Changgar in Pakistan

People Name:	Changgar
Country:	Pakistan
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	386,000
World Population:	392,800
Primary Language:	Punjabi, Western
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.01 %
Evangelicals:	0.01 %
Scripture:	New Testament
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Muslim - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Muslim Changgar people group can be found in many areas of society, equally found among the poor and the rich, the educated and illiterate, as well as landlords and religious leaders. There is no way to summarize their lifestyles. Some Changgar have become educated and work as professionals in Pakistani cities. Changgar who live in rural areas practice animal husbandry and agriculture. Men nurture herds of goats and flocks of sheep, as many families have plots of land. The Changgar trade surplus animal products and produce for cell phones and appliances. Western Punjabi is their language, and it has many gospel materials.

Ministry Obstacles

With few, if any, Christ followers among this people group, the Changgar people have few examples of visible Christianity in action.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for signs and wonders to occur among the Changgar and for great breakthroughs to take place, with a rapid multiplication of disciples and house churches to follow God’s work. Ask God to send workers who will share the gospel with the Changgar. Pray that the Lord would soften the hearts of the leaders of the Changgar people and make them open to hearing the good news.