Nothing was known about the small Gongduk ethnic group until the Dutch linguist George van Driem discovered them in 1991. The people pass themselves off as Kheng when they meet outsiders. Just why they do this is uncertain, as they have their own unique culture and language that is not mutually intelligible with Kheng. The Gongduk live in a few extremely isolated villages in Bhutan's Mongar District. The religious beliefs of the Gongduks are a mix of Tibetan Buddhism and animistic spirit worship. Throughout two thousand years of Christianity, the good news that Jesus Christ died for the sins of the world has never entered the remote enclave inhabited by the Gongduk.

Ministry Obstacles: Access to the Gongduk is difficult. No scripture or other Christian resources are reported to be available in their language. The people do not know the Christian faith.

Scripture Focus: "They will make war on the Lamb, and the Lamb will conquer them, for he is Lord of lords and King of kings, and those with him are called and chosen and faithful."
- Revelation 17:14

Prayer Focus: Pray that this people group understands the fact that the Lamb’s victory over evil is assured. Pray that many in this people group will choose to be the faithful ones of the Lamb of God. Pray for the gospel to penetrate the Gongduk homeland and the hearts of their family leaders. Pray this small, isolated people group will be able to survive and even thrive in the rapidly changing world we live in today. Pray their culture will survive, even while the people come to know and follow Jesus. Ask God to send discerning workers to reach the Gongduk.