About Iceland

Iceland is a 39,000-square-mile island north of the European coast and just south of the Arctic Circle. Composed mostly of volcanic rock, it is a dramatic and breath-taking country. The small island is home to 371,000 people, one of the least densely populated countries in Europe.

67% of the population is considered Christian, with the primary denomination of the island being The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Iceland, a state-sponsored religion largely controlled and funded by the government which is becoming increasingly secularized. Often described as the most godless nation in Europe, only about 0.03% of the population consider themselves to be evangelical, which in Iceland’s population adds up to around 200 people.

Because of the dark spiritual climate and the growing belief that Christianity is a relic of the past, consistent, relevant evangelism and discipleship is needed. That requires an investment of time. There is currently no Agape student ministry presence in Iceland and we welcome and invite any Agape/Cru volunteers worldwide to consider investing in long-term missions (one or more years) in order to launch a movement by surfacing, equipping, and coaching students to make Jesus known on their campuses.