"I really enjoyed the course. I learnt that while my past still affected my present, I do have a future and a purpose and I'm excited by that!"
-Susan

The number one goal of our Christian lives is to become like Jesus ... which will help us to live with an eternal perspective of now ... so how can we practically do this? The Defined by Jesus course addresses how our upbringing has impacted the development of our mind and our perception of what our calling is; and what Jesus says about it through His word. Sometimes this is worlds apart from how we grew up or the environment we find ourselves currently in. This study aims to give us practical tools to unravel what’s going on and to continue the journey that we all find ourselves on as Christians ... to be like Jesus.

Specifically, we will go on a journey to set;
A. Foundations of our lives - Identify how neural pathways are created, how they form patterns and how attachments are formed
B. The game-changer - we then investigate a process called neuroplasticity so we can change the patterns!
C. We are new creations - we can get laser beam specific about who we are in Christ, we have a new identity and God has called us to spheres of influence across our planet
D. Tools for change - we then focus on some very practical tools to help refocus on being defined by Jesus ... not by everything else
E. Bigger Dreams - we are created to dream big and change our planet for Him. How? If Jesus is the center of every sphere of life, then we practically are moving into a Renaissance.

Term 1 Start Date: 8th February 2023
Term 2 Start Date: 10th May 2023
Term 3 Start Date: 2nd August 2023
Term 4 Start Date: 11th October 2023

Available at the Hills Campus – In Person or Online.

Our English as a Second Language (ESL) classes provides a range of opportunities for people to practise English conversation skills in a relaxed environment. The focus is on oral communication with time for discussion, the news of the week and group activities. You will gain confidence in conversational English as you talk with the teachers and people of various ages, backgrounds and walks of life.

We are passionate through our classes to see:
• uni students become more confident in their studies
• professionals improve their English skills at work
• families connect where there are those who struggle to connect with family member in English

Term 1 Start Date: 8th February 2023
Term 2 Start Date: 10th May 2023
Term 3 Start Date: 2nd August 2023
Term 4 Start Date: 11th October 2023

Available Online in Term 1 2023.

A course designed to help build healthy beliefs, behaviours and outcomes around money.

Covering the topics titled below, this course will set you up to not only create a plan for your money but will transform the way you understand money and the impact it can have on your life and the world around you.

Topics include:
• Biblical Stewardship
• Work & Worship
• Budgeting for Impact
• Dealing with Debt & Financial Distress
• Planning for the Future
• Sound Investing
• A Generous Life

Available starting in Term 2
Term 2 Start Date: 10th May 2023
Term 3 Start Date: 2nd August 2023
Term 4 Start Date: 11th October 2023

The aim of the program is to help couples lay the foundation for a relationship that will last a lifetime.

Over the sessions of the course you will discover practical tools to help you build the foundations for a lasting marriage. You will look at: the importance of commitment, how to recognise and appreciate your differences, the art of communication, resolving conflict, the importance of spending time together and nurturing your friendship, making each other feel loved, developing a good sexual relationship and the importance of talking about your goals, values, and dreams.

If you're like most people you plan and prepare for many things in life: education, career, retirement and holidays. Most couples spend up to 250 hours planning their wedding, but very little time, if any, planning for married life. There are many things you can do to begin building a lifelong, happy marriage, investing into your relationship before you are married will reap rewards for many years to come. The book for this course will need to be purchased online. You will receive a link to purchase the book once you enrol.

Term 1 Start Date: 8th February 2023
Term 2 Start Date: 10th May 2023
Term 3 Start Date: 2nd August 2023
Term 4 Start Date: 11th October 2023

Cost: $65 per person

Available Online

"It makes you stop and have important conversations with your partner/spouse—two hours of intentionally focussing on your relationship. I highly recommend this course, whether you are preparing for marriage, new to it or a fair way along the journey!"
-David

 
This course is for any married couple, whether you’ve celebrated one anniversary together, or decades.
Based on over 40 years of rigorous scientific research into the habits of married couples, John Gottman’s Seven Principles highlight the key areas that can determine a relationship’s potential for success or failure. By focussing on these areas and building daily habits into our marriages, we can be proactive in creating a strong, love-filled marriage that will last our lifetime.

Topics include:
• The truth about happy marriages
• What Does Make Marriage Work?
• How do I predict divorce?
• Principle 1: Enhance Your Love Maps
• Principle 2: Nurture your fondness and admiration
• Principle 3: Turn towards each other and not away
• Principle 4: Let your partner influence you
• Principle 5: Solve your solvable problems
• Principle 6: Overcoming Gridlock
• Principle 7: Creating shared meaning

The course is a combination of reading at home, in preparation for the couple exercises facilitated each week in the evening sessions by Pastors Terry and Julie Scott.

Term 1 Start Date: 8th February 2023
Term 3 Start Date: 2nd August 2023

Cost: $85 per person

Available Online.

ShineWOMEN is a life changing personal development course! It allows each woman to develop an understanding of her own personal worth, strength and purpose. Whilst doing this course women will realise their potential and build healthy community within the group.

Over the 7 weeks the mentoring sessions are delivered through an experiential learning platform in a fun engaging experience. There will be vibrant facilitators covering pertinent life skills topics and taking you on a journey of self-discovery.

