The Bahonsuai are a very small people group located on Sulawesi Island. Their language, Bahonsuai, is endangered as their young people are speaking Bahasa, the official language of Indonesia. Most likely, they will not survive long as a separate people group.
Little is known about the Bahonsuai people. They live on the coast, so likely depend on fishing for their livelihood.
The Bahonsuai are Muslims, following the teachings of the Koran and of the prophet Muhammad. They see Allah as distant, not involved in the affairs of daily life, so they also practice animism to appease the spirits that are believed to determine their days.
With their language and their identity as a distinct people group endangered, the Bahonsuai need to integrate successfully among surrounding peoples. Although no Christian resources are available in their native language, the complete Bible and many other resources are available in Bahasa, which is becoming their primary language.
Ask God to send workers to the Bahonsuai to introduce them to the gospel.
Pray for open hearts among the Bahonsuai to recognize the truth of the gospel, and for readiness to forsake false religion to follow Jesus.
Pray for God's blessing on the leaders of the Bahonsuai people, along with their families, and for their communities to welcome and enjoy God's blessing.
Pray for the Lord to raise up a strong disciple making movement to saturate the hearts and minds of the Bahonsuai people of Indonesia.
Scripture Prayers for the Bahonsuai in Indonesia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Bahonsuai |
People Name in Country | Bahonsuai |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 300 |
Population all Countries | 300 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 10571 |
ROP3 Code | 100771 |
ROP25 Code | 300705 |
ROP25 Name | Bahonsuai |
Country | Indonesia | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 42 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Sulawesi Tengah Province, Morowali regency, Bungku Tengah subdistrict, Bahonsuai village on the east coast, Tolo bay. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 42 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Sulawesi Tengah Province, Morowali regency, Bungku Tengah subdistrict, Bahonsuai village on the east coast, Tolo bay.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.65 %) |
0.65 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
5.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
94.35 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Bahonsuai (300 speakers) |
Language Code | bsu Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Bahonsuai (300 speakers) |
Language Code | bsu Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Bahonsuai |
Primary Language: Bahonsuai
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Joshua Project / Global Mapping International |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |