WHY ARE THEY LAST-REACHED ? GEOGRAPHIC BARRIERS: remote, harsh GEOGRAPHIC BARRIERS: remote, harsh climate, difficult access, or nomadic climate, difficult.

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WHY ARE THEY LAST-REACHED ? GEOGRAPHIC BARRIERS: remote, harsh GEOGRAPHIC BARRIERS: remote, harsh climate, difficult access, or nomadic climate, difficult access, or nomadic LINGUISTIC BARRIERS: illustrate, no LINGUISTIC BARRIERS: illustrate, no scripture in their language, unwritten scripture in their language, unwritten language, terminology confusion language, terminology confusion POLITICAL BARRIERS: restricted access, POLITICAL BARRIERS: restricted access, evangelism forbidden, hostile environment evangelism forbidden, hostile environment CULTURAL BARRIERS: persecution, closed CULTURAL BARRIERS: persecution, closed to change, Christianity viewed as a to change, Christianity viewed as a “foreign” religion. “foreign” religion. UNRECOGNIZED: believers unaware of the UNRECOGNIZED: believers unaware of the need or the group, small in size, prejudice, need or the group, small in size, prejudice, isolated from the society in which they live. isolated from the society in which they live.

WHERE ARE THEY LIVING? Peoples of South Pacific 21 Groups Peoples of South Pacific 21 Groups Peoples of Southeast Asia 657 Groups Peoples of Southeast Asia 657 Groups Peoples of Northeast Asia 457 Groups Peoples of Northeast Asia 457 Groups Peoples of South Asia 2910 Groups Peoples of South Asia 2910 Groups Peoples of Central Asia 854 Groups Peoples of Central Asia 854 Groups Peoples of Middle E/N Africa 388 Groups Peoples of Middle E/N Africa 388 Groups Peoples of East & South Africa 352 Groups Peoples of East & South Africa 352 Groups Peoples of W & C Africa 581 Groups Peoples of W & C Africa 581 Groups Peoples of Europe / Eurasia 189 Groups Peoples of Europe / Eurasia 189 Groups Peoples of W Europe 234 Groups Peoples of W Europe 234 Groups Peoples of C & S America 192 Groups Peoples of C & S America 192 Groups Peoples of N America / Peoples of N America / Caribbean 83 Groups Caribbean 83 Groups

HOW DO I PRAY? SEE: Pray that the believers will see the SEE: Pray that the believers will see the hearts among every least reached people hearts among every least reached people group who are ready for harvest (John 4:35) group who are ready for harvest (John 4:35) SEND: Pray the LORD of the Harvest sends SEND: Pray the LORD of the Harvest sends laborers among these “No Choice” laborers among these “No Choice” peoples (Luke 10:2) peoples (Luke 10:2) UNITY: Pray that the LORD will help the Body of UNITY: Pray that the LORD will help the Body of Christ labor together in the unity of the Spirit with Christ labor together in the unity of the Spirit with the bond of peace (1 Cor. 3:9) the bond of peace (1 Cor. 3:9) SUPPLY: Pray that God will supply and multiply SUPPLY: Pray that God will supply and multiply “Seed for the sower and bread for the “Seed for the sower and bread for the eater” (2 Cor. 9:8-11) eater” (2 Cor. 9:8-11) SUCCESS: Pray for 100-fold fruit that remains for SUCCESS: Pray for 100-fold fruit that remains for His Glory & transforms each group (Matt. 4:20) His Glory & transforms each group (Matt. 4:20)

WHAT ELSE CAN I DO? Join the movement Join the movement Encourage others to join you in Encourage others to join you in praying praying Financially support the work Financially support the work among the Least- Reached among the Least- Reached Go to work among aGo to work among a Least-Reached group. Least-Reached group.

PRAYER CHANGES THINGS WHY PRAY FOR THE LEAST-REACHED? Prayer obeys Jesus’ command to ask the LORD of the Harvest to send out the workersPrayer obeys Jesus’ command to ask the LORD of the Harvest to send out the workers Prayer brings us into God’sPrayer brings us into God’s presence, which changes us. presence, which changes us. Prayer reveals to us God’s plans so we can cooperate with Him in them.Prayer reveals to us God’s plans so we can cooperate with Him in them. Prayer invites God’s participation & presence in the processPrayer invites God’s participation & presence in the process Prayer removes hindrances to the GospelPrayer removes hindrances to the Gospel

Prayer prepares the hearts of unbelievers toPrayer prepares the hearts of unbelievers to hear the good news. hear the good news. Prayer releases resources necessary toPrayer releases resources necessary to accomplish the task. accomplish the task. Prayer insures protection for workers andPrayer insures protection for workers and their work their work Prayer releases spiritual power to fulfill the call.Prayer releases spiritual power to fulfill the call. Prayer exercises divine authority to change situations & people.Prayer exercises divine authority to change situations & people. Prayer IS the battle!Prayer IS the battle! Prayer maintains the Victory.Prayer maintains the Victory.