MINISTRY APPRENTICESHIP
TRAINING FOR A LIFETIME OF MINISTRY
Training for a Lifetime of Ministry
Our church is committed to making and maturing disciples of Jesus. As part of this mission, we invest in the next generation of Christian leaders through the Ministry Apprenticeship program (MTS).
What is a Ministry Apprenticeship?
A 2-year hands-on ministry apprenticeship:
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Centred on Bible, prayer, and practical ministry
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Designed to equip Christians for a lifetime of gospel service
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Often completed before formal theological training
It follows the Ministry Training Strategy (MTS) and is known as METRO within the Presbyterian Church of Victoria.
Who should consider a Ministry Apprenticeship?
Those who:
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Are active in ministry and want to grow
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Are considering future Word ministry (church, mission, etc.)
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Meet biblical character qualifications (e.g. 1 Tim 3)
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Are willing to be trained, stretched, and equipped
Why Train at St Stephen’s?
Our church offers:
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A rich mix of ages, cultures, and ministries
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Mentoring by experienced staff
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Opportunities to explore strengths and gifts
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Ministry exposure in real-life church settings
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A supportive and prayerful environment
What is the curriculum over the two years?
The program is built around:
1. Being like Jesus (Character)
2. Thinking like Jesus (Conviction)
3. Serving like Jesus (Competence)
Weekly time breakdown:
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3.5 days: Ministry experience
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1 day: Training & reflection (spread through the week)
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0.5 days: Theological study
Training includes:
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Bible teaching, evangelism, pastoral care
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Leadership and ministry skills
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Theological reflection
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One-to-one discipleship
Reading lists, objectives, and training papers support each focus area across the two years.
Get in touch
Please download our brochure for more information and email the staff team if you have further questions. We look forward to hearing from you.