Country Demographics:

• Population:  10.2 million              
• Religions:   Atheist 39.8%, Roman Catholic 39.2%, Protestant 4.6%, Orthodox 3%, Other 13.4%
• Income Per Capita: $5,560 year/ $15.44 day
• Government Type: Parliamentary democracy
  Chief of State: President Vaclav KLAUS (since March 2003)
  Head of Government: Prime Minister Vladimir SPIDLA (since July 2002)

Legal Profession:

• Estimated number of lawyers in the Czech Republic is 10,000
• Estimated number of believers involved in the legal profession is approximately 100
• As of now, there is no Christian lawyers group in the country.  However, there are hopes for initiating the creation of a Christian lawyers network in the near future.

Convocation Goals:

• The Global Convocation can facilitate the process of developing a Christian lawyers organization in the Czech republic by providing know-how and positive examples. Also, it will bring to the participants’ attention some of the important issues Christian lawyers face internationally.  The Convocation will facilitate much needed communication and cooperation among Christian lawyers.  

Prayer Items:

• God’s leadership and help in developing a functioning Christian lawyers group in the Czech Republic

Contact Information:

• Adam Russ adam.russ@hajduk.cz