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Why Indonesia Needs Hope
Indonesia is a hard place to do ministry. Made up of 17,500 islands (6,000 of which are inhabited) the country of Indonesia is incredibly diverse in language, culture, and religion. Though recognized as one of the official religions of the country, Christianity is often overshadowed by Islam’s greater numbers and positions in power. Islam is given preferential treatment, and Christian activities are often limited.
Christians may be subjected to threats and violence because of their faith. And yet, even in this hard place, the gospel of Jesus Christ is gaining a foothold through radio because of the generosity of Words of Hope supporters. Broadcasts in over 20 different tribal languages can now be heard in this island country, bringing a geographically separated church together under one shared gospel of grace.
The Problem
Indonesia has the largest population of Muslims in the world. Some parts of the country are fairly open to Christianity. But in other areas, radical Islamists attack Christians, anti-conversion laws restrict evangelism, and social pressure discourages people from exploring or professing the Christian faith. Many small language groups have virtually no Christian content available, and in these communities, there are often very few ordained pastors or trained church leaders.
Our Strategy
Build up lay leaders in the church, encourage respectful faith sharing, and help believers defend their faith through videos, radio programs, and social media content.
Form listener groups to encourage people to discuss the programming and grow in their faith and understanding of Scripture together.
Focus on small language groups where resources are scarce to ensure that people in these communities have access to gospel teaching in their own language.
Languages
- Acehnese
- Balinese
- Dayak Ahe
- Dayak Ma’anyan
- Dayak Ngaju
- Javanese
- Karo
- Kupang
- Minangese
- Nias
- Pakpak Dairi
- Pamona
- Siau
- Simalungun
- Sumba Anakalang
- Sumba Kambera
- Sumba Wewewa
- Sundanese
- Talaud
- Timor
- Toba Batak
- Toraja
Listener Communities
In the island country of Indonesia, Words of Hope’s ministry partners are working to establish listener communities in all of the areas where
Junior High Viewers Community in Indonesia
Words of Hope’s partners in Indonesia work to establish listener and viewer communities in villages around the country. These communities
Lives Changed in Indonesia
We received the following testimony from a man named Alexander who is in his 60s and who attends a Words
Prayer Requests
- Pray that gospel teaching will set people free from superstitious fears.
- Give thanks for Christian programming that is pointing people to the truth.
- Pray that radio program listeners will grow in their faith and be able to connect with other believers.
“Staff feel that no matter how small the work they do in an effort to preach the gospel through audio-visual media, it has an impact on the growth of faith for media users, as well as providing strength and comfort in facing the various life challenges they are experiencing.” —Director of Indonesia Ministry
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