Population: 9,600,000
Hub: Pakistan
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.00%
Hub: Pakistan
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.00%
Resources: NT, JF
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 150
Annual Deaths: 86,000
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 150
Annual Deaths: 86,000
Description: The Baloch are an Iranian people, who once served as mercenaries in the Babylonian and Persian empires. In the late 15th century they migrated from Persia into present day Baluchistan, absorbing dozens of peoples and establishing a complex social hierarchy of tribes and castes.
Prayer Points:
• The influential Hakim clan control much of the Baloch economy through oasis land holdings and alliances with nomadic tribes. Pray for spiritual breakthrough among them that will impact the entire Baluch nation.
• Sufi orders are active among the Baluch, and hold stronger sway over the beliefs of Muslims than the traditional imams. They are believed to have the power to cure diseases and foresee the future. Pray for the revelation of Christ to come to these spiritual leaders and for their deliverance from demonic influence.
• There are weekly Christian short-wave radio broadcasts into Balochistan. Pray for effective follow-up with interested seekers and believers that will result in churches being established in every listening community.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, glorify your name and exalt your Son Jesus over the Baloch people. May every family experience the fullness of your grace and power in their midst.
Every year 86,000 Pakistani Baloch die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.
Prayer Points:
• The influential Hakim clan control much of the Baloch economy through oasis land holdings and alliances with nomadic tribes. Pray for spiritual breakthrough among them that will impact the entire Baluch nation.
• Sufi orders are active among the Baluch, and hold stronger sway over the beliefs of Muslims than the traditional imams. They are believed to have the power to cure diseases and foresee the future. Pray for the revelation of Christ to come to these spiritual leaders and for their deliverance from demonic influence.
• There are weekly Christian short-wave radio broadcasts into Balochistan. Pray for effective follow-up with interested seekers and believers that will result in churches being established in every listening community.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, glorify your name and exalt your Son Jesus over the Baloch people. May every family experience the fullness of your grace and power in their midst.
Every year 86,000 Pakistani Baloch die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.