Affinity Group: European Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Afro-Caribbean

Language: Sranan Tongo - (srn)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: United States

Also found in: Curacao; French Guiana; Netherlands; Suriname

Population: 22,000

Global Population: 459,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Surinamers of United States, numbering 22,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Afro-Caribbean people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 459,500 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Sranan Tongo. The primary religion practiced by the Surinamers 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