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Unreached Peoples: The Layap People of Bhutan
Paul Hattaway
Paul Hattaway (birth year unknown–present). Born in New Zealand, Paul Hattaway is a Christian missionary, author, and founder of Asia Harvest, a ministry dedicated to equipping Asian churches to reach unreached people groups. Leaving home at 16, he faced homelessness in Australia, sleeping on a public bathroom roof, until a factory worker’s witness led him to faith. In 1988, he arrived in Hong Kong with $50, a backpack, and a call to serve China, smuggling hundreds of Bibles across the border. Founding Asia Harvest in the early 1990s, he has supported over 1,500 indigenous missionaries, provided over 20 million Bibles in 140 Asian languages, and aided persecuted believers through funds like the Asian Workers’ Fund and Persecution & Relief Fund. His preaching, rooted in personal testimonies of God’s provision, inspires global audiences at conferences and churches. Hattaway authored books like An Asian Harvest (2017), The Heavenly Man (2002, about Brother Yun), and Operation China (2000), documenting revival and unreached tribes. Married, though family details are private, he operates from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with offices in Australia, the UK, Germany, and Malaysia. He said, “God’s call is not to comfort but to obedience, no matter the cost.”
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This sermon sheds light on the hidden community of the layaps in the Himalayas, emphasizing their Buddhist faith and the need for spiritual awakening. Despite residing in a stunning landscape, the layaps seem to have overlooked the presence of the Creator. The unique lifestyle, attire, and agricultural practices of the layaps are explored, showcasing their dedication to their beliefs while potentially neglecting their relationship with God. The sermon encourages trust in God for a spiritual harvest among the layaps.
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Himalaya, the hidden home of the layaps, is found against the slopes of Masikhang, the highest point of the Himalayas in this area. The layaps are 100% Buddhist and completely lost. It is unbelievable that the layaps do not notice the creator in this breathtaking beautiful land. The layaps all live in typical Bhutanese homes made of concrete and wood. The lower level is for the animals and to keep all the grain products and other crops. The upper level is where the layaps live. The layap women wear a special funnel-shaped hat every day. It is made from bamboo woven together. These hats are worn as a sign of dedication and worship to Buddha. Little girls wear these hats even from an early age. The black striped skirts are also very typical of the layaps. But these people have turned their backs on the Lord. The layap women work with the men in the fields. Every family tries to support itself with the little bit they grow. The layaps are semi-nomads who farm with yak. Let us trust God that there will also be a spiritual harvest among the layaps.
Unreached Peoples: The Layap People of Bhutan
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Paul Hattaway (birth year unknown–present). Born in New Zealand, Paul Hattaway is a Christian missionary, author, and founder of Asia Harvest, a ministry dedicated to equipping Asian churches to reach unreached people groups. Leaving home at 16, he faced homelessness in Australia, sleeping on a public bathroom roof, until a factory worker’s witness led him to faith. In 1988, he arrived in Hong Kong with $50, a backpack, and a call to serve China, smuggling hundreds of Bibles across the border. Founding Asia Harvest in the early 1990s, he has supported over 1,500 indigenous missionaries, provided over 20 million Bibles in 140 Asian languages, and aided persecuted believers through funds like the Asian Workers’ Fund and Persecution & Relief Fund. His preaching, rooted in personal testimonies of God’s provision, inspires global audiences at conferences and churches. Hattaway authored books like An Asian Harvest (2017), The Heavenly Man (2002, about Brother Yun), and Operation China (2000), documenting revival and unreached tribes. Married, though family details are private, he operates from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with offices in Australia, the UK, Germany, and Malaysia. He said, “God’s call is not to comfort but to obedience, no matter the cost.”