Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest
Language: Teke-Tsaayi - (tyi)
Alternate Name(s): Tsaayi, Yaka
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Congo
Also found in: Gabon
Population: 152,000
Global Population: 218,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Western Teke of Congo, numbering 152,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 218,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Teke-Tsaayi. The primary religion practiced by the Western Teke 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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