Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples

People Cluster: Maluku-Central

Language: Ambonese Malay - (abs)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Evangelical Protestantism

Country: Indonesia

Also found in: Netherlands

Population: 323,000

Global Population: 374,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Ambonese of Indonesia, numbering 323,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Maluku-Central people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 374,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Ambonese Malay. The primary religion practiced by the Ambonese 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