People
Who they are
The Marfa live in the Ouaddaï region of eastern Chad, in villages near the Marfa Mountains. They speak their own language, also called Marfa. Many grow millet near their villages during the rainy season. Most are Muslim, but there are small minorities of Christians and followers of traditional religions.
Where they live
1
Country
24K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Chad Partially reached
|
100%
|
24.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Marfa
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 Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)5%
Evangelicals3.7%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the translation of the Scriptures into the Marfa language.
Pray for Marfa Christians, who are a small minority, to grow in faith.
Pray for churches among the Marfa to teach the gospel to their Muslim neighbors with clarity and love.
Pray for Marfa
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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