Tennet in South Sudan
Photo Source:
Dennis Golding
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Map Source:
Joshua Project / Global Mapping International
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| People Name: | Tennet |
| Country: | South Sudan |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 11,000 |
| World Population: | 11,000 |
| Primary Language: | Tennet |
| Primary Religion: | Ethnic Religions |
| Christian Adherents: | 8.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 2.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Nilotic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Sub-Saharan Peoples |
| Progress Level: |
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Introduction / History
According to their own history, the Tennet people were part of a larger group of tribes until a dispute broke out. The dispute forced them to separate from the others.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Most Tennet people are sorghum farmers, though they grow other crops as well. They practice slash and burn agriculture which is not efficient for good crop yields. They also raise goats and sheep, hunt and fish.
Because of their habit of having cattle raids against their neighbors, the Tennet people have poor relations with others. Because of domestic unrest none of them live outside South Sudan.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Officially the Tennet people are Christian.
What Are Their Needs?
In 2022, the Tennet people received the New Testament for the first time. They need distributers and Bible teachers.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Tennet people to have a desire to follow the teachings of Christ.
Pray for Bible teachers and disciplers to transform Tennet society.
Pray for the domestic violence in South Sudan to stop.