People
Who they are
The Katbol are an indigenous people who inhabit the island of Malekula in the Vanuatu archipelago. Speakers of Avava, they live in communities united by strong kinship ties and ancestral customs. The Christian faith is widespread in everyday village life, where community leadership and traditional values blend with devotion and service to one another.
Where they live
1
Country
11K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Vanuatu Significantly reached
|
100%
|
11.000 |
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.
Avava
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)89%
Evangelicals40%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Por discipulado bíblico consistente que fortaleça a fé das novas gerações katbol.
Pelo avanço contínuo na disponibilização das Escrituras e materiais de ensino no idioma avava.
Pela capacitação bíblica e espiritual dos líderes das igrejas locais em Malekula.
Pelo testemunho perseverante das famílias cristãs katbol entre comunidades vizinhas.
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