Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
People Cluster: Mizo
Language: Mizo - (lus)
Alternate Name(s): Whelngo, Mizo
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Myanmar
Also found in: Bangladesh; India
Population: 19,500
Global Population: 1,121,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Lushai of Myanmar, numbering 19,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Mizo people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,121,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Mizo. The primary religion practiced by the Lushai 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