Zhaba of China

Zhaba of China The Zhaba are counted as part of the Tibetan nationality, although they speak a Qiangic language. Sexual promiscuity has long been rife among the Zhaba. They worship a wide variety of demons and ghosts. These influences date back to the pre-Buddhist Tibetan religion of Bon. They believe large demons live inside mountains, and so they offer frequent sacrifices to appease them. There are no known Christians among the Zhaba, although there are a few Tibetan Catholics farther west near Litang. Ministry Obstacles The Zhaba have been in bondage to evil spiritual forces for many generations. These bonds are not easily broken. Outreach Ideas Workers need to find ways to assist these people with their material and physical needs, as well as with spiritual needs. Pray for the followers of Christ Even though there are no known followers of Jesus among the Zhaba people today, pray that the Spirit of God would be even now preparing the people to receive the gospel with gladness. Pray for the entire people group The Zhaba lead hard lives. Workers seeking to reach them will need to help them physically and not just spiritually. Pray for greatly improved living conditions for the Zhaba. Scripture Focus "Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to Me." Matthew 25:40		People Name: Zhaba Country: China 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 8,300 World Population: 8,300 Language: Zhaba Primary Religion: Buddhism Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: No Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.1