Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-East

Language: Machame - (jmc)

Alternate Name(s): Chagga, Machame

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Tanzania

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Population: 743,000

Global Population: 743,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Machambe of Tanzania, numbering 743,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-East people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Tanzania. Their primary language is Machame. The primary religion practiced by the Machambe 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