Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Micronesian

Language: Kiribati - (gil)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: United States

Also found in: Fiji; Kiribati; Nauru; Solomon Islands; Tuvalu; Vanuatu

Population: 225

Global Population: 144,750

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Gilbertese of United States, numbering 225, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Micronesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 144,750 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Kiribati. The primary religion practiced by the Gilbertese 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