Pishagchi in Iran
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| People Name: | Pishagchi |
| Country: | Iran |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 1,500 |
| World Population: | 1,500 |
| Primary Language: | Azerbaijani, South |
| Primary Religion: | Islam |
| Christian Adherents: | 0.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 0.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Azerbaijani |
| Affinity Bloc: | Turkic Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Pishagchis speak Southern Azerbaijani. This is a small tribe that is likely to merge with others in the coming decades.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Pishagchis are known for their hospitality to strangers. They will stop what they re doing to offer food and drink to guests.
Family leaders arrange marriages. The purpose of marriage is to merge two families; the family comes before personal needs.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Pishagchis are entirely Muslim.
What Are Their Needs?
The Pishagchis need the chance to find the only Savior. There are probably no Christ followers near them. Who will go to them with the life-changing gospel?
Prayer Points
Pray for the Lord to prepare the hearts of persons of peace who can welcome Christ s ambassadors.
Pray for the Lord to raise up the right people to translate the JESUS Film into the Lasgerdi language.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out the right people to go to them.