Pastoral Care - 2024 (Assessment 3)
2026-01-16 22:00 - 22:30 (Australia/Brisbane)
Assessment 3 – Care for self and others in ministry
Due Date: Friday January 16, 2026

Execute your self-care plan and journal your progress throughout the term.
Provide a basic level of care to those you engage with within your church community throughout the term using the skills you have learnt in this unit. Log and reflect on your provision of care.
At the end of the term, debrief with a leader in your church experienced pastoral care about your self-care and care throughout the term.

Teamwork - 2025 (Assessment 2)
2026-01-16 23:00 - 23:30
Assessment 2: Participate in and evaluate your effectiveness within the team
Due Date: Friday January 16, 2026

Throughout the term, keep a record of your participation, the effectiveness of your participation and communication within the team.
At the end of the term, provide a self–evaluation and gain a review from your team leader (or if you are leading the team from your direct supervisor) outlining your performance.

Orientation Day for Class of 2026
2026-01-20 18:30 - 20:00 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
Orientation Day for the 2026 class of Lifestyle College is here, as we welcome you to begin the process of fulfilling the call of God on your lives. It’s an exciting time to be a part of the College experience, so congratulations to you as you begin your journey.
The topics we will be covering during our meeting will be:

Opening Prayer
Welcome from Ps Aaron Bachmann
Introductions
Tuition Payment info
Zoom call procedures – recorded calls
Walkthrough of Alphacrucis online account, including video and assessment access
Assessment upload process and grading
Library access
Deadlines – including term dates and assessment deadlines
Individual 1-on-1 Follow-up Sessions
Lifestyle College Website for information
Questions and Answers

If you are participating on Zoom, you’ll see the link below to access the session. The access details are:
Meeting ID: 861 8455 1921
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Term 1 Begins This Week
2026-01-26 08:00 - 09:00 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia

2024 Class Electives - Week 1
2026-01-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
This will be the first session for the second set of electives for the Class of 2024, with the sessions devoted to devotions, sharing, guest speakers and practical applications of what has been learned in the course until now. Please remember that we will not be viewing videos at these sessions, which is a departure from previous terms. Therefore you will be responsible for watching your videos independently, with the view towards bringing any questions and discussion to the session to share if needed.
Guest Speaker: Ps Aaron Bachmann
Below you will see the details for each elective as a reminder of which course and module to view during the week:
NAT11088003 – Introduction to Pastoral Care

Unit 8: Pastoral Care
Module 1: What is Pastoral Care?

BSBCMM411 – Speaking from the Platform

Unit 8: Platform
Module 1: The purpose of Speaking in a ministry setting

BSBXTW401 – Leading Teams

Unit 8: Leading Teams
Module 1: Introduction to Leading Teams

Personal Leadership - 2026 Module 1
2026-01-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
BSBPEF403 – Lead personal development
This unit will equip you to develop yourself spiritually and professionally and lead others to do the same within a church ministry context.

Unit 1: Personal Leadership
Module 1: Personal Vision and Goals; Spiritual Disciplines

NOTE: Due to the highly practical nature of the assessments, you will find the learning content is heavily weighted towards the first several modules. This is designed to equip you with assessment-relevant learning in the first weeks, and you will then focus on practicing what you have learned throughout the remainder of the term.

Applying The Bible - 2025 Module 1
2026-01-29 19:00 - 20:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
NAT11088006 – Interpret the Bible for personal and communal edification

Unit 5: Applying the Bible
Module 1: Introduction

2024 Class Electives - Week 2
2026-02-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
This will be the second session for the second set of electives for the Class of 2024, with the sessions devoted to devotions, sharing, guest speakers and practical applications of what has been learned in the course until now. Please remember that we will not be viewing videos at these sessions, which is a departure from previous terms. Therefore you will be responsible for watching your videos independently, with the view towards bringing any questions and discussion to the session to share if needed.
Guest Speaker: Ps Ben Staines, founding Senior Pastor, Generocity Church, Narromine NSW
Below you will see the details for each elective as a reminder of which course and module to view during the week:
NAT11088003 – Introduction to Pastoral Care

Unit 8: Pastoral Care
Module 2: Self-care

BSBCMM411 – Speaking from the Platform

Unit 8: Platform
Module 2: Your voice as an instrument

BSBXTW401 – Leading Teams

Unit 8: Leading Teams
Module 2: Plans and Strategies

Personal Leadership - 2026 Module 2
2026-02-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
BSBPEF403 – Lead personal development
This unit will equip you to develop yourself spiritually and professionally and lead others to do the same within a church ministry context.

Unit 1: Personal Leadership
Module 2: Self-Knowledge; Emotional Intelligence and Working with Others

Applying The Bible - 2025 Module 2
2026-02-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
NAT11088006 – Interpret the Bible for personal and communal edification

Unit 5: Applying the Bible
Module 2: Background Context

2024 Class Electives - Week 3
2026-02-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
This will be the third session for the second set of electives for the Class of 2024, with the sessions devoted to devotions, sharing, guest speakers and practical applications of what has been learned in the course until now. Please remember that we will not be viewing videos at these sessions, which is a departure from previous terms. Therefore you will be responsible for watching your videos independently, with the view towards bringing any questions and discussion to the session to share if needed.
Guest Speaker: Ps Paul Koen, Capricornia Regional Chaplain, Chaplaincy Australia
Below you will see the details for each elective as a reminder of which course and module to view during the week:
NAT11088003 – Introduction to Pastoral Care

Unit 8: Pastoral Care
Module 3: Legislation

BSBCMM411 – Speaking from the Platform

Unit 8: Platform
Module 3: Preparing your topic

BSBXTW401 – Leading Teams

Unit 8: Leading Teams
Module 3: Communication in Leadership

Personal Leadership - 2026 Module 3
2026-02-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
BSBPEF403 – Lead personal development
This unit will equip you to develop yourself spiritually and professionally and lead others to do the same within a church ministry context.

Unit 1: Personal Leadership
Module 3: Working with Others

Applying The Bible - 2025 Module 3
2026-02-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
NAT11088006 – Interpret the Bible for personal and communal edification

Unit 5: Applying the Bible
Module 3: Background Resources

Personal Leadership 2026 - Assessment 1
2026-02-13 22:00 - 22:30
Assessment 1: Self-Development Plan
Due Date: February 13 (Week 3)
You will need to participate in a ministry area with others throughout this unit, either in a small group or a ministry-based team. Follow the assessment method and use the assessment documents under the assessment tile to complete the self-evaluation (Part A), self-development (Part B), and mentor report (Part C).
NOTE: You will need to find a mentor for this assessment and Assessment 2. You will need to action your self-development plan for a minimum of 6 weeks (A2), with your mentor, so you will need to engage with your mentor now and solicit their feedback on the plan before it is executed. A mentor should be a pastor or a trusted leader within your church, or someone who is further along the discipleship journey. It is generally preferable not to choose a spouse or family member, except in cases where there is no other option.

Leading Teams 2024 - Assessment 1
2026-02-13 22:00 - 22:30
Assessment 1 – Create a team plan for the term
Due Date: Friday February 13 (Week 3)

Understand and analyse your team to create a draft plan for the term.
Then, collaborate with your team to revise your plan for the term.

Pastoral Care 2024 - Assessment 1
2026-02-13 22:00 - 22:30
Assessment 1 – Plan to undertake self-care
Due Date: Friday February 13 (Week 3)
With the help of a leader within the church who has experience in pastoral care, develop a 6-week plan to meet three self-care goals throughout the term.

ACC Regional Meeting
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 | MyCity Church, 1 Canoe Point Rd, Tannum Sands, Queensland, Australia
Regional Meeting of the Leadership from Central Queensland ACC Churches.
Time: 10am (Morning Tea) followed by a 10:30am start. Lunch to follow (RSVP required for lunch)
Location: MyCity Church, Tannum Sands, Qld
Guest Speaker: ACC Central Queensland Regional Leader Nathan Jones (Oasis Church, Rockhampton)

2024 Class Electives - Week 4
2026-02-16 18:30 - 19:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
This will be the fourth session for the second set of electives for the Class of 2024, with the sessions devoted to devotions, sharing, guest speakers and practical applications of what has been learned in the course until now. Please remember that we will not be viewing videos at these sessions, which is a departure from previous terms. Therefore you will be responsible for watching your videos independently, with the view towards bringing any questions and discussion to the session to share if needed.
Guest Speaker: Emily Jack, Worship Leader, Lifestyle Church Gladstone
Below you will see the details for each elective as a reminder of which course and module to view during the week:
NAT11088003 – Introduction to Pastoral Care

Unit 8: Pastoral Care
Module 4: Boundaries and Context

BSBCMM411 – Speaking from the Platform

Unit 8: Platform
Module 4: Skills for presenting 1

BSBXTW401 – Leading Teams

Unit 8: Leading Teams
Module 4: Forming the Team

Personal Leadership - 2026 Module 4
2026-02-17 18:30 - 20:00 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
BSBPEF403 – Lead personal development
This unit will equip you to develop yourself spiritually and professionally and lead others to do the same within a church ministry context.

Unit 1: Personal Leadership
Module 4: Leadership Formation

Applying The Bible - 2025 Module 4
2026-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
NAT11088006 – Interpret the Bible for personal and communal edification

Unit 5: Applying the Bible
Module 4: Old Testament Genres

2024 Class Electives - Week 5
2026-02-23 18:30 - 19:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
This will be the fifth session for the second set of electives for the Class of 2024, with the sessions devoted to devotions, sharing, guest speakers and practical applications of what has been learned in the course until now. Please remember that we will not be viewing videos at these sessions, which is a departure from previous terms. Therefore you will be responsible for watching your videos independently, with the view towards bringing any questions and discussion to the session to share if needed.
Guest Speaker: Ps George Miller, Senior Pastor, Victory Church, Gympie
Below you will see the details for each elective as a reminder of which course and module to view during the week:
NAT11088003 – Introduction to Pastoral Care

Unit 8: Pastoral Care
Module 5: Active Listening

BSBCMM411 – Speaking from the Platform

Unit 8: Platform
Module 5: Skills for presenting 2

BSBXTW401 – Leading Teams

Unit 8: Leading Teams
Module 5: Discipleship, Support and Encouragement

Personal Leadership - 2026 Module 5
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
BSBPEF403 – Lead personal development
This unit will equip you to develop yourself spiritually and professionally and lead others to do the same within a church ministry context.

Unit 1: Personal Leadership
Module 5: Critical Thinking, Discernment, and Problem Solving 1 & 2

Applying The Bible - 2025 Module 5
2026-02-26 19:00 - 20:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
NAT11088006 – Interpret the Bible for personal and communal edification

Unit 5: Applying the Bible
Module 5: New Testament Genres

Speaking from the Platform - 2024 (Assessment 1)
2026-02-27 22:00 - 22:30
Assessment 1 – Prepare and present a speech to a group of friends/mentors/class (5-15 min).
Due Date: Friday February 27 (Week 5)
Using the Assessment 1 Document, present to a group of at least 2 familiar people and obtain feedback from them afterwards.
(You will present it again in A2, so make sure it is a message you can develop and research in greater depth.)

2024 Class Electives - Week 6
2026-03-02 18:30 - 19:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
This will be the sixth session for the second set of electives for the Class of 2024, with the sessions devoted to devotions, sharing, guest speakers and practical applications of what has been learned in the course until now. Please remember that we will not be viewing videos at these sessions, which is a departure from previous terms. Therefore you will be responsible for watching your videos independently, with the view towards bringing any questions and discussion to the session to share if needed.
Guest Speaker: Ps Lisa Roberts, Member of the Board of Directors, Lifestyle Church
Below you will see the details for each elective as a reminder of which course and module to view during the week:
NAT11088003 – Introduction to Pastoral Care

Unit 8: Pastoral Care
Module 6: Responding to spiritual questions

BSBCMM411 – Speaking from the Platform

Unit 8: Platform
Module 6: Speech Structure

BSBXTW401 – Leading Teams

Unit 8: Leading Teams
Module 6: Team Challenges and Conflict Resolution

Personal Leadership - 2026 Module 6
2026-03-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
BSBPEF403 – Lead personal development
This unit will equip you to develop yourself spiritually and professionally and lead others to do the same within a church ministry context.

Unit 1: Personal Leadership
Module 6: Critical Thinking, Discernment, and Problem Solving 3 & 4

Applying The Bible - 2025 Module 6
2026-03-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
NAT11088006 – Interpret the Bible for personal and communal edification

Unit 5: Applying the Bible
Module 6: Literary Context

2024 Class Electives - Week 7
2026-03-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
This will be the seventh session for the second set of electives for the Class of 2024, with the sessions devoted to devotions, sharing, guest speakers and practical applications of what has been learned in the course until now. Please remember that we will not be viewing videos at these sessions, which is a departure from previous terms. Therefore you will be responsible for watching your videos independently, with the view towards bringing any questions and discussion to the session to share if needed.
Guest Speaker: Ps Mike Butler, Lifestyle Church Calliope
Below you will see the details for each elective as a reminder of which course and module to view during the week:
NAT11088003 – Introduction to Pastoral Care

Unit 8: Pastoral Care
Module 7: Grief and Loss

BSBCMM411 – Speaking from the Platform

Unit 8: Platform
Module 7: Practice and Planning

BSBXTW401 – Leading Teams

Unit 8: Leading Teams
Module 7: Evaluation, Feedback and Pastoral Care

Personal Leadership - 2026 Module 7
2026-03-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
BSBPEF403 – Lead personal development
This unit will equip you to develop yourself spiritually and professionally and lead others to do the same within a church ministry context.

Unit 1: Personal Leadership
Module 7: Self-Discipline

Applying The Bible - 2025 Module 7
2026-03-12 19:00 - 20:30 | Lifestyle College, 2/83 Sun Valley Road, Kin Kora, QLD, 4680, Australia
NAT11088006 – Interpret the Bible for personal and communal edification

Unit 5: Applying the Bible
Module 7: Applying Text to Context
