Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islander Peoples

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Kwanga - (kwj)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Papua New Guinea

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Population: 20,500

Global Population: 20,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Bongos of Papua New Guinea, numbering 20,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islander Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Papua New Guinea. Their primary language is Kwanga. The primary religion practiced by the Bongos 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: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available