The Kom people are largely subsistence farmers located in a rural, mountainous area near the Nigerian border. 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 the Kom society. Missionaries first proclaimed the gospel and planted churches in the 1930s. Today 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. Over 5,000 people have made decisions to follow Christ. African Traditional Religion remains very strong, and there is syncretism in the churches. Discipleship and evangelism are needed.
Scripture Prayers for the Nkom, Kom in Cameroon.
Profile Source: Anonymous |
People Name General | Nkom |
People Name in Country | Nkom, Kom |
Alternate Names | Bekom; Bikon; Kom |
Population this Country | 373,000 |
Population all Countries | 373,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 4 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 13419 |
ROP3 Code | 107357 |
ROP25 Code | 306132 |
ROP25 Name | Nkom |
Country | Cameroon | ||
Region | Africa, West and Central | ||
Continent | Africa | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 45 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | North West region: south Boyo division, southeast of Wum town, northeast of Bamenda city. Also in major urban centers. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Cameroon |
Region | Africa, West and Central |
Continent | Africa |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 45 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | North West region: south Boyo division, southeast of Wum town, northeast of Bamenda city. Also in major urban centers.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 9.00 %) |
20.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
76.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
4.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Kom |
Language Code | bkm Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Kom |
Language Code | bkm Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Kom |
Primary Language: Kom
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1998-2001) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (2004) |
Bible-Complete | No |
FCBH NT (www.bible.is) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Oral Bible stories | Story Runners |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Kom | Jesus Film Project |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text or audio or video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Mobile App | Download audio Bible app as APK file | Faith Comes by Hearing |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | Anonymous |
Profile Source | Anonymous |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |