Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African
People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Congo
Language: Lingala - (lin)
Alternate Name(s): Lingala
Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism
Country: Belgium
Also found in: Angola; Canada; Central African Republic; Congo (Brazzaville); South Sudan; Uganda; United States
Population: 24,000
Global Population: 410,500
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Congolese of Belgium, numbering 24,000, 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 410,500 in 8 countries. Their primary language is Lingala. The primary religion practiced by the Congolese is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Churches founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available