Natanzi in Iran
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Natanzi is a language with four dialects. Natanzi speakers are proud of their language.
The Natanzi people live in central Iran's Esfahan Province.
None of the Natanzi people live in areas that are lush and fertile. Rather, they live in arid, rocky, and sometimes mountainous areas that can rely only on sparse rainfall. Sufficient clean water is always a problem for people who do any agricultural work. Some have gravitated to urban areas.
The Natanzi people are Shi 'ite Muslims. As far as we know there are no believers among them, and no work among them.
The Natanzi people need wells so they can have enough water for their animals and for their crops. On a spiritual level, they need a way to hear that Jesus Christ can offer them an abundant life, but there are no Christian materials in their language.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to draw these Natanzi to declare the glory and marvelous deeds of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Pray for the production of Christian resources that can be used to identify people who are ready to break with their past and embrace Jesus Christ as Lord.
Pray for a disciple-making movement among this unengaged people group.
Pray for God to raise up a man or woman of peace in a village, one whose heart is soft and open to God's truth.
Pray for God to work miracles of healing among the Natanzi people that will testify to the truth and authenticity of Jesus Christ.
Scripture Prayers for the Natanzi in Iran.
http://www.globalprayerdigest.org/index.php/issue/day/Natanzi-People-of-Iran/
| Profile Source: Global Prayer Digest |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2013-10-31 |
| Global Prayer Digest: 2016-11-12 |
| People Name General | Natanzi |
| People Name in Country | Natanzi |
| Alternate Names | |
| Population this Country | 9,500 |
| Population all Countries | 9,500 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | Yes |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| People ID | 13250 |
| ROP3 Code | 107114 |
| Country | Iran | ||
| Region | Asia, Central | ||
| Continent | Asia | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| Persecution Rank | 8 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Esfahan Province, Natanz village, on Isfahan-Kashan road. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Iran |
| Region | Asia, Central |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| Persecution Rank | 8 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Esfahan Province, Natanz village, on Isfahan-Kashan road.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
100.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Natanzi (9,500 speakers) |
| Language Code | ntz Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Natanzi (9,500 speakers) |
| Language Code | ntz Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Natanzi |
Primary Language: Natanzi
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| None reported |
| Map Source | People Group location: SIL / WLMS. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
| Profile Source | Global Prayer Digest |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
