The Marshallese are a Micronesian people group from the Pacific Islands.  There are over 20,000 Marshallese in the United States, with over 4,000 in Arkansas.  Most of them live in and around Springdale and work in the poultry industry. Many of their cultural traditions are passed down through the mother and preserved through strong bonds among large extended families. Many younger Marshallese, however, are starting to experience the cultural and religious tensions associated with being raised in a secular American society. The majority of Marshallese are Protestant Christians, and many worship in Marshallese congregations across the state.

Prayer Requests:

• Pray for Marshallese congregations to faithfully extend the Gospel among non-Christian Marshallese and other near-culture, unreached Pacific Islanders.
• Pray for Marshallese believers to seek the Kingdom over materialism and secularism.
• Pray for evangelical Christians to be welcoming, encouraging, and faithful witnesses among the Marshallese

Partnership Opportunities:

• Pray! Pray for these requests listed and for the Marshallese people group. Pray how God would have you become more involved.
• If you live in Northwest Arkansas and want to know how you can actively become involved with reaching the Marshallese and/or helping start this church plant, contact Vince below.