Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Other Sub-Saharan African

Language: Guinea-Bissau Creole - (pov)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Gambia

Also found in: Guinea-Bissau; Netherlands

Population: 27,000

Global Population: 328,000

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Upper Guinea Crioulo of Gambia, numbering 27,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Other Sub-Saharan African people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 328,000 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Guinea-Bissau Creole. The primary religion practiced by the Upper Guinea Crioulo is Protestant Christianity, a tradition that emerged from the Protestant Reformation. Protestants reject the idea of papal supremacy, instead stressing the authority of scripture alone, justification by faith alone, and salvation through Christ alone.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available