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PEOPLE GROUP PROFILE

The Godoberi of Russian Federation

The Godoberi of Russian Federation, numbering approximately 3,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a small Andic-speaking highland people of Dagestan's upper Andi Koisu basin, historically part of the wider Avar cultural sphere yet distinct in language and tradition, who adopted Islam between the 10th and 14th centuries. They mostly adhere to Sunni Islam and Ghodoberi is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Eurasian Peoples
Country: Russian Federation
People Cluster: Caucasus
Primary Language(s): Ghodoberi (gdo)
Primary Religion(s): Sunni Islam
Population: 3,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG024441
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Sunni Islam
Religious Affiliation: Islam

100%
%
Sunni Islam Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Ghodoberi
Language Family: Nakh-Daghestanian

4%
%
Ghodoberi Speakers

Media Resources in Ghodoberi:

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Bible Resources in Ghodoberi:

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Godoberi 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 Godoberi:
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Pray specifically for the Godoberi of Russian Federation

All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned—every one—to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
readIsaiah 53:6

Pray that those who have wandered far from God will be drawn back to Him, recognizing their need for a Savior and finding forgiveness and new life in Christ.

Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth.
readPsalm 67:4

Pray that God will use ways from in-person witnesses to digital gospel resources to bring the joy of His salvation to everyone so that they can be glad in Him and sing for joy.

The LORD make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you.
readNumbers 6:25

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will remember that He has given them His favor and His presence.

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.

Godoberi Across Countries (ROP3 - 103410) reported in the following countries:

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1 people group

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulationStrategic Progress Index ▲LanguageReligion
GodoberiPG024441GodoberiRussian Federation3,000Engaged yet UnreachedGhodoberiSunni Islam

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