They need quality, practical training in both vocational and professional skills. Even more, they need to be motivated not only to accept change but also to become agents of change among their own people. In the spiritual arena, there are no Christian resources available to the Bengkulu. In addition, Bengkulu City authorities refuse to give permission for the construction of Christian church buildings within the city limits. House churches are stoned, pastors are intimidated, and leaders are murdered.
Intercession is the key to changing the spiritual climate of the area.
Prayer Points Ask the Lord of the harvest to send missionaries who can witness to the Bengkulu in culturally relevant ways. Pray for a translation of the Bible and the Jesus film into their language. Ask Jesus to supernaturally reveal Himself as Lord to the Bengkulu of Indonesia. Pray for the Holy Spirit to soften the hearts of the Bengkulu towards the Gospel message. Ask God to save key leaders among the Bengkulu who will boldly proclaim Jesus as Lord.