Gele in Papua New Guinea

The Gele have only been reported in Papua New Guinea
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Largest Religion
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Introduction / History

The Gele people live in the center of Manus Island and also on a small island off the northeast coast.
They are multilingual. They speak Gele as their first language but can also speak the languages of their neighbors on Manus Island, the Ere and Kurti. Likewise, neighboring groups have learnt to speak Gele when required. Thank God for their capacity to speak multiple languages, providing a bridge for God's word. In particular, thank God that the Kurti have portions of the Bible in their language, including Genesis, Galatians and 1 Timothy. Pray this becomes a bridge for sharing God's word in Gele.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Those living on Manus Island have road access to the provincial capital, Lorengau, with all its services. This allows young people to progress to the high school or vocational centers that are located in Lorengau. Those who pursue higher education often end up working in Port Moresby, Lae, Madang, Goroka or overseas from where they send money back home to their relatives. Money sent home by educated relatives is a major source of income for Manus, including the Gele people. Thank God for the education opportunities and ask that educated Gele people will personally value the Bible and strongly support Bible translation for their people.


What Are Their Beliefs?

There is a high percentage of both general Christians and Evangelicals among the Gele people.


What Are Their Needs?

The Gele people need discipleship materials translated into their language.


Prayer Points

Pray that the Gele people understand and embrace God's word.


Scripture Prayers for the Gele in Papua New Guinea.


References

Wycliffe Bible Translators


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Gele
People Name in Country Gele
Alternate Names Kele
Population this Country 1,900
Population all Countries 1,900
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 6  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
People ID 11858
ROP3 Code 103288
ROP25 Code 302640
ROP25 Name Gele
Country Papua New Guinea
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Manus province: Buyang, Droia, Kawaliap, Koruniat, and Tingau on south coast inland.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Papua New Guinea
Region Australia and Pacific
Continent Australia
10/40 Window No
Persecution Rank Not ranked
Location in Country Manus province: Buyang, Droia, Kawaliap, Koruniat, and Tingau on south coast inland..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016

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Primary Religion: Christianity
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 23.00 %)
95.00 %
Ethnic Religions
5.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Kele (Papua New Guinea)
Language Code sbc   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Unknown
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
Kele
Primary Language Kele (Papua New Guinea)
Language Code sbc   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 2
Secondary Languages
  Kele
People Groups Speaking Kele (Papua New Guinea)

Primary Language:  Kele (Papua New Guinea)

Bible Translation Status:  Translation Needed

Resource Type Resource Name Source
Audio Recordings Audio Bible teaching Global Recordings Network
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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