Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo

Language: Lobala - (loq)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Congo

Also found in: Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Population: 29,500

Global Population: 161,500

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Lobala of Congo, numbering 29,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 161,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Lobala. The primary religion practiced by the Lobala is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available