Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Southeast Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Mon-Khmer

Language: Central Mnong - (cmo)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Vietnam

Also found in: Cambodia; United States

Population: 36,000

Global Population: 83,450

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Bunong of Vietnam, numbering 36,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Mon-Khmer people cluster within the Southeast Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 83,450 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Central Mnong. The primary religion practiced by the Bunong 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