Partners
Prayer Partners:
9 Current
1 Needed
Total Opportunity:
$188,509 Funded
$0 Needed
Demographics
- Location:
- W Africa
- Speakers:
- 2,200,000
- Start Year:
- 1995
- End Year:
- 2010
Reports to Investors
Amiya NT | Amiya
The Amiya people have lived in the Sahara region for generations. Traditionally nomadic herdsmen, many Amiyas have now settled in agricultural communities or urban centers. As grazing land becomes harder to find, many formerly nomadic Amiya are making the transition to a more sedentary lifestyle. Many Amiya people are now working in professions such as fishing, mining and government.
Amiya society was largely converted to a major religion of the area by the eleventh century. In reality, the Amiya practice a folk version of that religion with animistic undertones. Christian influence is minimal and the Amiya consider Christianity "second best." There are very few known Christians among the Amiya.
The Christian community working among the Amiya desperately needs the Scriptures for evangelism and for discipling the few believers. The Scriptures in Amiya are essential if believers are to remain strong and grow in the face of frequent persecution.
News from the Field
- Dec11
Amiya of West Africa
The Amiya people have lived in the Sahara region for generations. Traditionally nomadic herdsmen, many have now settled in agricultural communities or urban centers. Amiya society was largely converted to the major religion of the area by the eleventh century and is considered to be 100% adherent to that religion. In reality, the Amiya practice their religion with animistic undertones. - Jun27
Amiya of West Africa
Amiya society was largely converted to a major religion of the area by the 11th century. In reality, the Amiya practice a folk version of that religion with animistic undertones. Christian influence is minimal and the Amiya consider Christianity “second best”. There are very few known Christians among the Amiya.
Pray with Us:
- Pray that God will bless new believers and keep them from all harm. Pray that He’ll give them discernment as they seek to apply His Word to their spiritual walk. Pray for innovation and broader availability in the distribution of Scripture tapes.