Affinity Group: American Peoples

Affinity Bloc: Latin-Caribbean Americans

People Cluster: Amazon

Language: Barí - (mot)

Alternate Name(s): Motilone, Barí, Bari/Motilon, Motilón

Primary Religion: Christianity - Folk Catholicism

Country: Colombia

Also found in: United States; Venezuela

Population: 3,000

Global Population: 6,200

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Motilón-Barí of Colombia, numbering 3,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Amazon people cluster within the Latin-Caribbean Americans affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 6,200 in 3 countries. Their primary language is Barí. The primary religion practiced by the Motilón-Barí is folk Catholicism, characterized by local expressions of faith that combine Catholic traditions with local animistic rituals, resulting in syncretized forms of Catholicism that diverge from official church doctrine and practice.

Bible Translations: Not Available

Jesus Film: Not Available

Gospel Recordings: Available

Radio Broadcast: Not Available