Ministry Options
PBC recognises the reality that not everyone who wishes to enter professional Christian ministry will have the same desired professional outcome. For this reason PBC's 3yr courses (Bachelor of Ministry and Advanced Diploma of Christian Ministry) focus the training of the student through one of five Ministry Options which are designed to enable the student to develop ministry skills directly related to their desired professional outcome. Each student will complete a number of units from their choice of Ministry Option, as well as carry out their final year Supervised Field Education within the framework of that Ministry Option. The Ministry Options currently available at PBC are:
Pastoral Ministry
Students specialising in Pastoral Ministry are those who seek to become full-time pastors in a local church, or trainers of others for ministry. This specialisation will enable the student to develop a framework for pastoral ministry and be equipped to take on the many tasks required to lead and grow a local church. Pastoral Ministry Units.
Youth Ministry
This specialisation is for the energetic, the brave and the crazy, those who have a heart for today’s youth. This stream is designed to provide you with an understanding of the opportunities, needs and difficulties in youth work. But more than that, you will be equipped with practical skills to help you blow young people’s minds, as you introduce them to the love of Christ, through action and relationship. Youth Ministry Units.
Cross-Cultural Ministry
Students who specialise in the Cross-Cultural stream will be equipped to serve the Lord in a variety of cross-cultural situations. PBC has a proud record of training and sending men and women to many countries around the world. This stream is for the courageous, those who believe God is calling them to a life of adventure with Him. Cross-Cultural Ministry Units.
Pastoral Counselling
The Pastoral Counselling stream strongly emphasises developing a Biblical framework for thinking through deeper more intimate relationships between people and between people and their God. Students are involved in practical group work for the acquisition of skills and experience, while pursuing the character required to be a giver of wise counsel. Pastoral Counselling Units.
Creative Ministry
Choosing the Creative Ministries stream will lead you to explore new and varied methods of communicating the gospel creatively, visually and effectively. The hands on emphasis of this course coupled with professional and academic training will suit students desiring to serve God through creative means. Creative Ministry Units.