Christian Culture and History
ICELAND MISSIONS
CONFERENCE 2024
ICELAND MISSIONS
CONFERENCE 2026
FAQ
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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WHO CAN COME?
Anyone is welcome to join us. If you have an interest in missions or Icelandic culture and history then this is definitely the event for you.
Hope to see you there this Summer!
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WHERE IS IT?
Skálholt is about a hour and 20 minute drive from Reykjavik. Available Rooms are shared and bathrooms and showers are down the hall.
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WHAT WILL WE DO?
A schedule will be posted soon. Mornings will begin with breakfast together followed shortly by classes on Christian history and culture. We will take advantage of the outstanding historical and cultural sites at Skálholt.
WHAT DOES IT COST?
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The conference is free of charge. Limited accommodation is available for 5,000 kr. per night. Meals for those spending the night are 1,000 kr. each. Kaffi and meals in the restaurant will be menu prices.
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WHAT LANGUAGE?
Icelandic speakers will present in Icelandic. English speakers will be translated for the main session, but may or may not be translated in smaller groups. Sessions that are recorded will be available with subtitles in Icelandic and English after the conference on the Iceland Christian History YouTube page and at SagaKristnAIslandi.is
SPEAKERS
JOEL HERNANDEZ
Joel Hernandez grew up in Mexico, the son of missionary parents. He graduated from Emmaus Bible College and Dallas Seminary. He and his wife Amy served in pastoral and outreach ministries among churches in California and Texas. They spent eight years church planting in Mexico and 15 years leading the missions program at Emmaus Bible College. Currently, Joel serves as vice president of communication at Christian Missions in Many Lands (CMML), and as executive director at OPAL. Both organizations have at their core the advancement of God’s mission in the world.
JAMES JORANSEN
James Joransen graduated from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA focused on photography and film. He added a teacher certification in art in the state of Georgia where he taught school for several years. As part of his student teaching, he produced the documentary film “Refuge in Adversity” (highlighting the stories of people’s lives during the integration of schools.) In 1995, he founded a nonprofit organization focused on sharing the truths of the Bible with children and their families, and then in 1999, he visited Iceland for the first time. In 2020, James and his wife Angela moved to Iceland. James is currently working with his son Nic on several documentary films on Icelandic topics. James and Angela have seven kids and ten grandkids whom they try to see every chance they get.
LOCATION
Iceland