Internship Program

The Gateway City Church has been running an Internship program in conjunction with Southern Cross College for the past three years. The course is a twelve month program designed to enable you to experience practical ministry and to develop your theological foundations through the Local Church IV Certificate.

The Local Church Certificate in Ministry provides a unique opportunity to develop and connect the body of Christ.
Based upon Southern Cross College's excellent distance learning modules, students spend time reflecting and studying at their own pace.

The program is designed to resource individuals and is further complemented when a group of students join together in their local church to discuss what has been learned. It is at this point the local church has an integral part to play.
A facilitator oversees the group, encouraging and providing guidance with the course material. Eight subjects are covered, providing the students with a sound, practical grounding in the Word of God.

The fieldwork component of the course provides 25% hands-on training in the local church, a valuable asset to any Senior Pastor. This program is an amazing opportunity to not only empower the individual but will also provide a safe environment in which to develop relationships. Regardless of your background or age group, this course brings with it the uniting bond of the Word and invariably, community.

Key Features

Local Church Based
25% ‘hands on’ training
No cost to your church
Low cost to students
Comprehensive student resources
Austudy available
Fully accredited
Centrally administered by SCC
Articulation to higher awards

Structure

The Local Church Certificate consists of 8 subjects and can be completed in 1 year of full-time study. Course units are:
Introduction to the Old Testament
Introduction to the New Testament
Christian Discipleship
Christian Worldview
Leadership Principles
Evangelism
Fieldwork 1: Introduction to Church Ministries
Fieldwork 2: Church Leadership

For more information contact Pat Primossich during office hours on (02) 4226 4466