Gurage, Inor in Ethiopia

People Name:	Gurage, Inor
Country:	Ethiopia
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	375,000
World Population:	375,000
Primary Language:	Inor
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	40.00 %
Evangelicals:	7.40 %
Scripture:	Portions
Ministry Resources:	No
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Ethio-Semitic
Affinity Bloc:	Horn of Africa Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction / History

The Gurage people's ancestors were military conquers from the Aksumite Empire. They originated in the Tigray region. The Gurage people have subgroups, one of which is the Inor. The Inor Gurage speak Inor rather than Sebat Bet Gurage like other Gurage subgroups.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Most Ethiopians like Inor Geto Gurage people because of their entertaining dances and delicious food. They are known for their hard work, their ability to produce wealth, their willingness to help one another and their clannishness.

Most raise cattle for their milk, which they use to produce cheese and spiced butter. They also grow coffee, chat and ensete (false bananas) as cash crops. Their diet includes wheat, cabbage, and dairy products. They eat meat on special occasions. The Inor Gurage consider it rude and vulgar to overeat.

Others are businessmen and traders. They are known for their ability to run prosperous businesses.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Most are Orthodox Christians, but they also have traditional religious practices.

What Are Their Needs?

Like most peoples, the Inor Gurage need to center their spiritual lives around Jesus Christ and none other.

Prayer Points

Pray for the Holy Spirit to transform the Ethiopian Church so that it centers on Jesus Christ’s person and teachings.
Pray for Inor Gurage disciplers to make more disciples.
Pray for Inor Gurage families to be abundantly blessed by a Christ-centered spiritual transformation.