Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Sudanic
Language: Mid-Southern Banda - (bjo)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism
Country: South Sudan
Also found in: Central African Republic
Population: 5,800
Global Population: 189,800
Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Mid-Southern Banda of South Sudan, numbering 5,800, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Sudanic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 189,800 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Mid-Southern Banda. The primary religion practiced by the Mid-Southern Banda 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.
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Jesus Film: Available
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