For centuries, the historically Muslim Balkar people have lived in the highlands of the Caucasus Mountains (southern Russia) in the province of Kabardino-Balkaria, shepherding their flocks and their livestock. This livelihood is passed from father to son, beginning at a very young age. It's never-ending, strenuous work. Expanding their property to accommodate increased herds is something shepherds strive for, since a man's fortune is ranked by the number of cattle or sheep he owns.
Some have migrated to Central Asian countries, usually those once ruled by the USSR. A small number are in the United States.
Those in the US must adapt to an entirely different language and culture. Because of their small population, they probably blend in with other Muslims and Russian compatriots.
The Balkars have a Muslim culture where every aspect of life, from birth, to marriage, to death, is governed by folk-Islamic and Balkar traditions.
Probably no Balkar Christians live in the United States where they have the freedom to embrace the Lord without government interference. They do, however, face much pressure to stay under the yoke of Islam by their families. Christ followers can go to them. It’s a matter of whether people are willing to take Christ to their unreached Muslim neighbors.
Ask the Lord to send loving Christians to minister life to their Balkar Muslim neighbors.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will soften the hearts of the Balkar people toward the gospel.
Ask God to call forth teams of intercessors who will rise up and faithfully stand in the gap for the Balkar.
Pray that they would discern the freedom of Christ in their worship and in their communal relationships.
Pray for the salvation of key Balkar leaders who will boldly proclaim the gospel.
Scripture Prayers for the Balkar in United States.
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
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People Name General | Balkar |
People Name in Country | Balkar |
Pronunciation |
ball-KAR
|
Alternate Names | Alan; Karachai; Karachay |
Population this Country | 600 |
Population all Countries | 130,000 |
Total Countries | 5 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10608 |
ROP3 Code | 100852 |
ROP25 Code | 300771 |
ROP25 Name | Balkar |
Country | United States | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | United States |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.00 %) |
0.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
100.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Karachay-Balkar (600 speakers) |
Language Code | krc Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Karachay-Balkar (600 speakers) |
Language Code | krc Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Karachay-Balkar |
Primary Language: Karachay-Balkar
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1978-1995) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1994-2020) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Karachay-Balkar | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Karachay-Balkar | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Karachay-Balkar | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | IBT, Russia - resources | Institute for Bible Translation - Russia |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |