MTS Trainee

MINISTRY APPRENTICESHIP

Training for a Lifetime of Ministry

A 2-year Hands-on Ministry Apprenticeship

• Centred on Bible, prayer, and practical ministry
• Designed to equip Christians for a lifetime of gospel service
• Often completed before formal theological training

It follows the Ministry Training Strategy (MTS) and is known as METRO within the Presbyterian Church of Victoria.

Those Who

• Are active in ministry and want to grow
• Are considering future Word ministry (church, mission, etc.)
• Meet biblical character qualifications (e.g. 1 Tim
  3)
• Are willing to be trained, stretched, and equipped

Our Church Offers

• A rich mix of ages, cultures, and ministries
• Mentoring by experienced staff
• Opportunities to explore strengths and gifts
• Ministry exposure in real-life church settings
• A supportive and prayerful environment

The Program Is Built Around

• Being like Jesus (Character)
• Thinking like Jesus (Conviction)
• Serving like Jesus (Competence)

• 3.5 days:
  Ministry experience
• 1 day:
  Training & reflection (spread through the week)
• 0.5 days:
  Theological study

• Bible teaching, evangelism, pastoral care
• Leadership and ministry skills
• Theological reflection
• One-to-one discipleship

Reading lists, objectives, and training papers support each focus area across the two years.

Please download our brochure for more information and email the staff team if you have further questions. We look forward to hearing from you.

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