Germany is both a nation and a collection of city-states. Seated in the center of Europe, Germany was not united until 1871. English speaking countries usually confine German history to World War I and World War II with special emphasis on the Nazi Regime.
German culture and thought have had a profound impact on Central Europe, especially in academia. Even today, sources say that the German passport is the number one sought after passport in the world and there are about 100 million German speakers on the continent, making it the largest language group on the continent.
Germans have migrated to other parts of the world including Paraguay. There was a German settlement in Paraguay in 1888 that failed. Paraguay was the destination for many Nazi war criminals after Germany’s loss in WWII. Through the decades there have been ethnic Germans from Russia entering Paraguay. These Germans have a Mennonite background.
Most of the Germans in Paraguay are culturally assimilated and they speak Spanish. Those with a Mennonite background are likely to retain some of their old ways. They sometimes move between Paraguay and Argentina and back.
Germans fought many wars in the name of religion. Just sharing the gospel or sharing beliefs is viewed upon negatively, as is an overzealous or charismatic expression of Christianity. Most people still attending church are elderly old. Most young Germans believe Christianity is outdated. Instead, they satisfy their spiritual needs with a patchwork of New Age spiritual pursuits.
Reaching a German speaker's heart, or the heart of most western Europeans, is best done through action rather than by debate. They carefully watch the life of a believer and see how they respond to adversity, hardship, self-discipline and self-sacrifice. A truly faithful believer who lives out the Jesus way will really earn respect and favor even if the observer doesn't convert.
Germans in Paraguay need a spiritual hunger that will drive them to the Lord of lords. As it stands, most believe they must live their lives the best they can without God’s input.
Pray for Germans to return to the amazing theology their ancestors discussed in centuries past.
Pray against spiritual idolatry and pride and a softening of hearts.
Pray against the lie that science is at odds with faith.
Scripture Prayers for the German in Paraguay.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_Paraguayans
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | German |
People Name in Country | German |
Alternate Names | German, Standard; High German; Saxon; Transylvanian; Volga German |
Population this Country | 60,000 |
Population all Countries | 67,019,000 |
Total Countries | 78 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 11871 |
ROP3 Code | 103305 |
ROP25 Code | 302652 |
ROP25 Name | German |
Country | Paraguay | ||
Region | America, Latin | ||
Continent | South America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | Paraguay |
Region | America, Latin |
Continent | South America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.10 %) |
64.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
36.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | German, Standard (60,000 speakers) |
Language Code | deu Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | German, Standard (60,000 speakers) |
Language Code | deu Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking German, Standard |
Primary Language: German, Standard
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1522-1987) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1522-1983) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1466-2016) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Bernd Focken - Pixabay |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |