Lewotobi is the name of a people group, named after a mountain on Flores Island. They live in the nearby area, usually by the foot of the Lewotobi Mountain. They speak their own language, Lewotobi, but most also speak Bahasa, the trade language of Indonesia.
The Lewotobi people are excellent weavers who produce fabrics using natural dyes. They are also skilled in woodcarving; they produce fine utensils, musical instruments and homes. Often, they use intricate designs in their woodwork. Most are farmers who grow vegetables, corn and rice. They also raise livestock such as pigs, goats and cattle.
There is a Christian influence among the Lewotobi people, but it is tainted with animism. They put most of their faith in the spirit world.
The Lewotobi have to deal with issues such as the destruction of the environment, land rights and poverty. They are trying to improve their economic situation by developing a tourist industry.
Pray for Lewotobi culture to be renewed and enhanced by a work of the Holy Spirit and shaped into a God-centered and God-honoring mold.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move among their family and community leaders to seek his face and enjoy his blessings.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers who will be compelled to nurture a disciple making movement among the Lewotobi people.
Pray that soon the Lewotobi people will have faith that will lead them to live honorable lives that will draw others to the savior.
Scripture Prayers for the Lewotobi in Indonesia.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Lewotobi |
People Name in Country | Lewotobi |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 6,300 |
Population all Countries | 6,300 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
People ID | 21003 |
ROP3 Code | 117721 |
ROP25 Code | 304691 |
ROP25 Name | Lewotobi |
Country | Indonesia | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 33 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Nusa Tenggara Timur Province; southeastern Flores island across from Solor island, Lewotobi volcano area. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 33 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Nusa Tenggara Timur Province; southeastern Flores island across from Solor island, Lewotobi volcano area.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
5.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
95.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Lewotobi (6,300 speakers) |
Language Code | lwt Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Lewotobi (6,300 speakers) |
Language Code | lwt Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Lewotobi |
Primary Language: Lewotobi
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
None reported |
Map Source | People Group location: SIL / WLMS. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |