Reaching New Zealand
New Zealand desperately needs faithful workers who are well-trained and equipped to proclaim the good news of Jesus. At Cornerstone we intentionally invest into training and sending workers into the harvest field. Our desire is to deepen the training culture across church — both in sending gospel workers out and seeing every member committed to developing their gifts.
We are praying that this ministry will bear fruit, and our aim is to see two people join our ministry apprenticeship programme each year. We would like to see five new workers sent into full-time vocational Christian ministry as a result of the ministry apprenticeship programme by 2025.
Our Training Programmes
We know that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. We are convinced that a key part of raising up workers for that harvest is to train people in a way that will be sustainable for a lifetime of service, wherever they are. Get involved in one of our training initiatives!
Co-workers
Two years, part-time
Co-workers is a chance to grow and be equipped with doctrine and practical skills essential to the Christian life. It runs for an hour, weekly, with a couple of weekends away throughout the year to dig into particular topics. Two years of various forms of input will be revealed in maturity and the ability to serve at higher levels.
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Summer Internship
Three months, part-time
Our summer internship is a chance to accelerate your spiritual life. Interns grow in their understanding of theology and the Bible, as well as more practical aspects of mission and ministry. They spend quality time with our staff and apprentices, have opportunities to serve the church and learn hands-on skills in mission. The two-and-a-half-day programme fast-tracks interns to be more effective members of any church, for the rest of their life.
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Ministry Apprenticeship
Two or three years, full-time
We seek to multiply gospel workers and win the world for Christ through ministry apprenticeships. An apprenticeship trains Christians to be the best servants of Christ they can be, and continually grow in the knowledge and service of God. It is a key way to train individuals before helping them to decide on the next step in their ministry.
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Values
Convictions
Through regular Bible reading with their trainer and formal ministry training, our aim is to see trainees grow in their knowledge of God’s Word, and to know what they believe and why they believe it. Trainees will also have the opportunity to attend theological courses.
Character
As trainees grow in their knowledge of God we also desire to see them grow in their love for him demonstrated in joyful obedience and prayerful dependence. Trainers will meet regularly with trainees to offer encouragement, accountability and prayer.
Competence
Trainees will learn practical skills for gospel ministry (e.g. preaching and Bible teaching, leading small groups, leadership skills, evangelism, discipleship, communication skills etc), as they engage in ministry themselves.
Cornerstone is a church with a vision to see lives transformed through Jesus Christ for the glory of God on our university campuses, in our city, and throughout the broader Christchurch area.
PO Box 31204, Christchurch 8444, New Zealand