Like many of the tribes in PNG, the Kuyu have been trapped in animistic beliefs for decades. In order to share the Gospel effectively, we must have a deep understanding of their worldview and way of life. The language and culture will be learned simultaneously, a task that usually takes 2-5 years to reach proficiency. The goal is to become insiders in their community to earn a platform to share the Gospel.

Literacy is an essential element of a mature church. Papua New Guinea is primarily an oral culture, meaning little to no documentation has been done of any of the remaining 400+ unreached people groups scattered throughout the country. In order for the Kuyu people to understand and grow in God’s Word, they need to be able to read and write in their own language.

We want to be able to leave the people with God’s Word so they can read, understand, and apply it to their lives for generations to come. This is no small task and usually takes decades to complete.

We will teach chronologically from creation to Christ, and tell the Kuyu people the grand story of redemption that God has been writing since the foundation of the World. After 6 months of teach, we pray that a church would be born amongst the Kuyu people. This is where the hard work of discipleship begins and will continue for several decades.