Bringing the Good News to Bhutan through Radio
November 8, 2005
Located in the eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is home to over two million people. Saturated in Buddhism, this nation is a challenging mission field for believers in Jesus, who make up less than one percent of the population. Open evangelism is strictly forbidden and Christians caught sharing their faith face the loss of homes, property, bank accounts and even their citizenship. With the literacy rate being only 18 percent, radio is a key element to proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ to the Bhutanese.
Brother Paljor Dorji*, producer of Gospel for Asia's broadcast in the Dzonkha language of Bhutan, shares how radio is an effective tool for spreading the Good News in this spiritually dark land.
Q:How do you keep your message personal despite the fact that you are speaking to potentially millions?
A:My message for the radio program is very personal. I use "you" in order to convey to the audience that I am speaking to an individual. I want each listener to feel that I am speaking very personally. I talk to each listener one by one, yet I am reaching millions.
Q:What is one of your greatest challenges?
A:Bhutan must be reached with the Gospel of Jesus Christ! I want to see churches being planted as a result of radio across the length and breadth of this country.
Q:What are some of your greatest joys?
A:My greatest joy was hearing of one church established through radio. I have also seen people come to Christ and be baptized, with more in the near future, due to our radio ministry. What more joy do I need than seeing these results?
*Name changed for security reasons.
