Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Samoan - (smo)

Alternate Name(s): Polynesian Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Christianity - Evangelical Protestant

Country: New Zealand

Also found in: American Samoa; Canada; Fiji; Samoa; Tokelau; Tuvalu; United States; Vanuatu

Population: 171,000

Global Population: 492,025

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Samoans of New Zealand, numbering 171,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 492,025 in 9 countries. Their primary language is Samoan. The primary religion practiced by the Samoans is Evangelical Protestantism, a worldwide trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity that believes the essence of the Gospel consists of the doctrine of salvation by grace alone, solely through faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available