Chakavian in Croatia
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| People Name: | Chakavian |
| Country: | Croatia |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 48,000 |
| World Population: | 78,000 |
| Primary Language: | Chakavian |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 70.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 4.00 % |
| Scripture: | Translation Needed |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | Slav, Southern |
| Affinity Bloc: | Eurasian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
There are three dialects of Croatian, one of which is Chakavian. In both Croatia and Austria, they are defined by their heart language.
After communism fell in Croatia, followed by a civil war, some, including Chakavian speakers, went to Austria and other parts of Western Europe where they could find high-paying jobs. Others remained in Croatia.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Croatia experienced a brain drain; the most educated people left. The Croatian government is trying to draw many of these people back to Croatia.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Chakavians are traditional Christians. Some attend church services, but not enough have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
What Are Their Needs?
Chakavians need disciplers; people who will teach them the ways of Christ and how to share these ways with others.
They also want bi-lingual education. That would help preserve their language. There is a Chakavian language radio broadcast in Croatia.
Prayer Points
Pray for Chakavian disciplers who will make more disciples.
Pray for them to have the desire for spiritual truth.
Pray for faith in Christ to unify many in Croatia and Austria.