Somalis of United States (PGID: PG043631)

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The Somalis of United States

The Somalis of United States, numbering approximately 163,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are described as a culturally rich and historically significant Cushitic ethnic group, known for their nomadic traditions, Sunni Muslim faith, and influential role in the Horn of Africa's socio-political landscape They are an Diaspora people, with Somali as their ethnic/kinship group and are in the Somali people cluster of the Horn of Africa Peoples. Their primary religion is Sunni Islam. They primarily speak Somali.

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Fast Facts*:

Affinity Group: Horn of Africa Peoples
Country: United States
People Cluster: Somali
Primary Language(s): Somali (som)
Primary Religion(s): Sunni Islam
Population: 163,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG043631
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Pray for the Somalis of United States

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Sunni Islam
Religious Affiliation: Islam

100%

Sunni Islam Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Somali
Language Family: Afro-Asiatic

100%

Somali Speakers

Media Resources in Somali:

Films:

Title	Link
JESUS	View Film
Magdalena	View Film

2 films

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Bible Resources in Somali:

Bible Name (Translation)	Video	Audio	Text
SIM Version		✓	✓
Society for International Ministries, 2008		✓	✓

2 entries

Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the Somali bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Somalis are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Somalis:

Continue prayer and fasting for this group

Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group

Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Somalis of United States

Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and eat with him, and he with me.
Revelation 3:20

Pray that those who have not opened their hearts to Jesus will hear His knock and invite Him in as their Savior and Lord.

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.
Psalm 19:1-2

Pray that the lost will see the glory of God revealed in the heavens, that they will hear the good news, and that their hearts will be softened to respond to God’s call, turning to Him in repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.

Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
Hebrews 10:25

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will not neglect meeting together but encourage one another as they see the Day approaching.

Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre!
Psalm 149:3

Pray that God will send His people across cultures to share the gospel so that those who don't yet know the truth about Him might praise His name and share the hope of Christ with others.

Somali Across Countries (ROP3 - 109392) reported in the following countries:

Strategic Progress Index

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Engaged yet Unreached UUPG No Longer Unreached

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16 people groups

People Group ID	Name ▼	Country	Population	Strategic Progress Index	Language	Religion
PG000357	Somalis	Italy	13,500	Engaged yet Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG000434	Somalis	Netherlands	41,000	Unengaged and Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG000683	Somalis	United Kingdom	142,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG011486	Somalis	Djibouti	622,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG011644	Somalis	Ethiopia	8,250,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG011790	Somalis	Kenya	3,320,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG011935	Somalis	Saudi Arabia	77,500	Unengaged and Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG011954	Somalis	Somalia	13,710,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG012141	Somalis	Sudan	2,500	Unengaged and Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG012254	Somalis	United Arab Emirates	110,000	Unengaged and Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG012292	Somalis	Yemen	1,235,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG015040	Somalis	Tanzania	70,500	Unengaged and Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG042708	Somalis	Eritrea	53,500	Unengaged and Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG043631	Somalis	United States	163,000	Engaged yet Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG047404	Somalis	Canada	67,000	Unengaged and Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam
PG050208	Somalis	Sweden	81,000	Unengaged and Unreached	Somali	Sunni Islam

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