People
Who they are
The Batu are an Indigenous people who inhabit rural areas near the Benue River basin in Nigeria. With strong ties to the land and community life, they preserve customs passed down through oral tradition and communicate in their mother tongue. Life in their villages is sustained mainly through farming and caring for their families and community.
Where they live
1
Country
60K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Minimally reached
|
100%
|
59.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Batu
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)35%
Evangelicals2%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento dos cristãos batu, para que testemunhem o amor de Deus com sabedoria entre parentes e vizinhos.
Pelo avanço do acesso à Palavra de Deus em formato acessível e na língua do coração do povo.
Por saúde, paz e melhoria das condições de vida nas comunidades rurais onde vivem.
Pelo surgimento de igrejas locais sólidas e integradas à realidade cultural batu.
Pray for Batu
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