Shan of Myanmar (Burma)

Shan of Myanmar (Burma) The Shan are one of the most prestigious of the Tai groups in Southeast Asia. They are concentrated in Shan state, Myanmar. For a generation, the Shan Independence Army has fought against the Burmese military to gain independence. The Shan call themselves "Tai Yay", meaning Great Tai. The Shan have been firm believers in Theravada Buddhism since it was introduced in Myanmar in the fifth century, AD. Ministry Obstacles To follow Jesus within a strongly Buddhist culture brings the risk of losing much that is important in this life: friends, status, family, and so forth. Outreach Ideas Much prayer for the Shan people is needed, to prepare the ground for the coming of the good news of Christ. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray the Christians among the Shan will be properly instructed in the faith, and will grow to become zealous disciples firmly established on the truth of Scripture. Pray for the entire people group Pray the Shan will live in peace, and will increasingly desire to find a Savior and forgiveness for sin. Pray that Jesus may be known among them. Scripture Focus "Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord, The people whom He has chosen for His own inheritance." Psalm 33:12		People Name: Shan Country: Myanmar (Burma) 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 4,118,000 World Population: 4,224,000 Language: Shan Primary Religion: Buddhism Bible: Complete Online Audio NT: Yes Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2