Flexible schedule
Evening, weekend and online classes built around your work and ministry.
School of Ministry
Bible training for real ministry
Choose the certificate course to begin your journey, or the diploma to prepare for a lifetime of pastoral and missionary leadership.
How it works
Training that fits real ministry life
Every module blends biblical teaching with practical assignments you can apply in your own church straight away.
Small class sizes
Groups of 12 to 18 students, so every learner is personally mentored.
Practical ministry
Field assignments in your own community from the very first module.
Recognised award
Graduate with a certificate or diploma respected by partner churches.
Certificate
Certificate in Ministry Foundations
A six-month introduction to Christian ministry for new believers, lay leaders and anyone stepping into service in their local church.
- Duration
- 6 months
- Modules
- 8 modules
- Study mode
- Evenings and online
What you will study
- Understanding the Bible
- The life and teaching of Christ
- Prayer and personal devotion
- Sharing your faith
- Serving in your local church
- Basic pastoral care
- Christian character
- Supervised ministry placement
Course units
The certificate is taught in nine units, each with its own short description, reading list and videos.
Diploma
Diploma in Practical Ministry
An eighteen-month programme for men and women called into pastoral ministry, church planting and missionary service across Africa.
- Duration
- 18 months
- Modules
- 20 modules
- Study mode
- Evenings and weekends
What you will study
- Old and New Testament survey
- Systematic theology
- Preaching and teaching
- Pastoral care and counselling
- Church leadership and governance
- Church planting and growth
- Missions and evangelism
- Community development
- Finance and administration
- Supervised ministry internship
Course units
The diploma is taught in nine units, each with its own short description, reading list and videos.
Apply now
Ready to begin your training?
Complete our online application and our admissions team will contact you within three working days with your next steps, class dates and fee information.
- 1 Submit your online application
- 2 Meet a short admissions call
- 3 Receive your offer and fee plan
- 4 Join your first class