Unreached people group Frontier

Makian do Oeste

Population47K
LanguageMakian, West
ReligionIslã
Unreached
0,05%
Evangelicals
Povos MalaiosMaluku do Norte
Who they are

The West Makian inhabit the volcanic island of Makian and neighboring coastal areas in the province of North Maluku, Indonesia. They are culturally distinguished by speaking a traditional Papuan language, maintaining strong community bonds shaped by agriculture on fertile slopes and marine fishing. Their community identity and Islamic faith are deeply intertwined in all aspects of daily life.

Where they live
1
Country
47K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Indonesia Unreached
100%
47.000
Religions of the unreached
Islã74,95%
Religiões Étnicas25%
Cristianismo0,05%
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.

Makian, West Translation needed
Audio recordings Not available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)0,05%
Evangelicals0,05%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
For the translation and distribution of the Scriptures in the heart language of this people.
For open hearts to receive the message of the gospel in a clear and contextualized way.
For the emergence of disciples of Jesus who bear fruit and establish local communities of faith.

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