Pingdi in China

People Name:	Pingdi
Country:	China
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	1,340,000
World Population:	1,340,000
Primary Language:	Chinese, Xiang
Primary Religion:	Ethnic Religions
Christian Adherents:	0.10 %
Evangelicals:	0.04 %
Scripture:	Portions
Ministry Resources:	No
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Yao-Mien
Affinity Bloc:	Southeast Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Pingdi peoples are part of the greater Yao cluster of people groups. The majority are farmers who cultivate rice. In the ancient past the Yao had a legend of a creator. The Yao claim: "Ages ago ... before we crossed the sea, we worshiped someone called Tin Zay, who lives in heaven and is a holy god." Christians sharing the gospel with the Yao people group could start with the story of the creator God.

Ministry Obstacles

The mountainous area where the Pingdi are located is rarely visited by outsiders. As a result, they have minimal interaction with other people groups who might share the gospel.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pingdi believers are often viewed as strange by their families, friends and neighbors. Pray they would overcome social obstacles by being supernaturally transformed into loving disciples. Pray for Holy Spirit-anointed believers from the Pingdi people to change their society from within. Pray that believers from other parts of China would bring them the good news of Jesus. The JESUS Film and some audio resources are available in Xiang, the language of the Pingdi. Pray for a "book of Acts" type of movement to Christ among the Pingdi people.