Home for the Paama is Vanuatu, a nation of 80 islands. The land passes through generations as birthright. For substance crops families raise yams, taro and vegetables and harvest coconuts to sell.
Almost all claim Christianity but many believe in harnessing power from created objects and performing rituals or using divination for prosperity and health. In the early 20th century, English and French cotton and coconut plantations dominated the volcanic islands that form Vanuatu. During that period, a Christian worker arrived with his family on the island of Paama. Over time, he shared the Gospel with the Paama people as well as the neighboring islands. One by one, the chiefs put aside violence and sorcery and embraced Christianity. But without the foundation of God's Word in the languages of these populations, fear of sorcery and belief in spirits resurfaced as common practice.
A recent network of churches is working together to complete translation of Scripture in Paama. Church leaders are excited and already plan to produce training materials and discipleship courses. Both print and audio Scripture materials will be produced, making God's Word quickly available to as many people as possible. The finishing touches will be applied to prepare for print and for audio production during this final phase.
Scripture Prayers for the Paama in Vanuatu.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Paama |
People Name in Country | Paama |
Alternate Names | Pauma |
Population this Country | 11,000 |
Population all Countries | 11,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 5 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 5 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 14246 |
ROP3 Code | 107726 |
Country | Vanuatu | ||
Region | Australia and Pacific | ||
Continent | Oceania | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Malampa province: Paama, 1 village on east Epi (Lopevi), large group in Vila. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Vanuatu |
Region | Australia and Pacific |
Continent | Oceania |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Malampa province: Paama, 1 village on east Epi (Lopevi), large group in Vila.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 42.00 %) |
95.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
4.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
1.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Paama (11,000 speakers) |
Language Code | pma Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Paama (11,000 speakers) |
Language Code | pma Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Paama |
Primary Language: Paama
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1907-2011) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1944–2015) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2016) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Paama | Jesus Film Project |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Paama | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Bible app direct APK download | SIL |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Paama | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |