Esimbi in Cameroon


Population
Main Language
Largest Religion
Christian
Evangelical
Progress
Progress Gauge

Introduction / History

The Esimbi homeland is an isolated pocket of villages and hamlets. Hilly terrain, a single rugged dirt road, and narrow footpaths make travel challenging. The Esimbi are the last people on the road to Nigeria. Due largely to the remoteness of the area, they are often looked down on by other Cameroonians.


What Are Their Lives Like?

Their livelihood is farming by hand; peanuts are a cash crop. Families fight for survival. Malnutrition is common due to insufficient protein supplies and a high starch diet. Theirs is a very hospitable society where people place a high value on harmonious relationships.


What Are Their Beliefs?

Traditionally the people are animistic, and fear is the major, unifying control element of society. Christianity is a relatively new influence, introduced in the last half of the twentieth century. Traditionally, the Esimbi believe in the existence of God, but ultimately they do not think that he will better their individual lives. Instead they believe that it is their dead ancestors from whom they must seek assistance for their material needs, and they do this constantly. They believe that the powers of the spirit world are more predictable than earthly powers, and that failure to perform specific rituals of appeasement may result in dire consequences.

Traditional religion is often mixed with Christianity. This syncretism is very acceptable to many Esimbi. Nominalism is widespread among churchgoers.


What Are Their Needs?

The Esimbi need their fears to be replaced with a firm belief in God's superiority, resulting in a strong trust in God. They need assurance that God is in complete control of everything that even remotely affects or influences them. They must be convinced that the power of Jesus is stronger than their fears.

The Esimbi struggle to understand many of the foreign words and concepts in the English Bible. An Esimbi Bible translation will personalize God's priceless message to Esimbi men, women, boys and girls.


Prayer Points

Pray that God will impress on the Esimbi his ability to completely protect them so that they might truly trust him and walk in his freedom.
Earnestly ask God to break the strong bonds of witchcraft.
Pray that he will give church leaders wisdom to transition believers away from ungodly thought patterns and lifestyles.
Pray that his special favor will prosper the Bible translation, giving meaningful clarity to his message, saving souls, and maturing and empowering believers.
Esimbi pastors and their families face special challenges


Scripture Prayers for the Esimbi in Cameroon.


References

Profile text source:
"Esimbi and African Tribal Peoples Prayer Guide," Copyright 2010 by Pioneers

Web Resource Links:
Prayer Guide - Pioneers [http://goo.gl/1uhxP]
Cultural Description - Pioneers [http://goo.gl/VAQnk]


Profile Source:   Pioneers 

People Name General Esimbi
People Name in Country Esimbi
Alternate Names Aage; Age; Bogue; Isimbi; Mburugam; Simpi
Population this Country 30,000
Population all Countries 30,000
Total Countries 2
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 5
Unreached No
Frontier People Group No
GSEC 4  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed
PeopleID3 10174
ROP3 Code 100105
Country Cameroon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 43  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country North West region: Menchum division, Menchum Valley subdivision, from Benakuma into Nigeria.   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Country Cameroon
Region Africa, West and Central
Continent Africa
10/40 Window No
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 43  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Location in Country North West region: Menchum division, Menchum Valley subdivision, from Benakuma into Nigeria..   Source:  Ethnologue 2016
Primary Religion: Ethnic Religions
Major Religion Percent
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 20.00 %)
25.00 %
Ethnic Religions
75.00 %
Hinduism
0.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
Primary Language Esimbi (30,000 speakers)
Language Code ags   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Esimbi (30,000 speakers)
Language Code ags   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 1
People Groups Speaking Esimbi

Primary Language:  Esimbi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (2007-2018)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (2021-2022)
Bible-Complete No
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) Online
Possible Print Bibles
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
General Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
General YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App Android Bible app: Esimbi YouVersion Bibles
Mobile App iOS Bible app: Esimbi YouVersion Bibles
Photo Source Pioneers 
Map Source Esimbi and African Tribal Peoples Prayer Guide, 2010 by Pioneers   Copyrighted ©   Used with permission
Profile Source Pioneers 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.


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