Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest
Language: Teke-Eboo - (ebo)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism
Country: Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Also found in: Congo
Population: 42,500
Global Population: 165,500
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Central Teke of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, numbering 42,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 165,500 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Teke-Eboo. The primary religion practiced by the Central Teke is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available