Kamaru in Indonesia

Kamaru
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Map Source:  People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project.
People Name: Kamaru
Country: Indonesia
10/40 Window: Yes
Population: 4,500
World Population: 4,500
Primary Language: Kamaru
Primary Religion: Islam
Christian Adherents: 4.00 %
Evangelicals: 0.50 %
Scripture: Translation Needed
Online Audio NT: No
Jesus Film: No
Audio Recordings: No
People Cluster: Tukangbesi of Sulawesi
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
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Introduction / History

The Kamaru people are defined by their language of the same name.

Where Are they Located?

The Kamaru people live in southern Sulawesi Island in Indonesia.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Like many people groups in this part of the world, the Kamarus earn their living by farming and fishing.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The Kamaru people are mostly Muslims, though their form of Islam is tainted by traditional beliefs which keep them from completely following Allah. Some of them are Christians, despite the fact there are few gospel materials in their language.

What Are Their Needs?

The Kamaru people need to rely on the finished work of Christ for eternal salvation.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Lord to raise up a strong disciple making movement to saturate the hearts and minds of the Kamaru people of Indonesia.
Pray for God's blessing, strengthening and healing of Kamaru families and communities through the abundant life Jesus offers to all who call on His name.
Pray for God's blessing on the leaders of the Kamaru people, along with their families, and for their communities to welcome and enjoy God's blessing.
Pray for the Lord to multiply the reception and influence of His Word among the Kamaru people, leading them to love Him with their whole being.

Text Source:   Keith Carey