The Carpathian Romani of Czech Republic

The Carpathian Romani of Czech Republic, numbering approximately 350,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a Romani people of the Carpathian Basin whose culture developed through interaction with Central and Eastern European societies. Traditionally speakers of Carpathian Romani, they are largely settled and predominantly Christian. They mostly adhere to Unaffiliated and Carpathian Romani is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Eurasian Peoples
Country: Czech Republic
People Cluster: Romani
Primary Language(s): Carpathian Romani (rmc)
Primary Religion(s): Unaffiliated
Population: 350,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG000766
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Unaffiliated
Religious Affiliation: Unaffiliated

50%
%
Unaffiliated Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Carpathian Romani
Language Family: Indo-European

100%
%
Romani, Carpathian Speakers

Media Resources in Carpathian Romani:

Films:
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1 film

Bible Resources in Carpathian Romani:

2 entries

Or check out the Carpathian Romani bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Carpathian Romani 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 Carpathian Romani:
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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 Carpathian Romani of Czech Republic

For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life.
readRomans 5:10

Pray that any who may be enemies of God will grasp the depth of God's love demonstrated through Christ's death for the ungodly, and be reconciled to Him.

I sought the LORD, and he answered me and delivered me from all my fears.
readPsalm 34:4

Pray for each who becomes a child of God to share the hope of eternity with family and friends.

No unbelief made him waver concerning the promise of God, but he grew strong in his faith as he gave glory to God.
readRomans 4:20

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will not waver but will grow strong in their belief, knowing that the Lord rewards those who seek Him.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
readJohn 3:16

Pray that God will send and sustain believers to cross cultures and share the gospel with the lost. Ask that He will give them His heart for the lost and that many will believe in Him and not perish but have eternal life.

Roma, Carpathian Across Countries (ROP3 - 104693) reported in the following countries:

Strategic Progress Index
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6 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
Carpathian RomaniCarpathian RomaniRomania658,000Engaged yet UnreachedCarpathian RomaniEastern Orthodox Christianity
Carpathian RomaniCarpathian RomaniHungary500,000Engaged yet UnreachedCarpathian RomaniUnaffiliated
Carpathian RomaniCarpathian RomaniCzech Republic350,000Engaged yet UnreachedCarpathian RomaniUnaffiliated
Carpathian RomaniCarpathian RomaniSlovakia89,500Engaged yet UnreachedCarpathian RomaniRoman Catholicism
Carpathian RomaniCarpathian RomaniPoland12,500No Longer UnreachedCarpathian RomaniUnaffiliated
Carpathian RomaniCarpathian RomaniCyprus1,000Engaged yet UnreachedCarpathian RomaniEastern Orthodox Christianity

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