The second reconciliation seminar held jointly by ATEN and UMN took place in Godavari, Kathmandu from May 5-8, 2008. This year we had Emmanuel Kopwe and his wife Angeline. both from Tanzania, particpating. Many learnt to genuinely forgive offenders for the first time. ATEN's Divya Khanal coordinated the seminar. Ramesh Khatry helped in editing the manual, organising prayer, and teaching. Teachers from UMN were: Joe Campbell, Janet Campbell, Bal Kumari Gurung, and David McConkey. ATEN and UMN will organise regional seminars in East and West Nepal in the latter part of 2008. In addition to theological education, ATEN has taken on the reconciliation ministry because the 10 year old conflict between the government and the Maoists has left many bitter, wounded, revengeful citizens who need healing, which only our Lord Jesus can provide.

At present, our association consists of 28 members (Bible schools, colleges and church groups). ATEN currently runs a library and aims to attract Christians who are either involved in the teaching/preaching ministry or are students attending various Bible colleges around Kathmandu. ATEN will help any interested Bible college seek affiliation for the five year integreated Bachelor of Divinity degree (BD) in 2012 under affiliation with Serampore University, initially begun as a college by William Carey himself. BD is a theological graduate degree recognized worldwide. Students with 10+2 or high school pass and two years of college can attend. Budding writers can live in the hostel at ATEN for six months and produce a book, either in English or Nepali. The book should be on the Bible, contemporary issues or history. Writers will receive free food and board, and monthly pocket-money.

The shortened version of our constitution down below gives a very good idea of our goals and functions. Read it. If you have any questions, 'CONTACT' on the main menu of this web site will tell you how to get in touch with us.

• Statement of Faith: The Holy Scriptures as originally given by God, divinely inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy, and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
  

• Purpose: To promote quality Biblical education in Nepal by acting as a facilitator among the already existing theological institutions or the ones to be established in future.

• Procedure: For the first phase, ATEN shall work towards making the five year BD affiliation with Serampore University possible by establishing a common library, providing classroom facilities, and qualified teachers. Master of Theology (MTh) is our next goal.

• Base: ATEN will consist of a general body that is as widely representative as possible. The general body consists of all two representatives from church groups, mission bodies, theological institutions, and other Christian organizations that choose to become members of ATEN.
  • Representatives from as many church groups in Nepal as possible.
  • Representatives from theological "colleges" currently running and to run in the future.
  • Representatives from as many mission bodies currently serving in Nepal as possible.
  • The general body will meet once a year for discussion, fellowship, and electing representatives -when applicable - to the executive committee.