The Satawalese of Federated States of Micronesia

The Satawalese of Federated States of Micronesia, numbering approximately 550 people, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are an ethnolinguistic community of Micronesia. They are an Indigenous people, in the Micronesian people cluster of the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Their primary religion is Christianity - Roman Catholicism. They primarily speak Satawalese.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Peoples
Country: Federated States of Micronesia
People Cluster: Micronesian
Primary Language(s): Satawalese (stw)
Primary Religion(s): Christianity - Roman Catholicism
Population: 550
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): No Evangelicals, Churches or Resources
People Group ID: PG018391
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

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Christianity - Roman Cath… Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Satawalese
Language Family: Austronesian

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Satawalese Speakers

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Next steps for the Satawalese

The Satawalese are Unengaged and Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations among which there are no known efforts focused on establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

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Next steps for the Satawalese

The Satawalese are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

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Next steps for the Satawalese

The Satawalese 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.

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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

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For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
readJohn 3:16

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Not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.
readHebrews 10:25

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And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
readRomans 10:15

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Satawalese (ROP3 - 108742) reported in the following countries:

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