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Ireland (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Christian Number People Groups: 44 Number Languages: 5 Official Language: Irish, English. Irish spoken as a first language by less than 4% of the population; 40% of the Irish population can speak...
Ireland (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Irish, Irish Gaelic, British (English), Polish. Ulster Irish GDP Per Capita: $89,700 Literacy Rate: 100% Unreached: 1% Population: 5,224,88...
Ishmael (Prayercast)
Despite birthing many of the earliest Christian churches, the Middle East and North Africa have endured centuries with little or no access to the Gospel. Today, four of every five Muslims - 20% of the world’s population - have never heard the...
Islam (Prayercast)
Jesus loves Muslims. While increasing millions are turning to Muhammad instead of Christ, Jesus continues to lovingly reveal himself to seeking hearts. For more information go to Islam on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Islamic State (IS) (Prayercast)
We hate the darkness and underlying evil. Yet Jesus still says, "love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you" (Matt 5:44). God’s love reaches not only those suffering under this oppression, but it reaches even into the ranks of...
Israel (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Jewish Number People Groups: 50 Number Languages: 48 Official Language: Hebrew, Arabic. Numerous immigrant languages from all over the world are spoken For more information go to Israel on the...
Israel (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Democracy Major People Groups: Palestinian Arab, Israeli Jewish (Sabra), Jewish (Russian), Romanian Jew, Polish Jew GDP Per Capita: $38,300 Literacy Rate: 97.8% Unreached: 97%&nbs...
Istanbul (Prayercast)
heartbeat of the Turkish World. What Is Istanbul Like? Why Is Istanbul Significant? What Is God Doing In Istanbul Today? For more information go to Istanbul on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Italy (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Christian Number People Groups: 105 Number Languages: 42 Official Language: Italian, but vigorous use of nine regional languages akin to Italian For more information go to Italy on the Operation...
Italy (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Republic Major People Groups: Italian, Lombard, Neapolitan-Calabrian, Sicilian, Venetian (Istrian) GDP Per Capita: $39,000 Literacy Rate: 99.2% Unreached: 3.5% Populatio...
Jacov’s Story (Middle East) (Prayercast)
from political insurgent to radical joy Many youth across the Muslim world suffer from disillusionment and hopelessness. They see no prospects for opportunity in their home country. Oftentimes they are drawn to political activism and extremism. But...
Jainism (Prayercast)
Jesus loves Jains. While millions try to liberate and purify their souls through self effort, only Jesus can cleanse them from sin and offer eternal life. For more information go to Jainism on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new...
Jamaica (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Christian Number People Groups: 9 Number Languages: 7 Official Language: English; 97% of the population speak Jamaican Creole For more information go to Jamaica on the Operation World website. The...
Jamaica (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Democracy Major People Groups: Jamaican Black, Jamaican Mulatto, Haitian, Afro-East-Indian, British GDP Per Capita: $8,700 Literacy Rate: 88.7% Unreached: 0% Population:...
Japan (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Buddhist Number People Groups: 36 Number Languages: 16 Official Language: Japanese For more information go to Japan on the Operation World website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Japan (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy Major People Groups: Japanese, Central Ryukyuan GDP Per Capita: $41,400 Literacy Rate: 99% Unreached: 97.9% Population: 124,687,293 Re...
Japanese Worldview (Prayercast)
Jesus loves the Japanese people. While millions are bound by tradition and fear of the spirit world, Jesus holds all power to demolish strongholds and set captives free. For more information go to Japanese Worldview on the Prayercast website. The...
Jehovah’s Witnesses (Prayercast)
Jesus loves Witnesses. While a growing number of people are deceived by false teachers and corrupted scripture, Jesus offers Truth that will set them free. For more information go to Jehovah’s Witnesses on the Prayercast website. The above...
Jerusalem (Prayercast)
Islam’s third holiest site. What Is Jerusalem Like? Why Is Jerusalem Significant What Is God Doing In Jerusalem Today? For more information go to Jerusalem on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Jordan (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Muslim Number People Groups: 22 Number Languages: 16 Official Language: Arabic For more information go to Jordan on the Operation World website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Jordan (Prayercast)
Government: Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy Major People Groups: Palestinian Arab, Jordanian Arab, Iraqi Arab, Bedouin Arab, Syrian Arab GDP Per Capita: $9,800 Literacy Rate: 98.2% Unreached: 93.2%&nb...
Joshua’s Story (India) (Prayercast)
gripped by Christian love Millions of Muslims in India are seeking salvation through the practices of Islam, but God is opening many eyes to the Truth. This is not some nameless group, but individual people, created in the image of God. When we pray,...
Kabul (Prayercast)
rallying point for Islamic militants. What Is Kabul Like? Why Is Kabul Significant? What Is God Doing In Kabul Today? For more information go to Kabul on the Prayercast website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Kaja’s Story (India) (Prayercast)
searching for truth about who Jesus really is The family bond is extremely tight for most Muslims, and protecting the family’s honor trumps all. But this does not prevent God from drawing different members of the family to Jesus. As we pray...
Karim’s Story (France) (Prayercast)
confronted with the power of Christ Many Muslims earnestly seek to please God based on their understanding from the Quran. They are sincerely committed to the practices of Islam. As you pray, remember that most Muslims are seeking after God -- and...
Kazakhstan (Operation World)
Largest Religion: , Number People Groups: 66 Number Languages: 43 Official Language: Kazakh For more information go to Kazakhstan on the Operation World website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Kazakhstan (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Kazakh, Russian, Uzbek, Ukrainian, Uighur (Kashgar Turki) GDP Per Capita: $25,300 Literacy Rate: 99.8% Unreached: 73.3% Population: 19,245,7...
Keivan’s Story (Iran) (Prayercast)
‘Who do you say I am?’ Mark 8:29. Iran boasts a long, proud, and rich history. But revolution and political conflict have disrupted many people’s lives. For more information go to Keivan’s Story on the Prayercast website. The...
Kenya (Operation World)
Largest Religion: Christian Number People Groups: 111 Number Languages: 74 Official Language: English, Swahili For more information go to Kenya on the Operation World website. The above link opens in a new tab.
Kenya (Prayercast)
Government: Presidential Republic Major People Groups: Kikuyu, Kamba, Luo, Kisii (Gusii), Meru GDP Per Capita: $4,200 Literacy Rate: 81.5% Unreached: 9.5% Population: 54,685,051 Religi...