Leadership
office of the President
Dr. Manoj Shrestha serves as the President of HiDA. He provides strategic guidance to HiDA and oversees the institution’s operations.
Dr. Shrestha has completed his Ph.D. in Homiletics (Practical Theology) from Princeton Theological Seminary, NJ USA in 2014 and M.Div. from ACTS (Asia Center of Theological Studies and Mission), South Korea in 1999. While pastoring the Church, Dr. Shrestha also enjoys teaching as an adjunct professor at Towson University, Maryland.
He and his wife Kalpana live in Baltimore and have two sons Joel and Amol. His passion is to equip and train the leaders of Nepali-speaking churches in the US and beyond.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for the governance of HiDA, setting policies, making major decisions, and ensuring financial accountability. The Board provides strategic guidance to the President and helps to ensure the long-term sustainability and growth of HiDA.
Mr. Arjun Hamal, USA
Mr. Prem Tamang, USA
Dr. Mangal Man Maharjan, Nepal
Ps. Bhadra Rai, USA
Ps. Surendra Rai, Canada
Ps. Norbu Tamang, USA
President’s Counsel
The President’s Counsel guides the President about different subjects that help HiDA operate effectively internationally. The council includes experts from various fields. They provide critical insights and advice to the President to ensure that HiDA fulfills its mission to equip Nepali-speaking Christian leaders for effective ministry.
Ps. Manohar Pathak, Nepal
Ps. Michael Magar, USA
Ps. Raju Baraily, HK
Ps. Robin Chettri, India
Ps. Philip Rasaily, UK
Ps. Janet Rai, India
Ambassadors
Ambassadors are HiDA’s representatives to various organizations, churches, and communities. They serve as a liaison between HiDA and its stakeholders, building relationships and promoting HiDA’s mission. The Ambassadors are passionate about equipping Nepali-speaking Christian leaders and spreading awareness about the work HiDA is doing.
Ps. Tul Bd. Gurung, Kuwait
Ms. Mariam Lama, Iraq
Ps. Aksah Shrestha, Nepal
Ps. Yubaraj Pradhan, Nepal
Mr. Krishna Sharma, Nepal
Ps. Govinda Koirala, Nepal
Ps. Raju Budhathoki, USA
Mr. Anil Jung Thapa, UK
Ps. Kiran Mothey, India
Ps. Sona Chettri, India
Mr. Niraj Thapa, Nepal
Ps. Timothy Thapa, India
Ps. Brian Khadka, Canada
ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP
Comprises experienced faculty members who design and teach HiDA’S courses. They bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in their fields and are passionate about equipping Nepali-speaking Christian leaders for effective ministry.
Dr. Mangal Man Maharjan
Dr. Manoj Shrestha
Ps. Norbu Tamang
Dr. Balkrishna Sharma
staff
Mr. Suryodaya Timsina, USA
Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Hemant Timalsina, USA
Registrar
Mr. Subash Luhagun, USA
Media Coordinator
Mr. Endup Lepcha, Bhutan
IT Support Specialist