Bokoto in Central African Republic

The Bokoto have only been reported in Central African Republic
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

At one time diamonds were the life blood of the Bokoto people. A hard days work was enough to provide for a family's basic needs. But now there are no more diamond or forestry companies to feed the Bokoto speakers' regional economy. Expatriates and bandits challenge every aspect of daily life and chip away at their hope.

For many, their only defense is to buy protection from local healers or appease lifeless gods. Christians have also confused Bible tenets as mere rituals.

Families now choose Africa's other national resource: fertile land as subsistence farmers. They cultivate cassava, peanuts and corn and sell excess crops in markets. That's their sole income — available if crops aren't trampled by cows and goats.

Local economic conditions are driven by wealthy expatriates, who have significant cultural differences. And Bokoto speakers have little to defend their economy and land against continued exploitation.

Because of peoples' increasing hopelessness, it was agreed that Bokoto people needed help quickly, so a Luke translation began almost immediately.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Early in the project Catholic, Apostolic and Cooperation churches all joined the effort. These pastors and congregations volunteered, provided translators and community checked excerpts for clarity and understanding. By the end of December 2011, they finished Luke and scheduled production for the "JESUS" film.

Given the community reception and need, the entire New Testament and six Old Testament books have been slated for translation. Before this large undertaking has even begun, Faith Comes by Hearing has agreed to provide Proclaimer broadcast tools to promote listening groups, evangelism and training.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Bokoto in Central African Republic.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Bokoto
People Name in Country Bokoto
Alternate Names Bokote; Gbaya of Boda
Population this Country 204,000
Population all Countries 204,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 10909
ROP3 Code 101554
ROP25 Code 301320
ROP25 Name Bokoto
Country Central African Republic
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank 28  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Lobaye prefecture: Boda subprefecture; Mambéré-Kadéï prefecture: Carnot subprefecture; Nana-Mambéré prefecture: Baoro subprefecture; Ombella-M‘poko prefecture: Yaloke-Bossembele subprefecture; small border areas in Ouham-Pendé prefecture: Bozoum subprefecture Haute-Sangha prefecture: Carnot subprefecture; Lobaye prefecture: Boda subprefecture; Nana-Mambere prefecture: Baoro subprefecture; Ombella-Mpoko prefecture: Yaloke-Bossembele subprefecture; border areas, Ouham-Pende prefecture: Bozoum subprefecture.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Central African Republic
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank 28  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country Lobaye prefecture: Boda subprefecture; Mambéré-Kadéï prefecture: Carnot subprefecture; Nana-Mambéré prefecture: Baoro subprefecture; Ombella-M‘poko prefecture: Yaloke-Bossembele subprefecture; small border areas in Ouham-Pendé prefecture: Bozoum subprefecture Haute-Sangha prefecture: Carnot subprefecture; Lobaye prefecture: Boda subprefecture; Nana-Mambere prefecture: Baoro subprefecture; Ombella-Mpoko prefecture: Yaloke-Bossembele subprefecture; border areas, Ouham-Pende prefecture: Bozoum subprefecture..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 46.00 %)
89.00 %
Ethnic Religions
2.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
8.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
1.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Bhogoto
Language Code bdt   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Bhogoto
Language Code bdt   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Bhogoto

Primary Language:  Bhogoto

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2012)
Bible-New Testament No
Bible-Complete No
Possible Print Bibles
Amazon
World Bibles
Forum Bible Agencies
National Bible Societies
World Bible Finder
Virtual Storehouse
Resource Type Resource Name Source
Film / Video Jesus Film: view in Bhogoto Jesus Film Project
Film / Video Walking with Jesus video Jesus Film Project
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source Anonymous  
Profile Source Anonymous 
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