Chechen in Austria
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Austria holds the fifth largest Chechen population outside their homeland to the east in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia. Virtually all Austrian Chechens are trilingual, fluent in Chechen and Russian, and competent in German. The majority of Chechens in Austria often reside in urban centers, with the rest working as farmers in rural areas.

Ministry Obstacles
Because they have historically fought against or have been refused aid from Christian and anti-religious nations, they are fiercely resistant to the gospel. Sometimes called the "Mafia of Russia," these strongly Islamic people are known for fighting.

Outreach Ideas
They desperately need missionaries to live among them, earn the trust of the local leaders and courageously share the gospel.

Scripture Focus
"You have said, Seek my face. My heart says to you, Your face, LORD, do I seek."  Psalm 27:8

Scripture Prayer
Pray that many from today’s people group will crave fellowship with the One True God.

Prayer Focus
Ask almighty God to call workers who are trained in the Chechen language to help these Muslims begin a movement to Christ. Ask God to soften the hearts of the Chechen people in Austria, especially the local elders and family heads. Ask God's Holy Spirit to provide opportunity for a strong church planting movement among them, and for Chechen disciples to grow and bear spiritual fruit. 



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