Kinaray-A in Philippines
Photo Source:
Carlos Opena Tulali
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Map Source:
Mark Stevens
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| People Name: | Kinaray-A |
| Country: | Philippines |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 672,000 |
| World Population: | 672,000 |
| Primary Language: | Kinaray-A |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 99.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 13.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Filipino, Tribal |
| Affinity Bloc: | Malay Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
Kinaray-A speakers live primarily in coastal communities as the majority of speakers live along the west coast of Panay Island in Antique.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Most are fishermen and farmers.
What Are Their Beliefs?
There is a strong Christian presence among Kinaray-A speakers through Catholic and Evangelical efforts. They ere on the side of legalism demonstrating a need for the complete Bible in their own language.
What Are Their Needs?
The Kinaray-A need community development and education. They need schools, hospitals and banks. Fishermen need to find another line of work; there are far less fish to catch. They also need assistance in relocating families and homes due to continuing nat
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to engage the hearts of Kinaray-A community members.
Pray for them to come to know that God is not of rules or harmful traditions but a loving Father.
Pray for equipped believers to be actively preaching and teaching others how to read the Bible.
Pray for resources to be made in Kinaray-a (a fully translated Bible, worship songs, etc.)