The Bharia Bhumia is a forest-dwelling scheduled tribe of Madhya Pradesh. The Bharia are wage-earners, as most are landless. A part of their livelihood is derived from collecting and selling firewood. Some work as laborers for contractors, while a few work as rickshaw pullers and errand boys. Some are engaged as sharecroppers and graziers (cattle grazers). They worship deities like Hanuman, the monkey god. Jesus needs to be presented to them as more than just another deity in their pantheon of gods. They very much need to raise the literacy rate in their community, and they need to acquire skills to make them employable.

Ministry Obstacles: A low literacy rate suggests that printed presentations of the gospel will be inadequate for the Bharia community. Stories from scripture, music, recordings, and videos will all be needed and useful.

Scripture Focus: "When the earth totters, and all its inhabitants, it is I who keep steady its pillars. Selah"
- Psalm 75:3

Prayer Focus: Pray that many from today’s people group will allow Him to be their firm foundation in times of trouble. Pray for the Bharia Bhumia to recognize the importance of providing a good education for their children. Higher literacy rates and employable skills will enable them to gain an economic foothold. Pray for teachers and gospel workers to help them become firmly established as followers of Jesus. Pray for love and Holy Spirit anointing to distinguish the lives of the few Bharia Christian believers.