People
Who they are
The Payung live in Plateau State, Nigeria. Their language is Piapung, also known as Pyapun, and is at risk of losing speakers. Families grow food for their own needs, including millet and corn. Most follow the traditional beliefs of their people, while Christians form a minority and there are also Muslims.
Where they live
1
Country
4K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Nigeria Partially reached
|
100%
|
3.800 |
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.
Piapung
Translation started
- Translation started Current stage
- 2 Portions Still ahead
- 3 New Testament Still ahead
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)25%
Evangelicals8%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the translation of the Scriptures into Piapung and for their use among Payung families.
Pray for Payung Christians to know and put the teachings of Jesus into practice.
Pray for biblical teaching among Payung Christians so that the gospel is understood in Piapung.
Pray for Piapung to be passed on to younger generations as the language faces threats to its survival.
Pray for Payung
Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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