People
Who they are
The Central Teke live in the Republic of the Congo, in the Djambala area of the Plateaux Department and in the Pool Department, as well as in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the people are also called Boma or Aboo. Their language is Bantu and has several dialects, including Nzikou, Boo, Ngungwel and Mpu.
Nzikou is the main variety spoken in the Republic of the Congo, and Boo is the main variety spoken in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Where they live
2
Countries
193K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Congo - Brazzaville Partially reached
|
75.9%
|
142.000 |
Congo - Kinshasa Partially reached
|
24.1%
|
45.000 |
What they believe
Most Central Teke in both countries are Christians. Protestantism predominates in the Republic of the Congo, and Catholicism in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Some also follow traditional religion, while others have no religion.
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Teke-Nzikou
Need not assessed
- 1 Translation started Still ahead
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Translation has not started in this language yet.
Audio recordings Not available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)95%
Evangelicals7.8%
Needs
The Central Teke have few Christian resources in their language: no film or Bible is listed in Nzikou or Boo. Christians need biblical teaching they can understand, in the languages of their families.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for Christian resources, such as the Bible and the film about Jesus, to become available in Nzikou and Boo.
Pray for Central Teke Christians in both Congos, that they may know Jesus personally and grow in faith.
Pray for Protestant and Catholic churches among the Central Teke, that they may teach the Bible clearly and care for families.
Pray for pastors and leaders from among the people themselves, that they may teach the Scriptures in the languages families understand.
Pray for Central Teke
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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