Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islander Peoples
People Cluster: Vanuatu
Language: Namakura - (nmk)
Alternate Name(s): Namakuran
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Vanuatu
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Population: 6,700
Global Population: 6,700
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Makura of Vanuatu, numbering 6,700, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Vanuatu people cluster within the Pacific Islander Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Vanuatu. Their primary language is Namakura. The primary religion practiced by the Makura is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available