Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Adamawa-Ubangi
Language: Ngbaka Ma’bo - (nbm)
Alternate Name(s): Ngbaka Mabo, Mbacca Pygmy
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Congo
Also found in: Central African Republic; Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Population: 182,000
Global Population: 383,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Bwaka of Congo, numbering 182,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Adamawa-Ubangi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 383,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Ngbaka Ma’bo. The primary religion practiced by the Bwaka 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.
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