Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo

Language: Bekwel - (bkw)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Congo

Also found in: Cameroon; Gabon

Population: 16,000

Global Population: 64,800

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Bakwele of Congo, numbering 16,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 64,800 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Bekwel. The primary religion practiced by the Bakwele 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: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available