Gogodala

  • Pre-Entry
  • Pre-Evangelism
  • Evangelism
  • Discipleship
  • Phase-Out
  • Completed

About the People

The Gogodala people live deep in the sago swamps of the Western Province of Papua New Guinea. Approximately 25,000 men, women and children live in 30 villages stretched out on ridges of land that rise above large lagoons. They build their homes from split palm branches and cover them with thatched roofs made from sago palm leaves.

Missionaries have worked among the Gogodala for more than 60 years, trying to establish an indigenous church among the people. Yet, Gogodala men and women have shared that they never gave up their spirit traditions when they became “Christians.” Instead, they merged the two belief systems, often asking God to bless them before conducting their spirit ceremonies. Please pray that the Gogodala people will come to a true understanding of God’s love and care for them.

Frontier Stories

God’s Hand In All

Over the last year, God has used a young man to start and grow an Adventist group in Kebane village.

By: Jason Sliger
April 01 2025, 1:46 pm | Comments 0

Magic Words

As we continue to pray for the outpouring of God’s Spirit, we also ask that you pray that we will be good disciple-makers, helping Gogodala Christians seek the pure faith and power of God so that they no longer need “magic words.”

By: Jason Sliger
March 01 2025, 3:22 pm | Comments 0

God Plants Another Church

God is moving in the Gogodala tribe and we are just trying to keep up.

By: Midori Sliger
March 01 2025, 2:35 pm | Comments 0

Farewell to the Gogodala

Asking a favor of someone can actually be a way of showing that you care about them — the one who lacks makes a request from the one who has.

By: Stephen Erickson
December 01 2024, 3:12 pm | Comments 0

Salama

Who has God put in your path? Whether you see it or not, your love in action can forever change their life.

By: Jason Sliger
December 01 2024, 2:11 pm | Comments 0

Seasons of Change

There are many interested people up and down the Aramia River, and the only way to reach them all is by building a team of committed workers willing to live sacrificial lives of service for Jesus. Thank you for your prayers.

By: Jason Sliger
November 01 2024, 1:36 pm | Comments 0

Questions for a Missionary

We are excited because we believe God is doing something extraordinary among the Gogodala tribe.

By: Midori Sliger
August 01 2024, 3:16 pm | Comments 0

Furlough Lessons

Seeing people’s interest in our work and love for the lost is the best thing about furlough.

By: Midori Sliger
July 01 2024, 2:47 pm | Comments 0

Land of the Unexpected

“Steve, I’m not going to believe any of those hardship stories about travel in PNG!” Conrad exclaimed.

By: Stephen Erickson
June 01 2024, 6:49 pm | Comments 0

Lagoon Adventure

Nasa could see some storm clouds gathering in the distance, and he hoped he could get Verity home before it rained.

By: Jason Sliger
June 01 2024, 6:47 pm | Comments 0

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