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Buol in Indonesia
boo-OHL
The history of the Buol region is one of the rise and fall of small kingdoms and their occasional confederation into larger entities for defense and conquest. Sometimes the Buol are treated as a subgroup of the Gorontalo due to cultural and linguistic similarities. There is not a good road system in this area, so most contact among the Buol is by sea, as the area is bordered by the Sulawesi Sea. Even though the various Buol villages are limited in their contact, they still maintain a sense of unity as a people group. They are united by language and cultural practices. Most earn a living as rice farmers. Most Buol have embraced Islamic teachings and this has greatly influenced their lives. Despite this, traditional animistic beliefs are still strong in daily life.
Ministry Obstacles
Access to the Buol area by outsiders is difficult.
Scripture Focus
"Have you not known? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable." Isaiah 40:28
Scripture Prayer
Pray that they will soon understand that God is all-powerful and all-knowing.
Prayer Focus
There are a few Buol individuals who identify themselves as Christians. Ask God to give them fresh ways to fellowship together and also with their Gorontalo brothers and sisters.
Since there are more believers in the neighboring and similar Gorontalo group, pray that those believers will look not only to their own spiritual need, but also to the needs of the Buol.
Forestry, fishing and tourism have the greatest potential for further economic development of the Buol region. Pray that God will guide the people in this area and keep them wise in their decisions, especially in the area of transportation facilities.
Ask God to prepare the hearts of the Buol to learn about Him as well as for the other areas of their lives that may change drastically.
Ask God to open the hearts of professing Muslims, as well as those who maintain traditional animistic beliefs, that they will want to learn of the love and hope Christ can bring.
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| People Name: |
Buol |
| Pronunciation: |
boo-OHL |
| Country: |
Indonesia |
| 10/40 Window: |
Yes |
| Population: |
116,000 |
| World Population: |
116,000 |
| Primary Language: |
Buol |
| Primary Religion: |
Islam |
| Scripture: |
Portions |
| Ministry Resources: |
No |
| Jesus Film: |
Yes |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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