Nkom, Kom in Cameroon
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| People Name: | Nkom, Kom |
| Country: | Cameroon |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 383,000 |
| World Population: | 383,000 |
| Primary Language: | Kom (Cameroon) |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 20.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 9.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Bantu, Cameroon-Bamileke |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Kom, also called the Nkom, are located in a rural, mountainous area of Cameroon near the Nigerian border.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Kom people are largely subsistence farmers. They are committed to preserving their traditional culture, although with the construction of a good road into the area in 1997, more changes are taking place in Kom society.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Missionaries first proclaimed the gospel and planted churches in the 1930s. There are two church denominations, Baptist and Catholic, both claiming a tenth of the population as followers. However, many people who are church members are not committed or practicing Christians.
The language of the Kom people was not written before 1990. A translation ministry began work in 1989, developing a writing system, beginning literacy classes and translation work. A translation of the New Testament was completed in 2004. A large literacy program has been established for children and adults.
The JESUS Film was produced in 1999 and has been viewed by well over 30,000 Kom people. African Traditional Religion remains very strong, and there is syncretism in the churches. Discipleship and evangelism are needed.
What Are Their Needs?
The Kom people need the spiritual hunger it takes to take up their role as disciples for the lost in Cameroon.
Prayer Points
Pray for Kom disciples who will make more disciples.
Pray for the Bible and the JESUS Film to be widely distributed in every Kom settlement.
Pray for spiritual hunger and a willingness to love and obey the Lord.