Introduction / History

The Moba are a mainly agricultural group settled along northern Togo in villages of extended family groups. A small number live in Burkina Faso. 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.

What Are Their Lives Like?

They are subsistence farmers who also raise livestock.

What Are Their Beliefs?

The traditional religion of ancestral worship is a standard 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 in 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 a reliable water source and adequate health care.

What Are Their Needs?

The Mobas need the spiritual hunger it takes to seek and find Christ no matter what the cost.

Prayer Items

Pray for spiritual renewal among the Mobas of West Africa.Pray for them to have the desire for a close relationship with the King of kings.Pray for the Lord to bless them spiritually and financially as proof of his power and goodness.Pray that soon Moba disciples will be used by God to disciple Muslims and animists in Africa.

Scripture Prayers for the Moba in Burkina Faso.

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