Turkmen in Turkmenistan

People Name:	Turkmen
Country:	Turkmenistan
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	5,007,000
World Population:	7,893,200
Primary Language:	Turkmen
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.05 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Unspecified
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Turkmen
Affinity Bloc:	Turkic Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Turkmen originally roamed their homeland as nomadic people and did not settle in cities and towns until the advent of the Soviet system of government. The nomadic Turkmen hold tightly onto their culture. This has resulted in many pre-Soviet cultural traits surviving in Turkmen society. Recent settlements and revivals heralded the return of a moderate form of Islam while secularism and atheism remain prominent for many Turkmen intellectuals.

Ministry Obstacles

Constitutionally, freedom of religion exists for the Turkmen but, in practice, limited freedom hinders the spread of the gospel.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray that the Lord would give Turkmen families understanding and responsive hearts as they hear about the love of Christ.
Pray for spiritual hunger among the Turkmen.
Pray for them to have full freedom of religion in their country and to worship safely as they choose.
Pray for Turkmen believers to get adequate training and encouragement to carry the gospel to others.