Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Southwest

Language: Umbundu - (umb)

Alternate Name(s): Mbundu

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Angola

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Population: 14,270,000

Global Population: 14,270,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Ovimbundu of Angola, numbering 14,270,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Southwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Angola. Their primary language is Umbundu. The primary religion practiced by the Ovimbundu 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.

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Jesus Film: Available

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