Karan Kayastha in India
kar-AHN KAY-uh-stuh

The Kayashta Karan people are among the great scholars of eastern India and Nepal. Traditionally they were the well-educated scribes and administrators. Today many are land-owners. They have high status.

Ministry Obstacles
Very few people in their community have given Jesus the chance to be their Lord and Savior. They live in a part of the world that is almost entirely Hindu or Muslim.

Outreach Ideas
Few are willing to accept ideas or spiritual input from those from the lower ranks, especially in South Asia where status is very important. It will take well-educated people from other parts of the world to reach the Kayastha Karan people.

Scripture Focus
"See, I have called by name Bezalel the son of Uri, son of Hur, of the tribe of Judah, and I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with ability and intelligence, with knowledge and all craftsmanship."  Exodus 31:2-3

Scripture Prayer
Pray that as members of this people group become part of God’s holy family that they will also find His purposes for them.

Prayer Focus
Pray for the Holy Spirit to penetrate the hearts of Kayastha Karan elders so that they in turn can open the spiritual doors for others to follow Jesus. Pray for them to be blessed spiritually and materially when they decide to allow Jesus to be a major part of their community. Pray for Kayastha Karan leaders to begin the process of starting a church planting movement.

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