Baeggu in Solomon Islands
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| People Name: | Baeggu |
| Country: | Solomon Islands |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 12,000 |
| World Population: | 12,000 |
| Primary Language: | Baeggu |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 99.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 31.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Solomons |
| Affinity Bloc: | Pacific Islanders |
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Introduction / History
The Baeggu people live on the northern end of Malaita in the Solomon Islands.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Because the local economy is weak, Baeggu families struggle to find resources for school fees. Some families are able to send their children to boarding school in a larger city after sixth grade. Though this provides young adults with a valuable secondary education, few skilled jobs exist in the tight urban job market. Graduates are reluctant to return to the rural occupations of their parents. This mixture of circumstances is creating a jobless generation.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Since the early 1900s, when Christian workers first arrived here, most consider themselves Christians. Despite that profession, many still perform rituals and keep rules to ensure good health, prosperity or abundant crops. These are holdovers from the animist roots in the culture.
What Are Their Needs?
Their community has little access to health services. Farming and fishing provide basic essentials.Many Baeggu speakers don't understand the Bible in English. They have a vague idea, guessing at the interpretation of what they hear in church. Many are hungry for truth, seeking out "fresh revelation," which opens doors for teachers who have their own agendas. Baeggu believers need to be able to discern for themselves the truth based on a true understanding of what God's Word actually says.
Prayer Points
Pray for hundreds to be raised up with an unwavering faith in Christ, one that will not be shaken, no matter what comes their way.Pray for God to bring about his purpose for Baeggus.Pray for Christians to have love, joy, peace, and patience as they tell others about the King of kings.Pray for a mighty Holy Spirit revival to permeate their families and churches, drawing them into greater love for God and for their neighbors.