Maninka, Sankaran in Guinea

People Name:	Maninka, Sankaran
Country:	Guinea
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	122,000
World Population:	122,000
Primary Language:	Maninka, Sankaran
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.01 %
Evangelicals:	0.01 %
Scripture:	Portions
Ministry Resources:	Yes
Jesus Film:	No
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Manding
Affinity Bloc:	Sub-Saharan Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Sankaran are one of the Maninka groups in Guinea. While they are an Islamic people, many practice ancestor worship. An oral people, the Maninka have proven resistant to the gospel message. They have a system of occupational castes, the most important of which are the musicians and blacksmiths, who are set apart in society and revered. When a singer dies, it's as if a library has been burned because he carries with him the oral tradition of the people. They believe blacksmiths have special magical powers.

Ministry Obstacles

Spiritual oppression is present when the gospel of Christ is presented. Pray against this oppression, so that people will have the freedom to respond to the message.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for a rising literacy rate among the Sankaran Malinke, especially for the young people.
Pray parents will understand the importance of a good education for their children.
There are a few Christian groups in Guinea. Pray that Christians from at least one of these groups will be given a heart and burden to share the story of Christ with the Sankaran Maninka.
There may be a few followers of Jesus within this group. Pray their faith will be protected, and that they will be instructed in their walk with Christ.