Bhogta in India

According to their traditional beliefs, the Bhogta emerged from a union of religious preachers and tribal women. The children from these unions became the Bhogta, most of whom now live in India's eastern states of Jharkhand, West Bengal, Odisha and Bihar. The Bhogta were traditionally farmers, though they also made rope, cots and parched rice for a living. Today some of them are day-laborers on tea plantations while others work in private and government services.

Ministry Obstacles

There are probably no Christ followers among the Bhogta. Who will go to them?

Scripture Focus

"And I said: Woe is me! For I am lost; for I am a man of unclean lips, and I dwell in the midst of a people of unclean lips; for my eyes have seen the King, the LORD of hosts!"  Isaiah 6:5

Scripture Prayer

Pray that there will soon be a heart-felt understanding of personal sin and the need for God’s redemption among this people group.

Prayer Focus

Pray for believers to develop special radio broadcasts for the Bhogta. Pray for believers to provide ways for the Bhogta to obtain small business loans so they can find a way out of being day laborers. May God be glorified, and his kingdom extended among the Bhogta. The Bhogta usually speak Hindi, the most common language in northern India. There are all kinds of gospel materials in this major language. Pray for the Bhogta to find them and allow them to transform their lives.