People
Where the gospel has not yet reached this people
5K people from this group live in countries where they remain unreached or minimally reached:
-
Ethiopia Minimally reached
5.400 people
Who they are
The Maaban are a Nilotic people who live mainly on the plains of South Sudan and in areas bordering Sudan. Traditionally engaged in farming and raising livestock, they maintain a strong attachment to the Mabaan language and their ancestral heritage amid the region’s historical challenges and instability.
Where they live
2
Countries
97K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
South Sudan Partially reached
|
94.3%
|
89.000 |
|
Ethiopia Minimally reached
|
5.7%
|
5.400 |
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.
Mabaan
Complete Bible
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Done
- Whole Bible Current stage
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)15%
Evangelicals5%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pela paz e estabilidade duradouras nas comunidades onde vive o povo maaban.
Pelo fortalecimento e maturidade espiritual dos crentes maaban.
Por maior acesso às Escrituras e recursos bíblicos na língua mabaan.
Pelo testemunho corajoso da igreja local entre famílias que ainda seguem as crenças tradicionais.
Pray for Maaban
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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