Courses are listed in our recommended order of completion:
Explore the person, teachings, and work of Jesus Christ through a careful study of the four Gospels.
Who is Jesus?
This is the central question of Christian theology and the foundation of all faithful ministry.
In this course, students are invited to explore Jesus Christ as the full revelation of the Father and to discover the relationship he brings us into through the Spirit. Through careful study of the four Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, we examine the life, teachings, death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus.
More than simply learning about Jesus, this subject is designed to help students come to know him more deeply and personally. The Gospels present Jesus not only as a historical figure, but as “the way, the truth, and the life”, the One who reveals God and invites us into participation in the life of the Triune God.
This course introduces and examines the person, teachings, and work of Jesus Christ, equipping students for both theological understanding and ministry application.
Students will:
Throughout the course, emphasis is placed on reading Scripture faithfully, listening to what the text meant in its original context and discerning how it speaks into life and ministry today.
This subject integrates academic study, spiritual reflection, and practical application. Students are encouraged to engage Scripture not only intellectually, but relationally, recognising that the goal of study is not merely knowledge, but transformation.
The aim is to help students encounter the Incarnate Word through the written Word, growing in both understanding and relationship with God.
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
Delivered through guided course content and teaching.
Two short-answer assignments and one exegesis paper.
Assessment Requirements
All required texts and supporting materials are provided.
At the heart of Christian faith and ministry is not simply a message, but a Person. This course is designed to help you move beyond knowing about Jesus to truly knowing him, so that your life and ministry are grounded in a living relationship with Christ.
Deepen your understanding of the Gospels, strengthen your relationship with Jesus Christ, and become better equipped to communicate his life and teachings in discipleship and ministry.
This class equips students in the process of spiritual formation as a life-long transforming and learning experience that emerges from our communion with Christ and forms the basis of Christian ministry. Spiritual formation involves the joyful sharing and participation in the life and love of the Father, Son and Spirit. All of our lives, individually and in communion together, are “in Christ”.
For the purposes of this class, spiritual formation will include the following:
This course has 13 classes and four assessments which comprise of a short answer paper, self-awareness statement, spiritual journal, and book report. Richard Foster’s Celebration of Discipline (Hodder & Stoughton, any edition after 1989) is the required text for this course.
Course Definition
Christian leadership is participating with Jesus Christ in influencing people and communities towards God’s purposes through servant-hearted relationships, faithful discipleship and Spirit-led service.
This course explores the biblical, theological, spiritual and practical dimensions of Christian leadership. Students will examine how Christian leadership flows from identity in Christ, participation in the life and mission of the Triune God, and a commitment to serving and developing others.
Through biblical study, theological reflection, practical ministry application and personal formation, students will be equipped to exercise faithful leadership in congregations, ministry teams, organisations and local communities.
Course Theme
“Leadership is everyone’s business because discipleship is everyone’s calling.”
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
The course is organised into ten classes that move from the foundations of Christian leadership through to personal formation, ministry application and integration.
Class 1
Explore the nature and purpose of Christian leadership, leadership as influence, the relationship between leadership and management, the importance of context, and leadership as an expression of faithful discipleship.
Class 2
Examine Christian leadership through the communion, love and mission of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Consider leadership as participation, grace, calling and service rather than control, status or personal achievement.
Class 3
Investigate servant leadership, adaptive leadership, transformational leadership, vision, mission, values, strengths-based leadership, communal guidance and faithful followership.
Class 4
Develop communication practices for Christian leadership, including attentive listening, clear teaching, encouragement, feedback, influence and communication during disagreement or conflict.
Class 5
Explore the development of emerging leaders through discipleship, mentoring, coaching, encouragement, shared ministry experience and intentional preparation for future service.
Class 6
Consider teamwork, collaboration, shared ministry, spiritual giftedness, team culture, healthy relationships and the role of leaders in equipping and empowering others.
Class 7
Examine identity in Christ, spiritual disciplines, self-awareness, personal growth, emotional maturity and the lifelong formation of leaders as disciples of Jesus.
Class 8
Consider integrity, accountability, stewardship, ethical discernment, trust and the relationship between Christian character, conduct and credible ministry leadership.
Class 9
Explore sustainable ministry, leadership through change and challenge, perseverance, wellbeing, healthy boundaries and continued faithfulness over the course of ministry life.
Class 10
Bring together the course’s biblical, theological, personal and practical themes through ministry application, leadership reflection and the development of faithful responses to contemporary leadership situations.
The assessments progressively integrate personal reflection, practical ministry application, biblical interpretation and theological understanding.
Assessment 1
Length: 300–400 words
Reflect on Christian leadership as participation in the ministry of Jesus Christ. Students identify a personal leadership strength, an area for growth, and explain how leadership flows from identity in Christ rather than position, status or achievement.
Assessment 2
Length: 300–400 words
Apply Christian leadership principles to a ministry scenario and develop an appropriate response informed by course theology, communication, discernment, teamwork and servant-hearted leadership.
Assessment 3
Length: 1,000 words
Interpret an appropriate biblical passage and integrate its theological teaching with contemporary Christian leadership and practical ministry application.
Christian Leadership is designed for people seeking to develop a faithful, informed and practical approach to leadership, including:
Equipping for Ministry
Enrol in ACCM’s updated Christian Leadership course and discover how leadership can become faithful participation in the life and mission of Jesus Christ.
Enrol or Learn MoreBuild a strong foundation in Scripture, biblical interpretation, and Christian doctrine. Explore the grand story of the Bible, learn practical tools for understanding God’s Word, and discover the core beliefs that shape Grace Communion International’s Christ-centred and Trinitarian faith.
The Bible and Doctrines course provides students with a solid foundation in understanding Scripture, interpreting the Bible responsibly, and exploring the essential doctrines of the Christian faith. Grounded in Grace Communion International’s Christ-centred and Trinitarian theology, this course helps students see the Bible as God’s unified story revealed through Jesus Christ.
Students will learn how the Bible was formed, discover principles of sound biblical interpretation, examine different literary genres within Scripture, and investigate the doctrines that shape Christian belief and practice. Throughout the course, biblical knowledge is connected with practical discipleship, leadership, worship, and ministry.
Whether you are pursuing personal spiritual growth, preparing for ministry service, leading others in the local church, or seeking a deeper understanding of Christian doctrine, this course provides valuable tools for lifelong learning and faithful participation in God’s mission.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
This course is ideal for church members, ministry leaders, small group facilitators, emerging leaders, ACCM students, and anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of Scripture and Christian doctrine.
No prior theological training is required. The course is designed to be accessible, practical, and immediately relevant for Christian life, service, and ministry.
Grow in biblical confidence, strengthen your theological foundations, and discover how Scripture shapes faithful Christian living and ministry.
Courses are listed in our recommended order of completion, however Applied Christian Ministry is the capstone course and must be completed last.
This unit of study seeks to actively coalesce the accumulated learning of previous ACCM courses, the skills you’ve acquired and the learning community networks in which you’ve participated into a fitting finale for your Diploma program. This is your best chance yet to demonstrate the practical way(s) in which you’re integrating your learning into the day-to-day life and culture of your fellowship. At ACCM, we see this as what the Master can expect from sincere disciples participating in the process of His Body “edifying itself in love” (Eph.4:16).
Upon registering for the capstone course, you will be assigned a Project Coordinator (Coach) who will supervise your research and project submission.
ACCM is currently transitioning to a range of new and updated courses as part of our commitment to providing relevant and contemporary ministry education. During this period, some courses may be undergoing revision or may not be immediately available for enrolment.
If there is a specific course you would like to undertake, please contact the Registrar for assistance and advice regarding course availability and study options.
(Includes completion of Certificate of Christian Ministry)
