Pray for Bolivia

• Full Name: Plurinational State of Bolivia
• Government Type: Republic; note - the new constitution defines Bolivia as a "Social Unitarian State"
• Leader(s): Evo Morales (president)
• Population: 10,118,683 (2011 est.)
• People Groups: 40
• Religions:
• Christianity (including Roman Catholics & Protestants)> 93% (9,410,375)
• Other (including Ethnic Religions [2.6%], Baha’i Faith [2%], & Buddhism)> 7% (708,308)
• Average Annual Income (GNI per capita): $1,630 (USD)
• Population Below Poverty Line: 30.3% (3,065,961)
• Some Prayer Requests:
• “50% of the all the world's cocaine is grown in Bolivia. Pray for the country's Christian leaders and political leaders as they try to deal with the issue - pray that they would have integrity and concern for the families who depend on the money they make from the crops.”
• “Churches are growing, but because many people can't read it can be a challenge to teach the bible. Pray that leaders can creatively disciple people so that they fully understand the gospel and what God wants for their lives.”
• “Over half the population are children or teenagers but the church doesn't understand how to reach out to them and bring them into a relationship with God.”
• “Over 80% of children live in extreme poverty and thousands are addicted to drugs. Pray that Christians can make a lasting difference in their lives and also work to bring changes in government that can address this crisis.”

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