Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Sudanic

Language: Baka (South Sudan) - (bdh)

Alternate Name(s): Tara Baaka

Primary Religion: Christianity - Neo-Pentecostalism

Country: Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Also found in: South Sudan

Population: 3,000

Global Population: 48,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Baka of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, numbering 3,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Sudanic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 48,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Baka (South Sudan). The primary religion practiced by the Baka is Neo-Pentecostalism, a movement characterized by manifestations in non-Pentecostal churches of what have been traditionally categorized as Pentecostal experiences, frequently combined with prosperity gospel theology.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available