Along with the Tembe, the Mende are the largest people group in Sierra Leone. They also live in neighboring Guinea and Liberia. Some have migrated either to the Unites States or Canada. Most who came to the US came in the late 20th century or early 21st century to escape war and destruction.
The Mende value a woman’s hair. She is expected to grow thick, beautiful hair. Some work in hair salons.
They had trouble adjusting to American society at first; most had low paid jobs. As time progressed, so did their economic status. Many Mende people in the US are now businessmen, medical professionals, etc.
Though most Mende people are Muslims, there is a Christian minority among them wherever they live. Mende people believe in the power of witches.
The Mende people need to understand that works-righteousness never works and that they desperately need a sin-free savior. As it stands, they waver in a state of spiritual confusion. They also need to understand that Jesus Christ can provide for their nee
Pray for the Holy Spirit to woo Mende people into a vibrant, unshakable faith in Jesus Christ.
Pray for Christ followers among the Mende to disciple others who will disciple others.
Pray for the Lord’s powerful transformation of Mende families as a testimony to others of his goodness and love.
Scripture Prayers for the Mende in United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mende_people
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Mende-people
https://www.everyculture.com/multi/Le-Pa/Liberian-Americans.html
https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/2022/03/23/thousands-liberians-u-s-decades-may-face-deportation/6799994001/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liberian_Americans
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Mende |
People Name in Country | Mende |
Alternate Names | Boumpe; Kossa |
Population this Country | 6,900 |
Population all Countries | 2,729,000 |
Total Countries | 5 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 2 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 16123 |
ROP3 Code | 111215 |
ROP25 Code | 305390 |
ROP25 Name | Mende |
Country | United States | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | United States |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.50 %) |
15.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
85.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Mende (Sierra Leone) (6,900 speakers) |
Language Code | men Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Mende (Sierra Leone) (6,900 speakers) |
Language Code | men Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Mende (Sierra Leone) |
Primary Language: Mende (Sierra Leone)
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1867-1954) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1956-2003) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1959-1993) |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Photo Source | Brooke Reyes |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |