People Group Info
Total Population: 14,500
ROP3 Code: 102842IMB Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Maya
Language: Popti' - (jac)
Religion: Ethnic Religions
Country of Origin: Guatemala
People Group Profiles
“All nations will come and worship before you."
- Revelations 15:4
Popti of United States
IMB Affinity Group: American Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans
People Cluster: Maya
Language: Popti' - (jac)
Religion: Ethnic Religions
Country of Origin: Guatemala
Majority Located Where
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL - 500
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Brief Profile
The Popti are an indigenous Mayan group who have migrated from the mountains of Guatemala and who maintain their pre-Columbian language and culture. Their primary language is Popti'.
The primary religion practiced by the Popti is ethnic Mayan religion rooted in the reverence of their ancestors and spirits in nature. Mayan religion is expressed through traditional rites, customs, and worldview, and conversion to Christianity essentially equates to cultural assimilation.
Prayer Points
- Pray for Popti' believers to boldly proclaim the gospel to their people.
- Pray that the barriers of traditional Mayan religion would be broken down.
- Pray for more workers for the harvest, both for the Popti' in the United States, as well as those in Guatemala and Mexico.
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| Country | City | Metro Area Name | State / Prov. | Baseline Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Country | City | Metro Area Name | State / Prov. | Baseline Population |
| United States | Jupiter | Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach | FL | 500 |
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