Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples
People Cluster: Lisu
Language: Lisu - (lis)
Alternate Name(s): Southern Lisu, Flowery
Primary Religion: Christianity - Non-Evangelical Protestantism
Country: Myanmar
Also found in: China; India; Thailand
Population: 147,000
Global Population: 1,000,200
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
Overview: The Lisu of Myanmar, numbering 147,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Lisu people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,000,200 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Lisu. The primary religion practiced by the Lisu is Non-Evangelical Protestantism, a collection of denominations typically more focused on issues of social justice than personal salvation.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available