The Jula (or Dyula) are skilled craftsmen and merchants. One Jula subgroup is the Odienne, the name of a town in northwestern Côte d'Ivoire with its own airport. This has long been a trading center. The Jula peoples are fiercely loyal to their clans. A movement to Christ might need to happen at the clan level. They maintain their cultural history through the oral traditions of dance and storytelling, which are probably best for presenting the gospel as well. In hierarchical societies, people cannot make important spiritual decisions without the approval of their leaders, so anyone who wants to reach them for Christ must go through their existing leaders. Christian international businessmen may be bridges of blessing into this people group.

Ministry Obstacles: The Odienne Jula have put their faith in the spirit world and the mercy of Allah instead of the atoning blood of Jesus Christ. They need someone to show them the way to the cross so they can experience God's forgiveness.

Scripture Focus: "Both we and our fathers have sinned; we have committed iniquity; we have done wickedness."
- Psalm 106:6

Prayer Focus: Pray that many family leaders from this people group will understand that their people are sinful just like the Israelis, and that they need to seek the Lord for forgiveness. Pray for believers to go as his ambassadors to the Odienne Jula of Côte d'Ivoire. Pray for the Lord to give the gift of faith to many within this people group. Pray for spiritual awakening in their homes, villages and even in their mosques. As far as we know, there are no followers of Christ among the Odienne Jula. Pray this would soon change and many will become Christ's disciples who will disciple others.