Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Ngalum - (szb)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Papua New Guinea

Also found in: Indonesia

Population: 28,500

Global Population: 45,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Ngalum of Papua New Guinea, numbering 28,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 45,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Ngalum. The primary religion practiced by the Ngalum is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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