In Turkey, Kurds have been labeled by the Turkish government as "Mountain Turks" in an attempt to view them as the same as the Turkish majority. One can sometimes tell the difference between a Turk and a Kurd by their facial features. In Turkey, the Kurds often speak their own language, Kurmanji. Though many identify with their Kurdish roots, others have become part of the mainstream of Turkish society and have even adopted the Turkish language in their homes. These are the Turkish speaking Kurds.
Kurds and Turks share Sunni Islam as their heart religion. It is part of their identity as a people. Added to that, Kurds have been betrayed by Western nations, leading many to not trust anyone with a Christian background.
The use of Turkish cultural music and art forms would be an excellent way to begin to present Christ to members of this unreached people group. Pray for people to develop such evangelistic tools.
"The LORD sits enthroned over the flood; the LORD sits enthroned as king forever." Psalm 29:10
Pray that many will understand that God is the undisputed King of kings, and beside Him there is no other.
Pray for a powerful Disciple Making Movement among Turkish speaking Kurds. Pray for spiritual openness to Jesus Christ, especially among elders.
| People Name | Turkish-speaking Kurds |
| Pronunciation | kerds |
| Country | Turkey |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| Population | 6,354,000 |
| World Population | 6,354,000 |
| Language | Turkish |
| Primary Religion | Islam |
| Bible | Complete |
| Online Audio NT | Yes |
| Jesus Film | Yes |
| Audio Recordings | Yes |
| Christ Followers | Few, less than 2% |
| Status | Unreached |
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