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The Niueans of Tonga

The Niueans of Tonga, numbering approximately 35 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are an indigenous ethnic group of Niue. They mostly adhere to Protestantism and Niuean is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Pacific Islander Peoples
Country: Tonga
People Cluster: Polynesian
Primary Language(s): Niuean (niu)
Primary Religion(s): Protestantism
Population: 35
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): 10% or Greater Evangelical
People Group ID: PG018314

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Pray for the Niueans of Tonga

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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Protestantism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

86%
%
Protestantism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Niuean
Language Family: Austronesian

100%
%
Niue Speakers

Media Resources in Niuean:

Films:

No film resources are listed for this language.

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Bible Resources in Niuean:

No Bible resources are listed for this language.

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SPI: No longer Unreached

The Niueans are No Longer Unreached, which means there are more than 2% evangelical Christian populations and there are churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice. There is still more to be done among them.

Next steps for the Niueans:
Empower local believers to begin praying for their own people
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting
Encourage local leaders to being leading church planting strategy and looking for Unreached and Unengaged groups nearby

Pray specifically for the Niueans of Tonga

And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.
readMatthew 6:16

Pray that those who live to please men and not God will turn from the emptiness of seeking approval from others and find true satisfaction in the treasure of a personal relationship with God.

Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."
readJohn 8:12

Pray that many will come to know Jesus, the light of the world, and have the light of life instead of walking in darkness.

O Lord, open my lips, and my mouth will declare your praise.
readPsalm 51:15

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will abide in Him, and God will help them to proclaim His praise and declare His goodness all day long.

And through him to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.
readColossians 1:20

As believers cross cultures to tell others about Jesus, praise God for allowing them to be a part of His reconciling all things to Himself, asking Him to help them remember their role in His beautiful plan of salvation for others.

Niuean Across Countries (ROP3 - 107346) reported in the following countries:

Strategic Progress Index

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5 people groups

Photo People Group ID Name Country Population ▲ Strategic Progress Index Language Religion
Niueans PG018314 Niueans Tonga 35 No Longer Unreached Niuean Protestantism
Niueans PG047289 Niueans United States 80 No Longer Unreached Niuean Protestantism
Niueans PG008212 Niueans Cook Islands 175 No Longer Unreached Niuean Protestantism
Niueans PG018303 Niueans Niue 1,900 No Longer Unreached Niuean Protestantism
Niueans PG009629 Niueans New Zealand 29,500 No Longer Unreached Niuean Protestantism

To download a comprehensive people group list in spreadsheet form, visit our Research Data page.

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