Partners
Prayer Partners:
4 Current
6 Needed
Total Opportunity:
$31,914 Funded
$0 Needed
Demographics
- Location:
- India
- Speakers:
- 600,000
- Start Year:
- 2002
- End Year:
- 2008
Reports to Investors
Rivali NT
The Rivali people live a quiet agrarian lifestyle in the forested hills of a country in southern Asia. Though some work as laborers in nearby towns, most farm and forage in the forests. The people live in groups of thatched huts that cooperate with other groups as a village. The medicine man is the most influential man in the village.
The Rivali people have worshiped animal gods as part of their traditional animistic beliefs for generations. Many years ago Catholic priests brought Christianity and practical assistance like the children’s homes they still run today. In 1978 national missionaries started planting churches. As a result of these ministries there are about 20,000 Rivali believers.
Recognizing that God’s Word was need for spiritual growth, nationals began translation in 1996. The literacy rate is very low, so literacy programs are also part of the project.
News from the Field
- May14
Rivali of India
The 600,000 Rivali people have worshiped animal gods as part of their traditional animistic beliefs for generations. Many years ago Catholic priests brought Christianity and practical assistance like the children’s homes they still run today. In 1978 national missionaries started planting churches. As a result of these ministries there are about 20,000 Rivali believers. Recognizing that God’s Word was needed for spiritual growth, nationals began translation in 1996. - Dec03
Daily Prayer: the Rivali people of India
Pray with us for the Rivali people of India.