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The Ansus of Indonesia

The Ansus of Indonesia, numbering approximately 7,600 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are a coastal Serui subgroup of western Yapen whose communities have long relied on fishing, farming, and maritime trade. They mostly adhere to Protestantism and Ansus is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Pacific Islander Peoples
Country: Indonesia
People Cluster: New Guinea
Primary Language(s): Ansus (and)
Primary Religion(s): Protestantism
Population: 7,600
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): 10% or Greater Evangelical
People Group ID: PG022446
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Protestantism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

67%
%
Protestantism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Ansus
Language Family: Austronesian

76%
%
Ansus Speakers

Media Resources in Ansus:

Films:
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Bible Resources in Ansus:

No Bible resources are listed for this language.

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SPI: No longer Unreached

The Ansus 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 Ansus:
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 Ansus of Indonesia

Ah, Lord GOD! It is you who have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you.
readJerremiah 32:17

Pray that the God who made the heavens and the earth by the power of His outstretched arm, the One who is able to save those who are lost, will show His great love and mercy to those who are walking in darkness.

If I ascend to heaven, you are there. If I make my bed in Sheol, you are there!
readPsalm 139:8

Pray that the lost will recognize God's presence with them wherever they go, put their faith in Christ, and seek to live in a way that honors and glorifies Him.

"And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you"...And the King will answer them, "Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me."
readMatthew 25:38-40

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ and serve others in faithfulness to Him, they will know that by serving others, they are serving Jesus, who is present with them.

And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you.
readLuke 10:6

Pray that, as people come to faith in Christ and want to share it with others, they will be welcomed into homes and received well so that they can share message of hope with many people.

Ansus Across Countries (ROP3 - 100372) reported in the following countries:

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1 people group

PhotoPeople Group IDNameCountryPopulation ▲Strategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
AnsusPG022446AnsusIndonesia7,600No Longer UnreachedAnsusProtestantism

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