The Laven originate in southwestern Laos. The ancestors of the Laven were part of the great Khmer Empire that flourished from the ninth century to the thirteenth century. Buddhism in Laven society serves more as a veneer to traditional ethnic religions involving ancestor worship and animism. The Laven believe that ancestral spirits remain actively involved in their lives and should be cared for and fed. They believe that objects of nature, such as rivers, forests, mountains and trees are inhabited by spirits who can directly influence their lives.
Scripture is not available in the Laven language, and there are no reports of outreach directed toward the Laven people in the United States.
Who will rise to this opportunity to reach an unreached people group near home? Gospel recordings are available in the Laven language. Perhaps someone in a church near the Laven people in the United States will offer a recording to someone in this people group.
"Whoever says I know him but does not keep his commandments is a liar, and the truth is not in him." 1 John 2:4
Pray for this people to learn and obey the commandments of God.
There are no known followers of Jesus among the Laven people, in either Laos or the United States. Pray for a movement to Christ among the Laven people that would bless their community in every way. Pray for their leaders to taste and see that the Lord is good. Pray for employment opportunities.
People Name: | Laven |
Pronunciation: | lah-VEN |
Country: | United States |
10/40 Window: | No |
Population: | 37,000 |
World Population: | 98,000 |
Language: | Laven |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Christian Adherent: | 0.00% |
Evangelical: | 0.00% |
Bible: | Unspecified |
Online Audio NT: | No |
Jesus Film: | No |
Audio Recordings: | Yes |
Status: | Unreached |
Progress Level: |