Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo
Language: Kele (Democratic Republic of Congo) - (khy)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Neo-Pentecostalism
Country: Congo (Kinshasa)
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Population: 594,000
Global Population: 594,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Kele of Congo (Kinshasa), numbering 594,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Congo (Kinshasa). Their primary language is Kele (Democratic Republic of Congo). The primary religion practiced by the Kele is Neo-Pentecostalism, a movement characterized by manifestations in non-Pentecostal churches of what have been traditionally categorized as Pentecostal experiences, frequently combined with prosperity gospel theology.
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Jesus Film: Available
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Radio Broadcast: Not Available