Who Are the People Groups Not yet Reached?
Who are the people groups not yet reached? One organization describes them as communities characterized by their shared ethnicity and culture and have limited exposure to the teachings of Jesus Christ.[1] They are not yet reached due to the absence of a group of believers capable of conveying the teachings of Christ in a way that resonates with their cultural background. GFA World provides hope to these people through the efforts of our national missionaries, who are well-trained for this purpose.
Most of the world’s population that is still waiting to hear about Jesus, is situated within the 10/40 Window region, which spans from North Africa to Asia.[2] Referred to as “The Resistant Belt” and covering over 90 percent of uncontacted societies, it poses a significant obstacle and yet presents opportunities for mission work in the present day.[3]
Many yet-to-be-reached communities reside in areas where cultural and geographical barriers hinder foreign missionaries from spreading the message of Jesus. These communities have unique languages, customs and practices that make it challenging for any non-native missionary to engage with them. Foreign missionaries may also encounter governmental restrictions that impede or ban the propagation of Christianity.
Without a missionary going to them to share the Good News they might not have the opportunity to learn about Jesus’ teachings their entire lives. GFA World identifies these communities and provides the training needed for our missionaries to engage with them.
GFA-supported missionaries assist these communities in effective ways. Being nationals, our missionaries encounter fewer cultural obstacles, enabling them to establish relationships more efficiently and to effectively deliver the message of Jesus. This also helps them more easily address practical needs, such as that for clean water and health care services. Providing these demonstrates God’s love in tangible ways that open people’s hearts to hear the Good News.
The task of reaching these regions requires immediate attention. Thousands of people die each day in the 10/40 Window before they have any exposure to the teachings of Jesus. However, GFA World remains committed to educating and sending out missionaries to share the love of Christ with communities in these places Your support can help yet-to-be-reached groups encounter God’s love for the first time.
Learn more about how GFA-supported missionaries are sharing about hope in Christ in places not yet reached with the Good News[1] “What Is the 10/40 Window?” Joshua Project. Accessed April 2, 2025. https://joshuaproject.net/resources/articles/10_40_window.
[2] Ibid.
[3] Ibid.