Fulani, Bagirmi of Central African Republic

Fulani, Bagirmi of Central African Republic The Bagirmi Fulani are semi-nomadic, mixing farming with shepherding. Although some Fulani tribes travel seasonally with their flocks, the Bagirmi have a permanent home they live in for half of the year. They only travel during the dry season, when grazing lands and water are scarce. Many of the men have multiple wives. Since cattle are a symbol of wealth among the Fulani, brides are sometimes chosen because of the amount of cattle they own. The Fulani were one of the first people groups in Africa to be converted to Islam. The Bagirmi still hold on to many old Fulani traditions. They believe that family, cattle, strong morals, beauty, poetry, singing, and dancing are the most important things in life. Ministry Obstacles The Fulani continue to be strongly committed to their current religion and worldview. Change is quite difficult and usually occurs slowly. Outreach Ideas Reaching the Fulani may take a combination of contact inside and outside their communities. Pray that outreach will take place within the context of the market as well. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray for the handful of Christian believers among the Bagmiri Fulani, that they will depend fully on the finished work of Christ, understanding the requirements for forgiveness of sin have been satisfied. Pray for the entire people group Pray for sufficient rain to support the livestock of the Fulani, and for good yields for their crops. Scripture Focus "And those who lead many to righteousness [will shine] like the stars for ever and ever." Daniel 12:3		People Name: Fulani, Bagirmi Country: Central African Republic 10/40 Window: No Population: 207,000 World Population: 238,000 Language: Fulfulde, Bagirmi Primary Religion: Islam Bible: None Online Audio NT: No Jesus Film: No Audio Recordings: No Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2