FaithFest
Join your youth group or friends for an exciting one-day event that’s jam-packed with games, competitions, and all kinds of activities for students in grades 7-12. You’ll be challenged by two messages from God’s Word and have tons of fun while you’re with us! We hope you make plans to join us for this exciting day!
Date: September 13, 2025
Time: 9:30 AM-4:30 PM (Rain or Shine)
Cost: $40
Speaker: Dr. Dennis Wilkening
About Our Speaker
Dr. Dennis Wilkening is a current faculty member and the chair of the biblical counseling department at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, IA. His wife, Lori, serves alongside him as the Assistant Dean of Women. From 2012-2023 he was the Lead Pastor of First Baptist Church in Colville, WA. He is best known for his passion for evangelism and discipleship. Under his leadership, his rural church in the Pacific Northwest tripled in size, completed two building expansions, and added a full-time Youth Pastor and Children’s Director. When they are not on campus training students for local church ministry you will find them enjoying the great outdoors. His hobbies include riding his Harley Davidson Road Glide, golfing with his wife (yes, she can beat him), fly fishing, and hiking. They have two sons Collin (Oregon) & Clayton (Washington State).
Sneak Peek
Cost
Registration includes all activities, lunch, and all general sessions
Students in Grades 7-12
$40 if registered by September 3
$45 if registered by September 9
$50 after September 9
Sponsors
$15 per person
Children of Adult Sponsors
$15 per person for children kindergarten-6th grade
Free for children below kindergarten
Registration fees are non-refundable, but may be transferred.
Youth Group Registrants
Youth leaders who register your group using the youth group form will need to print an Individual Registration and Medical Release form for each one of your students.
Each student participant is required to have this form completed and signed by a parent in order to participate in FaithFest. Church-generated forms will not be acceptable in the place of this form.
These forms will be collected from you at FaithFest, or you may scan and email completed forms in advance to our FaithFest office (events@faith.edu).
Those who register using the electronic Individual registration form do not need to provide a paper registration form.
Pay by Cash or Check (Available Through September 6)
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- Complete either the group or individual registration form.
- Under the payment section, please select, “I will mail my payment in advance.” For those who select this option, your payment must be received no later than September 11 or your registration will be subject to cancellation.
- Include your group name and contact information with your payment and mail it to:
Faith Baptist Bible College
Attn. FaithFest
1900 NW Fourth Street
Ankeny, IA 50023
Lodging Options
Out-of-town guests will need to make their own housing arrangements and may take advantage of discounted pricing at one of our local hotels. Please mention you are visiting Faith Baptist Bible College when making a reservation.
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- Sleep Inn, Ankeny: $90 for a Standard Room (two queens or one king). Book here or call (515) 964-5909
- Comfort Inn, Ankeny: $90 for a King/Double Queen Room. Book here or call (515) 965-8400
- Homewood Suites, Ankeny: $124 for a Studio Suite. Book here or call (515) 963-0006
- Residence Inn, Ankeny, $139 for a King Studio Suite. Call (515) 446-7300
Additional local hotels can be found here.
Schedule
This schedule is subject to change.
8:45-9:30 AM: Check-in
9:30 AM: Rally with Dr. Dennis Wilkening
10:45 AM-12:15 PM: Game Time #1
12:15 PM: Pizza Lunch on the Lawn
1:00-3:00 PM: Game Time #2
3:00 PM: Rally with Dr. Dennis Wilkening
4:30 PM: Dismiss
Arrival
Registration will take place in the Nettleton Center (Building #5).
What to Wear
Comfortable clothing is encouraged—jeans, shorts, t-shirts, athletic shoes, etc. Some activities will require participants to remove their shoes.
Concessions
A variety of food, snacks, and beverages will be available for purchase at our concession stand and Twigs Coffee Shop throughout the day.
Food Allergies
Due to the size of FaithFest and the number of individuals that will be served at it, we are limited in our ability to safely accommodate all food allergies and preferences. Those with specific dietary needs are welcome to bring their own food or to take advantage of food available for purchase.
Promotional Materials
Feel free to download these promotional materials for your church.
Questions?
We would love to help!
Please contact Jessi Fowler.
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- Call: 515-422-5641
- Email: events@faith.edu
