The Moba are a mainly agricultural group settled along northern Togo in villages of extended family groups. Legends of their origin tell of immigrants from Fada N 'Gourma who rode in on the backs of hartebeests, and other Moba who came down on a rope from heaven.
The traditional religion of ancestral worship is a common part of their lives. Even those who call themselves Christians, especially the Catholics, are likely to take part in sacrifices to placate the spirit world. The Catholic Church and the Assemblies of God first began working with the Moba in the late 1930s. In the 1970s, the Pentecostal, Lutheran, and Southern Baptist missions also began church planting in the Moba area which presently has about 70 churches. The Moba Christians are growing at a steady rate but seem to be lacking a firm faith grounded on studying the New Testament, which is now available. This poses a problem for understanding the Lord and relating to His love within their daily lives. In addition to the need for studying the Bible, there are basic needs for reliable water supply and adequate health care.
Scripture Prayers for the Moba in Togo.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Moba |
People Name in Country | Moba |
Alternate Names | Bimoba; Moab; Moaba |
Population this Country | 511,000 |
Population all Countries | 516,000 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 13753 |
ROP3 Code | 106692 |
ROP25 Code | 305528 |
ROP25 Name | Moba, Bimoba |
Country | Togo | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Northwest Savanes region: Tandjoare prefecture, into Tone and Oti prefectures, mainly Dapaong and Bombouaka towns. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Togo |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Northwest Savanes region: Tandjoare prefecture, into Tone and Oti prefectures, mainly Dapaong and Bombouaka towns.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 6.00 %) |
30.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
70.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Moba |
Language Code | mfq Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Moba |
Language Code | mfq Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Moba |
Primary Language: Moba
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1941-1984) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2007-2010) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |