Population: 2,350,000
Hub: Chad
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.02%
Hub: Chad
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.02%
Resources: NT, JF
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 80
Annual Deaths: 21,000
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 80
Annual Deaths: 21,000
Description: The Shuwa Arabs are a cluster of nomadic tribes related to the Baggara of Sudan, which they separated from in the 14th century a.d. Though concentrated around Lake Chad, they migrate throughout the Eastern Sahel. Their unique dialect is often referred to as Chadian Arabic.
Prayer Points:
• Political tension and power struggles between Muslim peoples in the north and Christians in the south of Chad have further isolated the Shuwa from the gospel. Pray that God's love for Muslims and a spirit of reconciliation would fill the hearts of Chadian believers
• Dancing is an important part of life among the Shuwa and each village has its own dance group. Pray for the creative use of this artform for teaching, evangelism, worship, and building Kingdom community.
• Believers among the Shuwa are isolated and undiscipled. Pray for the right strategy to train leaders and form discipleship groups among this nomadic people.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, you sent your Son Jesus to give his life for the Shuwa Arabs. May your great love for them become the joy of their hearts and the hope of every life.
Every year 21,000 Shuwa Arab die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.
Prayer Points:
• Political tension and power struggles between Muslim peoples in the north and Christians in the south of Chad have further isolated the Shuwa from the gospel. Pray that God's love for Muslims and a spirit of reconciliation would fill the hearts of Chadian believers
• Dancing is an important part of life among the Shuwa and each village has its own dance group. Pray for the creative use of this artform for teaching, evangelism, worship, and building Kingdom community.
• Believers among the Shuwa are isolated and undiscipled. Pray for the right strategy to train leaders and form discipleship groups among this nomadic people.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, you sent your Son Jesus to give his life for the Shuwa Arabs. May your great love for them become the joy of their hearts and the hope of every life.
Every year 21,000 Shuwa Arab die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.