EARTHQUAKE updates
On Feb. 6, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Turkey in the pre-dawn hours. Parts of Turkey and Syria were devastated. Loss of life was enormous. We are praying for the people there, especially those who are part of the Climbing For Christ family. We will post updates here.
Nationality: U.S. Occupation: Certified Nursing Assistant (former Marine Biologist). Missions with C4C: Nepal 2023. How long have you climbed? I’ve accumulated over 20 years of climbing. Type of climbing you do: Backcountry multi-day long trail treks, high elevation hikes/climbs, and long mileage day hikes, too. Highlight of climbing career: Since I was in high school, I began hiking with my dad in the Adirondacks (NY) and became passionate about climbing ...
Praying for open doors in the East
Would you hike 40 miles to pray for someone you’ve never met? That’s what Climbing For Christ does – and will do again on our 20th expedition to Nepal.
‘Blinded by the devil’
Himachal Pradesh, a northern Indian state in the western Himalayas, has many spiritual strongholds. “Himachal Pradesh needs Jesus as its Savior,” our ministry partner says. “We are praying for it.”
Speed of sound
Bad news travels fast. Mass shootings in America are heard about in remote villages on the other side of the world. Plane crashes in remote reaches are learned about – and stressed about – soon after they happen. If only the Good News could travel as quickly.
Mission: Nepal 2022
Scheduled May 17-June 8. Check back for daily updates.
The Bridge
Suspension (or hanging) bridges are everywhere in Nepal. It’s the only way across deep ravines and raging rivers. For some, a suspension bridge can be intimidating, even a little scary. For others, it is simply the route that God wants us to take.
Nationality: American. Occupation: Student. Missions with C4C: Nepal 2022.
How long have you climbed? I haven’t actually really climbed before. Type of climbing you do: I’ve gone on quite a few small hikes. Highlight of climbing career: I hiked Greenhorn Mountain (highpoint of Pueblo County, Colorado).
‘A Man will appear’
A strenuous nine- or 10-day trek into a new, remote area is scheduled for May. Climbing For Christ has trekked throughout the north-central, Mid-West, and northwest corner of Nepal, covering hundreds of miles. God is sending us to the Kangchenjunga Conservation Area.
Plant, water, grow
Challenges to doing ministry in India include anti-conversion laws, persecution, and funding needs.