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Kheng of Bhutan
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Kheng of Bhutan
 
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The Kheng are Tibetan Buddhists, but the ancient Bon religion greatly influences their outlook, as well. A few distinct traits set the Kheng apart, for instance their practice of serving raw meat with their drinks on special occasions, a practice at odds with the typical norms of Tibetan Buddhism which frown on the killing of animals for food. They are found primarily in the Zhemgang and Mongar districts of south central Bhutan.

Ministry Obstacles
Scripture is not available in the language of the Kheng, nor are communication tools such as the Jesus film.

Outreach Ideas
The believers among the Kheng may be able to communicate the Gospel message to the remainder of their people. Pray for them.

Pray for the followers of Christ
A few Kheng came to Christ in the early 1990s. Pray they are properly discipled, mature soundly in the faith, and are given favor with family and friends.

Pray for the entire people group
Pray the Kheng will be given the opportunity to hear the message of Christ's person and work in their mother tongue, and in a fashion they can fully understand.

Scripture Focus
"How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, 'Your God reigns!'" Isaiah 52:7

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PrayerGuard.net
 
Web Profile Links Submit Links:
www.everyculture.com/South-Asia/index.html
asiaharvest.org/pages/profiles/nonChina/Bhutan/Khe...
www.bhutannewsonline.com/people_culture.html...
www.geocities.com/bhutanese_christians/index.html...
www.raonline.ch/pages/bt/visin/bt_cult01.html...
www.raonline.ch/rao_promobtgal.html
 
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None Reported

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Country: Bhutan
Continent:
Asia
Region:
South Asia
Country Persecution Rank:11 (Only top 50 ranked, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
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Country Details: World Factbook
Population in this Country:
62,000
Largest Provinces on file:
GeylegphugMongar
SamdrupShemgang
Tongsa
Total Provinces on file:5
Location within Country:The Kheng inhabit a widespread area in the south-central part of the kingdom, concentrated in Zhamgang District and western Mongar District.
(Source: Peoples of the Buddhist World, 2004)
   
 
People
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People Name in Country: Kheng
People Name General:
Kheng
Alternate People Names:
KenKeng
KhenKhengkha
Khenkha
People Code: 104937
Population in this Country: 62,000
Population in all Countries: 62,000
Yes
   
 
Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
Bhutanese
People Name General:
Kheng
MSY50a
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Language
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Primary Language:
Khengkha (62,000 Speakers)
Language Code (16th): xkf    Ethnologue Listing
XKF
Total Languages Spoken:
1
   
 
Religion
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Primary Religion:
Buddhism
Religion Sub-division:Tibetan
Major Religions:
Buddhism99.90 % 
Christianity0.10 %(Evangelical: 0.08 %)
Ethnic Religions0.00 % 
Hinduism0.00 % 
Islam0.00 % 
Non-Religious0.00 % 
Other / Small0.00 % 
Unknown0.00 % 
Christianity Segments:
Anglican0.00 %
Independent100.00 %
Protestant0.00 %
Orthodox0.00 %
Other Christian0.00 %
Roman Catholic0.00 %
 
(Evangelicals distributed across Christianity segments)
   
 
Joshua Project Progress Indicators
Yes
Progress Scale: 1.2     Evangelicals >.01% but <=2%. Christian Adherents <=5%.
Need-Ranking Score: 84        Details
   
 
Other Progress Indicators *
Finishing the Task Status:Level G   Engaged with church planting
Global Evangelical Status:Level 1   Less than 2% Evangelical. Some evangelical resources available, but no active church planting within past 2 years
Agency Progress (API):Level 4   Functioning agency partnership
Church Progress (CPI):Level 1   No churches, some believers
 
 
Bible Translation Status
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Bible Portions: Help start a Bible Translation
New Testament: None Reported
Complete Bible: None Reported
 
 
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Kheng of Bhutan
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