The Bankalawa ancestral homeland is in Nigeria’s plateau area. The language spoken by Bankalawa people is so different between the north and the south that they don't really understand each other. These two dialects are called Bankal.
The Bankalawa people are industrious farmers and traders.
The Bankalawa have a traditional fear of spirits coupled with belief in a supreme being. Most are Muslim, but there is a Christian minority among them.
When "JESUS" interrupted their lives through film, the Jaar church became thirsty. Since then, an eager group of zealous church leaders has requested more Scripture in their own language.
Two booklets in a series called "The Wonderful Plan of God" is in progress. These two booklets comprise passages from Genesis and Exodus that lay a foundation for understanding the New Testament, explaining why human beings need a savior. They tell of the beginning of God's plan to reveal himself and to open a way of reconciliation.
Also in the works are portions of the New Testament, including Mark's Gospel, Acts and some of the epistles, to give the church materials they can use right away for public reading in weekly services. The plan is to make all the translated portions available in both print and audio media.
Pray for good fruit and faithful disciples to come from these evangelistic efforts.
Pray for Bankalawa disciples to make more disciples.
Pray for Bankalawa family leaders to find the only savior and share his ways with their families and clan leaders.
Scripture Prayers for the Bankalawa in Nigeria.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Bankalawa |
People Name in Country | Bankalawa |
Alternate Names | Bada; Kogi |
Population this Country | 64,000 |
Population all Countries | 64,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 12327 |
ROP3 Code | 104198 |
ROP25 Code | 300845 |
ROP25 Name | Bankalawa (Jarawa) |
Country | Nigeria | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Bauchi state: Dass LGA, Dott, Bajar, Lir; Bauchi LGA, Nyamrat, Luda, Din, and Zungur; Tafawa-Balewa LGA, Bagel; Toro LGA, Kufai and Luchi. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Nigeria |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 6 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Bauchi state: Dass LGA, Dott, Bajar, Lir; Bauchi LGA, Nyamrat, Luda, Din, and Zungur; Tafawa-Balewa LGA, Bagel; Toro LGA, Kufai and Luchi.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
4.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
25.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
71.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Bankal (64,000 speakers) |
Language Code | jjr Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Bankal (64,000 speakers) |
Language Code | jjr Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Bankal |
Primary Language: Bankal
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |