Affinity Group: Southeast Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: New Guinea

Language: Mer - (mnu)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity

Country: Indonesia

Also found in:

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