Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Yetfa - (yet)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Papua New Guinea

Also found in: Indonesia

Population: 550

Global Population: 950

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Biksi of Papua New Guinea, numbering 550, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 950 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yetfa. The primary religion practiced by the Biksi is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available