Makhmi in Pakistan

People Name:	Makhmi
Country:	Pakistan
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	128,000
World Population:	142,000
Primary Language:	Balti
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.00 %
Evangelicals:	0.00 %
Scripture:	Portions
Ministry Resources:	No
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	South Asia Muslim - other
Affinity Bloc:	South Asian Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Makhmi tribe is not very well known or understood. They are Muslim in a land where Islam, Hinduism and even Buddhism are nearby. Jammu and Kashmir is a very difficult part of the world where the armies of India and Pakistan are usually on the brink of war. For this reason, the Makhmi live with the presence of military forces all around them. They do their best to grow enough food in Jammu and Kashmir's harsh climate. The Makhmis have learned how to survive off the milk from their livestock and their crops.

Ministry Obstacles

The Makhmi live in the northern part of Jammu and Kashmir. Some live on the Indian side of the border, but most are on Pakistan's side of the line. This is a land almost completely devoid of a gospel witness.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for the Makhmi community to recognize the blessings of the Almighty God in their everyday lives.
Pray for Makhmi decision-makers to have a Holy Spirit-led hunger for spiritual truth that only Jesus Christ can satisfy.
Pray for workers to take Christ to the Makhmi no matter what the cost may be.
Pray that they would crave the joy and transformation that comes from being filled with the fruit of the Holy Spirit.
Pray that there would be Christian believers who can model this to them.