Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)
Do you want to understand the Bible better and apply it to your daily life? Are you seeking God’s will, longing to grow as a follower of Jesus, or wanting to invest intentionally in your spiritual growth this spring?
In autumn 2024, we at Fila ran The Way discipleship school for the first time and have since had the privilege of walking the discipleship journey with over 100 students.
If you desire to grow spiritually, deepen your understanding of the Bible, or sense a call to ministry, we invite you to join The Way discipleship school. This course is designed to support your journey with Jesus, strengthen your faith, and help you develop daily practices that nurture spiritual growth.
What’s the curriculum like?
The course focuses on discipleship, spiritual formation, and foundational theology.
Together, we explore key aspects of Christian faith, biblical understanding, and practical spiritual life. Topics include the nature and character of God, what it means to follow Jesus, living a Spirit-filled life, understanding and interpreting the Bible, and building a deeper relationship with God.
The Way Discipleship School is a 12-week course, from beginning of February to mid May. We meet every Monday at Fila, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. The nights consist of food and fellowship,worship, teaching, discussions and prayer in groups.
The classes will be mainly in English (if the teaching is in Finnish, it will be translated into English). It is possible to participate in group discussions in both Finnish and English.
Teachers
The course includes a wide range of topics taught by amazing teachers and pastors – including Fila’s own team as well as visiting professionals and pastors.
Price
The school pays the participant 75 euros, which includes food at the beginning of the evening and a 12-week course. *Supe early Bird price of 50€ valid from 11.1-18.1.2026
Summary
What: The Way discipleship school
When: 9.2.–11.5.2026 on Mondays at 17:30-20. The school also includes one weekend event on the 17th & 18th of April
*Note: we won’t be gathering during winter break 16.2, on Easter Monday 6.4 or on Monday 20.4
Where: at Fila, Albertinkatu 31
Price: 75 euros. If you want to agree on a payment plan please contact anna-loviisa.neste@filahelsinki.fi. The first payment is minimum a payment of 20€, and we’ll invoice you the rest in one or two parts later.
*Super early Bird price of 50€ valid from 11.1-18.1.2026
Should I join?
The school is for anyone that would like to grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus.
This springs school is designed in a way, that if you were a part of The Way last autumn, this will be a great continuation for you, as well as for everyone that wants to jump in this autumn! You don’t have to be a part of Fila to join the school, everyone is welcome to join.
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4sBrWf1
Welcome!
The Way – Discipleship School
Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” (John 14:6)
Do you wonder how to understand the Bible and apply it to your own life? How you can find God’s will for your life and live according to it? How to grow as a follower of Jesus? Or perhaps you want to invest in spiritual growth this autumn and step into all that God has in store for you?
At Fila, we are launching something completely new. Last autumn we held The Way -discipleship school for the first time, and it’s our joy to be able to tell you, that this autumn we get to continue it! If you have a passion to grow spiritually, learn to understand the Bible better, or perhaps you feel called to ministry; we would like to invite you to join The Way discipleship school.
The course is designed to support your journey of following Jesus, deepen your faith, gain a better understanding of the Bible, and discover daily practices that nurture your spiritual growth, allowing you to fully embrace all that God has in store for you.
What’s the curriculum like?
The course content is focused on spiritual growth and discipleship as well as some theological components – as our understanding of God forms us as Christians and as Jesus followers. Throughout the course, we will explore key aspects of faith, spiritual formation, theology a well as biblical knowledge, while also learning how to cultivate a spiritual life that challenges us to apply these concepts practically in our daily lives. Spiritual growth and following Jesus is a lifelong journey to which He calls us. The topics we will cover include the nature and character of God, what it means to be a disciple of Jesus, how to live a Spirit-filled life, understanding and interpreting the Bible, and building a deeper relationship with God.
The Way Discipleship School is a 12-week course, from mid September to the start of December. We meet every Monday at Fila, from 5:30 pm to 8 pm. The nights consists of food and fellowship, teaching, worship, discussions and prayer in groups.
The classes will be mainly in English (if the teaching is in Finnish, it will be translated into English). It is possible to participate in group discussions in both Finnish and English.
Teachers
The course includes a wide range of topics taught by amazing teachers and pastors – including Fila’s own team as well as visiting professionals and pastors.
Price
The school pays the participant 75 euros, which includes food at the beginning of the evening and a 12-week course.
Shortly
What: The Way discipleship school
When: 15.9.–8.12.2025 on Mondays at 17:30-20. The school also includes one weekend.
*Note: we won’t be gathering on autumn break 13.10. The weekend dates will be released later.
Where: at Fila, Albertinkatu 31
Price: 75 euros. Can be paid at once (recommended option), or in parts. Choose on the payment page minimum payment of 20€, and we’ll invoice you the rest in one or two parts later.
Should I join? The school is for anyone that would like to grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus. This springs school is designed in a way, that if you were a part of The Way last spring, this will be great continuation for you, as well as for everyone that wants to jump in this autumn! You don’t have to be a part of Fila to join the school, everyone is welcome to join.
Sign up: https://bit.ly/TheWayAutumn2025
