Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Polynesian
Language: Futuna-Aniwa - (fut)
Alternate Name(s): Erronan
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Vanuatu
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Population: 2,600
Global Population: 2,600
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The West Futunan of Vanuatu, numbering 2,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Vanuatu. Their primary language is Futuna-Aniwa. The primary religion practiced by the West Futunan 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