Website: www.agapefrance.org
Student population - 2.7 million students
Cities with university students - 44 cities with more than 8,000 students
Cities with staff teams - 5
Cities with students team who do ministry (no staff presence) - 2
Number of staff in SLM- 25 staff on 7 teams
Religion/Faith statistics -
53% identify as catholic but few are practicing
33 % non-religious
9% Islam
2% protestant
2% Buddhism
1% Jewish
1% Orthodox Christianity
1% another religion
France is a beautiful country with a deeply rich history and culture - cuisine, art, fashion, literature, philosophy, engineering, architecture and more. The people of France are as fascinating as the country, filled with deep thoughts, convictions and love to discuss and debate ideas.
This makes France an exciting place to do ministry. Though this traditionally Catholic country has abandoned its roots of faith and has essentially mobilised a strike against God, there is hope! Many are curious and spiritually seeking, but don’t know where to turn. There is great opportunity to teach the people of France about their Creator and Heavenly Father.
There are 2.7 million university students across France, but less than 1% are followers of Jesus. We are praying for the Lord to raise up mature, passionate believers who are ready to take on the challenge and adventure of a lifetime to help bring the good news of Jesus Christ to French college campuses. We currently have ministries in the cities of Lyon, Rennes, Paris, Montpellier, and Toulouse.
Our target city, at the moment, is the growing and vibrant city of Toulouse. As laborers join us and teams are strengthened, we hope to expand our sending to other cities in France. We are ready to welcome interns for a period of 1-2 years, as well as staff members who are willing to make a 3-5 year commitment.
In the upcoming years, we will be given unique ministry opportunities to reach the nations as France will be hosting the 2023 World Cup of Rugby and the 2024 summer Olympics!
Come join us and see God move in incredible ways and have a cross-cultural experience you will never forget!
Receiving Needs/Desires
Short term team for projects or specific tasks:
We are currently looking to bolster our teams in Toulouse and Montpellier through summer missions and year-long internships.
Long term team to serve in your country:
Digital Strategies
Team Leader(s) to re-launch Paris student ministry
Chinese-speaking staff for student ministry in Paris
Staff to join the Bridges team in Paris to reach international students
Artists to join the Agapé Art team
Staff to bolster the teams in Toulouse and Montpellier
Operations skills for the technology, marketing, and accounting teams
Sending Opportunities/Desires
What sending is happening right now from your country? (Short term, long term, etc)
Summer Mission to Ivory Coast
We have recently sent a couple to serve with the student and medical ministry in Burkina Faso
What are your dreams and vision for sending in within the next two years?
For the next two years we will be focusing on sending to the Ivory Coast and receiving for the World Cup of Rugby and the 2024 Summer Olympics.