Austria holds the fifth largest Chechen population outside their homeland to the east in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia. Virtually all Austrian Chechens are trilingual, fluent in Chechen and Russian, and competent in German. The majority of Chechens in Austria often reside in urban centers, with the rest working as farmers in rural areas.
Because they have historically fought against or have been refused aid from Christian and anti-religious nations, they are fiercely resistant to the gospel. Sometimes called the "Mafia of Russia," these strongly Islamic people are known for fighting.
They desperately need missionaries to live among them, earn the trust of the local leaders and courageously share the gospel.
"You have said, Seek my face. My heart says to you, Your face, LORD, do I seek." Psalm 27:8
Pray that many from today’s people group will crave fellowship with the One True God.
Ask almighty God to call workers who are trained in the Chechen language to help these Muslims begin a movement to Christ. Ask God to soften the hearts of the Chechen people in Austria, especially the local elders and family heads. Ask God's Holy Spirit to provide opportunity for a strong church planting movement among them, and for Chechen disciples to grow and bear spiritual fruit.
People Name: | Chechen |
Pronunciation: | CHEH-chun |
Country: | Austria |
10/40 Window: | No |
Population: | 26,000 |
World Population: | 1,952,400 |
Language: | Chechen |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Christian Adherent: | 0.00% |
Evangelical: | 0.00% |
Bible: | Complete |
Online Audio NT: | Yes |
Jesus Film: | Yes |
Audio Recordings: | Yes |
Status: | Unreached |
Progress Level: |