Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Lakes

Language: Joba - (job)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Tanzania

Also found in: Congo (Kinshasa)

Population: 6,400

Global Population: 34,400

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Zoba -Joba of Tanzania, numbering 6,400, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Lakes people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 34,400 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Joba. The primary religion practiced by the Zoba -Joba is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

Bible Translations: Not Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available