Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Adamawa-Ubangi

Language: Gbaya, Northwest - (gya)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Cameroon

Also found in: Central African Republic; Congo; Sudan

Population: 435,000

Global Population: 806,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Gbaya of Cameroon, numbering 435,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Adamawa-Ubangi people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 806,700 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Gbaya, Northwest. The primary religion practiced by the Gbaya 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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