Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo
Language: Fang (Equatorial Guinea) - (fan)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Gabon
Also found in: Cameroon; Congo; Equatorial Guinea; Sao Tome and Principe; United States
Population: 809,000
Global Population: 2,285,850
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Fang of Gabon, numbering 809,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 2,285,850 in 6 countries. Their primary language is Fang (Equatorial Guinea). The primary religion practiced by the Fang 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