Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples

People Cluster: Finno-Ugric, Saami

Language: South Saami - (sma)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Evangelical Protestant

Country: Norway

Also found in: Sweden

Population: 750

Global Population: 1,350

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Southern Saami of Norway, numbering 750, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Finno-Ugric, Saami people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,350 in 2 countries. Their primary language is South Saami. The primary religion practiced by the Southern Saami 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.

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Jesus Film: Not Available

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Radio Broadcast: Not Available