Bilala in Chad

The Bilala live in compact villages in Chad, each run by a local chief. The chief and the village elders settle disputes between villagers and deal with outsiders. A Bilala girl will live in her mother's hut until she is ready to marry. However, a boy will move out of his mother's hut as soon as he reaches puberty and is able to build his own hut. Families arrange marriages with the consent of the young people.

Ministry Obstacles

As far as we know, all the Bilala are Muslims. There is no gospel witness. The nearby Muslim Arab merchants, with whom they trade regularly, have strongly influenced them.

Scripture Focus

"So that those who dwell at the ends of the earth are in awe at your signs. You make the going out of the morning and the evening to shout for joy."  Psalm 65:8

Scripture Prayer

May many from this people group stand in awe of the Lord’s deeds and joyfully follow Him.

Prayer Focus

Pray the hearts of the Bilala would be open to Christ. Pray for a family-based movement to Christ to transform Bilala society, blessing them spiritually and economically. Pray for the Lord to move believers to sacrifice their lives to see the Bilala blessed by Jesus Christ, the only savior. Pray for Bilala decision makers to open their communities to Christ's ambassadors.