Konkomba in Togo
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| People Name: | Konkomba |
| Country: | Togo |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 123,000 |
| World Population: | 1,265,000 |
| Primary Language: | Konkomba |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 15.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 4.50 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Gur |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
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Introduction / History
The Konkomba homeland is on the northeast border area around Guerin, Yendi district and into Togo. The homeland area spans approximately 6,300 square kilometers of the Oti River plain, a vast Savannah region.The Konkomba are said to have originated from the Yendi area but were driven north and south to their present locations by the Dagomba. The Dagomba had horses and were stronger, so this was easily accomplished. This is said to have happened between the early 1400s and early 1500s.
What Are Their Lives Like?
They are farmers, and many Konkomba are migrant farmers who have spread out into other areas of Ghana.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Christianity was first introduced to the Konkomba by the Assemblies of God in about 1931. The Catholics came in 1960, and since then, other churches have been planted in the area. Islam appears to have no attraction for the Konkomba; primarily, it is thought of as it is identified with their traditional enemies, the Dagomba.The Konkomba are friendly towards Christianity, but the church has made little impact in many areas.
What Are Their Needs?
Konkomba Christians need to expand church planting efforts to those locations in Ghana and Togo that remain untouched by the gospel.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to equip and send Konkombas to plant new churches that will plant more churches among those who speak Konkomba.Pray for deep, Christ-centered discipleship to come to every Konkomba settlement.Pray for the Lord to bless the Konkombas spiritually and physically in such a way they will put their faith and hope in Jesus Christ.