What are the responsibilities and job description for the MTS Trainee position at St Stephen's Presbyterian Church?
MINISTRY APPRENTICESHIP
TRAINING FOR A LIFETIME OF MINISTRY
Training for a Lifetime of Ministry
Our church is committed to making and maturing disciples of Jesus. As part of this mission, we invest in the next generation of Christian leaders through the Ministry Apprenticeship program (MTS).
What is a Ministry Apprenticeship?
A 2-year Hands-on Ministry Apprenticeship
Who should consider a Ministry Apprenticeship?
Those Who
Our Church Offers
The Program Is Built Around
Get in touch
Please download our brochure for more information and email the staff team if you have further questions. We look forward to hearing from you.
Explore Ministry Training with Us
MTS Trainee
A two-year, full-time ministry apprenticeship that equips you for gospel ministry through hands-on training and discipleship in a local church setting.
Intern
A one-year, one-day-a-week training program designed to equip everyday Christians for gospel-shaped service through mentoring, theological study, and hands-on ministry experience.
Student Minister
For theological students seeking practical ministry and leadership training in the local church setting of St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church.
TRAINING FOR A LIFETIME OF MINISTRY
Training for a Lifetime of Ministry
Our church is committed to making and maturing disciples of Jesus. As part of this mission, we invest in the next generation of Christian leaders through the Ministry Apprenticeship program (MTS).
What is a Ministry Apprenticeship?
A 2-year Hands-on Ministry Apprenticeship
- Centred on Bible, prayer, and practical ministry
- Designed to equip Christians for a lifetime of gospel service
- Often completed before formal theological training
Who should consider a Ministry Apprenticeship?
Those Who
- Are active in ministry and want to grow
- Are considering future Word ministry (church, mission, etc.)
- Meet biblical character qualifications (e.g. 1 Tim 3)
- Are willing to be trained, stretched, and equipped
Our Church Offers
- A rich mix of ages, cultures, and ministries
- Mentoring by experienced staff
- Opportunities to explore strengths and gifts
- Ministry exposure in real-life church settings
- A supportive and prayerful environment
The Program Is Built Around
- Being like Jesus (Character)
- Thinking like Jesus (Conviction)
- Serving like Jesus (Competence)
- 3.5 days: Ministry experience
- 1 day: Training & reflection (spread through the week)
- 0.5 days: Theological study
- Bible teaching, evangelism, pastoral care
- Leadership and ministry skills
- Theological reflection
- One-to-one discipleship
Get in touch
Please download our brochure for more information and email the staff team if you have further questions. We look forward to hearing from you.
Explore Ministry Training with Us
MTS Trainee
A two-year, full-time ministry apprenticeship that equips you for gospel ministry through hands-on training and discipleship in a local church setting.
Intern
A one-year, one-day-a-week training program designed to equip everyday Christians for gospel-shaped service through mentoring, theological study, and hands-on ministry experience.
Student Minister
For theological students seeking practical ministry and leadership training in the local church setting of St Stephen’s Presbyterian Church.