The Adi people are spread through China, Tibet and India. Only a very small percentage live in Bhutan. There are no known followers of Christ among them.
Historically a remote people, the Adi continue to be socially and economically isolated. Even their villages tend to remain separate from one another, governing themselves by individual rules and councils. Wealth is measured in domesticated animals, jewelry and land ownership.
The Adi continue to follow traditional religious practices, seeking the advice and power of local shamans.
The Bible is available in the Adi language, along with online, audio and JESUS Film resources. What they don't have is a personal witness to share the Gospel message with them.
Pray for key members of the Adi communities in Bhutan to hear and receive the good news. Pray for the Lord to birth a church planting movement that will provide all of the Adi with the opportunity to know their Creator and the Son He sent to save them. Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers to the Adi people.
Scripture Prayers for the Adi in Bhutan.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Adi |
People Name in Country | Adi |
Pronunciation |
AH-dee
|
Alternate Names | Abor; Abor-Miri; Arbor; Miri; आदि |
Population this Country | 2,800 |
Population all Countries | 86,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 18386 |
ROP3 Code | 113979 |
ROP25 Code | 300047 |
ROP25 Name | Adi |
Country | Bhutan | ||
Region | Asia, South | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
Persecution Rank | 40 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Country | Bhutan |
Region | Asia, South |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
Persecution Rank | 40 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Total States | 1 |
Eastern 2,800 | |
Website | South Asia Peoples |
Primary Religion: | Unknown |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent * |
---|---|
Buddhism |
14.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
86.00 %
|
* From latest Bhutan census data. Current Christian values may substantially differ. |
Primary Language | Adi (2,800 speakers) |
Language Code | adi Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Adi (2,800 speakers) |
Language Code | adi Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Adi |
Primary Language: Adi
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1932-1986) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1988-2003) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2005-2012) |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Adi | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | Gospel website in this language | General / Other |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Adi | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Adi | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Ramesh Lalwani - Flickr Creative Commons |
Map Source | People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |