Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Afro-Caribbean

Language: Guyanese English Creole - (gyn)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Suriname

Also found in: Canada; French Guiana; Guyana; United States

Population: 140,000

Global Population: 877,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Afro-Guyanese of Suriname, numbering 140,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Afro-Caribbean people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 877,000 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Guyanese English Creole. The primary religion practiced by the Afro-Guyanese 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: Not Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available