Argobba of Ethiopia

Argobba of Ethiopia The Argobba have been an oppressed group in the past, suffering from land incursions and economic pressures from neighboring people groups on one hand, and natural famine pressures on the other. They have typically been astute traders and merchants. This has led to the suppression of the Argobba language. In some places it has homogenized with Amharic. In other places the people have shifted to neighboring languages for economic reasons. Most individuals are bilingual in Amharic, Oromo, or Afar. Ministry Obstacles They have responded with some antagonism toward Christianity in general as they have primarily been exposed to Christianity through the Amhara, with whom they have also had considerable disagreements concerning land, business and religion. Outreach Ideas Please pray the Christians in this tribe will become mature enough, and large enough in numbers, to take the Gospel to each individual in their own tribe. Pray for the followers of Christ There are a number of evangelical Christians among the Argobba people. Pray they will live holy lives, and will learn to live in the power of God's Spirit. Pray for the entire people group Pray for adequate rainfall for these people, and for good crop yields. Scripture Focus "For from the rising of the sun, even to its setting, My name will be great among the nations ... says the Lord of hosts." Malachi 1:11		People Name: Argobba Country: Ethiopia 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 174,000 World Population: 174,000 Language: Argobba 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