Northern Khampa in China

The Northern Khampa are part of the Tibetan nationality in China. Northern Khampa is one of three Khampa groups, “each speaking its own language and living in different areas. Due to the migration ofs and the many political developments, Tibet has become very ethnically complex.” Khampa men are easily identifiable by the red and black tassels braided into their hair. They say they wear this to protect their scalps during knife fights. Khampa superstition says a man without an earring will be reincarnated as a donkey. Turquoise, red coral, bone and silver ornaments decorate nomad Khampa women's hair.

Ministry Obstacles

The Northern Khampa are separated by geographic, linguistic, cultural and religious barriers. There has never been any kind of church or Christian witness in the extremely isolated and practically impenetrable Yushu Prefecture. With almost no Christians and a Tibetan Buddhist background, it will be hard to penetrate this culture with the gospel.

Scripture Focus

"But I will declare it forever; I will sing praises to the God of Jacob."  Psalm 75:9

Scripture Prayer

Pray for many from today’s people group to tell of God’ wondrous deeds to their families.

Prayer Focus

Pray for the spiritual blindness and bondage to the evil one to be removed so they can understand and respond to Christ. Pray for the Lord to provide for their physical and spiritual needs as a testimony of his power and love. Pray that the Khampa would have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings.