KINGDOM COME

Would you love to go deeper with Jesus as you see him move among your friends?

We’re excited to invite you to Kingdom Come – five days in beautiful Jelgava, Latvia that could change your life – and your friends’ lives too!

Do you sometimes feel that your student life and your walk with God are two different things?

Do you long to invest in going deeper with God but find it hard to make the time?

Would you enjoy a fun summer break in beautiful Latvia with other young people who also love Jesus?

Would you like to extend your network of Christian friends across Europe?

Would you love to feel more confident sharing your faith with your unbelieving friends?

Whether you’re a party animal or a contemplative soul, you’ll enjoy creating your own festival itinerary from a range of exciting, relaxing and stimulating options. From excellent Bible teaching, small groups, seminars and workshops to the many opportunities to express yourself creatively, or on the sports field or the beach – this is a summer break you’ll not want to miss!

If you’re under 30, you’ve been living through some of the most testing times that young people have ever had to face. A global pandemic. Cyber and ‘real’ terrorism. Regime change and war. Climate instability. Rocketing living expenses. And an internet that brings it all into your bedroom, bombards you with temptations and sets unrealistic standards to live up to.

In an insecure world, where do you find security? Amid hardship, where do you find hope? In an online environment that stretches your resolve, how do you find strength? When leaders fail, in whom can we put our trust?

As Christians we look to someone who promises a new kind of leadership and a new kind of regime. At Kingdom Come you’ll encounter Jesus the king and discover the security and purpose that comes from trusting in him and following his ways. You’ll want those you love to experience this too, and you’ll find new and authentic ways to share with them.

Our Kingdom Come main stage speakers – acclaimed Bible teachers Jared Michelson and Laura Gallacher – take us deeper into the Gospel of Matthew, to discover Jesus as king.

Through enlightening Bible teaching and in the safe space of small groups, you’ll explore what that means. For you as an individual, for your role in the national student movement you belong to and in the place where God has called you to live out this new reality.

This reimagined student conference promises to be just as impactful as previous IFES events.

We are excited to welcome you to Kingdom Come – the IFES European Student Festival 2025! Here is all you need to know to participate.

Our registration form includes everything you and we need to know to make the festival a great place for you. Once you register, don’t forget to pay the participation fee to secure your spot. Check out our early bird discounts!