People
Who they are
The Mopan Maya are an Indigenous people originating in the tropical forests of Central America, living mainly in southern Belize and the department of Petén in Guatemala. Direct descendants of the Classic Maya civilization, they preserve their own language and a deep attachment to farming, balancing traditions thousands of years old with modern community life.
Where they live
2
Countries
18K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
Belize Significantly reached
|
80%
|
14.000 |
Guatemala Significantly reached
|
20%
|
3.500 |
The Bible in this people's language
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Mopan Maya
New Testament complete
- Translation started Done
- Portions Done
- New Testament Current stage
- 4 Whole Bible Still ahead
Audio recordings Available
Jesus Film Not available
Translation data: Joshua Project.
Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)93.4%
Evangelicals17.6%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento e maturidade espiritual das igrejas entre os maias mopan.
Por discipulado bíblico que transforme as famílias e alcance as novas gerações.
Pelo engajamento comunitário com as Escrituras traduzidas no idioma mopan.
Por líderes cristãos locais capacitados e comprometidos com o pastoreio saudável.
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