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The Intermediate Biblical Studies and Ministry Certificate is stage 2 of VBC training and takes one year to complete when enrolled as a full time learner. This course is designed for those who are beginning to take responsibility for leading others in ministry. You will dig deeper into God’s word and learn skills to preach and lead others. The Intermediate Certificate has been developed at Diploma level.

There are 10 subjects in this course. Subjects typically run over 19 weeks and require approximately 3 hours a week to complete training activities. 1.5 hours will be spent in a small group discussion and another 1.5 hours doing readings, ministry activities and assessments.

The Intermediate Certificate will prepare you for the following sorts of ministry roles:

  • Chaplin

  • Sunday School Coordinator

  • Youth Coordinator

  • Missionary

Subjects

There are 10 subjects in this course:

  1. Preaching God’s Word

  2. Reading the Prophets (Former and Latter Prophets)

  3. Sharing Jesus with the People of the World

  4. Learning from the Reformation

  5. Christian Leadership

  6. Co-ordinating a Ministry Team

  7. Knowing God and His World

  8. Learning the art of Caring

  9. Reading Romans

  10. Applying God’s Word to everyday life (Ethics)

Preferred Entry Requirements

We prefer our learners to have the following experience/education prior to enrolling in this qualification:

  • Committed member in their local church

  • Completed Introduction to Biblical Studies and Ministry or equivalent

Ministry Placement

To successfully undertake this course, learners will need to have access to a suitable workplace where they can perform roles such as:

  • Leaders and lay assistants in parishes in the areas of ministry and pastoral care

  • Volunteer or paid pastoral positions

  • Youth or Sunday School leaders

  • Women’s or Men’s ministry leaders

This work requirement is necessary so that the learner can fulfil the Ministry Placement requirements of the program.

Cost

$250 per subject or as negotiated with your church. This includes the set text and all other learning materials.

Additional Information

Additional information about each of the above subjects can be found in the Biblical Studies and Ministry Courses Booklet. The booklet also contains important information about VBC policies including privacy, grievances and disputes, exemptions and support services.

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