People
Who they are
The Ngungwel live in the Republic of the Congo, in Plateaux Department, including Gamboma District. Also known as the Angungwel or Bangangoulou, they are part of the Teke peoples and live on both sides of the Nkéni River. Their neighbors are the Mbosi and Moye. The name Angungwel means something like people who live on the other bank.
Families live on what they grow in gardens and fields.
Where they live
1
Country
139K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Congo - Brazzaville Partially reached
|
100%
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136.000 |
How they live
The Ngungwel have a long history of trade with their Mbosi neighbors. They exchanged peanuts, yams, tobacco and handicrafts, such as cloth and raffia items, for fish and braids. Trading took place in markets and through traders who traveled between villages. These exchanges also allowed farming and craft techniques to pass between the two peoples.
What they believe
Most Ngungwel identify as Christians. Many, however, combine traditional beliefs with Christianity. Traditional religion once predominated. A group of Ngungwel men began translating the Bible into their people’s language on their own, without training, and later sought help with the work.
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.
Ngungwel
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)95.5%
Evangelicals6%
Needs
Ngungwel Christians need discipleship to stop combining traditional beliefs with faith in Jesus. Bible translation work in their language needs support and well-trained translators.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the work of translating the Bible into Ngungwel and for support for the translators.
Pray for Ngungwel Christians to follow Jesus alone and stop combining their faith with traditional beliefs.
Pray for Scripture in Ngungwel to be used in teaching families and in worship services.
Pray for Ngungwel churches and their leaders to teach the Bible clearly.
Pray for Ngungwel
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