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The Azande of Congo, Democratic Republic of the

The Azande of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, numbering approximately 2,345,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a Central African people living in South Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Central African Republic. They are united by the Zande language and a shared cultural, historical, and political heritage. They mostly adhere to Neo-Pentecostalism and Zande (individual language) is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Country: Congo, Democratic Republic of the
People Cluster: Sudanic
Primary Language(s): Zande (individual language) (zne)
Primary Religion(s): Neo-Pentecostalism
Population: 2,345,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG014481
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Pray for the Azande of Congo, Democratic Republic of the

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Neo-Pentecostalism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

93%
%
Neo-Pentecostalism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Zande (individual language)
Language Family: Atlantic-Congo

100%
%
Zande Speakers

Media Resources in Zande (individual language):

Films:
TitleLink
JESUSView Film
JESUSView Film

2 films

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Bible Resources in Zande (individual language):

Bible Name (Translation)VideoAudioText
The BIble Society in South Sudan 2011✓✓✓

1 entry

Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the Zande (individual language) bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Azande 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 Azande:
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 Azande of Congo, Democratic Republic of the

The way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know over what they stumble.
readProverbs 4:19

Pray that lost people will accept salvation through Christ, turn from destruction, and experience joy in the way of righteousness.

Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know, and a nation that did not know you shall run to you, because of the LORD your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you.
readIsaiah 55:5

Pray that those who do not know God will access the gospel, run to Him, and discover that He is the one their souls have been longing for.

How can a young man keep his way pure? By guarding it according to your word.
readPsalm 119:9

Pray that as young men place their faith in Jesus, they will walk in purity and live according to God's Word.

Go your way; behold, I am sending you out as lambs in the midst of wolves.
readLuke 10:3

Ask God to raise up and send humble believers who will depend on Him as they go out like lambs among wolves to share the good news with those who need to hear it.

Azande Across Countries (ROP3 - 100673) reported in the following countries:

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4 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▲Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
AzandePG046709AzandeUnited States13,000No Longer UnreachedZande (individual language)Neo-Pentecostalism
AzandePG012949AzandeCentral African Republic120,000Engaged yet UnreachedZande (individual language)Protestantism
AzandePG042503AzandeSouth Sudan811,000Engaged yet UnreachedZande (individual language)Neo-Pentecostalism
AzandePG014481AzandeCongo, Democratic Republic of the2,345,000Engaged yet UnreachedZande (individual language)Neo-Pentecostalism

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