People
Who they are
The Pobyeng live in eastern Cameroon, in the Kadey and Boumba-et-Ngoko areas, south of Batouri and south and west of Yokadouma. They speak Mpumpong, a language also called Pobyeng, Mpongmpong and other similar names. The Mpumpong themselves say that they descend from Mpoo, who came from Angola and crossed the Ngoko River on the back of a great serpent. They also say that the name of the town of Yokadouma comes from a phrase in their language meaning “the little elephant cannot be brought down”.
Where they live
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Country
118K
Population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Cameroon Partially reached
|
100%
|
115.000 |
What they believe
Most Pobyeng consider themselves Christian, and some follow traditional religions. Work to bring the New Testament into the Mpumpong language began in 2007 with a study of the language. Later, a committee of leaders from several churches was formed and began overseeing the translation team. The team worked on translation, literacy and sharing the Scriptures, eventually producing the New Testament in Mpumpong.
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.
Mpumpong
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)70%
Evangelicals5%
Needs
There is a Mpumpong alphabet primer designed for people who cannot yet read: each page brings together a picture, a key word and a sentence. Learning to read in their own language enables families to open the New Testament for themselves. There is also a grammar manual, still in draft form, that invites suggestions from people who know the language.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pray for the Pobyeng who use the primers to learn to read in Mpumpong.
Pray for the New Testament in Mpumpong to be used in church teaching and in families.
Pray for all Pobyeng Christians to grow in their knowledge and practice of the gospel.
Pray for the Pobyeng who follow traditional religions to come to know Jesus.
Pray for unity among the leaders of the different churches serving Mpumpong speakers.
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