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.
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.
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 | 24 (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 | 24 (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 | |
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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 |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |