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The Vinmavis of Vanuatu

The Vinmavis of Vanuatu, numbering approximately 1,200 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are a small Malakula Island people of Vanuatu first documented in their original interior hill territory by anthropologist Bernard Deacon in the 1920s before relocating to their present coastal village of Vinmavis. They mostly adhere to Protestantism and Vinmavis is their primary language.

Photo by Google. (2026). Image generated by Gemini 2.5 Flash: Vinmavis

Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Pacific Islander Peoples
Country: Vanuatu
People Cluster: Vanuatu
Primary Language(s): Vinmavis (vnm)
Primary Religion(s): Protestantism
Population: 1,200
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
People Group ID: PG011094
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Protestantism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

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%
Protestantism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Vinmavis
Language Family: Austronesian

68%
%
Neve’ei Speakers

Media Resources in Vinmavis:

Films:

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Bible Resources in Vinmavis:

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SPI: No longer Unreached

The Vinmavis are No Longer Unreached, which means there are more than 2% evangelical Christian populations and there are churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice. There is still more to be done among them.

Next steps for the Vinmavis:
Empower local believers to begin praying for their own people
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting
Encourage local leaders to being leading church planting strategy and looking for Unreached and Unengaged groups nearby

Pray specifically for the Vinmavis of Vanuatu

"I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."
readJohn 16:33

Pray that those who don't have peace with God will find peace in Christ, even amid the troubles of this world.

Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.
readPsalm 1:1-2

Pray that God will call out many sons and daughters from among them and give them a deep love for His Word.

For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.
readHebrews 10:36

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will patiently endure suffering and hardships and do God's will so that they may receive what He has promised.

Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wondrous works!
readPsalm 105:2

Pray for God to saturate this place with the gospel and raise up believing men and women from among them to share the good news of Christ with those who have yet to encounter it.

Vinmavis Across Countries (ROP3 - 110572) reported in the following countries:

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1 people group

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▼Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
VinmavisPG011094VinmavisVanuatu1,200No Longer UnreachedVinmavisProtestantism

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