Reddi Kapu   REH-dee KAH-poo

Kapu is a word that means "farmer." The Kapu Reddi of South India are descendants of nobles, officers, and soldiers of the Reddy dynasty, who ruled South India in the late Middle Ages. Today, the Kapu Reddi make up a caste of prosperous farmers, businessmen, and politicians. Many government leaders and wealthy businessmen of the southern Indian states are Kapu Reddi. The main language of the Kapu Reddi is Telugu. The Kapu Reddi practice Hinduism, the ancient religion of India. They do not have a personal or familial relationship with their gods like Christians or Jews.

Ministry Obstacles

The prestige and power of the Kapu Reddi may be an obstacle in their coming to Christ. This people group held out against Muslim attacks for hundreds of years, which reinforced their identity as Hindus.

Scripture Focus

"Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!"  Psalm 139:23-24

Scripture Prayer

Pray that many from this people group will have the kind of intimacy with the Lord that it takes to purge their lives of anything that offends Him.

Prayer Focus

Pray for the Kapu Reddi to understand and embrace that Jesus wants to bless their families and neighborhoods. Pray for Kapu Reddi families to be drawn to the Bible to find out more about God's only son. Pray for a movement to Jesus to multiply among Kapu Reddi families and communities.