Something remarkable is happening in the young generation. We see even clearer numbers, trends and ripple effects internationally, but also in Norway, research and insight are beginning to paint a picture: Young people are flocking to the independent churches. The trend of young people joining and leaving the Church of Norway has radically reversed. Fewer young people in Norway are skeptical of faith, more are becoming Christians, the Bible sells more and is talked about, registrations for Christian youth festivals are pouring in, and Christian independent schools are growing. Also in our own local children's and youth work in IMI-kirken, at our camps, festivals and schools, the experience is unmistakable: The young generation wants (the) real Jesus.
In the 2026/27 school year, we are therefore adjusting our course – and changing our name to Impuls, IMI-kirkens bibelskole. The name change is a clear signal, both to ourselves and to others, that we want to position ourselves and prioritize according to what we experience God is now leading us into. Between our departments in the IMI church and Normisjon Rogaland, for example, we bring with us 150 years as a local congregation, over 30 years as a congregational Bible school and more than 25 years as the youth movement Impuls.
MORE THAN A BIBLE SCHOOL
A year at Bible school should of course be fun, social and educational. But it should also have value and make you better equipped for what comes next.
When you attend our bible school, you do NOT live in an isolated bubble, but become part of the large and diverse environment behind, for example, IMPULS, Åpen himmel, Godhet and the IMI church. This is extremely important, both because this environment will be there for you after the Bible school year is over, but also because there is a long range of tasks and practical assignments that can be adapted to fit YOUR equipment and experience.
If you come from a congregation in the Rogaland region, then there is also nothing to prevent us from finding practice in collaboration with your congregation. Our philosophy does not begin with you having to adapt to what we already have or can do, but that we should make arrangements for you to grow further in exactly what God has for you.
OUR STUDY PROGRAMS
In an ordinary week, all students at Acta are together three days a week. These are the fundamentals of the Bible school, and it is about community, Christian doctrine, Bible knowledge, biblical topics and tools for personal development.
Then the international students have their specialized days that make it even more convenient for your interests, gifts and in regards toward language.
OUR VALUES
GOD'S PRESCENSE
Our foremost and best characteristic as a church and followers of Jesus is that God is with us and among us. Faith is more to us than theory, more than a way of understanding reality, and more than emotions. We believe that God is personal, that he is alive and actively present in our world – and that we can meet with him. That is why we set aside plenty of time together for the Bible, prayer, praise and worship in order to learn to know him better.
GOD'S FAMILY
God created Adam and said it was not good for him to be alone. Jesus prayed that we would be as one. We believe that the congregation is meant to be more than an organization. The Bible refers to the community of Christians as brothers and sisters - a family. That is why house churches, honest lives and generosity towards each other are important to us.
GOD'S GOODNESS
When we meet God as he is, we do not leave unchanged. His goodness marks and changes us. We believe that we, as a church and followers of Jesus, have a calling to pass on the goodness that we ourselves have received. Therefore, we value practical goodness, God's power made visible through signs and wonders, and preaching the gospel with words. Fundamentally, this is not something forced over us, but a fruit of being loved ourselves.
NO SCHOOL DAY AT ACTA IS THE SAME
Everyday school life at Acta Bible School is characterized by becoming part of an environment that wants to facilitate so that you can develop your gifts - together with other people who are also passionate about Jesus.
Here is an everyday community that fascilitates, for example, Impuls, Godhet Norge, Åpen Himmel, a large mission work, as well as a strong church youth and student work. We also have a great commitment to society, and like to collaborate with other players who want to mean something to other people. This environment is also there when the formal school day - and the school year - is over.
Part of the school days is about teaching to get to know the Bible better and gain experience with how God is active today. Central to our distinctive character is also that we want you to get to know more about what God has given you. So practice is primarily chosen on the basis of you and your gifts, rather than our apparent needs. The school year should be social, safe and educational - but also about what you're left with afterwards: Important for our way of doing Bible school, the point is not to shield ourselves from the outside world, but rather to experience how faith in Jesus is a gain and a strength when going on to higher education or work, so that we take an active part in building our common society further. You will become stronger from a year at Acta Bible School!