Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Pacific Islanders

People Cluster: Polynesian

Language: Pitcairn-Norfolk - (pih)

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Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: French Polynesia

Also found in: New Zealand; Norfolk Island; Pitcairn Islands

Population: 275

Global Population: 920

Progress of the Gospel: Unengaged and Unreached

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

Overview: The Pitcairn Islanders of French Polynesia, numbering 275, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Polynesian people cluster within the Pacific Islanders affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 920 in 4 countries. Their primary language is Pitcairn-Norfolk. The primary religion practiced by the Pitcairn Islanders 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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Gospel Recordings: Available

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