Papua New Guinea: The Notsi Waited 39 Years for the New Testament

Source: Seed Company, February 4, 2026

Off the eastern coast of Papua New Guinea’s main island lies New Ireland, where the Notsi call home. They’re gardeners, farmers, and fishermen, dependent on the land and rain. Just 2,000 people speak their language, and before the 1980s, the Bible hadn’t reached them yet.

The gospel had, though, because of missionaries who came in the 1800s. Since then, islanders with English Bibles have struggled to sort out what it means to follow Jesus in light of the supernatural powers they grew up believing in.

So what does it mean now for the Notsi people to have the New Testament in their language? Don’t take my word for it. Take theirs.

Read full story with pictures or watch video, also below.

As you may remember, Papua New Guinea is now recognized as a Christian country falling a change to its constitution last year (Premier Christian News).

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