Affinity Group: Deaf Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Deaf Peoples

People Cluster: Deaf

Language: Natural Sign Language - (qns)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Tuvalu

Also found in: French Polynesia; Niue; Tonga; Wallis and Futuna

Population: 100

Global Population: 4,140

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: No Evangelicals, Churches or Resources

Overview: The Deaf Tuvaluans of Tuvalu, numbering 100, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Deaf people cluster within the Deaf Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 4,140 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Natural Sign Language. The primary religion practiced by the Deaf Tuvaluans 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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