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Bhojpuri Bihari in South Africa
BOGE-poo-ree bee-HA-ree
The world is truly a melting pot of peoples. Migration is common. Such is the case of the Bhojpuri Bihari. During and soon after colonial days, a large number of people from the Bihar Province of British India moved about to work as indentured laborers. Some went to South Africa, where they found employment and were able to establish themselves by working on sugar cane, cocoa, rice and rubber plantations. Today, they are most likely to be businessmen.
Ministry Obstacles
Most of the Bihari of South Africa practice Hinduism, and only a few claim to be Christians of any sort. That is a start, but they remain unreached.
Scripture Focus
"Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you," 2 Thessalonians 3:1
Scripture Prayer
Make this your prayer for this people group.
Prayer Focus
The Lord has made major inroads among Bhojpuri speakers in India. Pray some would answer the call to reach Hindu Bihari for Christ. Pray for a people movement to Jesus Christ during the 2020s among the Bihari of South Africa.
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| People Name: |
Bhojpuri Bihari |
| Pronunciation: |
BOGE-poo-ree bee-HA-ree |
| Country: |
South Africa |
| 10/40 Window: |
No |
| Population: |
59,000 |
| World Population: |
87,000 |
| Primary Language: |
Bhojpuri |
| Primary Religion: |
Hinduism |
| Scripture: |
New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: |
Yes |
| Jesus Film: |
Yes |
| Audio Recordings: |
Yes |
| Christ Followers: |
Few, less than 2% |
| Status: |
Unreached |
| Progress Level: |
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Presented by Joshua Project
www.joshuaproject.net
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