Keriau Punan in Indonesia
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Keriau is a subgroup of the greater Punan group. Traditionally they were nomadic hunters and gathers. Their homeland is the Keriau River watershed in East Kalimantan province of Borneo.
The Keriau Punan live in settled villages. They maintain their traditional ways. Their language, Kereho, is considered "endangered," and they are turning to Bahasa, Indonesia’s trade language.
The Keriau Punan people have their own traditional religion based on the worship of spirits.
The Keriau Punan people need to accept the warm embrace of the only savior so they can enjoy spiritually meaningful lives.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to work mightily in their communities, blessing them in every way.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to give the Keriau Punan people a love for God's Word and a desire to spread its influence.
Pray for signs and wonders among them and for great breakthroughs with a rapid multiplication of disciples and house churches.
Pray for bold workers who are driven by the love of the Holy Spirit to go to them.
Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among them.
Scripture Prayers for the Punan Keriau, Kereho-Uheng in Indonesia.
| Profile Source: Joshua Project |
| People Name General | Punan Keriau |
| People Name in Country | Punan Keriau, Kereho-Uheng |
| Natural Name | Keriau Punan |
| Alternate Names | Kereho-Uheng; Punan |
| Population this Country | 600 |
| Population all Countries | 600 |
| Total Countries | 1 |
| Indigenous | Yes |
| Progress Scale | 1 ● |
| Unreached | Yes |
| Frontier People Group | No |
| GSEC | 6 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
| Pioneer Workers Needed | 1 |
| People ID | 14478 |
| ROP3 Code | 108176 |
| ROP25 Code | 306838 |
| ROP25 Name | Punan |
| Country | Indonesia | ||
| Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
| Continent | Asia | ||
| 10/40 Window | Yes | ||
| National Bible Society | Website | ||
| Persecution Rank | 42 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
| Location in Country | Near Sarawak border, Kereho river, Kalimantan Tengah Province, Murung Raya regency; Kalimantan Barat Province, far east Kapuas Hulu regency; Kalimantan Timur Province, Kutai Barat regency. Source: Ethnologue 2016 | ||
| Country | Indonesia |
| Region | Asia, Southeast |
| Continent | Asia |
| 10/40 Window | Yes |
| National Bible Society | Website |
| Persecution Rank | 42 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
| Location in Country | Near Sarawak border, Kereho river, Kalimantan Tengah Province, Murung Raya regency; Kalimantan Barat Province, far east Kapuas Hulu regency; Kalimantan Timur Province, Kutai Barat regency.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
|---|---|
| Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
| Christianity (Evangelical 0.50 %) |
2.00 %
|
| Ethnic Religions |
98.00 %
|
| Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
| Islam |
0.00 %
|
| Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
| Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
| Unknown |
0.00 %
|
| Primary Language | Kereho (600 speakers) |
| Language Code | xke Ethnologue Listing |
| Language Written | Unknown |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| Primary Language | Kereho (600 speakers) |
| Language Code | xke Ethnologue Listing |
| Total Languages | 1 |
| People Groups | Speaking Kereho |
Primary Language: Kereho
Bible Translation Status: Translation Needed
| Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| None reported |
| Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
| Profile Source | Joshua Project |
| Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |
