People
Who they are
The Mursi, who call themselves Mun, live in the lower Omo Valley in southwestern Ethiopia. They combine farming with cattle herding and mainly grow sorghum. Most follow their traditional religion, while Christians are a minority. The Gibe III dam, completed upstream in 2016, eliminated the annual flood that supplied water and nutrients to crops along the banks of the Omo.
Where they live
1
Country
15K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Ethiopia Partially reached
|
100%
|
14.000 |
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.
Mursi
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)11%
Evangelicals5.3%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for Mursi families to have the means to support themselves after losing the floods that sustained their crops along the Omo.
Pray for the protection of the land the Mursi use to grow crops and raise cattle.
Pray for the work of translating the Scriptures into Mursi, so that the people can understand the Word.
Pray for all Mursi Christians to grow in faith and walk alongside others who want to know Jesus.
Pray for all Mursi churches, that their leaders may teach faithfully and care for families.
Pray for Mursi
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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