Bakkarwal in India

Bakkarwals live in a confusing world of tensions between traditional vs. modern, rural vs. urban, and Hindu vs. Sunni Muslim. They are considered a backward caste, meaning they are looked down upon by many in India.

Ministry Obstacles

In recent decades, Kashmir has seen much fighting between the Indian government and Muslim separatists. Bakkarwal and their flocks of sheep have been seriously threatened by violence. Many have abandoned their nomadic lifestyle and livelihood to settle in the foothills.

Outreach Ideas

Bakkarwals are mostly illiterate. Because they are considered a backward caste, they have less to lose by turning from their current religious system.

Scripture Focus

"And the LORD will be king over all the earth. On that day the LORD will be one and his name one."  Zechariah 14:9

Scripture Prayer

Pray that this people group would learn to worship the Lord and king of all the earth.

Prayer Focus

Pray for the Good Shepherd to "find" these lost "sheep." Many Bakkarwal people understand how much God cares for them. May they soon heed the call of God and share him with others until there is a powerful Disciple Making Movement spreading throughout Kashmir.