Population: 2,200,000
Hub: Indonesia
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.30%
Hub: Indonesia
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.30%
Resources: NT, JF, AR
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 40
Annual Deaths: 20,000
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 40
Annual Deaths: 20,000
Description: The Makassar are a Malay people closely related to the Bugis. They occupy the southernmost tip of Sulawesi. A seafaring people known for their production of large ships (pinisi), the Makassar empire and capital was the dominant trading center of eastern Indonesia until the 17th century Dutch conquest.
Prayer Points:
• The Makassar are regarded as one of the most open Muslim peoples to the gospel in Indonesia. Pray for wisdom in bringing the gospel to them wrapped in redeemed Makassar cultural forms and traditions.
• There are several thousand evangelicals living in the city of Makassar from various ethnic backgrounds. Ask God to give them a burden to pray and love the Makassar people.
• The complete translation of the whole Bible in 1999 is a cause for great rejoicing. Pray for its use by Makassar believers to both evangelize and make disciples.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, let your power and authority come among the Makassar through the exaltation of your son Jesus.
Every year 20,000 Makassar die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.
Prayer Points:
• The Makassar are regarded as one of the most open Muslim peoples to the gospel in Indonesia. Pray for wisdom in bringing the gospel to them wrapped in redeemed Makassar cultural forms and traditions.
• There are several thousand evangelicals living in the city of Makassar from various ethnic backgrounds. Ask God to give them a burden to pray and love the Makassar people.
• The complete translation of the whole Bible in 1999 is a cause for great rejoicing. Pray for its use by Makassar believers to both evangelize and make disciples.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, let your power and authority come among the Makassar through the exaltation of your son Jesus.
Every year 20,000 Makassar die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.