Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South

Language: Kiyombe - (yom)

Alternate Name(s): Bayombe, Kiombi, Mbala

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Congo

Also found in: Angola; Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Population: 699,000

Global Population: 2,221,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Yombe of Congo, numbering 699,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,221,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Kiyombe. The primary religion practiced by the Yombe 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