Ron in Nigeria

The Ron have only been reported in Nigeria
Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
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Introduction / History

The Lis ma Ron people live approximately 30 miles due south of the city of Jos and 99 miles due east of the capital, Abuja. They farm their land, raising what their families need. The closely related Kulere-speaking people live nearby.


What Are Their Lives Like?

In recent years, Hausa and western cultures have crept into the lifestyles of the Lis ma Ron people, a part of the Ron ethnic group. But the adults are very interested in preserving their culture and promoting their language.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Christian workers brought the Gospel to the Lis ma Ron area in the past century. As a result, about half of the population follows Christ. Three denominations currently work among the Lis ma Ron. But some Lis ma Ron speakers practice African traditional religion, and growing numbers are following another major faith.

The Lis ma Ron people are very motivated to resist pressure from the other religion and to strengthen the church. Until now, local churches have used Scripture in another language. Having access to God's Word in the language they speak every day will allow for greater impact in discipleship. It will also help the community preserve their language, promote unity among them as a people and give them tools for evangelism.


Prayer Points

Scripture Prayers for the Ron in Nigeria.


Profile Source:   Anonymous  

People Name General Ron
People Name in Country Ron
Alternate Names Bokkos
Population this Country 245,000
Population all Countries 245,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 4
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 5  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 19088
ROP3 Code 114963
ROP25 Code 307036
ROP25 Name Ron (Bokkos / Daffo / Shagawu)
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 Plateau state: Bokkos, Barakin-Ladi, and Mangu LGAs; possibly Nasawara state.   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 Plateau state: Bokkos, Barakin-Ladi, and Mangu LGAs; possibly Nasawara state..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 4.00 %)
30.00 %
Ethnic Religions
50.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
20.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Ron (245,000 speakers)
Language Code cla   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Ron (245,000 speakers)
Language Code cla   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Ron

Primary Language:  Ron

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2009-2012)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (2018-2020)
Bible-Complete No
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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 Ron Jesus Film Project
Film / Video LUMO film of Gospels Bible Media Group/LUMO
General Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video Faith Comes by Hearing
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Ron YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Ron YouVersion Bibles
Map Source Anonymous  
Profile Source Anonymous 
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