Name: James Ortiz
Country: Nepal
Years on Mission Field: 13 years, Currently in the USA
In a paragraph, how did you become Born Again?
At the age of 18 while attending an Independent Baptist church. I had heard the Gospel many times. Realizing without a doubt I was a sinner and nothing I could do would earn my way into Heaven, I put my complete faith and trust in Jesus Christ. So I’m trusting only Him to take me to Heaven one day.
In a paragraph, can you describe the mission or vision of your ministry?
To one day return to Nepal. To train nationals in Bible Translation work and to work on getting the Bible into languages that currently do not have a Bible.
What is the biggest challenge(s) or difficulty that you face as a missionary?
Right now it is taking care of my wife who suffered a major stroke in 2024. She is currently recovering and I am her sole care provider.
Do you have any prayer requests that we can pray for you?
My wife’s recovery, God’s wisdom and I decide how to proceed with Bible Translation work in Nepal as she recovers, and finances concerning past medical.
Any additional comments you would like to share with us.
Currently I only mail prayer letters, so I don’t do email yet. I hope to do that one day. I would prefer to make a video with both of us, but with my wife at the moment, it is a challenge. Prayerfully one day we will be able to do one for the churches together.