Zaza-Dimli of TurkeyDimli means "of Dailam", and it is likely these people are descendants of Dailamites (residents of a mountainous southwestern region of the Caspian sea called Dailam). They have been fierce warriors, focused on conquest. The Dimli differ from the Kurds in two ways: language and religion. They have a distinct dialect, and are seen as heretics by the Kurds, who are Sunnis. The Dimli follow Alevi Shiite religious traditions.Ministry ObstaclesThere is a need for Scripture and other language-based resources in the language of the Zaza-Dimli.Outreach IdeasGospel radio broadcasts will be helpful, but sustained prayer is needed for the Zaza-Dimli.Pray for the followers of ChristThere are few if any followers of Jesus among the Zaza-Dimli, but pray for those that will soon be evident. Pray that Zaza-Dimli believers will be well grounded in Scripture, and will be zealous to grow in the faith.Pray for the entire people groupPray for these people to live peaceful lives, establishing good relationships with the Turkish government and other ethnic groups.Scripture Focus"Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples." Psalm 96:3People Name: Zaza-DimliCountry: Turkey10/40 Window: YesPopulation: 1,125,000World Population: 1,125,000Language: DimliPrimary Religion: IslamBible: NoneOnline Audio NT: NoJesus Film: NoAudio Recordings: NoChrist Followers: Few, less than 2%Status: UnreachedProgress Level: 1.1 read more: http://goo.gl/3O8G0
_________________SI Moderator - Greg Gordon
Over a million people with no gospel resources and no translation of the gospel in their language.We need to pray!Oh Lord send laborers into this harvest we pray.
_________________Michael Strickland