People
Who they are
Saint Lucians are the inhabitants of the Caribbean island of Saint Lucia, primarily of African descent, with French and British cultural influences. Their vibrant identity is marked by music, oral tradition, and the everyday use of French-based Antillean Creole, known locally as kwéyòl. Known for their hospitality and strong sense of community, they express their rich heritage through popular celebrations and a deep connection to the land and the Caribbean Sea.
Where they live
7
Countries
368K
World population
| Country | Share of the people | Population |
|---|---|---|
St. Lucia Significantly reached
|
45.7%
|
168.000 |
France Significantly reached
|
32.1%
|
118.000 |
Dominica Significantly reached
|
13.9%
|
51.000 |
United States Significantly reached
|
5.4%
|
20.000 |
Trinidad & Tobago Significantly reached
|
1.2%
|
4.400 |
Canada Significantly reached
|
1%
|
3.600 |
Grenada Significantly reached
|
0.7%
|
2.600 |
How they live
Daily life in Saint Lucia combines the pace of coastal towns with work in the mountainous interior. Many families earn their livelihoods through agriculture, growing bananas, cocoa, and tropical fruit, as well as through fishing and tourism-related activities. Local cuisine makes the most of locally grown ingredients in traditional dishes such as green bananas with saltfish. Neighborly relationships and mutual support in the villages remain important pillars of social life.
What they believe
The vast majority of Saint Lucians profess the Christian faith, the result of centuries of colonial heritage. Churches play a central role in rites of passage, education, and the calendar of civic celebrations. At the same time, traditional folk beliefs associated with spiritual protection and home remedies persist in some settings, challenging believers to seek a faith more firmly rooted in the gospel alone.
The Bible in this people's language
A people only truly understands the gospel when they hear it in the language of their heart. See how far the translation has come.
Lesser Antillean French Creole
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)95.4%
Evangelicals17.3%
Needs
Although the island attracts visitors from around the world, many communities face challenges involving unemployment, vulnerability to tropical storms, and a high cost of living. Spiritually, there is a great need for deeper biblical understanding that goes beyond inherited religious tradition, fostering the restoration of families and a firm hope for young people amid economic uncertainty.
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento espiritual e discipulado bíblico nas igrejas locais de Santa Lúcia.
Pela juventude santa-lucense, para que encontre propósito e oportunidades diante dos desafios sociais.
Pelo alcance de materiais bíblicos no idioma materno kwéyòl em todas as comunidades rurais.
Por líderes comunitários e eclesiásticos íntegros, que promovam o amor cristão e a justiça social.
Pela proteção das famílias contra o desemprego e pelas iniciativas locais de desenvolvimento sustentável.
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Intercede for this people alongside Christians around the world.
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