Bobo Madare in Burkina Faso

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The primary occupation of the Bobo Madare is farming. They raise millet, sorghum, peanuts, tomatoes, a small number of chickens, goats and other livestock. Women and men join in the daily agricultural chores. Women are also responsible for all cooking, washing, childcare and obtaining water. Children are expected to help with chores at a very early age. Education remains a privilege for only a few children and school enrollment creates a financial strain on families.

Ministry Obstacles

Many churches have been established in the southern area of the Bobo Madare. Many have professed conversion to Christianity, but most of the population remains rooted in Islam and traditional animistic beliefs. They need open hearts.

Outreach Ideas

Life remains challenging for Bobo Madare people. Malaria, measles, meningitis and malnutrition annually take many lives. Healthcare is often inaccessible and unaffordable. Loving servants of Jesus who have medical experience may have opportunities to offer help and open spiritual doors.

Scripture Focus

"Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me."  Psalm 51:10

Scripture Prayer

Pray for leaders among this people group to have hearts that seek to be clean before the Lord, and that they will teach others His ways.

Prayer Focus

Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers among this people and for persons of peace to welcome them. Pray that the Lord would raise up a church planting and discipleship training movement among this needy people group that will grow and bring glory to the savior, the Lord Jesus.