Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Maya

Language: Q’eqchi’ - (kek)

Alternate Name(s): Q'eqchi', Kekchí, K'ekchi'

Primary Religion: Ethnoreligion

Country: Guatemala

Also found in: Belize; United States

Population: 1,445,000

Global Population: 1,467,100

Progress of the Gospel: No Longer Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: 5% or Greater but Less than 10% Evangelical

Overview: The Kekchi of Guatemala, numbering 1,445,000, are No Longer Unreached. They are part of the Maya people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 1,467,100 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Q’eqchi’. The primary religion practiced by the Kekchi is ethnoreligion, consisting of practices deeply rooted in this groups ethnic identity.

Bible Translations: Available

Jesus Film: Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available