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EQUIPPING YOU FOR LIFE, MISSION AND MINISTRY

WHY SALVOS DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOLRAISING PASSIONATE SOLD-OUT JESUS FOLLOWERSSalvos Discipleship School is passionate about raising your generation to love and serve Jesus. We want to see you immerse wholeheartedly in the Word of God, be guided by the Holy Spirit and live as sold-out disciples of Jesus.

TEACHING TO MAKE DISCIPLESOur goal is to teach and equip you to ‘go and make disciples of all nations’ and be a worker for the Kingdom of God.

PRACTICAL AND COLLABORATIVE LEARNINGSalvos Discipleship School offers a well-rounded approach to learning, emphasising Christian discipleship, leadership and evangelism. The environment facilitates personal, spiritual and academic growth to help you experience a closer relationship with God.

10433NAT CERTIFICATE IV IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY AND THEOLOGY You will gain a nationally accredited qualification and be equipped in a real-world context. With subjects ranging from public speaking and preaching, to pastoral care and leadership in the workplace, the course will prepare you for ministry and leadership roles.

STUDENT SUPPORTOur experienced and committed pastoral staff are available 24/7 onsite and will ensure that your experience is rewarding, positive and nurturing. You will have access to the online study skills program and other support.

PATHWAYOn successful completion of the Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology, you could enter other ministry or theology programs.

MISSION EXPERIENCEMission opportunities are provided through challenging frontline mission placements. You will have opportunities to do evangelism, to grow disciples, and to be involved in courageous social action. You will experience transforming power, and desire the extraordinary as you walk with new Christians on their discipleship journey.

CONNECT TO THE COMMUNITYYou will know authentic Christian community as you live, serve, minister and learn together. You will be immersed in a vibrant local church — The Salvation Army Long Jetty Corps. You will experience the incredible joy of praying with people to receive Jesus into their lives and walk alongside new believers or yet-to-believe people.

LEARNING OPTIONS AND FEESYou can study as a residential student living on campus for nine months, or opt to be a day student. Fees for residential and day students are highly subsidised. Residential fees are approximately $185 per week which is inclusive of training, resources, accommodation and most meals.

CAMPUSThe campus is located at Berkeley Vale on the beautiful Central Coast of New South Wales, Australia. It is situated on a large bushland site with easy access to Tuggerah Lakes, shopping centres and beaches.

FACILITIESClassroom, accommodation and catering are located on the campus. You can access two well-equipped libraries — one on campus and the other at Booth College, Bexley North. Buses are available to transport you to various activities. Australian students may be eligible for a student Opal card which provides for discounted travel. Table tennis and other recreational facilities are also on campus.

YOUR LEADERS

DIRECTORS - MAJORS ANDREW & MELISSA HUMPHREYS

Andrew and Melissa have been serving as Directors at the Salvos Discipleship School since 2009. It is very close to their hearts as the School laid the foundation for their ministry as Salvation Army officers, as they both graduated with life changing experiences from the School in the 1990s. They find great fulfilment in seeing the students loved, empowered and released for God’s work.

ASSISTANT MINISTRY WORKERS NATHANAEL & SARAH HARDAKER Nathanael and Sarah have been serving at Salvos Discipleship School since they both graduated from the Furnance program in 2012 and 2013 respectively. They sow into the lives of the students through the academic program, mentoring and leadership. Their heart and passion is to see the students take the next step in their discipleship journey, with courage, boldness and humility.

MELINDA PATTERSONMelinda has been with Salvos Discipleship School since 2013 and feels privileged to serve the students. The School is a big part of her life and she loves to see the impact it has as the students grow in their faith.

SARAH MELISSA & ANDREW

NATHANAEL

MELINDA

“Not for the faint-hearted, the Salvos Discipleship School is here to see sold-out Jesus followers pursuing God and his calling for their lives. And we do it by helping people engage with God, experience healthy community and be equipped for God’s purposes.”

Melissa Humphreys

“This is a place where people come to hand the reins to God for nine months and see what he can do. It is a place where God breaks you down, breathes life and truth into you and rebuilds you with his heart and purpose.”

Sarah Hardaker

EQUIPPING FOR LIFE, MISSION AND MINISTRY

DISCOVER WHO YOU ARE “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me” (Philippians 4:13).

Understanding who you are in Christ will give you a strong foundation on which to build your life. Knowing your identity in Christ will help you live as God intended and fulfill your God-given purpose.

BECOME A DISCIPLE“...everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher” (Luke 6:40 ).

At Salvos Discipleship School we are passionate about you starting on the journey to become more and more like Christ. It is a place of intense growth, extravagant grace and diving into the unknown. You will be called, challenged, stretched and changed inside out.

GO BEYOND YOUR QUALIFICATION“Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).

The biblical foundation, skills and self-awareness gained during your time at the Salvos Discipleship School will provide you with the solid ground to go and achieve new and greater things for Christ.

EQUIPPING FOR LIFE, MISSION AND MINISTRY

“If you have Jesus in your heart, and feel like sharing your faith with others, especially with youth, then the School is for you.

If you want to know more about who you are in the body of Christ and where you may function best, working both with young people and adults, this residential is good for you.

If you like challenges that would grow your faith and help you step out from your comfort zone, this study is definitely for you.

You can’t even imagine how life-changing a few months can be!”

