Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Kru

Language: Tepo Krumen - (ted)

Alternate Name(s): Kroumen, Tepo

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Cote d’Ivoire

Also found in: Liberia

Population: 56,500

Global Population: 62,200

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Southern Krumen of Cote d’Ivoire, numbering 56,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Kru people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 62,200 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Tepo Krumen. The primary religion practiced by the Southern Krumen 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