Laos
LAOSChristians forced underground
This project is an opportunity to make a real difference by providing literature in languages appropriate to the tribes being reached.
Country Profile |
Population: |
5.5 million |
Capital City: |
Vientiane |
CLIMATE: |
Tropical monsoon; rainy season (May to November); dry season (December to April) |
Religions: |
Buddhist 61%; Traditional Ethnic 31.2%; Non-religious 4.2%; Christian 1.8%; Other 1.7% |
People Groups: |
147 |
Unreached People Groups: |
134 |
Languages: |
92 |
Persecution index: |
8th |
Fact: |
Evangelism or distribution of religious material is strictly prohibited. |
WHAT WE DO
This project is an opportunity to make a real difference by providing literature in languages appropriate to the tribes being reached. In conjunction with believers from neighbouring Thailand, follow-up work is conducted among those who will read the material. This project provides enough finance to print and distribute packs of materials
Why: There are very few opportunities for mission work inside Laos. Doors are tightly shut, persecution is, at times, intense, and all traditional missionaries along with the overwhelming majority of national church leadership fled in 1975 at the height of Communist opposition. There are some state-approved churches now in Southern Laos though they tend to be restricted in their freedom by government controls. Most evangelicals function in secret. The provision of literature and Bibles is a marvellous boost to local evangelists in their work.
WHAT YOU CAN DO
Cost: Each Bible costs £2 to print and deliver. Give to Laos ministries here.
Why not join us on a short-term trip to Laos?
PRAY FOR
For protection on teams regularly taking material into Laos. For the Lord to prepare the ground in those tribes being reached. For local vision to evangelize among unreached tribes. There are over 130 distinct people groups in Laos. For increased freedom to church plant and evangelize. The Church has suffered greatly since the Communist take over in 1975.
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