Natalia Balkunova graduated in 2014. She came to the Salvos Discipleship School from Russia and is currently working in Salisbury Corps, Maryland, USA

STUDY PROGRAM - FURNACEFurnace is the name of our nine-month study program designed to ‘refine you like silver and purify you like gold’. You can join Furnace as a residential or day student. The main components of Furnace are:

� 10433NAT Certificate IV in Christian Ministry and Theology � Mission Placements � Community � Church Ministry

10433NAT CERTIFICATE IV IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY & THEOLOGYThe Certificate is an accredited course nationally recognised in Australia. It provides good knowledge and skills relevant to personal discipleship and vocational mission and ministry.

Some of the subjects you can study are Communication and Public Speaking, Cultural Diversity, Starting a Dynamic Youth Ministry, Mentoring, Jesus in Mark’s Gospel, How to Read the Bible, Effective Evangelism, Spiritual Temperaments, Intercession, Boundaries, Walking Through Acts, Reasons to Believe, Relationships, Children’s Ministry, Anger Management, Safe Salvos, First Aid Certificate, Team Management, Budgeting, Grace Seminar, Conflict Resolution, The Fatherheart of God, and much more.

Discuss the nature of the Bible and present day Christian life and practice

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Interpret theological data CMTTHE402A

Investigate information within a theological theme or issue CMTTHE403A

Gain new personal revelation CMTTHE404A

Explore ideas about God in relation to the way we live as Christians

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Communicate theological information CMTMIN402A

Work with diverse people CHCDIV001

Reflect on and improve own professional practice CHCPRP003

Provide pastoral and spiritual care CHCPAS002

MISSION PLACEMENTSSubject to availability, placements could include you participating in

� a mission team (eg, serving with homeless youth at Salvos Streetlevel) � a community or Drug & Alchohol Rehabilitation Centre � a church plant � an Australian corps or centre with missional focus � a summer camp in USA for disadvantaged youth

COMMUNITY AND CHURCH MINISTRYTen hours of ministry in the local church and community every week is required. Salvos Discipleship School works closely with the local expressions of The Salvation Army providing opportunities to partner in local missions. Additionally, living in a residential environment brings blessings and challenges with the best discipleship lessons often learnt in the day to day life together.

FEES

WEEKLY PROGRAM

FURNACE START DATE

A typical week at the school may involve: � Personal devotions - 1 hour every day � Group prayer and Bible meditation � Classroom learning - 12 hours � Ministry in the local church and community - 10 hours � Most evenings after dinner - free time � One day off on Thursday

Residential student : AUD$7800 Day student : AUD$3800

The fees cover training, lectures and resources, accommodation and meals (breakfast, lunch, snacks and most evening meals)

The fees cover training, lectures and resources, lunch and snacks

All students will be given one School shirt and hoodie. Payment plans and options can be discussed with the Directors.

Furnace commences on the Tuesday of the third week of February.

HOW TO APPLY

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS � Active church member � Living a spiritually healthy life, committed to God � Willing to support the work of The Salvation Army � Oral and written English language skills equivalent to year 10 proficiency � Able to demonstrate personal and social maturity and stability to meet

the demands of community life, ministry and training � Prepared to live by The Salvation Army ethos and standards whilst

attending and representing Salvos Discipleship School

HOW TO APPLYRequest an application form at discipleshipschool@boothcollege.edu.au Complete the application form with the references and email to discipleshipschool@boothcollege.edu.au or post to 60 Berkeley Vale Road, Berkeley Vale NSW 2261 Australia.

All applications should be received by the end of December though late applications may be considered.

PAYMENT OF FEESPayment of course fees is required by the course start date or payment plans may be negotiated at the discretion of the Directors. Payment can be made through bank transfer, cheque, cash or automatic periodic payments. Australian residents may be eligible for Centrelink study benefits and should contact Centrelink to discuss eligibility.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)If you have prior training or vocational experience you may be eligible for RPL. The RPL application should be made to the Directors.

WRITE YOUR STORY

YOUR FUTURESalvos Discipleship School resounds with powerful stories of students, past and present, who are changing the world for Jesus. Graduates from the School have gone into full-time ministry, missionary work or are fruitful partners in the gospel at their churches and work places. Some have pursued their academic dreams by enrolling for further study.

Sandy Reid, student of the 2015 Furnance program left school at 16 with a personal opinion that her academic ability was low. As her desire to know more about Jesus grew, she decided to go back to school and was accepted as the first mature aged day student at the Salvos Discipleship School.

“At first I struggled with my assessments, I had never written one and was not at all confident particularly when the course involved delving into my own heart revealing areas in my life that hurt and needed healing and attention,” said Sandy. “God assured me the whole time to ‘Be still, and know that I am God’.”

“By the love of God and with the help and support of staff I was nurtured through the entirety of the course learning how to write an essay, how to minister to others and how to prepare and give a speech and a sermon.”

“My opinion of myself now depends on who God has created me to be rather than who I think I am.”

TALK TO US AND START WRITING YOUR STORY WITH THE SALVOS DISCIPLESHIP SCHOOL

WHAT WILL BE YOUR STORY?

CONTACT US60 Berkeley RoadBerkeley Vale NSW 2261 AUSTRALIA

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All information in this publication is correct as on 30 September 2016. Salvos Discipleship School reserves the right to change the information at any time without prior notice.