11446NAT Certificate IV in Christian Missions

Purpose & Leadership Development

The Purpose and Leadership Development is an internship with a difference! This is a two-year, hands on course that trains you in the core aspects of being a full-time volunteer with YWAM anywhere in the world. The skills and knowledge you will gain during this two year period will apply to much more than just the missions context; they can be transferred to your next job, ministry opportunity, or further study.

During the course you will work as a full time volunteer staff member with us. While you may spend a portion of your two years in Papua New Guinea and other areas in North Queensland, your home base will be our campus in Townsville or Port Moresby, PNG.

The Purpose and Leadership Development gives you the opportunity to gain ministry skills and experience all while empowering you to help build healthy lives, communities, and nations in a variety of expressions.

The prerequisite for this course is a YWAM Discipleship Training School (DTS).

During the course you will have regular input times with a different module covered every quarter including:

• Vision and Communication
• Developing a Support Base
• Community Engagement
• The Book That Transforms Nations
• Effective Ministry

In addition to the core modules, elective modules are offered every quarter on topics such as Bible study, biblical counsel and prayer, developing teaching, and effective team dynamics. Elective modules are designed to help align your training with your passions and long-term goals.

In addition to what you will learn in the classroom, you will also attain practical skills related to the ministry area that you are placed in, as well as a range of soft skills, such as team work, leadership, time management, work ethic, problem solving, adaptability, resilience, and so much more!

During your Purpose and Leadership Development, we do our best to match your passions and any prior training and experience you might have with a ministry area that is most suitable for you.

Our ministry areas include:

• Accounts
• Community Life
• Director’s Office
• Discipleship Training School Leadership Team
• Early Learning
• Food Services
• Global Healthcare School Leadership Team
• Guest Services
• Housing
• Marine
• Media and Communication
• Medical
• Property Development
• Training
• Venue Management
• Youth Ministry
• 99.9 Live FM (we have a community radio station right on campus!)

Most students on the Purpose and Leadership Development will have the opportunity to participate in a range of roles and projects during the two years, including a mix of outreach opportunities and mission support roles.

Accommodation: $250 AUD/month (standard dormitory room). You may have the option to upgrade your accommodation to a shared apartment for an additional cost.

Campus meals: $7.50 AUD/day. You will also have the option of purchasing and preparing your own meals.

Additional costs: Travel costs to and from Townsville, student visa, health insurance, and other personal expenses.