It’s not by accident, it’s by design, intention and purpose

We are God’s workmanship and we are created to walk in the good things He has prepared for us. He is prepared, but how prepared are we? The Certificate in Christian Ministry (Applied) helps you focus what you’re learning and bring application in one of the three focus areas – Leadership, Youth Leadership and Creative Ministries. This course helps you discover your unique gifting and provides opportunity for you to give things a go, break out of the box, and unleash your potential!

Foundation Subjects

First Semester:

  • Interpreting the Bible
  • Old Testament Survey
  • New Testament Survey
  • Introduction to Basic Theology
  • Prayer & Spiritual Warfare
  • Communication Skills
  • God’s Mission

Second Semester:

  • Leadership Skills
  • Heart of Leadership
  • Character Development
  • Ministry Development
  • Applied Communications
  • Ministry Issues
  • Ministry Experience

Key Focus Areas

(Minimum intake required for each area.)
Leadership: The leadership focus will teach you the power of influence. You’ll get the opportunity to take what you’re learning, and apply it by having hands-on experience in leadership environments. These environments may include such areas as children’s ministry, pastoral care, media etc.
Youth Ministry: The youth ministry focus will empower you to reach the emerging generation. You’ll gain a frontline understanding of how to build an effective youth ministry.
Creative Ministries: Through Biblical teaching and practical involvement, the creative ministry focus will teach you the true potential of your creative ability.

You will learn:

Effective models and methods of leadership; a deep knowledge and love for God’s Word; the importance and the dynamics of character development; skills for successful church ministry; to understand and appreciate your unique gifts and personality; harness the power of teamwork; keys to becoming an inspiring leader; the power of leading your own spiritual development; the most important issues in modern ministry; to lead others towards the achievement of strategic goals; how you can change the world through structured, strategic community programmes.

 

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After university and working corporately for a few years, my reasons for coming to Bible College had nothing to do with finding a career. Maturing in God is a desire I believe every Christian has and I knew I needed to set aside time to set my foundations strong before I moved forward in life.

The papers we studied were designed to cover not just foundational truth and facts about the Bible, but also how to believe and outwork the promises of God for myself. I found it to be a highly unique environment made up of theory, practice, friendship, challenge and faith where there was literally no choice but to be transformed through a renewed mind. The more I learnt about the Bible, the more I realised I didn’t know much at all, and I developed a hunger to pursue the call of God in my life that I never knew existed.

My year at Equippers College was indeed engaging and rewarding. There were so many opportunities to step up in my God-given gifts and grow in capacity. I hadn’t understood the importance of the local church until then, and what a significant part I play in making Matthew 28:19 a reality. Learning underneath the keystone leaders in our movement inspired me to dream bigger and take risks. I went on to complete an internship programme and am now on staff managing the best missions tour in the world, The Revolution Tour.

What I learnt at Equippers College will be something I use for the rest of my life. It completely transformed my relationship with God and with other people. I am now confident in my identity, my value, my calling, gifts and so much more. I truly believe Equippers College is the best place to discover these most important things in your life.

- Sarah Smith
Equippers College is a division of ACTS Auckland City Training School