Research resources from and for missional Christian leaders
Prayercast
Feasts and Holy Times (Prayercast)
pray for Muslims during significant days Certain days in the Muslim calendar hold high religious significance. It is during these times that Muslims are often intentionally seeking Allah and pondering spiritual things. For more information go to...
Fiji (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Other, Mbau GDP Per Capita: $1,000 Literacy Rate: Literacy Rate: 99.1% Unreached: 0.50% Population: 939,535 Religions:...
Finland (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Finnish (Finn), Swedish (Swede), Karelian, Somali, Tornedalen Finnish (Finn) GDP Per Capita: $47,300 Literacy Rate: 100% Unreached:...
Five Pillars (Prayercast)
pray for Muslims practicing the Islamic rituals Over a billion people earnestly strive for Allah’s mercy and favor through the Five Pillars of Islam. Yet fear and uncertainty remain. For more information go to Five Pillars on the Prayercast...
Flor’s Story (Somalia) (Prayercast)
gripped by the beauty of Christ Most of the people in Somalia follow Islam. But no one is beyond God’s powerful and saving hand! Jesus died so that every Somali Muslim would have access to eternal life. "Flor" is one such Somali woman. For...
Folk Muslim (Prayercast)
seeking protection through rituals, practices, and people The term Folk Islam, or Popular Islam, refers to religious beliefs and practices that are distinct from the more orthodox Islamic beliefs and practices. Folk Islam is often seen as the way...
France (Prayercast)
Government: Semi-Presidential Republic Major People Groups: French, North Gallo-Romance, Provencal, Languedocian, Provencal (South French) GDP Per Capita: $42,000 Literacy Rate: 100% Unreached: 6.5%...
French Guiana (Prayercast)
Government: French Overseas Department Major People Groups: Guianese Mulatto, French, Haitian Black, Guianese White, Bush Negro (Djuka) GDP Per Capita: $17,099 Literacy Rate: 83% Unreached:...
Gabon (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Pangwe, Bandzabi GDP Per Capita: $14,400 Literacy Rate: 84.7% Unreached: 2.3% Population: 2,284,912 Religions: Christian,...
Gambia (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Mandinka (Sose), Fulakunda, Gambian Wolof, Soninke (Sarakole), Tukulor (Takarir) GDP Per Capita: $2,200 Literacy Rate: 50.8% Unreached:...
Gaza Strip and West Bank (Prayercast)
Government: Provisional Major People Groups: Palestinian Arab, Jew GDP Per Capita: $6,220 Literacy Rate: 97.5% Unreached: 98.9% Population: 1,957,062 Religions: Muslim,...
Georgia (Prayercast)
Government: Semi-Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Iron, Adzhar GDP Per Capita: $14,100 Literacy Rate: 99.6% Unreached: 6.8% Population: 4,933,674 Religions: Christian,...
Germany (Prayercast)
Government: Federal Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: German (High German), Low German (Saxon), Bavarian, Franconian, Turk GDP Per Capita: $50,900 Literacy Rate: 100% Unreached:...
Ghana (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Asante, Fante, Ewe, Brong, Dagomba (Dagbamba) GDP Per Capita: $5,300 Literacy Rate: 79% Unreached: 5.2% Population:...
Greece (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Democracy Major People Groups: Dimotiki GDP Per Capita: $27,300 Literacy Rate: 97.9% Unreached: 2% Population: 10,569,703 Religions: Christian, Muslim,...
Greenland (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Democracy Major People Groups: Kalaallisut Eskimo, North Greenland Eskimo, Danish (Dane), USA White, African American (Black) GDP Per Capita: $41,800 Literacy Rate: 100%...
Grenada (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Democracy Major People Groups: Black, Mulatto, Indo-Pakistani, Black (Patwa), British GDP Per Capita: $15,100 Literacy Rate: 98.6% Unreached: 0% Population:...
Guatemala (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Ladino (Mestizo), Central Quiché, Kekchi, West Central Quiché, West Indian Black GDP Per Capita: $8,400 Literacy Rate: 80.8% Unreached:...
Guinea (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Fulani (Peuhl), Malinke, Susu, Guerze, Kissi GDP Per Capita: $2,700 Literacy Rate: 45.3% Unreached: 87% Population:...
Guinea- Bissau (Prayercast)
Government: Semi-Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Manjaco, Mandinga, Fulani, Balanta, Papel GDP Per Capita: $1,800 Literacy Rate: 59.9% Unreached: 47.8% Population:...
Gulya’s Story (Uzbekistan) (Prayercast)
from the brink of suicide to daughter of the King Far too many wives are abused across the Muslim world. But God loves each one of them and knows them by name. "Gulya" is one of these women. For more information go to Gulya’s Story on the...
Guyana (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Hindi (Hindustani), Guyanese Black (Creolese), Guyanese Mulatto, Hindi (Hindustani), Arawak GDP Per Capita: $18,700 Literacy Rate: 88.5% Unreached:...
Haiti (Prayercast)
Government: Semi-Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Haitian Black, Haitian Mulatto GDP Per Capita: $2,800 Literacy Rate: 61.7% Unreached: 0% Population: 11,198,240 Religions:...
Hajj (Prayercast)
the fifth pillar of Islam There is a shrine in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, known as the Ka’aba. Muslims believe it was originally built by Adam, destroyed in Noah’s time, and rebuilt by Abraham and his son Ishmael. For more information go to...
Hausa (Prayercast)
the custodians of Islam in West Africa The Hausa are the dominant ethnicity in northern Nigeria. In a nation of some 191 million, over 33 million are Hausa, 70% of whom are found in rural communities. Nearly 14 million more Hausa live throughout...
Hezbollah (Prayercast)
Hezbollah is quite popular in Lebanon and is supported even by Christian political parties. As an extremist political group backed by Iran, they have softened their rhetoric so many accept their radical ideology. Many of them have a sincere desire...
Hinduism (Prayercast)
Jesus loves Hindus. While a billion people seek spiritual freedom in thousands of gods, the one true God lovingly provides the only way through Jesus. For more information go to Hinduism on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new tab.
His Praise Goes On (Prayercast)
This very second the Earth is spinning on its axis, exposing parts to the new day’s first rays of light and shrouding others in the darkness of night. In the same way, the praises of God’s people are lifted up in a never-ending stream...
Homosexuality (Prayercast)
trapped in generational cycles of abuse and isolation Until European colonialism, the word "homosexual" was unknown among Muslims -- but the practice of sodomy was. Men in power sodomized slaves and prisoners or engaged in sex with "toy boys." For...
Honduras (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Mestizo, Nicaraguan Mestizo, Honduran Black, Honduran White GDP Per Capita: $5,100 Literacy Rate: 88.5% Unreached: 0% Population:...