Mixteco, Pinotepa Nacional in Mexico
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| People Name: | Mixteco, Pinotepa Nacional |
| Country: | Mexico |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 32,000 |
| World Population: | 32,000 |
| Primary Language: | Mixtec, Pinotepa Nacional |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 95.00 % |
| Evangelicals: | 17.00 % |
| Scripture: | New Testament |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | No |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Mixteco |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
Enriched by its ancient cultural traditions, yet influenced by modern trends, the Pinotepa Mixtecos enjoy a rural life in the tropical region of coastal Mexico. Thousands of years ago, their ancestors were part of the Aztec empire a heritage today's generation still honors.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Despite the movement of younger generations to cities both in Mexico and the United States to study and work, the Pinotepa Mixtecos have retained their cultural identity through music, dance, crafts and song.
People in the villages typically work in the fields or as farmers, masons, merchants, craftsmen, and artisans. These workers form the basis of a stable economy. The rainy climate also provides the people the food they need through their own agricultural activities or through commerce with the main cities.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Christianity was introduced into this rich tradition six decades ago. A New Testament was completed in 1980 but these people need the foundation of the Old Testament in their mother tongue to truly flourish and influence society.
Though almost all Pinotepa Mixtecos are identified as Christians through the official state religion, the majority still believe in the spirits of the hills and rivers, as well as witches and nahualism, the belief in a personal guardian spirit that resides in an animal. These beliefs encourage superstition and vices that run counter to the Word of God.
What Are Their Needs?
The Pinotepa Mixtecos need to put all their faith in the Living God. He is a jealous God who will not share his glory with another.
Prayer Points
Pray for family and village leaders among the Pinotepa Mixtecos to put all their faith in Christ and teach others to do the same.
Pray for power encounters that will lead them to recognize and embrace the one, true God.
Pray that soon the Pinotepa Mixtecos will be Christ s ambassadors to other Mixteco groups that still put their faith in the spirit world.
Pray for the Lord to bless them with a record-breaking harvest as proof of his power and goodness.