Population: 500,000
Hub: Pakistan
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.00%
Hub: Pakistan
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.00%
Resources: JF, AR
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 10
Annual Deaths: 5,000
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 10
Annual Deaths: 5,000
Description: The Balti are one of the few Tibetan peoples who have converted to Islam. They live primarily in the Pakistan region of Gilgit-Baltisan, which is part of the Karakoram range of the Himalayas. Although a large region, the population is small due to the rugged nature of the terrain.
Prayer Points:
• The Balti were converted to Islam in the 15th century by Sufi missionaries. The Sufis practice a mystical version of Islam that is attractive to those seeking to connect with God in a deeper way. Pray that this desire might lead the Balti to salvation in Jesus Christ and the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.
• The Balti language is spoken by numerous people groups in the region, both as a mother-tongue and trade-language. Pray that God would raise up a missionary force from the Balti people that will evangelize all two million people in the province of Giglit-Baltisan.
• The Balti have merged elements of Tibetan Buddhism and their traditional religion called Bon with Islam. Pray for complete deliverance from any demonic ideas or attachments that might prevent Balti believers from growing in Jesus.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, may the Himalayan valleys and mountaintops resound with your praises among the Balti as they experience the liberating power of the gospel of Christ.
Every year 5,000 Baltis die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.
Prayer Points:
• The Balti were converted to Islam in the 15th century by Sufi missionaries. The Sufis practice a mystical version of Islam that is attractive to those seeking to connect with God in a deeper way. Pray that this desire might lead the Balti to salvation in Jesus Christ and the indwelling power of the Holy Spirit.
• The Balti language is spoken by numerous people groups in the region, both as a mother-tongue and trade-language. Pray that God would raise up a missionary force from the Balti people that will evangelize all two million people in the province of Giglit-Baltisan.
• The Balti have merged elements of Tibetan Buddhism and their traditional religion called Bon with Islam. Pray for complete deliverance from any demonic ideas or attachments that might prevent Balti believers from growing in Jesus.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, may the Himalayan valleys and mountaintops resound with your praises among the Balti as they experience the liberating power of the gospel of Christ.
Every year 5,000 Baltis die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.