Gary Miller Ministry

May 29: Georgia

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Georgia

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Geography

Area: 69,700 sq km
Black Sea state between the Caucasus Mountains and Turkey. Moderate climate with good natural resources and soil.
Population: 4,219,191    Annual Growth: -1.12%
Capital: T'bilisi
Urbanites: 52.9%
HDI Rank: 89 of 182 (UN Human Development Reports 2009)

Peoples

Peoples: 36 (36% unreached) All peoples
Unreached Peoples Prayer Card

Official language: Georgian    Languages: 25All languages

Religion

Largest Religion: Christian

Religion		Pop %	Ann Gr
Christians	3,319,238	78.67	-1.2
Evangelicals	65,247	1.5	-0.6

Answer to Prayer

Positive social, economic and political changes continue since 1991. Reduced corruption and democratic reform pave the way for a more peaceful future. Openness to spirituality and Christianity in particular has increased greatly. The former Department of Atheism at the national university is now a theological faculty, and legal changes make it easier for non-Orthodox faiths to operate more freely and with less threat of persecution. Christian groups of all expressions have experienced growth in this nation in recent decades.
     For an additional Answer to Prayer see Operation World book, CD-ROM, or DVD-ROM.

Challenge for Prayer

Inter-ethnic conflicts of the past decade within the autonomous regions have displaced nearly a quarter of a million people from home and village. Many now live in camps or makeshift accommodation in and around the capital, Tbilisi. Humanitarian needs are great, with adequate food, water, heat in winter and medical supplies in high demand. Unemployment for these people is very high, and emotional and spiritual needs are vast. Pray for the effective witness of various church and agency personnel working among these struggling families; pray for provision of physical needs.
     For an additional 6 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 Georgia.