GROW DEEPER. INFLUENCE YOUR WORLD

At GMS you’ll find a place to belong.  A place to share and laugh, and learn to grow deeper with God.

You’ll connect with other students, discover more about yourself, learn from Gateway’s ministry leaders, collaborate on ministry projects, and develop your leadership skills.

Match your one year GMS experience with accredited subjects delivered by our academic partner, Alphacrucis College, to widen your influence across our Gateway campuses and in our community, nation and world.

GROW DEEPER. LEARN MORE

Gateway Ministry School (GMS) is hosting the HE Diploma of Ministry and Graduate Diploma of Arts delivered online by Alphacrucis College (AC). Students enrolling in GMS are enrolling with Alphacrucis College (AC) as online students.

As a full-time or part-time GMS student your online learning will be enhanced through group and individual input from Gateway’s ministry leaders, and hands-on ministry opportunities.  Alongside other GMS students you will participate in GMS chapel, be part of Gateway staff meetings, get involved in ministry projects, and participate in an optional cross-cultural experience. You’ll learn together and learn from each other. You’ll pray together, grow together and encourage each other as you discover God’s call and influence your world.

You’ll graduate with a fully accredited qualification from Alphacrucis College. This qualification is also a foundation for a Bachelor or Masters degree, giving you options for ongoing study.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

GMS is open to people who attend Gateway Baptist Church and people who attend other churches (in consultation with your pastor).

Acceptance into GMS is by application and interview, and is dependent on successful enrollment as an online student with Alphacrucis College.

Visit Alphacrucis College’s website for their admission requirements.

FEES

Your 2019 GMS Experience:

  • Individual and group input from Gateway’s ministry leaders.
  • Ministry placement to put your learning into action.
  • Spiritual input and formation through GMS Chapel, Gateway staff meetings and other activities.
  • Encouraging and safe environment to learn and grow your ministry and leadership skills.
  • Learning support to help you get the most out of your academic studies.
  • Group discussions to process and help you put your learning into context.

GMS Experience – $1500 (this fee is for full-time and part-time students and payable to Gateway, Fee-Help is not available).  Optional cross-cultural learning experience – additional $2200 (approximate cost).

Your Alphacrucis College fees:

  • Full-time students study 8 units (subjects) per year
  • Part-time students choose number of units (subjects) to study per year
  • Enrolment as an online student

Alphacrucis College HE Diploma of Ministry – approx. $1200 per unit (full time students studying 8 units approx. cost $9600 per year) plus textbook costs.  2019 fees to be confirmed.

Alphacrucis College Graduate Diploma of Arts – approx. $2300 per unit (full time students studying 8 units approx. cost $18400 per year) plus textbook costs.  2019 fees to be confirmed.

Fee-Help is available for Alphacrucis College students who meet the Australian Government criteria. Visit studyassist.gov.au to find out if you are eligible.

INTERESTED?

Applications close 31 January 2019.  Find out how to apply here.

GMS MINISTRY STREAMS

Grow deeper and learn more with GMS Ministry Streams non-accredited short courses. Ministry Streams will be offered again in 2019.

  • More details coming early 2019.

MEET SOME OF OUR GMS STUDENTS

I have really enjoyed discovering golden nuggets of information that have helped me to grow my faith from being something static to something that is dynamic. It’s been a great joy to wrestle with God about questions of faith and the Bible helping me to grow deeper in my relationship with Him. I’ve enjoyed meeting a variety of people across multiple generations with great camaraderie and care for each other. We celebrate each other’s success and steps of faith in practical ministry, and support and comfort each other in times of stress and frustration. – Andy Gore.

 

It’s been so important to me, learning that the plan that God has for me continues to change and blow my mind. God knows ME personally and He’s never going to let me down. When we give it all to him and ask him to use us, that’s exactly what He’s going to do. – Sammy Edwards.

 

 

It was so impacting to know that I could actually do this. I haven’t studied for over 30 years and before the first assessment was due I had a meltdown and nearly withdrew. But with the support of Sav and the tutors I persevered and realised I could do this. – Angela Bourne.

 

 

Since starting GMS I have developed a greater appreciation for Jesus and the gospel. Learning more about God has given my faith such deeper roots and now, I find so much more Joy in reading his word every day. – Madison Weekes.

 

 

I’ve loved being able to grow in my relationship with God alongside some absolutely amazing and incredible people. Having the opportunity to study scripture, build relationships and serve God in youth ministry, all because of GMS, is truly the biggest blessing. – Amelia Dwyer.

