Dr. Basant Shrestha is a highly educated and accomplished religious leader with a long history of service to his community and faith. He holds a Doctor of Ministry from Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, MO, USA, which he earned in 2011. He also holds a Master of Theology from South Asia Institute of Advance Christian Studies in Bangalore, India, which he earned in 1993. He began his theological education with a Bachelor of Theology from Southern Asia Bible College in Bangalore, India which he earned in 1989. He has served as a Program Administrator of Doctor of Ministry and as a Professor, Director of Admissions and Academics and Dean at Southern Asia Bible College. He has been using his education and commitment to serve others in various capacities.