West Coast Bajau in Malaysia

The West Coast Bajau of Sabah, Malaysia have traditionally been known as sea nomads, dwelling in boats and engaging in maritime trading. While some Bajau continue to derive their livelihood primarily from the sea, others have adopted an agrarian way of life.

Ministry Obstacles

The Bajau are staunchly faithful to Islam. They believe that to be Bajau is to be Muslim.

Outreach Ideas

Scriptures and Christian resources are not available in their language. A Bajau radio station broadcasts daily, and Christian radio broadcasts could prove effective in reaching them.

Scripture Focus

"And I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse, and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed."  Genesis 12:2-3

Scripture Prayer

Pray for many leaders in today’s people group to seek and find God’s blessings, which He intended to give to them since the beginning of time.

Prayer Focus

Pray that followers of Christ in surrounding communities would share the gospel with the Bajau. Pray that the love of Jesus Christ would touch these masters of the sea in such a way that there would be a spontaneous church planting movement.