Franco-Provencal in Switzerland
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| People Name: | Franco-Provencal |
| Country: | Switzerland |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 8,800 |
| World Population: | 145,800 |
| Primary Language: | Arpitan |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 62.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 1.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | No |
| People Cluster: | French |
| Affinity Bloc: | Eurasian Peoples |
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Introduction / History
Franco-Provençal is a language that straddles France, Italy and Switzerland.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They can be found in many occupations. They live in a place where the majority language might be French, Italian or German. Like many Europeans, the Franco-Provencal people speak more than one language fluently.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Most of them are Christian, either Roman Catholic or Protestant. Churches provide them with an identity and a place for major life events like weddings and funerals, but they are not considered to be a place to offer spiritual guidance. Most have a secular worldview that conflicts with biblical teachings.
What Are Their Needs?
The Franco-Provencal people need to seek and find what Jesus Christ has for them. They need his guidance.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Franco-Provencal to enjoy the abundant life offered by Jesus Christ.
Pray for Franco-Provencal disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for Franco-Provencal leaders to understand the blessings they can have if they follow Christ.