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PEOPLE GROUP PROFILE

The Chechens of France

The Chechens of France, numbering approximately 67,500 people, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are described as an ethnic group native to the North Caucasus region of southwestern Russia Nikhchiy They are an Diaspora people, with Chechen as their ethnic/kinship group and are in the Caucasus people cluster of the Eurasian Peoples. Their primary religion is Sunni Islam. They primarily speak Chechen.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Eurasian Peoples
Country: France
People Cluster: Caucasus
Primary Language(s): Chechen (che)
Primary Religion(s): Sunni Islam
Population: 67,500
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG050574
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Sunni Islam
Religious Affiliation: Islam

97%
%
Sunni Islam Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Chechen
Language Family: Nakh-Daghestanian

100%
%
Chechen Speakers

Media Resources in Chechen:

Films:
TitleLink
JESUSView Film

1 film

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Bible Resources in Chechen:

Bible Name (Translation)VideoAudioText
2012 Institute for Bible Translation, Moscow✓✓✓

1 entry

Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the Chechen bible at Bible.com

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Unengaged and Unreached

Strategic Priority Index (SPI): Unengaged and Unreached (SPI: 0), which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations among which there are no known efforts focused on establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.
Lostness Priority Index (LPI): Frontier Unreached People Group, (LPI: 0), < 0.1% Evangelical.
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity (GSEC: 1), this people group is less than 2% evangelical, some evangelical resources are available, but there has been no active church planting among them within the past two years

Next steps for the Chechens:
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Pray specifically for the Chechens of France

And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
readMatthew 6:16

Pray that those who live to please men and not God will turn from the emptiness of seeking approval from others and find true satisfaction in the treasure of a personal relationship with God.

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.
read1 Timothy 2:1-2

Pray that leaders and those in authority will not thwart the spread of the gospel but put their faith in Christ, have hearts that are soft toward their people, and be freed from the temptations that power can bring.

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
readJames 1:12

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will be encouraged when they persevere under trial, knowing that when they have stood the test, they will receive the crown of life.

And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you.
readLuke 10:6

Pray that, as people come to faith in Christ and want to share it with others, they will be welcomed into homes and received well so that they can share message of hope with many people.

Chechen Across Countries (ROP3 - 102059) reported in the following countries:

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10 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguage ▼Religion
ChechensPG000227ChechensGermany52,500Engaged yet UnreachedChechenSunni Islam
ChechensPG011782ChechensJordan8,400Unengaged and UnreachedChechenSunni Islam
ChechensPG024109ChechensGeorgia12,500Engaged yet UnreachedChechenSunni Islam
ChechensPG024259ChechensKazakhstan42,500Unengaged and UnreachedChechenSunni Islam
ChechensPG024340ChechensKyrgyzstan900Unengaged and UnreachedChechenSunni Islam
ChechensPG024428ChechensRussian Federation1,360,000Engaged yet UnreachedChechenSunni Islam
ChechensPG024663ChechensUzbekistan1,900Unengaged and UnreachedChechenSunni Islam
ChechensPG042378ChechensBelgium18,000Unengaged and UnreachedChechenSunni Islam
ChechensPG048858ChechensAustria30,500Unengaged and UnreachedChechenSunni Islam
ChechensPG050574ChechensFrance67,500Unengaged and UnreachedChechenSunni Islam

To download a comprehensive people group list in spreadsheet form, visit our Research Data page.

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