Kono in Guinea
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| People Name: | Kono |
| Country: | Guinea |
| 10/40 Window: | Yes |
| Population: | 194,000 |
| World Population: | 194,000 |
| Primary Language: | Kono (Guinea) |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 9.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 1.76 % |
| Scripture: | Translation Started |
| Ministry Resources: | No |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Mande |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Kono people live in a semi-mountainous region of Southeast Guinea. They are defined by their language, Kono.
What Are Their Lives Like?
The Kono community structure is strong.
They are subsistence farmers who cultivate rice, cassava, corn, and groundnuts. Some make their living by mining diamonds.
What Are Their Beliefs?
There are some Christian churches in the area, but most of the Kono hold animistic beliefs. The Christian population is very small. The Kono have been known to burn down churches and chase Christians from their villages.
What Are Their Needs?
However, in recent years they have changed and desire for a missionary to come translate the Bible into their language. They are very eager and have even prepared a translation committee. They have been waiting for several years for someone to translate the Bible. They have changed from being very hostile to Christianity to being very much more open; they're just waiting to hear the gospel.
Prayer Points
Pray for Jesus Christ to rise in their hearts, far above anyone else.
Pray that they may understand and embrace the supremacy of Christ.
Pray for those who are Muslim to have dreams and visions of the risen savior.
Pray that soon Kono disciples will disciple others.