Population: 4,250,000
Hub: Myanmar
Religion: Buddhism
Christians: 0.69%
Hub: Myanmar
Religion: Buddhism
Christians: 0.69%
Resources: WB, JF, AR
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 80
Annual Deaths: 38,000
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 80
Annual Deaths: 38,000
Description: The Shan are a Tai people which migrated from China's Yunnan mountains in the 13th century to present-day Myanmar. They are closely related to the Tai and Lao, and the Ahom of Assam, India.
Prayer Points:
• The 19th century Shan Bible translation has finally been updated. Pray for favor with both Burmese and Shan authorities to print and distribute this new version.
• Many Shan refugees in Thailand have come to faith in Christ and are receiving training as leaders. Pray for their effective deployment as church planters and evangelists back in Myanmar.
• Pray for more agencies and churches to take seriously the opportunity for Kingdom Harvest now present among the Shan.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, may the Shan experience the fullness of your majesty and power. Let them resound with praise for salvation in Jesus!
Every year 38,000 Shan die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.
Prayer Points:
• The 19th century Shan Bible translation has finally been updated. Pray for favor with both Burmese and Shan authorities to print and distribute this new version.
• Many Shan refugees in Thailand have come to faith in Christ and are receiving training as leaders. Pray for their effective deployment as church planters and evangelists back in Myanmar.
• Pray for more agencies and churches to take seriously the opportunity for Kingdom Harvest now present among the Shan.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, may the Shan experience the fullness of your majesty and power. Let them resound with praise for salvation in Jesus!
Every year 38,000 Shan die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.