Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Lisu

Language: Lisu - (lis)

Alternate Name(s): Kachin Sub-cluster, Flowery, Southern Lisu

Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestant

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: China; India; Thailand; United States

Population: 322,000

Global Population: 1,185,650

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Lisu of Myanmar, numbering 322,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Lisu people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,185,650 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Lisu. The primary religion practiced by the Lisu is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available