Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest

Language: Lumbu - (lup)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Congo

Also found in: Gabon

Population: 5,900

Global Population: 43,900

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Lumbu of Congo, numbering 5,900, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 43,900 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Lumbu. The primary religion practiced by the Lumbu is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available