People
Who they are
The Kove are a coastal and island people of West New Britain Province in Papua New Guinea. Known for their canoe navigation and rich ceremonial traditions, they make their living mainly from fishing and family farming. Although the vast majority professes the Christian faith, many still need to experience biblical discipleship that deeply transforms everyday life and community relationships.
Where they live
1
Country
19K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Papua New Guinea Significantly reached
|
100%
|
18.000 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Kove
Translation needed
- 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)90%
Evangelicals16%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo aprofundamento espiritual e maturidade das igrejas cristãs entre os kove.
Pela formação de líderes locais dedicados ao ensino fiel das Escrituras e ao discipulado.
Por recursos bíblicos claros e acessíveis na língua do coração da comunidade.
Pelo testemunho de fé genuína das famílias kove diante das futuras gerações.
Pray for Kove
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Papua New Guinea