People group profile · PG016190
The Antiguans of Antigua and Barbuda
The Antiguans of Antigua and Barbuda, numbering about 1,700 people, are No Longer Unreached. They are a community of mixed African and European descent, originating during the era of European colonization and the transatlantic slave trade.
They are an indigenous people in the Afro-American people cluster of the North American Peoples. Their primary religion is Atheism, and they primarily speak English.
Fast facts
- Country
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Population
- 1,700
- Affinity group
- American Peoples
- People cluster
- Afro-American
- Primary language
- English (eng)
- Primary religion
- Atheism
- Strategic Progress Index
- No Longer Unreached
- Evangelical
- 2% or Greater but Less than 5%
- GSEC
- 2% or Greater but Less than 5% Evangelical
- Lostness priority
- Minimally Reached People Group
- Region
- Caribbean, Americas
Where they live
Gospel status
The Antiguans are No Longer Unreached, which means 2% or more are evangelical Christians. In GSEC terms, this people group is greater than or equal to 2% evangelical.
- Congregations exist Yes
- Church planting in the last two years No Churches Planted
Next steps for the Antiguans
- Pray for the churches among this group to grow in faithfulness and maturity
- Equip believers to reach the unreached peoples around them
- Send out laborers from this people to the nations
Gospel resources in English
- Bible available
- JESUS Film available
- Radio programs available
- Gospel recordings available
- Audio resources available
- Bible stories available
Films
- JESUS (English, North American Indigenous)
Bibles
- American Standard Bible · text
- English Standard Version® - Hear the Word Audio Bible · video, text
- English Version for the Deaf · text
- Holy Bible, New International Version ® · video
- Holy Bible, New International Version ® - LUMO Christmas Film · video
- Holy Bible, New International Version ® - LUMO Easter Film · video
- King James Version · video, audio, text
- New American Standard Bible (NASB) · text
- New Life Version (Easy to Read) · text
- New Living Translation®, Holy Sanctuary version · audio
- Revised Version 1885 · text
- World English Bible - Winfred Henson · audio, text
- World Messianic Version · text
- Wycliffe Modern · text
Find more at the JESUS Film Project, Bible.com and Faith Comes by Hearing.
Pray for the Antiguans
- 2 Timothy 2:2. Pray for faithful local leaders who will teach others, so that the church multiplies.
- Ephesians 5:8. Pray that those walking in darkness will turn to the light and live as children of light.
- Romans 10:14–15. Ask God to send messengers, so that people can hear, believe and call on the name of the Lord.
- Matthew 9:37–38. Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest field.
Antiguan, mixed in other countries
The same people (ROP3 106882) is reported in 4 other countries.
| People group | Country | Population | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afro-Kittitians | Saint Kitts and Nevis | 45,500 | No Longer Unreached |
| Mulatto | Anguilla | 16,500 | No Longer Unreached |
| Antiguans | Sint Maarten | 13,000 | No Longer Unreached |
| Antiguans | Canada | 4,800 | Unengaged and Unreached |
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