Pashtun Yusafzai in Pakistan

There are at least 30 major Pashtun tribes and countless sub-tribes and clans. Spread over a vast geographical area and with socio-economic, political, tribal and linguistic (dialectical) differences, Pashtuns nevertheless share a unique sense of common identity. More significant than differences in dialects is a Pashtun's primary loyalty to his particular social group (tribe or sub-tribe). One of these is the Yusafzai. This loyalty supersedes their loyalty to either Afghanistan or Pakistan, their two major countries of origin. Pashtun peoples have tremendous potential. If they allowed the Holy Spirit to transform their families and communities, they and those around them would be blessed beyond measure!

Ministry Obstacles

Yusafzai Pashtun identity is centered around their tribe. There is no room in their hearts to put their identity in the one who is the solid rock, Jesus Christ.

Scripture Focus

"Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens, your faithfulness to the clouds. Your righteousness is like the mountains of God; your judgments are like the great deep; man and beast you save, O LORD. How precious is your steadfast love, O God! The children of mankind take refuge in the shadow of your wings."  Psalm 36:5-7

Scripture Prayer

Pray for this people group to understand the vastness of the Lord’s faithfulness and righteousness. May they be drawn to Him.

Prayer Focus

Pray for an unstoppable Holy Spirit-directed movement to Christ among every Pashtun clan which will abundantly bless them in every way. Pray for more workers to serve among the Pashtun—in education, business, healthcare, development and other professional areas. Pray for an unprecedented spiritual hunger among the Yusafzai Pashtuns that will lead them to the cross and the empty grave. Pray for the production and distribution of all forms of media in the Pashto language.