Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo

Language: Lingala - (lin)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestant

Country: United States

Also found in: Angola; Belgium; Canada; Central African Republic; Congo (Brazzaville); South Sudan; Uganda

Population: 5,600

Global Population: 413,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical

Overview: The Congolese of United States, numbering 5,600, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Congo people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 413,000 in 8 countries. Their primary language is Lingala. The primary religion practiced by the Congolese is Protestant Christianity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available