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

Maximizing our Waiting

God doesn’t give me time to kill. He gives me time and opportunities that I can maximize faithfully so I can be ready for the next thing. Right now we’re not sure what God will do next, but we’re striving to be faithful in this moment.

By: Midori Sliger
June 01 2020, 3:01 pm | Comments 0

Comforted by a Song

I’m thankful that Sarah has found a friend in Jesus and takes comfort in knowing that she can tell Him all of her troubles, because He is her kind, compassionate Friend.

By: Laurie Erickson
May 01 2020, 5:00 pm | Comments 0

That Your Way May be Known on the Earth

We have been humbled by the generosity of God’s people. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your prayers and support! Please join us in praying for the Gogodala, that God’s saving power will be known among them.

By: Jason Sliger
May 01 2020, 9:07 am | Comments 0

Worries Go Down the Drain

Praise God! I think He had one of His angels move that little part to a place that would catch my attention. He cares for all our needs, including wash basin drains.

By: Stephen Erickson
April 01 2020, 10:34 am | Comments 0

Blessed Discomfort

Is God lessening the attraction of earth for you? I pray that you and I will allow the discomfort, friction and pain in our lives to increase our love for God and our yearning for heaven.

By: Midori Sliger
February 01 2020, 1:53 pm | Comments 0

The Coconut Incident

What kind of lessons do young, impressionable minds learn from being pummeled? They certainly don’t learn love, kindness, mercy or self-control.

By: Stephen Erickson
January 01 2020, 10:44 am | Comments 0

God Provides

God is teaching us that He truly will provide for all our needs.

By: Jason & Midori Sliger
January 01 2020, 8:44 am | Comments 0

Visible Proof

Jason and I have always done our best to witness, but nothing we have ever done has come close to creating the interest that getting ready to leave the United States has. Could it be because people around us are looking for proof of self-sacrificing Christian love that cannot be explained by human motives?

By: Midori Sliger
December 01 2019, 4:31 pm | Comments 0

If a Truck could Talk . . .

While the price of a new vehicle seems expensive, the value of safety to missionary families cannot be overemphasized.

By: Stephen Erickson
December 01 2019, 11:10 am | Comments 0

I’ve Got This

lease keep us in prayer as we seek God’s guidance in raising up a support team to reach the Gogodala people for Jesus.

By: Jason Sliger
November 01 2019, 2:17 pm | Comments 0

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