Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Bantu, Central-Lakes

Language: Nyankore - (nyn)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Neo-Pentecostalism

Country: Rwanda

Also found in: Burundi; Congo, Democratic Republic of the; Tanzania; Uganda

Population: 15,000

Global Population: 453,500

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Hima of Rwanda, numbering 15,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Bantu, Central-Lakes people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 453,500 in 5 countries. Their primary language is Nyankore. The primary religion practiced by the Hima is Neo-Pentecostalism, a movement characterized by manifestations in non-Pentecostal churches of what have been traditionally categorized as Pentecostal experiences, frequently combined with prosperity gospel theology.

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Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available