Iceland
History of the Assemblies of God in Iceland The majority of Icelanders are only nominally Christian. Prosperity and secularism are causing a drift away from the churches, and there is a growing interest in occultism and New Age ideologies. More that 40% of the population has had involvement with the occult. The high level of divorce and illegitimate births is an indication of the need for evangelism. There are forces at work to de-Christianize Iceland. Today there are 12 Pentecostal churches. Six of these churches are mother churches with satellite outstations being established in new communities. A six-man board gives leadership to this congregational styled association. There is a yearly church conference that is held at a campground center operated by the churches. There is one missionary family serving on the island. They are the directors of two 24-hour FM radio stations that cover 80% of Iceland. They have also been instrumental in the founding of an ICIU Learning Center in the capital city. MAPS Construction Teams and International Media Ministries have given assistance to help the Pentecostal Churches develop their potential.
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