Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Sudanic

Language: Banda, Mid-Southern - (bjo)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: South Sudan

Also found in: Central African Republic

Population: 5,900

Global Population: 191,900

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Mid-Southern Banda of South Sudan, numbering 5,900, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Sudanic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 191,900 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Banda, Mid-Southern. The primary religion practiced by the Mid-Southern Banda 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.

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