Under the theme “Abide”, young adults from across Germany, as well as from Italy and Spain, gathered in Neuruppin, Germany, for the Young Adults Congress (YAC) 2026.

The weekend talks centered on John 15:1–7, encouraging participants to remain connected to Christ as the foundation for faith and daily life. Organizers described the congress as a time for spiritual reflection, fellowship, and renewed commitment to Christian mission in a European context.

The program included worship services, seminars, discussion sessions, and personal testimonies. Speakers addressed topics such as secularism, the role of the Holy Spirit, Christian relationships, and the importance of biblical identity.

One of the main speakers was Paulo Steiner Dorta, pastor of the Bayern Conference, who led the morning and Sabbath messages. In his presentations, he emphasized the importance of remaining rooted in biblical truth and maintaining the hope of Christ’s second coming.

Pr. Chigemezi Wogu, founder and president of YAC, spoke about the importance of building a faith that remains connected to Christ amid the challenges young adults in Europe face.

Additional presentations were given by Christoph Till, Kingsley Mensah, and Robinson Mogusu, who spoke on Christian witness in secular society, spiritual life through the Holy Spirit, and biblical perspectives on relationships and marriage.

Beyond the scheduled meetings, the congress also provided space for fellowship and intercultural exchange among participants from different backgrounds.

YAC organizers expressed hope that the weekend would encourage young adults to continue living out their faith intentionally within their local churches and communities.

YAC is a movement among immigrant young adults in Europe. For more info, please click here.

The original article was published on the Inter-European Division website.