Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Vanuatu
Language: Uripiv-Wala-Rano-Atchin - (upv)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Vanuatu
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Population: 3,500
Global Population: 3,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Atchin of Vanuatu, numbering 3,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Vanuatu people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Vanuatu. Their primary language is Uripiv-Wala-Rano-Atchin. The primary religion practiced by the Atchin 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: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available