Kaibartta in India

Kaibartta in India

pronounced: kai-BAR-tah

The Kaibartta are Hindu people who live in northeast India and Bangladesh. For hundreds of years their primary occupation has been that of fishermen. In fact, their name may have originated from the words "ka," which means water. Thus, the name of this people group communicates that their livelihood is dependent upon water. From a cultural standpoint, the Kaibartta are a despised people. India has numerous castes and some Indian people view the Kaibartta as one of the lowest castes. The main languages of the Kaibartta are Bengali and Assamese.

Ministry Obstacles

Many of the Kaibartta are unable to read so the good news will have to be presented to them in oral form. Some believers may not want to associate with the Kaibartta because of their low place in Indian society.

Outreach Ideas

Westerners who know the fishing industry can help the Kaibartta improve their catch with the introduction of modern technology. Hindu background believers can share stories of Jesus having to do with fishing on the Sea of Galilee.

Scripture Focus

Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. You will be proved right in what you say, and your judgment against me is just. Ps 51:4

Scripture Prayer

Pray that leaders among this people group will understand the depth of their sin just as King David did.

Prayer Focus

There is a tiny group of believers among the Kaibartta. Pray that God will establish them in the faith and use them to bring many Kaibartta into discipleship groups. * Pray that God sends teachers to the Kaibartta to help them and their children learn to read so that they can read the Bible. * Pray the Spirit of God leads the Kaibartta into the knowledge of God in Christ. * Pray that strong movements to Jesus will bring whole Kaibartta families into rich experiences of God's blessings.