Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Northwest

Language: Lumbu - (lup)

Alternate Name(s): Yilumbu, Baloumbou, Ilumbu

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Gabon

Also found in: Congo

Population: 39,000

Global Population: 45,100

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Lumbu of Gabon, numbering 39,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Northwest people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 45,100 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Lumbu. The primary religion practiced by the Lumbu 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: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available