Java Banten of Indonesia

Java Banten of Indonesia The Banten people grow rice and other crops, such as coffee, cloves, jengkol, and petai. Working the land is done in cooperative groups. One type of cooperative work is royongan. In royongan, workers are not paid directly; rather, wages are collected and stored by a community elder to be used for repair of mosques and smaller prayer houses. Another form of cooperative work is called liliuran, which is helping one another work the rice fields without any expectation of payment. Cooperation of this kind is expected of community members. They are obedient Muslims, but they still have deep involvement in black magic and the occult. Ministry Obstacles The worldview and religion of the Banten people can be traced back many centuries. Much prayer is needed to prepare hearts to receive and believe the good news of Jesus Christ. Outreach Ideas Christian businessmen can work to form business ventures with the people, helping provide employment and training. Pray for the followers of Christ Pray the few followers of Jesus among the Banten tribe will be united in mind and heart, faithfully fellowshipping together. Pray for the entire people group The people need better education facilities as well as joint business ventures with outside companies. Scripture Focus "Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see." Matthew 22:9		People Name: Java Banten Country: Indonesia 10/40 Window: Yes Population: 299,000 World Population: 299,000 Language: Javanese Primary Religion: Islam Bible: Complete Online Audio NT: Yes Jesus Film: Yes Audio Recordings: Yes Christ Followers: Few, less than 2% Status: Unreached Progress Level: 1.2