Affinity Group: Sub-Saharan African Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Sub-Saharan African

People Cluster: Sudanic

Language: Ma’di - (mhi)

Alternate Name(s):

Primary Religion: Christianity - Neo-Pentecostalism

Country: United States

Also found in: South Sudan; Uganda

Population: 1,100

Global Population: 374,600

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Madi of United States, numbering 1,100, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Sudanic people cluster within the Sub-Saharan African affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 374,600 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Ma’di. The primary religion practiced by the Madi 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.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available