qfwf/, 1fg, zlSt / ;fwgsf bftf k/dk|e'n] cflzif b]pg\, cfd]g\ .
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100 Restorers Magazine Vol V 1. Cross-Way Church, Lalitpur 2. Cross-Way Church, Nagdhunga 3. Cross-Way Church, Banepa 4. Cross-Way Church, Dhading 5. Cross-Way Church, Noubisay 6. NRC Churches 7. Ashish Presbyterian Church, Rev. Dr. M. Bhattarai 8. Nineveh Church, Near Phulbari Chowk Ps. Uttam Tamang 9. Bhanjang Methodist Church, Ps. Shanta Shrestha 10. Golddhunga Bible Church/Kathmandu Bible Church, Ps. Bam Lama 11. Aaradhana Church Dohachock, Kathmandu, Rev. Hanok Tamang/ Ps. Kalleb Koirala 12. Shrijana Church, Ps. Hemraj Jarga Magar 13. Logos Church, Rev. Mani Koirala 14. Methodist Church/ Ps. Sabastine Lepcha 15. Saktishali Baptist Church, Ps. Premnarayan Bhattarai 16. Zoe Church, Sunakoshi,/ Ps. Abraham Tomas 17. Trinity Church, Godawary/ Ps. Rinzi lama/Ps. Chitra Kumar Rai 18. Branch of Rajghat Bible Church, Kusunti, Ps. Simon/ Jeevan Shrestha 19. Krititipur Church/ Ps. Khristbhakta maharjan 20. New Light Church/ Ps. Krishna Sherchan 21. Balaju Baptist Church, Pauatar Balaju/ Ps. Nima Sang Lama 22. Moravian Upasana Church/Ps. Nagendra K. Pradhan 23. All Nation Mission Church, Thecho/ps. Rakesh Maharjan 24. Goodnews Church/ Ps. Prem Rai 25.
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10120th Anniversary Special Issue l/kmD8{ P08 k]|l:j6]l/Pg ;]ldgf/L (RPS) n] :yfkgfsfnsf] @) cf}+ jflif{s pT;j dgfpFg uO{/x]sf] cj;/df ;j{k|yd xfdL g]kfn v|Lli6og ;dfh kl/jf/ xflb{s awfO{ tyf z'esfdgf JoQm ub{5f}F . k/d]Zj/sf] /fHolj:tf/df o; ;]ldgf/Ln] z}lIfs If]qdf ;'wf/ ug'[{sf ;fy} d08nLsf] ljrdf b]vfpg'ePsf] z}lIfs ljZjf;lgotfsf] xfdL pRr sb/ ub}{ d08nLx¿;Fu k|ToIf cflTdo ;DaGw /fVb} ;a} txsf ljZjf;Lx¿nfO{ k/d]Zj/sf] jrgaf6 ;'–;'lrt, k|]l/t / lzlIft u/fpg] sfo{df ;zQm ?kdf lgefpg'ePsf] e"ldsfk|lt xfdL wGojfb JoQm ub{5f}F . RPS n] g]kfnL d08nLsf] cflTdsL j[l4, ljsf; / ;'wf/df z}lIfs If]qåf/f k'¥ofpg' ePsf] d4t / cfkmgf] :yfkgfb]lv g} g]kfndf d08nLsf] ljsf;, ;';dfrf/sf] ;]jfsfO tyf ljleGg cflTdsL tyf ;dflhs If]qdf k'¥ofPsf] of]ubfg eg] ct'ngLo 5 . o; ;]ldgf/Ln] g]kfn v|Lli6og ;dfhsf] x/]s If]qdf xft]dfnf] ub}{ ;xof]u / ;xsfo{ ug'{ePsf]df xfdL cToGt wGojfbL 5f}F . ;fy} cfufdL lbgdf o; ;]ldgf/Låf/f d08nLsf] ;jf{lË0f ljsf;df k|efjsf/L of]ubfg eO/xg] k"0f{ ljZjf; ub}{ xfdL ;]ldgf/L;Fu ;xsfo{ ub}{ hfg] k|lta4tf ;d]t JoQm ub{5f}F . o; P]ltxfl;s cj;/df ;]ldgf/Lsf] pQ/f]Q/ k|ult tyf g]kfndf k/d]Zj/sf] /fHolj:tf/sf] sfd cem al9 k}mlnP/ cufl8 a9\g ;s]sf] xf];\ eGg] sfdgf;lxt xfdL k/d]Zj/;Fu k|fy{gf ub{5f}F . g]kfn===================================l8NnL/fdkf}8]ndxf;lrjtyfv|Lli6og;dfhkl/jf/ k=;+= r=g+=&!)&&÷)&* ldltM @)&&÷)*÷* xflb{s awfO{ tyf z'esfdgf
102 Restorers Magazine Vol V Reformed and Presbyterian Seminary la;f}+ jif{df k|j]z u/]sf] s'/f ;'Gg kfpFbf xfdLnfO{ cToGt} v';L nfu]sf] 5 . o; ;+:yfn] ljut b'O{ bzsb]lv afOanLo lZfIff d08nLsf h'emf? o'jfx¿nfO{ l;sfpg] / eljiosf d08nLsf cu'jfx¿sf ¿kdf tof/ ug{'sf ;fy} k/d]Zj/n] b]vfpg'ePsf] ljZj;gLotfnfO{ pRr sb/ ub{} g]kfnL d08nLx¿df ;zQm e"ldsf lgjf{x ug]{ af]em bz{g b]Vg'eO{ k/d]Zj/sf] jrgaf6 ;';'lrt, k|]l/t / lzlIft u/fpg] sfo{ ul//xg'ePsf] s'/f b]Vg÷;'Gg kfpFbf xfdL cflzlift ePsf 5f}F . RPS la; jif{ k'u]sf] pknIodf æXbo kl/jt{g / d08nL ;'wf/Æ zLif{sdf Pp6f ljz]if :dfl/sf k|sfzg ug{ nfluPsf] vj/n] xfdL Psbd} xlif{t 5f}F / xflb{s awfO tyf z'sfdgf lbg rfxG5f}F . k/d]Zj/n] oxfFx¿sf] o; ;+:yf / lng'ePsf] nIo of]hgfdf w]/} w]/} cflzif lbg'ePsf] xf];\ . /]e= xgf]s tfdfª cWoIf, Pg=;L=Pkm=Pg= xflb{s awfO{
Eld. Menuka Mishra Vice Principal and Mission Coordinator M.Div. - Presbyterian Theological Seminary, India (2006) Th.M. – Torch Trinity Graduate University, South Korea (2014)
Articles in various magazine/journals including ACTS Journal, Korea Evangelical Old Testament Studies (KEOTS), Nepali Christian Journal and Restorers Magazine
