Shuwa Arab in Cameroon

The roles of Shuwa Arab men and women are very distinct. The women are responsible for milking the cows. They sell the raw milk to factories, and processed milk either at the marketplace or door to door. The women also build the houses, tend the children, go for water, prepare the daily meals, and trade in the marketplace. The men are primarily involved with caring for the herds. They also plant and harvest the crops. Although the mother is the primary caretaker of the children, the father may also show them some affection, or discipline them from time to time. Since the women are capable of adequately maintaining the household, the men will sometimes leave for one or two years at a time to work in other countries.

Ministry Obstacles

There is great animosity between Muslims and Christians. This provides an added barrier to the gospel.

Scripture Focus

"Trust in him at all times, O people; pour out your heart before him; God is a refuge for us. Selah"  Psalm 62:8

Scripture Prayer

Pray that the Holy Spirit will draw many from this people group to trust the Lord at all times and share their hearts with Him.

Prayer Focus

Pray that God would raise up long term workers to join those who have already responded. Ask God to encourage and protect the small number of Muslims who have become Christian believers. Pray that the Holy Spirit would complete the work begun in their hearts through adequate discipleship. Pray that Christians living in West Africa would be stirred with vision for outreach and a genuine burden to reach out to the Shuwa Arab tribes. Pray for Christ followers with veterinary skills to travel with the Shuwa Arabs and help them with their needs.