Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Polynesian
Language: Tonga (Tonga Islands) - (ton)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Evangelical Protestantism
Country: New Zealand
Also found in: American Samoa; Canada; Fiji; Tonga; United States; Vanuatu
Population: 71,000
Global Population: 206,925
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Tongans of New Zealand, numbering 71,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 206,925 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Tonga (Tonga Islands). The primary religion practiced by the Tongans is Evangelical Protestantism, a worldwide trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity that believes the essence of the Gospel consists of the doctrine of salvation by grace alone, solely through faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available