Kazak, Qinghai in China

Unreached of the Day  1/16/2019

Kazak, Qinghai in China

In 1936 a group of 10,000 Kazaks left northern Xinjiang and migrated south to Qinghai. Beset there by Mongol nomads, the Kazaks moved further south in 1939, only to be caught and massacred by a local warlord. Of 10,000 Kazaks, they say all but 700 perished. Today they have recovered to become a commune of about 2,000 semi-nomads.

Ministry Obstacles

They reside in a remote area of western China.

Outreach Ideas

Although they claim to be Muslims, the Qinghai Kazaks are essentially animists. They also engage in ancestor worship. They are surrounded by Tibetan Buddhists on every side but have stubbornly refused to embrace their religion. They may be open to the message of Jesus' love and forgiveness - many resources are available in their language.

Pray for the followers of Christ

Pray for those believers that will someday soon come to faith within this people group. Pray they will grow in knowledge, and that Godly teachers will help them.

Pray for the entire people group

Today the Kazaks of Qinghai are a completely untouched group and have no knowledge whatsoever of Christ or the gospel. Pray that the Lord will work mightily to make his salvation known to these people.

Scripture Focus


People Name Kazak, Qinghai
Country China
10/40 Window Yes
Population 3,700
World Population 3,700
Language Kazakh
Primary Religion Islam
Bible Complete
Online Audio NT Yes
Jesus Film Yes
Audio Recordings Yes
Christ Followers Few, less than 2%
Status Unreached
Progress Level: progress level image