People
Who they are
The Maba are a people from the island of Halmahera, in eastern Indonesia, connected to the broader family of Malay peoples of the Maluku region. They live in communities oriented toward the land and the sea, in a setting of great ethnic and linguistic diversity. Their identity is strongly tied to Islam, a faith shared by a large portion of the peoples of Halmahera.
Where they live
1
Country
12K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Indonesia Unreached
|
100%
|
12.000 |
Religions of the unreached
Islam100%
The Bible in this people's language
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Maba (Indonesia)
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)0%
Evangelicals0%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
For the Maba people in Halmahera, that they may know the love of Jesus Christ.
For translators and available Scriptures in the Maba language.
For the emergence of the first followers of Jesus among the Maba.
For workers willing to live and serve alongside the Maba people.
Pray for Maba
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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