Mixtec groups live in the mountains of Southern Mexico. They maintain a pre-Columbian language and culture. They have their own language, Tijaltepec Mixtec, though most also speak Spanish. Though most live in southern Mexico, some have migrated to the US for work.
The culture of the Tijaltepec Mixtec is both hierarchical and patriarchal. Those who move to the US usually maintain very strong cultural, family, and financial ties to their communities of origin. Most are oral learners and do not read or write in their own language.
The primary religion practiced by the Mixtec peoples is a form of folk Catholicism. They revere Catholic saints, nature spirits and their ancestors, whom they believe are the guardians of Mixtec ways. They have regular fiestas to honor and revere their gods and patron saints.
The Tijaltepec Mixtec people need to put their trust and identity in the hands of the loving God of Creation who sent his son to make it possible for them to enter the Kingdom of God.
Pray for a "Book of Acts" type of movement to Christ among the Tijaltepec Mixtec.
Pray God will have mercy on the Tijaltepec Mixtec, doing whatever it takes to place them in a position to receive him.
Ask God to open the hearts of the Mixtec to the gospel.
Pray for an unstoppable movement to Christ among them.
Scripture Prayers for the Mixteco, Tijaltepec in United States.
https://www.christianaid.org/missions-insider/2020-tribal-womans-dreams-present-daunting-evil/
https://www.peoplegroups.info/site/PeopleGroupHighlight/id/546/name/Mixtec%2C+Mixtepec/sort/state
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mixtec_Culture
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Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Mixteco, Tijaltepec |
People Name in Country | Mixteco, Tijaltepec |
Natural Name | Tijaltepec Mixteco |
Pronunciation | tee-hahl-teh-PEK meeks-TEH-koh |
Alternate Names | Mixteco; Mixteco, Tijaltapec; Mixteco, Tijaltepec, Tlaxiaco, Oaxaca; Tijaltepec; Tijaltepec Mixtec |
Population this Country | 500 |
Population all Countries | 4,500 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15485 |
ROP3 Code | 110054 |
ROP25 Code | 305513 |
ROP25 Name | Mixtec |
Country | United States | ||
Region | America, North and Caribbean | ||
Continent | North America | ||
10/40 Window | No | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Country | United States |
Region | America, North and Caribbean |
Continent | North America |
10/40 Window | No |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Primary Religion: | Christianity |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 2.00 %) |
92.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
8.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Mixtec, Tijaltepec (500 speakers) |
Language Code | xtl Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Unknown |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Mixtec, Tijaltepec (500 speakers) |
Language Code | xtl Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Mixtec, Tijaltepec |
Primary Language: Mixtec, Tijaltepec
Bible Translation Status: Translation Started
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Copyrighted © 2024 International Mission Board-SBC - Jeff Dunson All rights reserved. Used with permission |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |