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Certificate IV in Ministry and Discipleship

Categories Ministry
Course Description

Ministry demands a range of unique skills that are relevant for the vocational pastor, their key team members, and emerging leaders across all ministry areas.

Cert IV introduces immediately applicable and transferable skills in understanding the bible, discipling others, personal leadership, and reaching and caring for people.

Some of the units you can study focus on understanding the Bible and how to apply it, how to be an effective ministry team player and leader, how to provide foundational pastoral care, how to introduce new believers into the beliefs and practices of the church and how to disciple established believers to grow in their relationship with God and capacity for ministry.

You will learn from experienced and recognised ministry leaders who will equip you for greater ministry effectiveness.

What I will learn?

  • Qualifies you theologically to be a minister in any church in the Australian Christian Churches movement.
  • Be equipped with critical skills for effective church-based ministry.
  • Gain employment within Christian organisations
  • Enhance your ability to disciple others and provide foundational pastoral care.
  • Prepare for roles as a ministry team player or leader.
  • Develop a strong foundation for further vocational training and education in ministry.

Course Curriculum

Core
6 Core Units

  • Lead personal development (BSBPEF403)
  • Work in a team (BSBXTW301)
  • Create tools facilitating the learning and communication of the Bible (NAT11088005)
  • Interpret the Bible for personal and communal edification (NAT11088006)
  • Induct disciples into the central beliefs and practices of a church (NAT11088001)
  • Disciple a church member (NAT11088002)

Electives
Choose 2 of the following units

$695.00

Course Fees

Course Level

Course Duration

$695 per unit
Beginner
2 years (part time)
Course Instructor
Ps. Steve Luba

Ps. Steve Luba

College Director, Lead Instructor
Under the guidance of Ps. Steve Luba, you will not only engage with course materials but also participate in group discussions and receive personalised mentoring to support your growth and development.

Target Audience

  • Pastor or key team member seeking to enhance their ministry skills
  • People wishing to develop practical skills in understanding the Bible and discipling others
  • Emerging leaders looking to grow in personal leadership and pastoral care
  • People seeking a nationally accredited program that fits into their busy ministry schedule

Requirements

  • Computer or mobile device with internet access
  • Email address
  • Microsoft Word or compatible word processing software/app