Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Kuki Chin

Language: Chin, Bawm - (bgr)

Alternate Name(s): Barn, Bom, Bum, Bawng, Bawn, Baurn

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Bangladesh

Also found in: Myanmar

Population: 13,000

Global Population: 13,700

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

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

Overview: The Bawm of Bangladesh, numbering 13,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Kuki Chin people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 13,700 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Chin, Bawm. The primary religion practiced by the Bawm 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: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

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