Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Lisu

Language: Lisu - (lis)

Alternate Name(s): Yobin

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: India

Also found in: China; Myanmar; Thailand; United States

Population: 2,500

Global Population: 1,194,650

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Lisu of India, numbering 2,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Lisu people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,194,650 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Lisu. The primary religion practiced by the Lisu 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