Unreached people group

Zoque de Chimalapa

Population7K
LanguageZoque, Chimalapa
ReligionChristianity
Reached
44.400%
Evangelicals
Latin-Caribbean AmericansCentral American Indigenous, other
Who they are

The Chimalapa Zoque are an indigenous people native to southern Mexico, inhabiting the rich forests of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec region. Inheritors of the Mixe-Zoque linguistic family, they maintain a deep connection to the land and to the preservation of their communal forests. Their lives are characterized by community solidarity, traditional agriculture, and a cultural identity passed down from generation to generation.

Where they live
1
Country
7K
Population
CountryShare of the peoplePopulation
Mexico Significantly reached
100%
7.100
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.

Zoque, Chimalapa Translation started
Audio recordings Available Jesus Film Not available

Translation data: Joshua Project.

Gospel progress among the unreached
Christians (all traditions)95.000%
Evangelicals44.400%
What to pray for
Intercede for this people
For the passing down of the mother tongue and for the engagement of youth with the Word of God.
For the passing down of the mother tongue and for the engagement of youth with the Word of God.
For the passing down of the mother tongue and for the engagement of youth with the Word of God.
For the protection of families and for peace in their lands and rural communities.
For the protection of families and for peace in their lands and rural communities.
For the awakening of Zoque believers to reach neighboring indigenous peoples with the love of Christ.
For the awakening of Zoque believers to reach neighboring indigenous peoples with the love of Christ.

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