• PEOPLE NAME: PITCAIRN ISLANDERS OF NEW ZEALAND

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PEID: 18502

ROP: 108061

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Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: English - (eng)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: New Zealand

Also found in: French Polynesia; Norfolk Island; Pitcairn Islands

Population: 250

Global Population: 920


PEID: 18502

ROP: 108061

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical


Overview: The Pitcairn Islanders of New Zealand, numbering 250, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 920 in 4 countries. Their primary language is English. The primary religion practiced by the Pitcairn Islanders 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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