Introduction / History

The Betsingas are also called Sanaga. They are very proud of their language and culture. Their language is Tuki.

What Are Their Lives Like?

Despite the abundance of natural resources and cash crops, the Betsingas continue to live in poverty, spending more than half of their income on traditional healers. They do not eat wild animals because they believe it can reduce a human's pride.

What Are Their Beliefs?

Christianity was introduced to the Betsingas people early in the 20th century. Although many Betsingas go to church, only a very small percentage are true believers in Jesus. Those Betsingas who are committed Christians live changed lives. They no longer offer sacrifices to appease spirits or seek protection. Instead, they live in hope of eternal life.

As it is, most look to deceased ancestors for assistance in their daily lives. They routinely offer animals, salt and oil as sacrifices. If they fail to do this, they risk bringing a curse on their land. The Betsingas believe the powers of the spirit world are far more dependable than God. Most Betsingas practice African Traditional Religion and perform many different initiation rites to protect themselves and feel they are part of the "land."

What Are Their Needs?

Betsingas people need to hear God speak in their heart language and convince them that he is the only true God.

Prayer Points

Pray for the production and distribution of culturally appropriate gospel materials in the Tuki language.
Pray for the Holy Spirit to work wonders in Betsinga churches in the coming years.
Pray for the Lord to provide them with a record-breaking harvest as a testimony of his goodness and absolute power.

Scripture Prayers for the Betsinga, Sanaga in Cameroon.

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