Basketo in Ethiopia
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| People Name: | Basketo |
| Country: | Ethiopia |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 144,000 |
| World Population: | 144,000 |
| Primary Language: | Basketo |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 94.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 62.92 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Omotic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Horn of Africa Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
The Basketo people speak a language of the same name and live in a region called Basketo. The Ethiopian Empire conquered them in 1893.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They raise livestock and grow maize, millet, tuber roots and ensete, a plant related to bananas.
What Are Their Beliefs?
The Basketo people have responded enthusiastically to the gospel and are even beginning to send out their own missionaries to other ethnic groups. Three major evangelical denominations are represented in their area, with over 70 congregations. The New Tes
What Are Their Needs?
Challenges currently facing the Basketo include beginning a mother-tongue literacy program in preparation for the publication of Scripture portions.
Prayer Points
Pray for a complete Bible for the Basketo people and for a higher literacy rate.
Pray for their enthusiasm for the gospel to be expressed through reaching the lost for Christ throughout Ethiopia.
Pray for the JESUS Film to be widely viewed by the Basketo people.