Some research indicates that a large people group migrated to Tanzania from West Africa. The Rufiji settled along the river and took that river's name. The Matumbi moved farther south and occupied a series of small hills—(Matumbi means "mountain" in their language). The Ndengereko stayed north of the Rufiji River and lived only along the coastal plain area. The Ndengereko are the first major coastal group below Dar es Salaam.
Hard workers, they maintain their living through farming, small businesses, and serving as guides in some of Tanzania’s spectacular national reserves.
For some, their Islamic beliefs are intertwined with folk religion. Unfortunately, Ndengerekos who decide to follow Christ usually face persecution, and most have to flee from their people. This makes it very hard to give them a chance to respond to God’s offer of salvation in Christ.
The Ndengereko people need to see God’s power and love in practical ways.
* Scripture Prayers for the Ndengereko in Tanzania.
Pray for an abundant harvest for the Ndengereko people this year as a testimony of his goodness. Pray for the Lord to thrust out workers to the Ndengereko people. Pray that the Ndengereko people will have a spiritual hunger that will open their hearts to the King of kings. Pray for workers who are driven by the love and boldness of the Holy Spirit to go to them. Pray for a movement to Christ among them to begin this decade.
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
Global Prayer Digest: 2009-01-11 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2010-01-04 |
Global Prayer Digest: 2015-01-17 |
People Name General | Ndengereko |
People Name in Country | Ndengereko |
Population this Country | 87,000 |
Population all Countries | 87,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 2 |
Alternate Names | |
People ID | 13279 |
ROP3 Code | 107158 |
Country | Tanzania | ||
Region | Africa, East and Southern | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | Pwani region: east Songea district, central coast, south of Zaramo [zaj], north of Rufiji [rui] language areas; Morogoro region. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Tanzania |
Region | Africa, East and Southern |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | Pwani region: east Songea district, central coast, south of Zaramo [zaj], north of Rufiji [rui] language areas; Morogoro region.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Language | Ndengereko (87,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ndg Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Ndengereko (87,000 speakers) |
Language Code | ndg Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Ndengereko |
Primary Language: Ndengereko
Bible Translation Status: Unspecified
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name |
---|---|
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.70 %) |
2.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
1.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
97.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Christian Segments ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Anglican |
0.0 %
|
Independent |
0.0 %
|
Orthodox |
0.0 %
|
Other Christian |
0.0 %
|
Protestant |
40.0 %
|
Roman Catholic |
60.0 %
|