Goliath, Oranje-Gebergte in Indonesia
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| People Name: | Goliath, Oranje-Gebergte |
| Country: | Indonesia |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 6,300 |
| World Population: | 6,300 |
| Primary Language: | Una |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 68.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 5.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | New Guinea |
| Affinity Bloc: | Pacific Islanders |
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Introduction / History
Within the central Indonesia's eastern province, the Goliath, Oranje-Gebergte people group reside in one general location close to the border of Papua New Guinea. This group's name is derived from the specific people group of Goliath.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Oranje-Gebergte communicate with Una as their primary language in their region. This people group primarily reside within the highlands of their Indonesian island, so access to resources is quite limited.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Oranje-Gebergte people previously followed other ethnic religions. Unlike the number of Muslims who dominate other regions of Indonesia, there is now a stronger trend towards the Oranje-Gebergte people group choosing Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.
What Are Their Needs?
The Oranje-Gebergte's close proximity in one specific area can make it difficult for the group to progress as a tribe, expand rapidly to other locations, and interact with other communities. Persecution against Indonesian Christians is active, as some Indonesian Muslims strive to Islamize their country.
Prayer Points
Pray for God to meet the spiritual needs of the Oranje-Gebergte people group, as well as provide further economic opportunities for their successful development.
As the Oranje-Gebergte believers have increasingly found salvation in Jesus Christ, may their testimonies grow the number of believers in Jesus who abandon other previously-held religious beliefs.
As more Oranje-Gebergte Christian communities expand, pray for these believers to follow the calling of the Great Commission by traveling throughout western Indonesia to share Christ with gospel-starved communities.