People

Nimi

Population4K
LanguageSama
ReligionChristianity
Significantly reached
21%
Evangelicals
Christianity Pacific IslandersNew Guinea
Who they are

The Nimi are an Indigenous people who inhabit the forested slopes of Papua New Guinea. Organized into traditional villages, they maintain a strong attachment to the land, family farming, and the community ties characteristic of the region’s mountains. The vast majority of the community profess the Christian faith, incorporating biblical values into their daily lives.

Where they live
1
Country
4K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Papua New Guinea Significantly reached
100%
3.500
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.

Sama Translation needed
Audio recordings Not available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)90%
Evangelicals21%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual e discipulado profundo das famílias cristãs entre os nimi.
Pelo início e avanço de projetos de tradução para que tenham as Escrituras em sua língua materna.
Pelo despertar missionário da igreja local para alcançar povos e etnias vizinhas.
Pelo desenvolvimento educacional e de saúde nas comunidades rurais e isoladas.

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