Affinity Group: European Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Eurasian Peoples
People Cluster: Germanic
Language: Pennsylvania German - (pdc)
Alternate Name(s): Pennsylvania Dutch
Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: Canada
Also found in: United States
Population: 11,000
Global Population: 149,000
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Amish of Canada, numbering 11,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Germanic people cluster within the Eurasian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 149,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Pennsylvania German. The primary religion practiced by the Amish 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