The Gujarati are primarily classified as the inhabitants of the state of Gujarat, western India. For most of them, Gujarati is their native language. Today there are significant Gujarati communities in some 27 nations with a large number in Kenya and Uganda. Gujarati who have emigrated are usually from the higher, wealthier castes and have maintained many aspects of their own culture. They are often involved in trade or operate small businesses.
People in the business community have very little free time. It would be difficult for Gujaratis in Kenya to attend Bible studies and church services.
Ask the Lord to raise up loving missionaries who are willing to share Christ with the Gujaratis. Pray that God would give the mission agencies wisdom, favor and strategies for reaching the Gujarati. There is a strong Church in Kenya. Pray for indigenous Christians to share Christ with these Hindus. Pray that South Asian Christians would be bold in their witness for Christ. Ask the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the Gujaratis towards Jesus Christ and his claims. Pray that Gujarati businessmen would be evangelized and take the gospel to their own people. Ask the Lord to raise up strong fellowships of believers among the Gujarati.
Scripture Prayers for the Gujarati, Kenyan in Kenya.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Gujarati |
People Name in Country | Gujarati, Kenyan |
Natural Name | Kenyan Gujarati |
Pronunciation |
goo-jah-RAH-tee
|
Alternate Names | Bajania; Gujarani; Indo-Pakistani; Karana; Parsi; Shahinshahi; Zarabe; Zardasht; Zarushti |
Population this Country | 222,000 |
Population all Countries | 3,518,000 |
Total Countries | 29 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 4 |
People ID | 11982 |
ROP3 Code | 103544 |
ROP25 Code | 302844 |
ROP25 Name | Gujarati |
Country | Kenya | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Mostly Nairobi. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Kenya |
Region | Africa, East and Southern |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Mostly Nairobi.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Hinduism |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.02 %) |
0.10 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
50.90 %
|
Islam |
13.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
4.00 %
|
Other / Small |
32.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Gujarati (222,000 speakers) |
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Gujarati (222,000 speakers) |
Language Code | guj Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Gujarati |
Primary Language: Gujarati
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1809-1965) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1820-1985) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1823-2021) |
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 |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Bethany World Prayer Center |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |