Gola Yadav in India
GO-lah YAH-dahv

Status is very important in Hindu cultures. Yadav, including the Gola subgroup, are concerned about their status within the Hindu system. The Yadav hold a place of honor, since traditionally they deal with cattle and dairy products in a culture where the cow is sacred. There have been times in their long history that Yadav have held power and wealth. Today they are classified as "Other Backward Castes" or OBCs for short. This sounds derisive, but in fact, this refers to people who hold some status but are not part of the most prestigious communities.

Ministry Obstacles
Since there are no believers among the Gola Yadavs, they will have to hear about Christ from someone from a different community. The Gola must come to understand that Christ is not another guru or Hindu god. He alone can forgive their sins and grant eternal life.

Scripture Focus
"I rejoiced greatly to find some of your children walking in the truth, just as we were commanded by the Father."  2 John 1:4

Scripture Prayer
Pray for this people group to learn to walk in the truth and to obey the commandments of God.

Prayer Focus
Pray that there will be healings and miracles in the name of Jesus that will cause many Gola Yadav to realize Jesus is the only one worthy of devotion and praise. Pray that the community council leaders will come to Jesus Christ and lead others of the Yadav community to him. Pray for the entire Gola Yadav family to turn their hearts to Jesus as they hear of his great power. Pray for Gola Yadav leaders to disciple other Yadavs who will in turn disciple others.

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