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Population of over 8 million with 97 people per sq. km. 83% are Muslim. Official religious freedom is tempered by reaction against ‘Christian’ Russian and Armenian hostility, and fears of Islamist extremism. Foreigners are prohibited from engaging in ‘religious propaganda’. Muslims are largely either Shi’a (70%) or Sunni (30% in the north). For the first time there are now Azeri churches and possibly 2,000 Azeri believers in the country. In 1990 there were estimated to be only 40 Azeri believers in the world.
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Azerbaijani believers continue to increase in number. Many are in Baku where there are several congregations with a majority of Azeris. Pray for the maturing of upcoming Azeri leaders, their growth in ministry and for good fellowship among them. There are several small Bible schools in Baku. There needs to be better coordination of training ministries. Pray for a strong Church with an effective witness to non-Christians. | |
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