Oromo, Garre in Kenya

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People Name: Oromo, Garre
Country: Kenya
10/40 Window: No
Population: 804,000
World Population: 938,000
Primary Language: Garre
Primary Religion: Islam
Christian Adherents: 0.02 %
Evangelicals: 0.01 %
Scripture: Unspecified
Ministry Resources: No
Jesus Film: No
Audio Recordings: No
People Cluster: Somali
Affinity Bloc: Horn of Africa Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Garre are one of the Somali tribes. They converted to Islam in the 1400s. Today, the Garre claim to be virtually all Muslims, being very orthodox in their religious practices. The members of a Garre clan remain very loyal to each other, whether in Somalia or further south in Kenya.

Ministry Obstacles

Fear that Christianity undermines their identity, communities and traditions hinders Garre communities from accepting Christ's blessings.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for a movement of Jesus to heal and strengthen Garre communities in Kenya.
Pray for the Garre Somali to understand and embrace that Jesus wants to bless their families and neighborhoods.
Pray for the Lord to open the hearts of Garre family leaders to experience God's blessing through a movement of family-based discovery Bible studies.
Pray for Kenyan believers to build bridges of friendship and trust with Garre family leaders.
Pray that Garre who know Christ will become wise in sowing the word of God among their families and friends.

Text Source:   Joshua Project