Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: East Futuna - (fud)

Alternate Name(s): Melanesian Sub-cluster

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: New Caledonia

Also found in: Wallis and Futuna

Population: 5,600

Global Population: 9,200

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The East Futunans of New Caledonia, numbering 5,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 9,200 in 2 countries. Their primary language is East Futuna. The primary religion practiced by the East Futunans is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available