Costa Rican in Costa Rica
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Masters View / Howard Erickson
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| People Name: | Costa Rican |
| Country: | Costa Rica |
| 10/40 Window: | No |
| Population: | 4,012,000 |
| World Population: | 4,162,400 |
| Primary Language: | Spanish |
| Primary Religion: | Christianity |
| Christian Adherents: | 96.33 % |
| Evangelicals: | 20.23 % |
| Scripture: | Complete Bible |
| Ministry Resources: | Yes |
| Jesus Film: | Yes |
| Audio Recordings: | Yes |
| People Cluster: | Hispanic |
| Affinity Bloc: | Latin-Caribbean Americans |
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Introduction / History
During colonial days, Costa Rica was the southernmost province of the Captaincy General of Guatemala. It was remote from Guatemala City, and there were few indigenous people to use as cheap labor. Instead of huge haciendas with huge teams of Amerindian laborers, Costa Rica developed a pattern of family-run farms. At the time, Costa Rica was poor because of it, but it also proved to be a source of strength. Though they developed an economy based on exporting coffee and bananas, when Costa Rica became an independent nation, they eventually diversified into producing electronic goods, medical instruments, and pharmaceuticals. Today they have one of the strongest economies in Latin America. Costa Rica also has a more stable and democratic government than most in Latin America, so they are not desperate to leave.
What Are Their Lives Like?
Costa Ricans can be anything from day laborers to highly paid professionals.
What Are Their Beliefs?
Costa Ricans are usually Roman Catholic or Evangelical. God can use them to reach the host nation for Christ.
What Are Their Needs?
Costa Rican churches and individuals need to submit to the Holy Spirit so they can experience his blessings and obligations.
Prayer Points
Pray for the Holy Spirit to bless Costa Ricans with revival fire, leading to a desire to obey Christ in every way.
Pray for Costa Ricans to win, equip, and disciple people from less Christianized populations in Latin America.
Pray for the Lord to bless them abundantly with healthy families and marriages as a demonstration of what the Lord can do for those who follow his ways.