You will walk away having developed your emotional intelligence (understanding yourself better and others in your world).

Topics include:
• Self-awareness
• Personal decision-making
• Managing feelings
• Communication skills
• Self-disclosure
• Self-acceptance
• Personal responsibility
• Conflict resolution

Term 1 Start Date: 8th February 2023
Term 2 Start Date: 10th May 2023
Term 3 Start Date: 2nd August 2023
Term 4 Start Date: 11th October 2023

Available at the Hills Campus – In Person Only

Living in an over sexualised world, men face their own unique challenges and temptations when it comes to their sexuality. Developing and maintaining a healthy sexuality is every man’s battle.

Valiant Man is about male sexual discipleship which has helped thousands of men take up the challenge to fight for their own personal, moral and spiritual vitality and help other men fight for theirs.

This program:
• Contains both a study and devotional guide designed to fortify and restore the moral and spiritual integrity of men.
• Is effective as both a preventative and curative program giving men tools to forge a Godly perspective about their sexuality and to break the cycle of addictive sexual behaviour
• Is a safe non-judgemental place allowing men to be free to encourage one another to step up, conquer issues of sexuality and become what God has designed them to be

Topics include:
• A vision for manhood
• The arena of healing
• The origin, power and purpose of sex
• The cycle of addiction
• Taking a stand
• Guarding your heart
• Realistic expectations

Available starting in Term 2
Term 2 Start Date: 10th May 2023
Term 3 Start Date: 2nd August 2023
Term 4 Start Date: 11 October 2023

Cost: $120

Available Online.

Every woman carries with her the strengths and weaknesses of her background. She carries the legacy of her past into all her relationships – family, business, and church. This program will show participants how to free themselves from the past and focus on the future and provide strategies and skills needed to make positive and lasting changes in relationships.

Term 1 Start Date: 8th February 2023
Term 3 Start Date: 2nd August 2023

Cost: $120

Available Online

This 13-week online program is designed to provide support for people recovering from loss in life whether that be the death of someone close or the loss of a job, estrangement from a child, or the loss of friends. Losses like these create feelings of grief. Grief is real.

However, our aim through this course is to provide a space within a small group where you will:
• discover people who understand your hurts, emotions and painful experiences.
• learn helpful, practical information that will help you recover from the pain and loss.
• have a chance to talk about your experiences
• have a workbook for personal study and to write down things you’ve learned
• begin to gain closure in your loss

Overall, it is our hope that you see God bring healing resulting in you discovering hope for your future.

Note: If you are going through a separation or divorce, please consider participating in our Divorce Recovery course.

Term 1 Start Date: 8th February 2023
Term 3 Start Date: 2nd August 2023

Cost: $65

Available Online

"The course helped answer many questions: What does God think of divorce? How do you rebuild your life? What are some practical ways to cope? It was the best thing I’ve ever done, as the lessons I learnt were invaluable.

 
Divorce is challenging and often overwhelming for those who find themselves having to negotiate a fractured relationship. Through teaching and caring support, this program aims to give participants an understanding of the divorce experience. Provide a safe place to process grief and loss and find skills and courage to rebuild. Participants will commence the journey toward renewed strength, finding practical help and hope for the future.

This program draws from research and best practice in the fields of psychology, sociology, education, and theology. It includes the life experiences and reflections of those who have been through a divorce.

Available starting in Term 2
Term 2 Start Date: 10th May 2023
Term 3 Start Date: 2nd August 2023
Term 4 Start Date: 11th October 2023

Cost: $60

Available Online

"I stepped in as a facilitator because I saw how much it equipped me and I felt like I just wanted to equip others coming through as well.
A defining moment in night school was seeing how what I was learning was actively impacting my life—my business, marriage and finances."
-Aldrin

Would you like to run a small group but lack confidence? Do you already run a small group but wish you could facilitate better?

Good training in this area produces leaders who are confident to understand both relationship and spiritual dynamics whilst creating an effective group atmosphere for discipleship, care and outreach.

Facilitators play a vital role in small groups in the art of facilitating. Not teaching. Facilitators are skilled at opening up communication lines between members of the group and in seeing the desired outcomes applied in their lives.

This course is a leadership development tool by which participants will experience personal growth, skills development and gain an understanding of the core aspects encountered in running groups of every kind.

Participants enjoy lots of practical interactive group work throughout the course where they get to develop skills for becoming a competent facilitator.

Topics include:
• Leading people to blessing
• Group sessions
• Stages of a group
• Core issues in growth
• Skills for intervention
• Shame, guilt and the cycle of addiction
• Ending a session
• The influence of family
• Handling group challenges
• Keys to discipleship and restoration
• Cutting in and staying with a participant
• Shifting the focus
• Handling prayer
• Grief and the small group
• Ministry, adjourning and debriefing

Please note:
• It is highly advised that you take either of our foundational courses “Search for Life” or “Defined By Jesus” before or after taking this course.
• Taking this course does not guarantee one becomes a Night School Facilitator or a Connect Group Leader as there are other components in the application process.

Term 1 Start Date: 8th February 2023
Term 2 Start Date: 10th May 2023
Term 3 Start Date: 2nd August 2023
Term 4 Start Date: 11th October 2023

Cost: $120

Available at the Hills Campus – In Person or Online.