Hbrogpa Amdo in China

Hbrogpa is the largest of the four main Amdo languages. Their name is Tibetan for "nomad" or "herder." Most Amdo herd sheep, yaks and goats. Horrendous clashes with the Chinese have resulted in massive loss of life among the Amdo Tibetan groups. The Dalai Lama listed 49,049 deaths from battles within the Amdo regions before 1983, in addition to 121,982 deaths from starvation.

Ministry Obstacles

It is difficult for outsiders to enter the Hbrogpa homeland. The Hbrogpa Amdo are Tibetan Buddhists, though lately there has been renewed interest in the pre-Buddhist shamanistic religion of Bon, which is almost always mixed in with this form of Buddhism.

Outreach Ideas

Christians need to build bridges of trust and friendship with the Amdo. Christians need to show genuine concern for their physical and material needs and survival as a people.

Scripture Focus

"Let the peoples praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth. Selah"  Psalm 67:3-4

Scripture Prayer

Pray that this day will come soon!

Prayer Focus

Pray for the Amdo who follow Christ, that they would fellowship together and will grow in love for Christ and for each other. Pray they would be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Pray the Amdo would be increasingly aware of their need for a savior and that there is a savior in Jesus Christ. Pray for their elders to have dreams and visions of Jesus that will prepare them to welcome him.