Teaching Field Concentration: Doctrine, Homiletics, and Christian Leadership
Teaching Field Concentration: New Testament Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals including Nepali Christian Journal and Re storers Magazine
Our Faculty
Rev. Mani Koirala Academic Dean M.Div. - Asia United Theological University, South Korea (2005) M.A. - Tribhuvan University, Nepal (2011) Th.M. - Calvin Theological Seminary (2016)
Teaching Field Concentration: Old Testament Publication : Basic Understanding of Old Testament in Nepali and in English (2018)
Teaching Field Concentration: Systematic Theology
10320th Anniversary Special Issue
Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals including Nepali Christian Journal and Restorers Magazine
Publication: Foundation of Christian Faith: Ecumenical Creeds and Confession (Ed. 2020)
Teaching Field Concentration: Missions and NT Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals including Nepali Christian Journal and Restorers Magazine
Articles in various magazine/journals including Nepali Christian Journal and Re storers Magazine
Full-Time Faculty Rev. Dr. Arbin Pokharel Chairman MTS. - Calvin Theological Seminary, USA (2003) D. Min. - Fuller Theological Seminary, USA (2020)
Rev. Jay Raj Gurung Department of Mission Studies M.Div. - Kathmandu Institute of Theology, ACTS (2011) Th.M. - Calvin Theological Seminary, USA (2013)
Dr. Birendra Shrestha Principal M.Div. - Presbyterian Theological Seminary, India (2006) Th.M. - Torch Trinity Graduate University, South Korea (2012) Ph.D. - Asia United Theological University, South Korea (2019)
Teaching Field Concentration: Music Related Subjects Adjunct Proffessor Rev. Amit Karthak M.Div. - Presbyterian Theological Seminary, India (2010) Th.M. - Calvin Theological Seminary, USA (2018)
Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals including Restorers Magazine
Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals
Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals including Nepali Christian Journal and Re storers Magazine
Mr. Dil Kumar Shrestha Teaching Faculty M.Div. - Shalom Bible Seminary, India (2011) Th.M. - Union Biblical Seminary, India (2020)
Rev. Rameshwar Yadav M.A. - Providence Evangelical Bible Seminary, India (2009) Th.M. - Providence Evangelical Bible Seminary, India (2011)
104 Restorers Magazine Vol V Eld. Umesh Chemjong Registrar M.Div. - Presbyterian Theological Seminary, India (2006) M.A. - Garhwal University, India (2008)
Teaching Field Concentration: New Testament
Santosh Kumhal Dean of Students M.Div. Presbyterian Theological Seminary, India (2011)
Teaching Field Concentration: Historical Theology
Teaching Field Concentration: Systematic Theology and Philosophy
Teaching Field Concentration: Practical Theology
Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals including Nepali Christian Journal and Re storers Magazine
Teaching Field Concentration: Christian Education Ranjit Magar Music Department Teaching Assistance B.Th. in Church Music - Reformed and Presbyterian Seminary, Nepal (2017)
Pops Contemporary Music from Shobi College of Music (2015) Jazz Orchestration from Yamaha Music School (2015)
Teaching Field Concentration: Community Development
Teaching Field Concentration: Christian Education
Teaching Field Concentration: Music History & Theory Mr. Sagar Pradhan B.A. - Ethnomusicology. Kathmandu University, Nepal (2009)
Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals including Restorers Magazine
Mr. Ujjwal Bomjon Tamang M.A. - Ethnomusicology. Kathmandu University, Nepal (2013)
Teaching Field Concentration: Music Department Mr. Binod Magar B.Th. - (Church Music). Reformed & Presbyterian Seminary, Nepal (2017).
Rev. Narbu Sherpa M.Div. - Torch Trinity Graduate University, South Korea (2011)
Th.M. - Torch Trinity Graduate University, South Korea (2016)
Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals including Restorers Magazine
Mrs. Indira Thapa M.A. - International Graduate School of Leadership, Philippines (2014)
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Teaching Field Concentration: Music Department
Teaching Field Concentration: Practical Theology
Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals including Restorers Magazine
Dr. Prem (Ganga) Subedi Ph.D. - Reading University, UK (2007)
Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals including Restorers Magazine
Mrs. Kim Sunmi M.A - (Music). Kyungsung University, Korea (2004)
Teaching Field Concentration: Music Department Full-Time Staff Mrs. Rojina Magar Office Assistance B.Th. - Reformed & Presbyterian Seminary, Nepal (2017)
106 Restorers Magazine Vol V Volunteer Faculty Rev. Phillip Jensen M.A. - Covenant Theological Seminary, USA (2008) Ph.D. - Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (ongoing)
Mrs. Maiya Nepal Librarian B.Th. - Reformed & Presbyterian Seminary, Nepal (2017) Mr. Tanka and Mrs. Ganga Ale Magar Guard and Cook
Teaching Field Concentration: Church History Publication : Articles in various magazine/journals including Dr. KIM DAVID Ph.D. - American Conservatory of Music Art, USA (1999)
Teaching Field Concentration: Music Publication : Four Part in Nepali Hymnal (2019) and Articles in various magazine/journals
10720th Anniversary Special Issue Run for the Gospel Our Activities
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10920th Anniversary Special Issue Our Valuable Assets RESTORERS Vol.1. DEC- MAY 2018 REFORMED & PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY wd{ ;DaGwL gof“ sfg'g / O;fO{ ;/f]sf/ d08nLsf] e'ldsf / g]kfnsf] sfg'g wd{ / :jtGqtf s'l07t agfpg] P]g / O{;fO{ ;dfh gofF d'n'sL -;+lxtf_ P]g / O{;fO{x¿nfO{ Jojxfl/s hl6ntf Religious Restrictions: Urgency of Endurance InThe Persecution And Intolerance For The Sake of Christ to The Christians Minority In Nepal Nepal New Law- Implications for the Church and Care-Givers Dear Teku RESTORERS REFORMED & PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY O;fO{ la:jf;sf gfddf e'm6f] lzIff Vol.2. JUNE-DECEMBER 2019 RESTORERS REFORMED & PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY Volume.III, DEC.-MAY 2019/20
110 Restorers Magazine Vol V New Creation Salon Since 2008….. “Reaching one life at a time through the touch of Beauty” Our Values Our passion at New Creation Salon is impacting lives through the touch of beauty. We make people feel good about themselves in an atmosphere of innovation and excellence, enriching our clients, our community and ourselves. You are more than just a woman; you are called into a lifestyle of beauty and wisdom. Our Goal At New Creation is for quality service, consistency, continued education in mastering skills, sanitation and great costumer service. Our desire is for you to have an experience that will refresh you and bring you back for more. Remember Us: Hair Color, Hair Cut & Style, Massage, Facials & Make-Up, Waxing, Manicure & Pedicure, Bridal & Up-Do's Community Outreach Program We believe in Giving back to the community, by networking with organization, batter shelter homes and orphanages. Monthly we go to these places and give services to bring love and encouragement to those in need. If you like for us to come visit you please contact us. Located beside PHO 99 in Jhamsikhel, Call 01-5526218 @) cf}F jflif{sf]T;jsf] cj;/df RPS kl/jf/nfO{ xflb{s jwfO{ / z'esfdgf lbg'sf] ;fy} d08nLsf cu'jfx¿nfO{ k/d]Zj/sf] jrgdf ;';lHht kfg{ sfddf lg/Gt/ cl3 a9b} /x'g\ egL k/d]Zj/;Fu sfdgf ub{5f}F . v|Li6dxf]Tjsf] cj;/df Wishing Merry Christmas & Happy New Year 2021 to RPS family.
