Population: 8,200,000
Hub: Indonesia
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.01%
Hub: Indonesia
Religion: Islam
Christians: 0.01%
Resources: WB, JF, AR
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 160
Annual Deaths: 73,000
Engaged: Yes
Workers Needed: 160
Annual Deaths: 73,000
Description: The Madura are the third largest ethnicity in Indonesia. In the past, they lived primarily on Madura Island, however today only 30% remain on the island, and the rest have immigrated to Java.
Prayer Points:
• Most believers among the Madura are isolated from one another, and live in constant fear of being exposed. Pray for courage and perseverence despite the many trials they face.
• The Madurese radio broadcast is the only discipleship some believers have. Pray for the establishment of hundreds of "radio churches," especially on Madura Island.
• The Madura converted to Sunni Islam during the 16th century through the influence of the Jawa, though ironically the Madura are regarded as generally more orthodox today. Pray that the breakthrough happening among the Jawa might spread to the Madura and lead their entire people to Jesus.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, you created the Madura and love them deeply. May they experience the fullness of knowing your grace.
Every year 73,000 Madura die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.
Prayer Points:
• Most believers among the Madura are isolated from one another, and live in constant fear of being exposed. Pray for courage and perseverence despite the many trials they face.
• The Madurese radio broadcast is the only discipleship some believers have. Pray for the establishment of hundreds of "radio churches," especially on Madura Island.
• The Madura converted to Sunni Islam during the 16th century through the influence of the Jawa, though ironically the Madura are regarded as generally more orthodox today. Pray that the breakthrough happening among the Jawa might spread to the Madura and lead their entire people to Jesus.
A Prayer: Heavenly Father, you created the Madura and love them deeply. May they experience the fullness of knowing your grace.
Every year 73,000 Madura die without Christ, many of whom never hear the gospel in their lifetime. Let's do something to change that.