Sirtican Bedouin in Libya

The Sirtican Bedouin of Libya are unengaged and unreached, and they are part of the Saharan Bedouin within the Arab World. They speak Arabic and their primary religion is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. The Bedouin fall into two basic groups: the "true" Bedouin who live as nomadic shepherds, and the majority group who have embraced farming and are known as the fellahin. The fellahin lead a more settled life on the edge of the desert. Due to the harsh environment, life is hard.

Ministry Obstacles

Their unique language and the dominance of Islam make them difficult to engage with.

Outreach Ideas

Believers need to reach them using creative strategies like social media. The Sirtican need access to Bibles and other Christian resources in their local language.

Scripture Focus

"You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore."  Psalm 16:11

Scripture Prayer

Pray that many from today’s people group will find joy in the Lord, and the pleasures of being with Him for eternity.

Prayer Focus

Pray for Sirticans to become disillusioned with traditional spiritual answers and to understand they need a sin-bearing Savior. Pray that they would have dreams and visions of Jesus Christ.