Unreached people group

Sheko

Population72K
LanguageSheko
ReligionChristianity
Reached
69.137%
Evangelicals
Horn of Africa PeoplesOmotic
Who they are

The Sheko are an indigenous people inhabiting the mountains and forests of southwestern Ethiopia, belonging to the Omotic language family. Traditionally dedicated to subsistence agriculture and the cultivation of coffee and false banana, they preserve a rich cultural and community heritage, with a strong reception of the Christian message in their communities.

Where they live
1
Country
72K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Ethiopia Significantly reached
100%
70.000
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.

Sheko New Testament complete
Audio recordings Available Jesus Film Available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)80.000%
Evangelicals69.137%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
For the training and discipleship of new local leaders and pastors.
For the missionary engagement of Sheko churches toward neighboring unreached groups.

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