People

Santa Maria de Jesus Cakchiquel

Population40K
LanguageKaqchikel
ReligionChristianity
Partially reached
9%
Evangelicals
Christianity Latin AmericansCentral American Indigenous Peoples - Other
Who they are

The Santa Maria de Jesus Cakchiquel are a Maya community settled on the slopes of Agua Volcano in Guatemala. Carefully preserving the Kaqchikel language, traditional handwoven clothing, and strong community ties, they mainly engage in family farming and keep their rich cultural heritage alive amid the country’s social changes.

Where they live
1
Country
40K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Guatemala Partially reached
100%
39.000
The Bible in this people's language

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Kaqchikel Complete Bible
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Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)97%
Evangelicals9%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
Pelo fortalecimento das famílias e por boas colheitas na agricultura local.
Pelo discipulado bíblico sólido entre os que professam a fé cristã na comunidade.
Pelo uso constante e valorização das Escrituras na língua materna kaqchikel.
Pelo testemunho vivo de amor e unidade entre as igrejas da região.

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