Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-South

Language: Kiyombe - (yom)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Also found in: Angola; Congo

Population: 1,390,000

Global Population: 2,163,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Yombe of Congo, Democratic Republic of the, numbering 1,390,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-South people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,163,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Kiyombe. The primary religion practiced by the Yombe 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: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available