Research resources from and for missional Christian leaders
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Hong Kong (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential limited democracy; a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China Major People Groups: Han Chinese (Cantonese), Han Chinese (Hoklo), Han Chinese (Mandarin), Han Chinese (Wu),...
Hui (Prayercast)
In the mid-1800s, one million Hui were massacred in Yunnan. And although China is still increasing pressure on Muslims and Christians today, the Hui are now left mostly alone. Jesus sees, loves, and continues to passionately pursue them. But the...
Hungary (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Hungarian (Magyar), Hungarian Gypsy, German, Bavarian Austrian, Romanian GDP Per Capita: $31,000 Literacy Rate: 99.1% Unreached:...
Iceland (Prayercast)
Government: Unitary Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Icelander, French-Icelandic Creole, Danish (Dane), Swedish (Swede) GDP Per Capita: $52,300 Literacy Rate: 100% Unreached:...
India (Prayercast)
Government: Federal Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Bengali, Telugu, Maratha, Tamil, Hindi GDP Per Capita: $6,100 Literacy Rate: 74.4% Unreached: 95.6% Population:...
Indo-Malaysia (Prayercast)
widespread folk Islam and rising fundamentalism With more than 25,000 islands, the Indo-Malaysia region has a population of about 420 million people. The equator runs through the center of the region, and tropical rainforest climates are typical....
Indonesia (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Javanese (Orang Jawa), Sundanese (Urang Sunda), Madurese, Minangkabau (Padang), Malay (Coast Malay) GDP Per Capita: $11,400 Literacy Rate:...
Iran (Prayercast)
Government: heocratic Republic Major People Groups: Persian (Irani), Azerbaijani (Turk), Gilaki, Mazanderani (Tabri), Southern Kurd (Carduchi) GDP Per Capita: $12,400 Literacy Rate: 85.5% Unreached:...
Iranian Azeri (Prayercast)
Iran’s largest ethnic minority Iran is home to some 17 million Azeris. Including historic and more recent emigrations to neighboring countries and beyond, their total global population is thought to be approximately 40...
Iraq (Prayercast)
Government: Federal Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Iraqi Arab, North Iraqi Arab, Northern Kurd (Kermanji), Southern Kurd, Azerbaijani (Azeri Turk) GDP Per Capita: $9,300 Literacy Rate:...
Iraqi Arab (Prayercast)
weary from years of violence and conflict. Who Are Iraqi Arabs? What Are Iraqi Arabs’ Greatest Struggles? What Is God Doing Among Iraqi Arabs? For more information go to Iraqi Arab on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Ireland (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Irish, Irish Gaelic, British (English), Polish. Ulster Irish GDP Per Capita: $89,700 Literacy Rate: 100% Unreached: 1% Population:...
Ishmael (Prayercast)
Despite birthing many of the earliest Christian churches, the Middle East and North Africa have endured centuries with little or no access to the Gospel. Today, four of every five Muslims - 20% of the world’s population - have never heard the...
Islam (Prayercast)
Jesus loves Muslims. While increasing millions are turning to Muhammad instead of Christ, Jesus continues to lovingly reveal himself to seeking hearts. For more information go to Islam on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Islamic State (IS) (Prayercast)
We hate the darkness and underlying evil. Yet Jesus still says, "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matt 5:44). God’s love reaches not only those suffering under this oppression, but it reaches even into the ranks of...
Israel (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Democracy Major People Groups: Palestinian Arab, Israeli Jewish (Sabra), Jewish (Russian), Romanian Jew, Polish Jew GDP Per Capita: $38,300 Literacy Rate: 97.8% Unreached:...
Istanbul (Prayercast)
heartbeat of the Turkish World. What Is Istanbul Like? Why Is Istanbul Significant? What Is God Doing In Istanbul Today? For more information go to Istanbul on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Italy (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Italian, Lombard, Neapolitan-Calabrian, Sicilian, Venetian (Istrian) GDP Per Capita: $39,000 Literacy Rate: 99.2% Unreached:...
Jacov’s Story (Middle East) (Prayercast)
from political insurgent to radical joy Many youth across the Muslim world suffer from disillusionment and hopelessness. They see no prospects for opportunity in their home country. Oftentimes they are drawn to political activism and extremism. But...
Jainism (Prayercast)
Jesus loves Jains. While millions try to liberate and purify their souls through self effort, only Jesus can cleanse them from sin and offer eternal life. For more information go to Jainism on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new...
Jakarta (Prayercast)
world’s second largest urban area The Special Capital Region of Jakarta is the heart of a massive urban conglomerate that includes more than 30 million people. After Tokyo, greater Jakarta is the second largest urban area in the...
Jamaica (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Democracy Major People Groups: Jamaican Black, Jamaican Mulatto, Haitian, Afro-East-Indian, British GDP Per Capita: $8,700 Literacy Rate: 88.7% Unreached:...
Japan (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy Major People Groups: Japanese, Central Ryukyuan GDP Per Capita: $41,400 Literacy Rate: 99% Unreached: 97.9% Population:...
Japanese Worldview (Prayercast)
Jesus loves the Japanese people. While millions are bound by tradition and fear of the spirit world, Jesus holds all power to demolish strongholds and set captives free. For more information go to Japanese Worldview on the Prayercast website. The...
Jat (Prayercast)
proud and fierce farmers and landowners. Millions of souls – spread across India and Pakistan – await the Hope of Jesus. They remain unreached. Sunni Islam and Sufi mystic practices hold them in spiritual bondage. And although many Gospel...
Java Pesisir Lor (Prayercast)
The 36 million Java Pesisir Lor live primarily on the north coast of Central Java, Indonesia. They dwell on lush, gentle mountain slopes and in fertile valleys where they make a living by farming and fishing. However, manufacturing is increasing in...
Jehovah’s Witnesses (Prayercast)
Jesus loves Witnesses. While a growing number of people are deceived by false teachers and corrupted scripture, Jesus offers Truth that will set them free. For more information go to Jehovah’s Witnesses on the Prayercast website. The above...
Jerusalem (Prayercast)
Islam’s third holiest site. What Is Jerusalem Like? Why Is Jerusalem Significant What Is God Doing In Jerusalem Today? For more information go to Jerusalem on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Jordan (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy Major People Groups: Palestinian Arab, Jordanian Arab, Iraqi Arab, Bedouin Arab, Syrian Arab GDP Per Capita: $9,800 Literacy Rate: 98.2% Unreached:...
Jordanian Arab (Prayercast)
known for deep expressions of hospitality. Jordanian Arabs (population est. 8 million) include both Jordanians as well as Palestinians who fled to Jordan after the Arab-Israeli wars of 1948 and 1967. The majority of Jordanian Arabs are Sunni Muslim...