Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Polynesian
Language: Tuvaluan - (tvl)
Alternate Name(s): Elice Islander
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Tuvalu
Also found in: Fiji; Kiribati; Nauru; New Zealand
Population: 12,000
Global Population: 18,550
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Tuvaluan of Tuvalu, numbering 12,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 18,550 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Tuvaluan. The primary religion practiced by the Tuvaluan 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.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available