School of Ministry

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Equipped to Make a Difference

Step Into Your Calling

Centrepoint School of Ministry is a one-year experience for people who are passionate about leading a Spirit-filled life and fulfilling the destiny God has for them. Throughout your time in our School of Ministry you will be intentionally discipled, imparted into by the Centrepoint Team and guest speakers from across our State and Nation, and trained in practical ministry and leadership.

Course Format

Applications close January 20th, 2026 

Designed for anyone who is passionate about leading a Spirit-filled life and fulfilling the destiny God has for them.

Time:
Wednesdays, 7:00pm – 9:30pm during the school term

Inclusions:
Each night consists of worship, prayer, teaching, a supper break, practical activities such as small groups, Q&A and finishes with a time of ministry.

Some of the topics covered include:
Reading Scripture for revelation • The Person of the Holy Spirit • Christology • Identity in Christ • Renewing the mind • Freedom & forgiveness • Generational strongholds • Intimacy with the Holy Spirit • Prophetic ministry • Evangelism • Deliverance ministry • Leadership • Preaching & communication

You will also be required to serve fortnightly at your local campus in a ministry area of your choice as a part of your School of Ministry Experience. This aspect of the course provides you an opportunity to put what you are learning into practice.

Starting:
February 2026

Tuition:
$2,500 (includes guest speaker sessions, student retreat, missions trip, SOM shirt, and course resources)

Note: As this course is not accredited, FEE-HELP is not available. Our finance team can assist you in setting up a payment plan if needed.

Designed for SOM graduates who are ready to deepen their theology, sharpen their leadership, and take on real pastoral responsibility.

Time:
Wednesdays fortnightly, 7:00pm – 9:30pm during the school term

Inclusions:

Each night includes advanced teaching, leadership roundtables, real-life ministry case studies, open discussion with seasoned pastors, and ministry time.

Some of the topics covered include:
Personal leadership • Character formation • Five-fold ministry • Organisational leadership & structure • Strategic ministry planning • Casting vision & recruiting teams • Kingdom mindset • Preaching • Biblical interpretation & application • Advanced leadership & decision-making • Implementing change • Pastoral ministry in complex cases • Pentecostal distinctives • Leading through personal struggles • Marriage & family • Running life-giving services • Next-gen ministry • Deliverance • Missions & the Church • Church planting

You will also be required to lead a Connect Group on the opposite fortnight and will receive one-on-one mentoring throughout the year, giving you the opportunity to turn learning into real-life leadership and discipleship.

Starting:
February 2026

Tuition:
$1,750 (includes advanced leadership teaching, guest speaker round tables, student retreats, SOM shirt, one-on-one mentoring and course resources)

Note: As this course is not accredited, FEE-HELP is not available. Our finance team can assist you in setting up a payment plan if needed.

A Diploma in Ministry designed for those who want to combine recognised theological study with supervised, real-world ministry experience at Centrepoint Church.

Time:
Teaching: Wednesdays, 6:00pm – 9:30pm during the school term
Internship: One day per week (typically Tuesdays, 9:00am–3:00pm), with flexibility to fit your availability.
Additional content and assignments: Up to one extra day per week for reading, online content, and assessment tasks.

Inclusions:
You will study a Diploma of Ministry through Alphacrucis University College while completing your tutorials and ministry placement at Centrepoint.
Your week includes in-person teaching, online content, reading and assignments, plus a supervised ministry placement.

Units include:
Faith & Purpose • Old Testament Foundations • Introduction to Theology • Introduction to Pastoral Ministry • New Testament Foundations • Character Formation and Ministry • Professional Practice (Internship) • Leadership Principles

You will also receive one-on-one mentoring throughout the year, giving you the opportunity to turn learning into real-life leadership and discipleship.

Starting:
February 2026

Tuition:
$13,200 - FEE-HELP available.

Includes teaching, guest speaker round tables, student retreats, SOM shirt, one-on-one mentoring and course resources.

Note: The Diploma of Ministry is awarded by Alphacrucis University College.
Admissions, fees and any available government loan options (e.g. FEE-HELP) are administered by Alphacrucis and are subject to their entry requirements and eligibility criteria.

Designed for those who want to get close to the heart of church life, serve alongside our pastors and team, and grow through real responsibility and mentoring.

Time:
Tuesdays, 9:00am – 3:00pm during the school term

Inclusions:
Each week you will join Staff Chapel, assist with ministry projects and events, shadow pastors, help coordinate services and teams, support pastoral care and next-steps pathways, contribute to communications and planning, and participate in outreach initiatives.

You will receive regular feedback and one-on-one sessions with your supervisor to set goals, reflect on what God is doing in you and through you, and grow in confidence and clarity around your calling.

Starting:
February 2026

Tuition:
Free (includes Staff Chapel, supervisor mentoring, ministry masterclasses and internship resources)

Note: The Internship is not accredited and does not attract FEE-HELP.

Meet the Team

Teaching Team

“The decision to set aside this year to grow in my faith, spiritual disciplines and personal relationship with Jesus has been one that I’m so grateful to have made.”


Application for 2026 Now Open

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