Franco-Provencal in Switzerland

Franco-Provencal
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People Name: Franco-Provencal
Country: Switzerland
10/40 Window: No
Population: 8,600
World Population: 142,600
Primary Language: Arpitan
Primary Religion: Christianity
Christian Adherents: 62.00 %
Evangelicals: 1.00 %
Scripture: New Testament
Online Audio NT: No
Jesus Film: No
Audio Recordings: No
People Cluster: French
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
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Introduction / History

Franco-Provençal is a language that straddles France, Italy and Switzerland.

What Are Their Lives Like?

They can be found in many occupations. They live in a place where the majority language might be French, Italian or German. Like many Europeans, the Franco-Provencal people speak more than one language fluently.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Most of them are Christian, either Roman Catholic or Protestant. Churches provide them with an identity and a place for major life events like weddings and funerals, but they are not considered to be a place to offer spiritual guidance. Most have a secular worldview that conflicts with biblical teachings.

What Are Their Needs?

The Franco-Provencal people need to seek and find what Jesus Christ has for them. They need his guidance.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Franco-Provencal to enjoy the abundant life offered by Jesus Christ.
Pray for Franco-Provencal disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for Franco-Provencal leaders to understand the blessings they can have if they follow Christ.

Text Source:   Joshua Project