BADOUMA

"The Badouma, or Bandoumou as they are also known, lives in the Upper Ogooue province, one of the most unreached areas in Gabon. Widely dispersed, they cover an area near the provincial centres of Franceville and Moanda. Although their mother tongue is Dumu, the majority of the population also speak and understand Njebi.

Animism is the primary religion although the Roman Catholic church also exercises a great deal of influence. However, evangelical outreach to this people are very limited. Small numbers of Badouma Christians are active in several Alliance churches. Songbooks and a catechism prepared by the Catholic church are the only forms of Scripture available to this people in their mother tongue. C&MA missionaries are goaling to aid the Alliance churches to actively reach out to the Badouma."

• Country: Gabon
• Population (year): 1.4 million (1995)
• Major Religion: Christian
• Percent Christian: 87.1%
• Percent Evangelical: 5.1%
• Openness to Missionaries: Open"

"1. HAVE THEY HEARD THE GOSPEL?

Who is Jesus Christ to them? 1% Believe Jesus is the Son of God

2. HAVE THEY RESPONDED TO THE GOSPEL?

Believers to population: 1 believer to every 100 persons (total believers - 85)(1%)

3. DO THEY HAVE A CHURCH?

There are no indigenous Badouma churches; however, several Badouma Christians are active in Alliance churches.

4. DOES THIS PEOPLE HAVE THE WORD OF GOD TRANSLATED INTO THEIR MOTHER TONGUE?

The only forms of Scripture available are songbooks and a catechism prepared by the Catholic church.

5. ANY HINDRANCES TO SCRIPTURE DISTRIBUTION?

No.

6. WHAT OTHER FORMS OF GOSPEL PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?

Literature: No
Radio: No
Recordings: Yes
Films: No

7. ARE THEY RECEPTIVE TO CHANGE AND TO CHRISTIANITY?

Response to the gospel seems to be indifferent.

8. DO THEY REQUIRE OUTSIDE (CROSS-CULTURAL) ASSISTANCE?

Yes, effective outreach to the Badouma is needed."