Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islander Peoples
People Cluster: Other Pacific Islanders
Language: English - (eng)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Papua New Guinea
Also found in: Cook Islands; Fiji; French Polynesia; New Caledonia; Samoa; Solomon Islands
Population: 9,500
Global Population: 138,850
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Euronesians of Papua New Guinea, numbering 9,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Pacific Islanders people cluster within the Pacific Islander Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 138,850 in 7 countries. Their primary language is English. The primary religion practiced by the Euronesians 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: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Available