Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Waris - (wrs)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Papua New Guinea

Also found in: Indonesia

Population: 6,300

Global Population: 7,900

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Waris of Papua New Guinea, numbering 6,300, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 7,900 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Waris. The primary religion practiced by the Waris is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available