Somali Bantu in Somalia

People Name:	Somali Bantu
Country:	Somalia
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	905,000
World Population:	1,080,200
Primary Language:	Maay
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.05 %
Evangelicals:	0.05 %
Scripture:	Unspecified
Ministry Resources:	No
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Bantu, Swahili
Affinity Bloc:	Sub-Saharan Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The different Somali Bantu groups are united primarily because of the racial discrimination they face within Somalia. Most Somalis will not intermarry with Somali Bantus, and some will not even eat with them or enter their house. During the civil war in Somalia, Somali Bantu were one of the most vulnerable groups and suffered horribly at the hands of clan militias and criminal gangs. Many refugees have left Somalia.

Ministry Obstacles

Fear that Christianity undermines their identity, communities and traditions is one way that Satan uses to hinder Somali Bantu communities from accepting Christ's blessings.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for a strong movement of the Holy Spirit will bring entire Somali Bantu families into a rich experience of God's blessing.
Pray for Somali Bantu to become and make disciples who will make even more disciples.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Somali Bantu teachable and understanding hearts.
Pray that the Somali Bantu who know Christ will become wise in sowing the word of God among their families and friends.
Pray for them to live out attractive and holy lives that will draw Muslims to the only savior.