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Dendi in Benin
den-DEE
Usually living in settlements of round, mud or thatched dwellings with straw roofs, the Dendi are located in the northernmost region of Benin. They mainly reside in settlements in the lush plains of the Niger River that contain many rice fields and garden plots. Villages farther from the river are surrounded by bush areas and cultivated fields. The Dendi are almost entirely Muslim. Though Islam introduced new elements into the Dendi culture, it left the underlying framework of customs and traditions virtually untouched. Spirit possession, magic, sorcery, ancestor worship and witchcraft remain vital components of the Dendi belief system.
Ministry Obstacles
The Dendi are very involved in their current beliefs and may not wish to change their way or ideas, making the growth of a church in their communities difficult.
Scripture Focus
"And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12
Scripture Prayer
Pray for today’s people group to come to understand that salvation is found only in Jesus Christ and in no other religion.
Prayer Focus
Pray for adequate rainfall to produce good crops and for improved health care.
Pray for entire Dendi families to embrace Christ.
Pray the Lord will send teachers to help the few Christ followers among the Dendi become firmly established on the truths of scripture and send pastors to shepherd them.
Pray for strong educational and economic systems in their communities.
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| People Name: |
Dendi |
| Pronunciation: |
den-DEE |
| Country: |
Benin |
| 10/40 Window: |
Yes |
| Population: |
326,000 |
| World Population: |
484,900 |
| Primary Language: |
Dendi (Benin) |
| Primary Religion: |
Islam |
| 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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