Christ College Traineeship
Traineeship Program
The Christ College Traineeship is a two-year program that develops future leaders for church ministry, campus ministry, and cross-cultural missionary work.
About the Program
The Traineeship involves holistic training and ministry under a coach for three days a week, and Christ College for two days. Trainees outside of Sydney can participate through distance education and intensive classes.
Financial support may be provided to Trainees by churches and partners through the tax-deductible Christ College Scholarship Fund. The Traineeship is also a METRO approved pathway eligible for METRO Scholarship funding.
The Traineeship is designed to help you develop and reflect on the following outcomes (the 10 Cs): Confession, Character, Competence, Collaboration, Cultural Sensitivity, Communication, Conviction, Circumstances, Capacity, and Confirmation. For more information on the 10 Cs, click here.
The design of the Traineeship is supported by relevant research from multiple fields. For more information, click here.
The Unique Value of the Traineeship
- Test your potential calling to vocational church or parachurch leadership with your leaders
- Participate in a coherent, structured and outcome-orientated program overseen by Christ College
- Supported by tax-deductible fundraising infrastructure, custom resources and experienced trainers
- Form close relationships with globally-recognised pastor-scholars and your leader as a coach
- Develop biblical leadership qualities, Reformed convictions and ministry networks
- Graduate with a Diploma of Theology or Graduate Diploma of Divinity from the Australian University of Theology
- Save one year if you complete the Course of Training (for ordination) after the Traineeship
“I have found the Christ College Traineeship edifying and affirming. Every part has been thought out well and is intentional in achieving the goals it sets out to achieve. This is done by observing church leadership, participating in the life of the church and time at college. A great environment for discernment!”
Nelson Kim, Trainee, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
“The Traineeship program offered me a comprehensive range of experiences as a Christ College student and provided field experience from the outset. This program is ideal for those who want to receive theological training while serving their local church.”
Ronald Tse, Trainee, Chinese Presbyterian Church
“The Traineeship is an excellent pathway for those considering whether to pursue pastoral ministry and want hands-on experience before plunging themselves into full-time study. I won’t lie – it has stretched both trainer and trainee, but we’re grateful for how God is humbling us and growing us in self-awareness together. I only wish the Traineeship was around when I was thinking about training for pastoral ministry!”
Stephen Tan, Traineeship Coach, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church
“Being a Traineeship Coach is stretching me as a minister because it’s one thing to know how to do something yourself, and it’s another thing to teach someone else. It’s been really good for me personally, because if ever I’m going to do something now I’m thinking, ‘How do I teach someone else?’ I also like the structure of the Traineeship. I think the setting of goals and having a well-rounded experience of ministry is really helpful.”
David Hawken, Traineeship Coach, Griffith Presbyterian Church
Support a Trainee
Many of our trainees rely on the generosity of others to support them financially as they prepare of ministry via our Partnership Scholarships.
Use the form below to donate directly to the Christ College Scholarship Fund or nominate a preferred Partnership Scholarship Recipient. 10% of donations with a preference to a particular recipient will be reinvested into the Scholarship Fund to support future students.
If you would prefer to donate via direct debit (this helps us save on transaction fees), you can download instructions to set up your pledge here.
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Find out more
Interested in learning more about the Traineeship? Get in contact with us to arrange a conversation.