Nuer in Australia
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| People Name: | Nuer |
| Country: | Australia |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 2,300 |
| World Population: | 1,760,300 |
| Primary Language: | Nuer |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 30.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 9.00 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Nilotic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
According to the Nuer elders, the Nuer originated from a big tree in a place called Liech. As their number increased there was not enough grazing field for the large number of cattle and some of them migrated. Quarrels also cause some of them to break away.
The Nuer are located in both Ethiopia and South Sudan, with a small diaspora also present in Australia and the United States.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Those who come to Australia and the United States are often war refugees. They must deal with the trauma of war.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Nuers believe in supernatural beings. They also believe in lesser gods, which they call "kuuth," but they know that there is only one God (Kuoth). As many of the Nuer are now Christian, they could no longer believe in "kuuth," but they believe in Kuoth, which means one God. Nuer usually pray early in the morning. Some of them in Australia are strong Christians who can disciple others.
What Are Their Needs?
For many, trauma counseling is a primary need. Others need to learn English and job skills.
Prayer Points
Pray that the Lord will continue to open the eyes of the Nuer community to see their opportunity to trust Christ for an abundant and eternal life.
Pray that the Lord will raise up qualified Nuer pastors and teachers, and they will teach their congregations to reach the nations for Christ.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to bring revival to Nuer families and churches.