 

 

It has been an amazing experience learning that I am capable of much more than I ever thought possible but also watching the younger students step up and out and inspire not only me but their generation as well. – Sonia Davies.

HOW TO APPLY

Acceptance into GMS is by application and interview, and is dependent on successful enrollment as an online student with Alphacrucis College.

GMS is open to people who attend Gateway Baptist Church and people who attend other churches.

APPLICATION PROCESS

  1. Complete the Gateway Ministry School Application Form online. You can save your partly finished application form and return to complete it later.

As part of your application you will need to:

If you have questions about completing the application form online please contact our GMS coordinator.

  1. GMS Interview. We will be in contact with you to discuss your application and make an interview time with you. Interview times will be negotiated by GMS staff and are planned to happen between November 2018 and January 2019.
  • We will contact you to inform you of the outcome of your application to participate in GMS.
  • Acceptance to GMS will be conditional on your successful enrolment with Alphacrucis College.
  1. Application with Alphacrucis College. Now the GMS part of your application is complete, you will need to apply directly with Alphacrucis College.
  • Application form for Diploma of Ministry students.
  • For diploma students enrol through their Local Church College (LCC) Program. Please enter Gateway Ministry School as your LCC.
  • Application form for Graduate Diploma of Arts students.
  • For Graduate Diploma students please select HE for your award, please select your campus as online.
  • If your application is successful, Alphacrucis College will send through your letter of offer. Once you accept this letter of offer you will receive further information from Alphacrucis College on how to enrol.

Please contact the GMS coordinator if you need any assistance.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?

For further information please contact Sav Cameron, GMS Coordinator.

FAQs

Where is Gateway Ministry School (GMS)?

Gateway Ministry School is a ministry of Gateway Baptist Church in Brisbane. GMS is located at Gateway’s Mackenzie campus, 1052 Mt Gravatt-Capalaba Road, Mackenzie, Queensland.

Do I have to study through Alphacrucis College to be part of GMS?

Yes.  All GMS students are required to be studying at least one subject per semester through our academic partner, Alphacrucis College.

How do I know which level of study to choose?

GMS students studying the Diploma of Ministry and Graduate Diploma of Arts courses through Alphacrucis College will complete mostly the same subjects, however the level of assessment required for these subjects is determined by the level of qualification you choose.  You may also need to consider the minimum academic entry requirements for each course.

Do I have to attend Gateway to apply?

GMS is open to both people attending Gateway Baptist Church and people attending other churches.

If you attend another church, GMS will consult with your pastor about your interest in participating in GMS.  You will complete your academic study units enrolled as an online student of Alpahcrucis College. You will also participate in the GMS Experience, attending Gateway for two half-days a week. You can complete your ministry placement at your church, or at Gateway (with the permission of your pastor.)

Can I study on-line?

Students enrolling in GMS are enrolling with Alphacrucis College (AC) as online students.

GMS’s group and individual input and practical ministry placements are facilitated and delivered in person by GMS staff and Gateway’s ministry leaders through the year. Students need to be available to attend GMS doe two half-days during the week, and are encouraged to attend Gateway or their own church for Sunday services.

Can I study part-time?

Yes! You can study part-time through Alphacrucis College and attend GMS part-time. Students can choose from subjects offered to full-time students in each semester.

How many days a week will I be at GMS?

GMS provides group and individual input from ministry leaders two half-days per week during term (Timetable details will be released early 2019). When students are completing their ministry placement units they will need to be available at other times depending on the activities of their ministry area.

What are the GMS semester dates?

GMS semester dates align with Alphacrucis College semester dates.

  • Orientation: 18-22 February 2019 (Orientation will be 2-3 days during this week)
  • Semester One: 4 March – 14 June 2019 (including 13 weeks of class time, and mid-semester break 13-28 April 2019)
  • Semester Two: 5 August – 22 November 2019 (including 13 weeks of class time, and mid-semester break 28 September – 20 October 2019)

Gateway Ministry School reserves the right to make changes to its programs and students will be notified of changes accordingly.

GMS is a ministry of Gateway Baptist Church.

Alphacrucis College is registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) (RTO Code: 90525) and the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA) (ID: PRV12006).
CRICOS Provider Name: Alphacrucis College Ltd. CRICOS Provider Code: 00958A. Alphacrucis College Ltd ABN: 13

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