Today We Join With Operation World in Praying for the Slovak Republic in Europe

Slovakia

Slovak Republic

Europe

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Geography

Area: 49,035 sq km
Landlocked central European state, ranging from fertile Danube shores to the Tatra Mountains.
Population: 5,411,640    Annual Growth: 0.10%
Capital: Bratislava
Urbanites: 56.8%
HDI Rank: 42 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 20 (5% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: Slovak    Languages: 13 All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Christian

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	5,051,225	93.34	0.0
Evangelicals	67,163	1.2	1.9

Challenges for Prayer

Slovakia is a nation in the midst of significant change. Economic reforms and EU membership both created as well as solved problems. Increasing wealth (for some) is accompanied by the new influences of materialism and moral relativism. Depression and suicide rates are among the highest in Europe; pray that many might seek for hope and truth, and find these in Christ.
Slovakia enjoys a strong Christian heritage,but Catholic, Lutheran and Reformed churches, while many, suffer from widespread nominalism and low attendance. However, renewal movements are growing in these churches, especially among Lutherans as they focus on young people and small groups (Family Fellowships). Pray that these movements would expand and increase. Pray that the strong foundation of Christianity in Slovakia would be brought to vibrant life by a new move of the Holy Spirit.
     For an additional 7 Challenges for Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

More Information

The Operation World book, CD-ROM, and DVD-ROM provide far more information and fuel for prayer for the people of Slovakia.