11120th Anniversary Special Issue We would like to congratulate for completing the 20 glorious years services. We would like to praise God for your continuous dedication and service to the Lord and His people. May God bless RPS and use it for expanding Godly services and teaching to the churches and leaders of Nepal. ECEC Family
112 Restorers Magazine Vol V Ps. Sangam K.C. Senior Pastor k/d]Zj/sf] cg'u|xdf, ;g\ @))) df :yfkgf ePsf] RPS n] ljut @) jif{b]lv cgj/t ;]jf u/L v|Li6sf ;of}+ ;]js;]ljsfx¿ tof/ ul/ cfˆgf] sfo{df ;kmntf kfPdf xflb{s awfO{ tyf z'esfdgf JoQm ug{ rfxG5' . ;fy} pxfFx¿sf] pQ/f]Q/ k|ultsf] sfdgf ;Fu} RPS kl/jf/nfO{ k/d]Zj/n] k|z:t cflzif\ lbg'ePsf] xf];\ . Asha ChurchPresbyterian&Mission
11320th Anniversary Special Issue Change Action Nepal Reformed & Presbyterian Seminary (RPS) n] @)cf}+ jflif{s pT;j dgfpFg uO{/x]sf] cj;/df xflb{s awfO{ tyf z'esfdgf JoQm ub{5f}F . ;fy} Wish you Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2021. IndiraChairmanGhale Nepali Reformed Church (NRC) congratulate Reformed & Presbyterian Seminary (RPS) for the success of 20 years of effective ministry in equipping leaders for Christ’s Church in Nepal. May the Lord bless you with all his riches and wisdom as you lead in training servants of the church for the 21st century Nepal. g]kfnL l/kmf]D8{ rr{ @) cf}F jflif{sf]T;jsf] cj;/df RPS kl/jf/nfO{ xflb{s z'esfdgf .
114 Restorers Magazine Vol V With Best Complements from Higher GroundFor celebrating 20 years of faithful ministry of training leaders for Christ church in Nepal. In 2008, Higher Ground Crafts came into being as a social enterprise. Through the Crafts business, we became self-sustaining, and able to pour more resources into com- munity developoment. Here, we make hand- crafted jewelry, clothing, bags, and accesso- ries. When you purchase our products, you join our vision.
Vision: Higher Ground Nepal envisions a just and transformed society where people can live in dignity.
Bimala Shrestha Pokharel Founder/CEO
HIGHER GROUND
Mission: Our mission is to restore the lives of individuals at risk of exploitation, human traf- ficking & social injustice through awareness, counseling and socio-economic empowerment. NEPAL
RPS offers Bachelor of Theology degree accredited by Asia Theological Association (ATA). This program is designed to prepare pastors and ministry leaders for Christ’s churches in Nepal. This is a four-year residential degree program that requires completion of higher secondary education.
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RPS offers Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program as a semester system, which is only one seminary in Nepal. M.Div. is two years residential program for students with ATA accredited Bachelor of Theology degree and three years for non-ATA accredited B.Th. degree. We accept “Mature Candidates” who are over 30 years of age and have five years of full time ministry experience. M.Div. is designed to equip students to become excellent intellectuals (critical thinkers) for Nepal, excellent Biblical scholars (academics), and excellent pastors who love the church. RPS is one of the AGSTNP consortium members for Master of Theology (Th. M.) degrees under ATA since the beginning of the consortium.
BTh, Majoring in Church Music
Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
BTh, Majoring in Christian Education
We offer BTh specialized in the Christian Education. Its main purpose is to train the students who desire to serve in educational ministry.
11520th Anniversary Special Issue FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT REFORMED & PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Ward No. 25 Phulbari Chowk, Bhaisepati Phone: 977-1-5592987 | Fax: 977-1-559298 Postal: GPO 8975, EPC 1923 Kathmandu, Nepal Email: rpseminary@gmail.com Web: www.rpsnepal.com
We offer BTh specialized in the Church Music. Its main purpose is to train the students who are gifted in music and want to serve church with the gift of music.
Programs Offered Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
116 Restorers Magazine Vol V Our Vision: “We see NEPALI COMMUNITIES flourishing in the FRUITS OF THE GOSPEL through the labor of DISCIPLES YOKED TO CHRIST.” FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT REFORMED & PRESBYTERIAN SEMINARY Lalitpur Metropolitan City, Ward No. 25 Phulbari Chowk, Bhaisepati Phone: 977-1-5592987 | Fax: 977-1-559298 Postal: GPO 8975, EPC 1923 Kathmandu, Nepal Email: rpseminary@gmail.com Web: www.rpsnepal.com
