Our philosophy of training

After looking at a variety of historic and modern methods of training and education for ministry, we have become convinced of the great worth of on the job training.

Our courses are a mix of practical training and academic study. We do not think you have to possess a degree to be an effective minister, but we do value ongoing learning; a person who is always learning is always growing!

We encourage you, if you wish to do so, to go on to study for higher level qualifications at other institutions. We offer courses that will challenge your mind and lay foundations which will help you become a student of the Bible and a more developed follower of Jesus.

All of Vineyard College's qualifications are NZQA approved.

Certificate in Christian Ministry

• Full-time internship programme over 1 year (Can also be done part time)
• Cost $1360 [NZ & Australian Residents]
• You can begin this programme in any month of the year
• “Internship Style”; approx 80% practical, 20% academic

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Certificate in Christian Ministry (Advanced)

• Follows on from Certificate in Christian Ministry as above
• Full time internship programme over 1 year (Can also be done part time)
• Cost $1040 [NZ & Australian Residents]
• You can begin this programme in any month of the year
• "Internship Style"; approx 80% practical, 20% academic

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Certificate in Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Care (Introductory)

• Our most flexible part time programme; useful for mission trips, homegroup activity etc.
• Can also be done full time over three months
• Cost $160.00
• You can begin this programme in any month of the year
• “Internship Style”; approx 80% practical, 20% academic

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Pastoral Internship (Emerge)

• Vineyard Churches part-time internship for home group leaders, assistant pastors, youth leaders, etc
• Incorporates Vineyard College Certificate in Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Care (Introductory)
• Correspondence assignments & readings during the year
• 2 three day live-in intensives
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