PROGRAM

Enrolments open for 2023

We’re excited that you’re thinking about applying for the CrossConnect course and the 10742NAT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology.

If you would like more information, please download the prospectus or email crossconnect@glo.org.au.

Exciting news! For 2023 the CrossConnect course with the 10742NAT Cert IV in Christian Ministry and Theology qualification will be delivered as a blended course. This means you can attend the course in one of two ways;

You can join in the classroom, face-to-face here at GLO Ministries Australia.

You can join the training in live virtual online sessions via Zoom from wherever you live. 

Throughout your training you will undertake nine accredited units in a range of competency based theoretical and practical training and complete formal assesments.

Students also experience ministry and discipleship training as they interact and serve in a church and its community.

10742NAT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology (CRICOS #99945K)

Australian College of Christian Studies
RTO #91402  |  CRICOS #03375M

January 30 to October 21, 2023.

This includes 24 weeks of accredited training, orientation week, graduation week, ministry experiences, optional non-accredited training, and holidays.

Easter Holidays: April 7 – 23

Mid-Year Holidays: July 1 – 16

See page 18 for the weekly delivery schedule.

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For those who choose to attend in person we are located at 15 Hamilton St, Riverstone, NSW, Australia. But if you are accessing the training virtually online, then the course is trainer-led online via Zoom.

Simple; we desire to see you develop into a fruitful disciple maker with sound theology and practical ministry skills. CrossConnect uses a laser sharp highly intentional, relational and spiritual discipleship training community that is committed to developing intentional disciple makers. 

We do this through relational discipleship, practical theology, and real-world experiences. Our desire is to see the world challenged and changed by disciples of Jesus through the impacting of their communities with the multiplication of disciples.

Are you ready? We would love to help you on your journey with God in his purposes for you, wherever you go.

The cost of the CrossConnect discipleship training, including the 10742NAT Certificate IV in Ministry and Theology comprises of the following details.

Face-to-face training: $2,850 AUD*

Virtual online training: $2,850 AUD*

These costs exclude your Ministry Experience expenses which could include a local or overseas short term mission trip, youth camp or a holiday club. Ministry Experience costs are subject to change depending on local conditions, travel cost, event type and duration.

NOTE: * $1,000 payment is due before course commencement. GLO Ministries Australia offers a course fee payment plan to successful applicants.

GLO Ministries Australia does not accept payments of more than $1,500 at any one time and offers course fee payment plans to all successful applicants. Additionally all applicants have a 10-day cooling off period after submitting their application without loss. For further information please review the policy at crossconnect.glo.org.au/policies.

Accommodation

GLO Ministries Australia can provide some accommodation to CrossConnect students within walking distance of GLO Ministries Australia. Spaces are limited. See page 18 for more details.

Minimum age 18

Completed Year 12 or equivalent

Be able to read, write comprehend and speak at a minimum IELTS level of 5.5

Have a Christian faith

Be responsible for personal travel to and from GLO

Have a personal laptop with word processing programs, a camera and microphone. 

If you are studying from home you will need an internet connection that is strong and consistant for connection to the virtual class vis Zoom.

Have a current valid email account

Hold a valid passport and student visa upon starting the course

None.

Through the use of adult learning and competency-based assessment in a range of ministry settings, the qualification will provide you with the skills and knowledge used commonly church ministries, sound theological understanding and contemporary discipleship practices so that you can develop a sound personal faith in God and be able to serve in a variety of church and discipleship related activities. 

Examples of applications for these skills can include personal spiritual discipline and growth, making presentations, communication in ministry, studying the Bible deeply and accurately for yourself and being able to teach the Bible to others, discovering biblical themes, developing sound relationships, confidence in using apologetics, evangelism, serving in children’s and youth ministry, developing and implementing multiplying discipleship practices, understanding world missions, leadership principles for use in ministry and the church.

The qualification 10742NAT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology contains six units relating to theology and ministry and three units relating to serving with others in ministry, Biblical leadership, and presentation technology and techniques. 

Practical on the ground training activities contribute to the 10742NAT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology qualification and are key to developing your overall discipleship training so it is expected that you attend them when required. These include;

• Four weeks of in the areas of Homiletics (preaching), World Missions, the book of Romans and Discipleship Pathways. 
• There are weekly discipleship training that consist of small DNA groups and Discipleship Training Sessions (DTS) designed to keep us focused on becoming better disciples who can make disciples.
• Going out on a Short Term Missions for your Ministry Experience.

This course is designed for instructor-led blended training that is delivered face-to-face in the classroom and via virtual live online video conference software like Zoom. All self-directed learning is structured, compulsory self-paced learning activities, examples include reading through workbooks and completing associated tasks for assessment and reviewing PowerPoints. Content like training resources and assessments that are required for study are always accessible though the Student Portal.

​This qualification is competency based and is gained by providing evidence of skills and knowledge. The course has been designed to be practically based where you demonstrate your skills and knowledge through a variety assessment procedures including, journals, short questions and answers, role play/scenarios, presentations, demonstrations and portfolios.

Our RTO, Australian College of Christian Studies, is responsible for compliance of all training and assessment practices as well as the issuing of qualifications. Upon satisfactory completion of your studies, you will be issued with 10742NAT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology. 

RPL is a process available, upon application through ACCS, to students who consider that they have the requisite skills and knowledge in church based ministries. Students are required to inform the CrossConnect using the Recognition of Prior Learning Application Kit, which will be made available upon request from ACCS or CrossConnect. All students must satisfy the competencies of the specific accreditation in which RPL is being sought. Where a student’s application for RPL does not meet the required level of competence, they will be required to participate in activities and associated training.

We are church connected, without this connection we really don’t have all the ingredients for discipleship. Therefore, throughout the year you will need to attend a local or host church and serve in various ways and participate in their ministries. You will have opportunities to attend Bible study groups and gradually become involved in the life of their home church so that they can serve and develop their abilities and gifts. Consideration is taken as to where God wants students to serve, to suit your personal gifts, circumstances and journey that you are on.