Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: New Guinea
Language: Tok Pisin - (tpi)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism
Country: Papua New Guinea
Also found in: Australia; Solomon Islands; United States
Population: 217,000
Global Population: 256,200
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical
Overview: The Neo-Melanesian Papuans of Papua New Guinea, numbering 217,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 256,200 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Tok Pisin. The primary religion practiced by the Neo-Melanesian Papuans is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available