Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

People Cluster: Nilotic

Language: Nuer - (nus)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: United States

Also found in: Ethiopia; South Sudan

Population: 15,000

Global Population: 2,013,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Nuer of United States, numbering 15,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Nilotic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,013,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Nuer. The primary religion practiced by the Nuer 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: Not Available