SCHOOL
SCHOOL
30.8 - 16.12.2026 Tulisielu 18-30+
PRICE: 1750€
SUPER-EARLYBIRD UNTIL 1.3 - 31.3 2026.
Tulisielu School is a discipleship school for young adults aged approximately 18–30+.
The school consists of a 12-week lecture phase, which includes church and event visits in Finland, a three-week outreach (mission trip), and a final week of conclusion. The next Tulisielu School will be held at Arkki Järvenpää Free Church from September 14 to December 10, 2026.
The Autumn 2026 school will be organized in both English and Finnish. Instruction will be conducted in English and will not be interpreted.
Small groups will be arranged so that students may choose either a Finnish-speaking or an international group – and possibly also a Swedish-speaking group.
Action teams will be formed largely separately for Finnish participants and those coming from abroad.
The school will be implemented internationally, and students from around the world are welcome to apply.
The duration of the school will not exceed 90 days in order to enable visa-free visits to Finland for international students.
The school is organized by the Youth Department of the Evangelical Free Church of Finland and carried out in cooperation with Christians from different church backgrounds.
Lecture Phases
The school's theory period is divided into four different periods: heart, truth, power, and leadership.
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During this phase, we focus on how our inner being is transformed, healed, and ignited in the presence of Jesus.
We learn to spend time with Him, to listen to God’s voice, to build fellowship within the group, and to experience the love of God the Father. -
During this phase, we dive deeper into the Bible as a whole and tackle some of the tough questions.
We learn principles of interpreting Scripture and discover how God’s Word strengthens and builds our faith. -
During this phase, we get to know the Holy Spirit and His work in the life of a believer and within the church.
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During this phase, we focus on biblical leadership and deepen our understanding of personal calling.
Students are challenged to prepare and deliver a spiritual message, growing in confidence and clarity in sharing what God has placed on their hearts.
TEACHERS
RELEASING SOON…
OUTREACHES
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The cost of the Tulisielu School outreach trip ranges from €500 to €2,000, depending on the destination. The first installment of €500 will be invoiced together with the lecture phase before the school begins. The remaining balance for the outreach trip will be invoiced during the course. Outreach teams are assigned early in the school, taking students’ preferences and financial situations into account.
International students will travel to Lapland for their outreach in autumn 2026, and the cost of the outreach will not exceed €1,000.
Do you want to get to know Jesus?
Do you dream of seeing Jesus move in your church?
Do you want to grow in spiritual leadership?
Are you longing for close, meaningful relationships?
Do you want to connect with others who are passionate about God’s kingdom?
If you answered “yes” to any of these, Tulisielu School might be just for you.
Tulisielu School is for anyone—whether you have recently come to faith or have known Jesus your whole life. The school’s main goal is to give Jesus room to work in hearts, so students with very different backgrounds are welcome.
The curriculum is designed to equip students for spiritual leadership and responsibility within the church (for example, leading worship, or leading a small group or team). Even if you are not particularly interested in leadership, these skills are valuable in everyday life, studies, and relationships.
At Tulisielu School, leadership practice is built on a foundation of self-awareness and biblical understanding. Once this foundation is in place, students can develop and use their spiritual gifts.
During the school, you will grow in leadership skills, reflect on your life story, carve out personal time with God, and discover your calling and spiritual gifts more deeply. You will also strengthen your theological foundation, experience the power and presence of the Holy Spirit, and be ignited for service in the church on a new level. At Tulisielu School, you will live in a community that challenges you to grow while loving you exactly as you are.
In addition to spiritual growth, the school fosters lifelong friendships and collaboration, and there’s plenty of fun along the way. You will have the chance to test your limits and gifts in practice during the outreach trip, which will challenge and inspire you—and may even open doors for fulfilling your calling in the future.
Our slogan is “Ignite and Inspire”—we long to be ignited in Jesus more than ever before and to inspire others to do the same.
MORE INFORMATION
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The cost of the Tulisielu School outreach trip ranges from €500 to €2,000, depending on the destination. The first installment of €500 will be invoiced together with the lecture phase before the school begins. The remaining balance for the outreach trip will be invoiced during the course.
Outreach teams are assigned early in the school, taking students’ preferences and financial situations into account.
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Tulisielukoulu offers international students the opportunity to rent a furnished room either in the homes of local families or in the apartments of Finnish Tulisielukoulu students. The rent for a room is €300 per month, which totals €900 for the entire duration of the school.
Weekly groceries and essential personal items in Finland cost on average about €50 per week for one person. Students should also be prepared for possible transportation costs from their accommodation to Tulisielukoulu, which, depending on the location of the apartment, may amount to 20 - 30 euros.
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Tulisielu School is an all-inclusive program that covers tuition, weekday lunches, mentoring, study trips during the lecture phase, and textbooks. The outreach trip (aktio) is invoiced separately.
The tuition for the lecture phase must be paid by the due date, which is just before the school begins. Until that date, you can pay according to your own schedule using the same invoice, or you may pay the full amount immediately upon receiving the invoice. If the tuition payment is not received in the Finnish Free Church Youth account within a week after the due date, the student’s enrollment will be suspended.
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In addition to the application, you will need two references—letters of recommendation from two members of your church staff or other spiritual leaders (for example, a mentor or small group leader). It is important that your referees are people who truly know you.
References cannot be requested from parents or siblings, even if they are involved in spiritual leadership.
If you have difficulty finding referees who meet these criteria, please contact our office at koulu@tulisielu.com, and we will guide you on the next steps.
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The school and instruction are conducted in English during the international school. Small groups for international students and Lapland outreach team will be in English.
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Tulisielu School mornings begin with worship at 9:00 AM, followed by a teaching session.
In the afternoons, we dive deeper into the day’s theme with the guidance of the teachers, share personal reflections in small groups, serve the Järvenpää community, and work in outreach teams. The Tulisielu School leaders guide the group’s growth process in intentional pastoral sessions. Time is also set aside in the schedule for fun and building community. The school day ends at 3:30 PM, after which students have the opportunity to hang out together in the Tulisielu facilities.Thursday evenings are reserved for shared activities or service, while other evenings are free. During the lecture phases, we participate together in Arkki Sunday, the weekly worship service of Järvenpää Free Church. One teaching phase lasts three weeks, after which students have a free weekend. The school week ends on Thursday evening and resumes on Tuesday.
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Tulisielu School is aimed at young adults aged 18–30+, so applicants over 30 are more than welcome. Applicants over 30 should personally consider how they feel about relating to and sharing life with younger students, for example in small groups. In previous schools, we have had students as old as 35, and they have thoroughly enjoyed the Tulisielu experience—so we encourage you to apply with confidence.
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As a general rule, we recommend that your time at Tulisielu School be dedicated entirely to the course. The school is intensive in nature, and fully committing your time often helps you get the most out of the experience.
However, traveling during the school period is possible. It’s important to inform us as early as possible so that we can take it into account when planning the schedule and communicate to you what will happen at school during your absence.
If you already know at the time of application that you will need to travel during the course, please contact our office at koulu@tulisielu.com.