People
Who they are
The Bebeli live in villages near Kimbe, the capital of West New Britain Province in Papua New Guinea. Living in an area with increasing urban activity and daily contact with speakers of other languages, the community faces the challenge of passing its mother tongue on to younger generations, who primarily use Tok Pisin.
The Christian faith has been present in the community for decades, and most people identify as Christians. The main challenge for local pastoral ministry is to move beyond nominal faith, with an emphasis on deep discipleship, well-equipped leadership, and an understanding of Scripture in the language of the heart.
Where they live
1
Country
4K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Papua New Guinea Significantly reached
|
100%
|
3.500 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Bebeli
Translation needed
- 1 Translation started Still ahead
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Translation has not started in this language yet.
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)88%
Evangelicals15%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo aprofundamento do discipulado e da maturidade bíblica entre as famílias bebeli, superando o cristianismo nominal.
Pelo fortalecimento e capacitação bíblica dos pastores e líderes comunitários locais.
Por iniciativas de tradução e ensino bíblico que alcancem o coração do povo em sua própria língua.
Pelo testemunho vivo das igrejas bebeli em suas relações com comunidades vizinhas e de outros grupos linguísticos.
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