Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Sara-Bagirmi
Language: Lutos - (ndy)
Alternate Name(s): Luto
Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion
Country: Chad
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Population: 5,800
Global Population: 5,800
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Ruto of Chad, numbering 5,800, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Sara-Bagirmi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Chad. Their primary language is Lutos. The primary religion practiced by the Ruto is ethnoreligion. Ethnoreligion is deeply rooted in a people's ethnic identity and conversion essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available