The Yapese are from the Micronesian island of Yap. They have a long history of trading and bartering. There are four languages native to Yap Island. Most remain on their home island, though some have migrated to the United States, mainly Southern California.
The Yapese highly value respect and responsibility. Throughout Southern California they have a network of communities that cooperate with other Micronesian ethnic groups.
Roman Catholicism arrived in Yap in the 1880s. Today most are Roman Catholic, though there are Protestants among them. Some still practice their traditional religion, which gave homage to the spirit world. The gospel has a stronger presence among them on Yap Island than in the United States.
The Yap people need discipleship so they can fully live the Christian life.
Pray for the Lord to raise up Yap speaking disciplers who will make more disciples.
Pray for a Christ-oriented revival among the Yapese that will bless them in every way.
Scripture Prayers for the Yapese in United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yapese_people
https://www.visityap.com/culture/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Micronesian_Americans
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Yap
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Yapese |
People Name in Country | Yapese |
Alternate Names | |
Population this Country | 700 |
Population all Countries | 7,600 |
Total Countries | 2 |
Indigenous | No |
Progress Scale | 3 ● |
Unreached | No |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 4 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | |
People ID | 15989 |
ROP3 Code | 110981 |
ROP25 Code | 308951 |
ROP25 Name | Yapese |
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 1.50 %) |
85.00 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
0.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
15.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Yapese (700 speakers) |
Language Code | yap Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Yapese (700 speakers) |
Language Code | yap Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Yapese |
Primary Language: Yapese
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1973) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (2007) |
YouVersion NT (www.bible.com) | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Yapese | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime | Jesus Film Project |
General | Scripture Earth Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Yapese | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Yapese | YouVersion Bibles |
Text / Printed Matter | Download scripture in this language | eBible.org |
Photo Source | Cecilia Tinag |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |