Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Adamawa-Ubangi

Language: Banda-Bambari - (liy)

Alternate Name(s): Linda, Banda Bambari, Bamba Bambari

Primary Religion: Christianity - Neo-Pentecostalism

Country: Central African Republic

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Population: 336,000

Global Population: 336,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Banda Bambari of Central African Republic, numbering 336,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Adamawa-Ubangi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Central African Republic. Their primary language is Banda-Bambari. The primary religion practiced by the Banda Bambari 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: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available