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The Lugbara of Congo, Democratic Republic of the

The Lugbara of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, numbering approximately 753,000 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are an indigenous community of Congo (Kinshasa). They mostly adhere to Roman Catholicism and Lugbara is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Country: Congo, Democratic Republic of the
People Cluster: Sudanic
Primary Language(s): Lugbara (lgg)
Primary Religion(s): Roman Catholicism
Population: 753,000
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG014633
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Pray for the Lugbara of Congo, Democratic Republic of the

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Roman Catholicism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

34%
%
Roman Catholicism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Lugbara
Language Family: Central Sudanic

100%
%
Lugbara Speakers

Media Resources in Lugbara:

Films:
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JESUSView Film

1 film

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Bible Resources in Lugbara:

Bible Name (Translation)VideoAudioText
1966 Bible Society of Uganda✓✓✓

1 entry

Provided by Faith Comes by Hearing

Or check out the Lugbara bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Lugbara are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Lugbara:
Continue prayer and fasting for this group
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group
Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Lugbara of Congo, Democratic Republic of the

"For it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the kingdom of God." Those who heard it said, "Then who can be saved?" But he said "What is impossible with man is possible with God."
readLuke 18:25-27

Pray that the lost who think they have everything they need will recognize their spiritual poverty apart from Jesus and turn to Him in faith.

For my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples.
readLuke 2:30

Pray that the lost will see the salvation of God, and that they will trust in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord.

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I hope.
readPsalm 130:5

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will wait on the Lord and have patience and trust, knowing His ways and His timing are always perfect.

"For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you."
readActs 17:23

Pray that believers God sends to cross cultures will be sensitive to the spiritual needs of the people they serve, and will proclaim the truth of Christ to them in creative ways that they will understand.

Lugbara Across Countries (ROP3 - 105907) reported in the following countries:

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2 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountry ▼PopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
LugbaraPG015106LugbaraUganda1,595,000Unengaged and UnreachedLugbaraRoman Catholicism
LugbaraPG014633LugbaraCongo, Democratic Republic of the753,000Engaged yet UnreachedLugbaraRoman Catholicism

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