Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Micronesian

Language: Yapese - (yap)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Roman Catholicism

Country: Micronesia

Also found in: United States

Population: 12,000

Global Population: 12,800

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Yapese of Micronesia, numbering 12,000, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Micronesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 12,800 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Yapese. The primary religion practiced by the Yapese is Roman Catholicism, the largest branch of the Christian church and one of the oldest religious institutions in the world. Roman Catholicism teaches that it is the one true Church founded by Jesus Christ and that its bishops are the successors of Christ.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available