Konta in Ethiopia
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| People Name: | Konta |
| Country: | Ethiopia |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 154,000 |
| World Population: | 154,000 |
| Primary Language: | Dawro |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 80.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 47.10 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Omotic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Horn of Africa Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Konta people live in western Ethiopia. They speak Dawro.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Kontas have an agricultural economy. They grow teff, the Ethiopian grain used to make injera bread. They also grow sweet potatoes, beans, taro and maize.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Kontas are Christian, with almost half being Evangelical.
What Are Their Needs?
The Konta people need clean water to drink and for their crops.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to move powerfully in Konta churches, blessing their families and communities in every way.
Pray for the Kontas to take up their place as Christ’s ambassadors to the lost tribes of Ethiopia.
Pray that soon Konta disciples will disciple many.
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