Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest

Language: Teke-Wuumu - (ifm)

Alternate Name(s): Wuumu, Ifumu

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Congo

Also found in: Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Population: 16,500

Global Population: 47,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The South Central Teke of Congo, numbering 16,500, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 47,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Teke-Wuumu. The primary religion practiced by the South Central Teke 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.

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