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Azeri Turk in Türkiye (Turkey)
uh-ZARE-ee terk
The Azeri Turks in Turkey straddle the Turkish and Persian worlds! Their language is Turkish-based, but their religion is Shi 'ite Islam. Most speak Azerbaijani and Turkish, two similar languages. The Azeri Turks feel at home in Turkish society. They live mainly in Igdir, where they are the largest people group and also in Kars, where they are the second largest group. Most Azeri Turks came to Turkey in the first half of the twentieth century. Since the early 1990s many more came for financial reasons.
Ministry Obstacles
The Azeri Turks have very little contact with any Christian believers.
Scripture Focus
"and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also." 2 Timothy 2:2
Scripture Prayer
Use this verse to pray for a disciple making movement among this people group.
Prayer Focus
Pray for the Holy Spirit to penetrate and enlighten their hearts with the knowledge of Christ.
Pray that God would give Azeri Turk elders dreams and visions, leading them to Jesus Christ.
Pray they would open the door for Christ to permeate Azeri Turk communities.
Pray the Bible in their language would be widely distributed and read.
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| People Name: |
Azeri Turk |
| Pronunciation: |
uh-ZARE-ee terk |
| Country: |
Türkiye (Turkey) |
| 10/40 Window: |
Yes |
| Population: |
69,000 |
| World Population: |
18,104,100 |
| Primary Language: |
Azerbaijani, South |
| Primary Religion: |
Islam |
| Scripture: |
Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: |
Yes |
| Jesus Film: |
Yes |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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www.joshuaproject.net
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