Uyghur in Kazakhstan

The Uyghur people of northwest China have been in the news in recent years. Thousands of them have been placed in "reeducation camps" by the Chinese government. A much smaller population of Uyghurs live in Kazakhstan, the former Soviet Republic in Central Asia. In Kazakhstan, the Uyghurs are permitted to practice Islam and live out their Turkic culture. Some Uyghurs from China have been able to escape Chinese oppression and relocate to Kazakhstan.

Ministry Obstacles

The Uyghurs have been Muslims for over 1,000 years. Being a Muslim is part of their core identity.

Outreach Ideas

The Uyghur people can listen to Christian radio programs in their language. Christians can build friendships with Uyghurs and introduce them to the only savior.

Scripture Focus

"So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily."  Acts 19:20

Scripture Prayer

Pray that the word of the Lord spreads and prevails in this people group.

Prayer Focus

Ask the Lord to help the tiny number of Uyghur believers to grow spiritually. Pray that they would have the Spirit's wisdom in sharing their faith with their relatives and neighbors. Pray that the Lord would call missionaries to go to Kazakhstan and share Christ with the Uyghurs. Pray for the Holy Spirit to anoint the gospel as it goes forth via radio. Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of Uyghurs towards Christians so that they will be receptive to the gospel.