Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Sudanic

Language: Zande (individual language) - (zne)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Neo-Pentecostalism

Country: Congo (Kinshasa)

Also found in: Central African Republic; South Sudan; United States

Population: 2,115,000

Global Population: 3,013,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

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

Overview: The Azande of Congo (Kinshasa), numbering 2,115,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Sudanic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,013,000 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Zande (individual language). The primary religion practiced by the Azande is Neo-Pentecostalism, a movement characterized by manifestations in non-Pentecostal churches of what have been traditionally categorized as Pentecostal experiences, frequently combined with prosperity gospel theology.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available