Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples

People Cluster: Mizo

Language: Mizo - (lus)

Alternate Name(s): Whelngo, Mizo

Primary Religion: Christianity - Protestantism

Country: Myanmar

Also found in: Bangladesh; India

Population: 19,500

Global Population: 1,131,500

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 10% or Greater Evangelical

Overview: The Lushai of Myanmar, numbering 19,500, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Mizo people cluster within the Tibetan / Himalayan Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,131,500 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Mizo. The primary religion practiced by the Lushai 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.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available