Konyanka in Guinea

People Name:	Konyanka
Country:	Guinea
10/40 Window:	Yes
Population:	673,000
World Population:	729,000
Primary Language:	Konyanka
Primary Religion:	Islam
Christian Adherents:	0.02 %
Evangelicals:	0.02 %
Scripture:	Portions
Ministry Resources:	No
Jesus Film:	Yes
Audio Recordings:	Yes
People Cluster:	Manding
Affinity Bloc:	Sub-Saharan Peoples
Progress Level:

Introduction

The Konyanka Maninka are a sub-group of the Maninka, also called the Malinke, descendants of the people of the once great Mali Empire. The empire amassed a great fortune by taxing the trade of gold and ivory in the region. A majority of the Konyanka Maninka, like their ancestors, earn their living as farmers. They have grown cotton for centuries, as well as many grains and cereals. They also raise cattle, but they are primarily used in ceremonies or to gain prestige within the community. Surprisingly, very few people drink the milk. Many Konyanka travel long distances from home to work as merchants. The Konyanka live in large, walled-in villages.

Ministry Obstacles

Very few Konyanka believe in Christ as their savior. That means that they must hear the gospel from someone outside their community.

Outreach Ideas

Pray for the Followers of Christ

Pray for the Entire People Group

Pray for the Lord to bless the Konyanka Maninka's harvests as a testimony of his sovereignty and goodness.
Pray for Konyanka Maninka leaders to open the door to Christ's ambassadors.
Pray for the Lord to thrust out Holy Spirit anointed workers among the Konyanka Maninka.
Pray for a powerful movement to Christ among every Maninka subgroup.