Ilon Virta Mikkeli · Bible School

Bible School in person & online

In person in Mikkeli or online. Grow in the knowledge of God, be strengthened in your identity.

Request more info Read more

Format

In person or online

Schedule

Tue & Thu 10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Location

Otavankatu 18, 50130 Mikkeli

Our vision

Disciples, not just listeners.

Bible School is a place to go deeper — not just knowledge about the Bible, but a living relationship with Jesus, clarity about your identity as a child of God, and courage to live your faith out loud.

We want to see people who know who God is, know who they are to Him — and are ready to go.

"Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age."

Matthew 28:19–20

Studying the Bible at Ilon Virta Bible School

2026–2027 school year

Schedule and content:

Tuesday

10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Thursday

10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Term 1 Ended

Aug 17 – Oct 11, 2026

This term has ended. The next opportunity to join is Term 2, which is underway.

Term 2 Underway

Oct 13 – Dec 13, 2026

This term is already in progress, and we're not accepting new students into it.

Term 3 Enrollment open

January 2027

Exact start date will be announced soon. You can start Bible School with this term.

What's included

Tuesday 10:00 AM–1:00 PM — Bible teaching

Thursday 10:00 AM–1:00 PM — Bible teaching

Weekly evangelism

Weekly Sunday Service

Our goals

We want to see every student:

These goals are rooted in Ephesians chapter 4 — Paul's vision for a mature church.

Eph. 4:13

Spiritual maturityGrow toward the fullness of Christ — faith strengthened and rooted deeply in God's Word.

Eph. 4:14

A stable foundationNo longer tossed about by every wind of teaching — standing firm in biblical teaching and the Holy Spirit's guidance.

Eph. 4:15

Truth in loveSpeaking and living the truth in love, building up and strengthening one another.

Eph. 4:16

Your place and callingFinding your own place, gifting, and role in building up the church together.

Acts 1:8

Proclaiming the gospelProclaiming the gospel in the power of the Holy Spirit, as a witness of Christ in your own city.

Mika & Jenna Rinkinen Teachers · Ilon Virta Bible School

Teachers

Bible School teachers.

Bible School is led by Mika and Jenna Rinkinen. Mika and Jenna have served as associate pastors in various areas of church ministry for many years. Then they experienced a clear calling from God to plant a church in Mikkeli, and Ilon Virta was born.

"We don't just want to share knowledge — we want to walk alongside you and help you find your own place in God's plan."

Guest teachers

Alongside Mika and Jenna, Bible School regularly invites guest teachers from around Finland. They bring their own perspective and experience — different voices enrich the teaching and broaden the vision.

Who it's for

Bible School is for you, if…

Open to all believers regardless of background or church. You don't need to belong to Ilon Virta.

—

You're newly saved and want a strong, biblical foundation for your life of faith.

—

You've walked in faith for a long time and are longing for depth and a new place to grow.

—

You want to grow in the knowledge of God — to know Him more deeply than before.

—

You're seeking clarity about your calling and place — what has God called you to do?

—

You want to learn to live your faith out in practice — not just as theory or tradition.

→

Sound familiar? Request more info →

More info

Want to know more?

Practical details

FormatIn person or online

Tuesday10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM–1:00 PM

Term 1Aug 17 – Oct 11, 2026 (ended)

Term 2Oct 13 – Dec 13, 2026 (underway, not enrolling)

Term 3January 2027 (enrollment open)

AddressOtavankatu 18, 50130 Mikkeli

Emailinfo@ilonvirta.fi

Phone+358 44 936 1604

Term 2 is already in progress, and we're not accepting new students into it. We'll be in touch about Term 3, which starts January 2027. You don't need to belong to Ilon Virta — open to all believers regardless of background.