Pankaj and Tonielle in Nepal

Pankaj and Tonielle have been serving in Kathmandu, Nepal as a married couple for the last 11 years. They have an 8-year old son, Levi, and 5-year old daughter, Eden, as well as a new baby due in October 2024. 

Pankaj has been serving as the Senior Pastor at Calvary Chapel Kathmandu since it started in March 2015. He is also the founder and director of a multifunctional worship ministry called Salvation Worship Ministries (started in 2000). The heart behind Salvation Worship Ministries is to, first and foremost, show the love of Christ to all they come in contact with. They also make themselves available to help para-churches by providing training, workshops, worship teams, and any gospel related programs. 

He recently founded the Salvation School of Worship where there is currently 20 students going through the 8-month diploma program. We have seen a huge need for training in the area of Biblical and practical worship in Nepal and its neighboring countries. Our prayer is that God would continue to grow the School of Worship and that starting in February 2025, we will be able to provide on-site housing for out-of-town and international students to come and study. 

In addition to the church and worship ministries, Pankaj has a passion for training and discipling pastors, leaders, and the youth around Nepal. He and other ministry leaders make quarterly trips to different areas of Nepal to host multiple training sessions and conferences for people who are not able to come to Kathmandu for training.

Between taking care of the kids and home, Tonielle helps as the liaison between the Nepal ministries and American teams and contacts. She has also been helping lead a Mommy and Me group for missionaries and nationals for the last 2 years. 

Their family recently moved to a new home with more space and Tonielle would love to start up a bi-weekly women’s bible study for anyone who wants to come and study the Word together. 

Please be praying for the following: 

As the ministries grow, the needs grow too. Because of this, we have a huge need for more committed, monthly supporters for our ministries and family in Nepal. Some of our biggest needs are as followed: 

• Rent for the ministry campus (most needed). 

• Day-to-day costs for all ministries (utilities, teacher payrolls, etc).

• School of Worship student scholarships. 

• Pastor and leader training Costs.

• Worship equipment and school supplies for School of Worship.

• Furniture set up costs for School of Worship and mission team housing.

• Sound system and musical instruments for Calvary Chapel Kathmandu.

• Help with our children's international school fees.

Please pray for the spiritual and numerical growth of the church members and church plants. 

Please pray for the current and future students at the School of Worship to remain diligent in their studies. 

Please pray for Tonielle during her last trimester and for a safe delivery in October. 

Please pray for the spiritual growth of our children. 

Please pray for protection around our family and our marriage. 

Please pray for many opportunities to share the Gospel all over Nepal. 

Please pray for continued unity for all the staff and volunteers for the church, worship ministries, and leadership trainings. 

Thank you for your love and prayers! 

We would love to hear from you! Please feel free to email us at SarkarsInNepal@gmail.com 
Ministry Website: www.hopeforthehimalayas.com
Salvation Worship Ministries: www.salvationworshipministries.com
Calvary Chapel Kathmandu Facebook: www.facebook.com/CCKathmandu
School of Worship: www.schoolofworshipnepal.com and www.facebook.com/SalvationSOW