The Czechs of Argentina

The Czechs of Argentina, numbering approximately 9,300 people, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are a West Slavic people of Central Europe whose culture reflects the interaction of Slavic traditions, Central European influences, and a long history of urban development, education, and craftsmanship in the historic regions of Bohemia and Moravia. They mostly adhere to Roman Catholicism and Czech is their primary language.

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Fast Facts:

Affinity Group: Eurasian Peoples
Country: Argentina
People Cluster: Slav, Western
Primary Language(s): Czech (ces)
Primary Religion(s): Roman Catholicism
Population: 9,300
Strategic Progress Index (SPI): Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity (GSEC): Less than 2% Evangelical, No Recent CP Activity
People Group ID: PG017338
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Dig Deeper (Religion):

Primary Religion: Roman Catholicism
Religious Affiliation: Christianity

80%
%
Roman Catholicism Adherents

Dig Deeper (Language):

Primary Language: Czech
Language Family: Indo-European

100%
%
Czech Speakers

Media Resources in Czech:

Films:
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JESUSView Film
MagdalenaView Film

2 films

Bible Resources in Czech:

Or check out the Czech bible at Bible.com

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SPI: Unreached yet Engaged

The Czechs are Engaged yet Unreached, which means there are less than 2% evangelical Christian populations but there are sustained efforts at establishing self-sustaining churches consistent with evangelical faith and practice.

Next steps for the Czechs:
Continue prayer and fasting for this group
Continue gospel seed sowing and church planting among this group
Begin training up local leaders to lead and develop strategies to reach their own people

Pray specifically for the Czechs of Argentina

And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.
readActs 4:12

Pray that those walking in darkness among them will come to know the name by which they must be saved, and call upon Him in faith.

The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.
readPsalm 19:1-2

Pray that the lost will see the glory of God revealed in the heavens, that they will hear the good news, and that their hearts will be softened to respond to God’s call, turning to Him in repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for salvation.

In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.
readMatthew 5:16

Pray that as people place their faith in Christ, they will be humble and give glory to God through their good deeds.

And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news!”
readRomans 10:15

Pray that God will call many believers who will obediently go and share the gospel with those who desperately need it.

Czech Across Countries (ROP3 - 102346) reported in the following countries:

Strategic Progress Index
All

7 people groups

PhotoPeople Group IDName ▼CountryPopulationStrategic Progress IndexLanguageReligion
CzechsCzechsAustria8,100Unengaged and UnreachedCzechAtheism
CzechsCzechsSweden6,500Unengaged and UnreachedCzechRoman Catholicism
CzechsCzechsCzech Republic9,815,000Engaged yet UnreachedCzechUnaffiliated
CzechsCzechsSlovakia44,500Engaged yet UnreachedCzechAtheism
CzechsCzechsArgentina9,300Engaged yet UnreachedCzechRoman Catholicism
CzechsCzechsUnited States1,320,000Engaged yet UnreachedCzechRoman Catholicism
CzechsCzechsCanada40,000Unengaged and UnreachedCzechRoman Catholicism

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