Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders
People Cluster: Polynesian
Language: Wallisian - (wls)
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Primary Religion: Christianity - Evangelical Protestant
Country: Vanuatu
Also found in: American Samoa; Canada; Fiji; New Zealand; Tonga; United States
Population: 350
Global Population: 207,550
Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical
Overview: The Tongans of Vanuatu, numbering 350, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 207,550 in 7 countries. Their primary language is Wallisian. The primary religion practiced by the Tongans is Evangelical Protestantism, a worldwide trans-denominational movement within Protestant Christianity that believes the essence of the Gospel consists of the doctrine of salvation by grace alone, solely through faith in the atonement of Jesus Christ.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Not Available
Gospel Recordings: Not Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available