Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: New Guinea
Language: Mer - (mnu)
Alternate Name(s):
Primary Religion: Christianity
Country: Indonesia
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Population: 275
Global Population: 275
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Mer of Indonesia, numbering 275, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the New Guinea people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Indonesia. Their primary language is Mer. The primary religion practiced by the Mer is Christianity, an Abrahamic monotheistic religion based on the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.
Bible Translations: Not Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available