Dear Student,

For many people today, one sermon a week is not enough – you want more of God’s Word in a relevant, accessible package. The pressure on us in today’s society gives us very little time to enrol in a full time College. You can now relax! Faithworks Itinerant Ministries takes great pleasure in offering you a proven, quality, part-time, accredited course that is a ‘Nationally Recognised Training programme 6330'. This course is accredited through Unity College Australia. If studying one night a week or if external studies interests you then I would highly recommend that you take the time to read through all the information in this student pack.

We have developed this course with the following features:

• All notes supplied to students - via your local campus or by email
• Session CD’s are available for purchase
• Some lessons are available on video

The Lifestyle Training School program can be run one night a week in your own church or it can be made to fit your own study program.  This has also been used in Home group studies, the program is taught by Teachers and Pastors who have a passion for the subject that they teach.

Following is our information pack for your viewing, - there is an application form, ‘the Accredited Student Handbook’ (the ‘Statement of Agreement’ form needs to be signed and handed in or emailed with your application form), student fees and the course outlines. The course outline explains what you can expect from each module and everything that you are required to do to fulfil the requirements as an accredited student. If you wish you can even do this course non-accredited.

• What we are about
• Application form
• Course fees
• Course outline
• Accredited handbook

To run courses that cause the church to realise who God is in His fullness, who we are through the work of Christ and what we have been called to do with the empowerment of the Holy Spirit. Equipping us with the skills to be fruitful Christians grounded in the faith, finding our place in the Church.

MISSION STATEMENT:

1) To develop and mature Christians as effective leaders in the Church today, and

2) To equip people to lead people to Christ and build them into a worshipping community.

STRATEGY:

Though we do not aim to actually take non-Christians through the salvation process, we do aim to bring Christians into a closer relationship with God through a deeper understanding of their righteousness and position in Christ through the Lifestyle Training School program.

To develop CHRISTIAN MATURITY:

We do this through the following ways:

• in the use of God’s word
• how to effectively pray
• how to effectively evangelise
• how to use their gifts and talents for God

• who they are in Christ
• the character of God
• the message of faith
• the person of the Holy Spirit

TO BUILD THEM INTO A WORSHIPPING COMMUNITY:

Identifying and teaching you about your spiritual gifts and how to effectively evangelise by promoting the worship service and by implementing weekly strategies to promote evangelism.

This training school is unique in many aspects; it is made up of a Certificate III and Certificate IV program that can run simultaneously together;

1. The Certificate III in Christian Ministry is made up of eight modules and the Certificate IV in Christian Ministry is made up of sixteen modules, you can choose any topics from this list of seventeen modules;

• The Word of God
• The Character of God
• Supernatural Prayer
• Evangelism
• Jesus and the Holy Spirit
• Faith
• Exposition of Ephesians 
• Discovering your Ministry Gifts & Talents
• Heroes of the faith ( J A Dowie, E Roberts, K Kuhlman , etc )
• The book of Mark
• Abundance
• Worship
• Apologetics
• Marriage and family
• Thou shall Prosper
• Biblical Heroes of the faith ( David, Esther, Moses, Paul )
• Chaos of the cults
• New creation reality
• Hearing the voice of God

2. We also have a Certificate IV in Christian Ministry focusing on Leadership and Facilitation of small groups, which is a one year intensive program that can run in conjunction with the Certificate III, the things we cover;

• Small group facilitation training
• Christian leadership and teams
• Intro to Theology 
• Public speaking
• Developing the Leader within you & developing the leaders around you
• Marriage celebrancey

Student number

All information submitted will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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Name		Date of Birth		/         /
Address
			Post Code

Phone	Home		Work
Email

Postal Address

Marital Status:

Married

Single

Divorced

No of Children

Occupation

Title (if any)

Church you attend

Address

Pastor’s name

Phone

Do you have any official involvement with this church?

Yes

No

How long have you been born again (Romans 10:9-10)

Would you like to do this program accredited?

Yes

No

Would you like to do this program externally?

Outline briefly your reasons for enrolling in this bible study course:

Date	/          /	Signature

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ACCREDITED

STUDENT HANDBOOK 2008

Welcome to Lifestyle Training School

The following information is designed to make your transition into doing this accredited course as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Please use it to familiarise yourself with the School policies and all other aspects of School life. The Lifestyle Training School staff members are here to help you with any queries, so please make yourself known to them.

• Where possible, please ensure that you make an appointment with the coordinator of your school.

STUDENTS:

1. CHURCH ATTENDANCE

Church attendance (a minimum of 1 service a week) is mandatory for all accredited students enrolled at Lifestyle Training School.

All students are expected to become involved in an area of service in their local church during their training period.

2. CODE OF BEHAVIOUR

Every student should desire to develop their life according to the Word of God and particularly the biblical teaching of moral standards.

This would include a desire to develop the fruit of the Spirit and a consistent life of prayer, study and regular church attendance.

A desire to serve the Lord and to follow Him is normal for those calling Jesus, Lord and should be evident in all areas of their life both outside and inside of Lifestyle Training School studies.

COLLEGE:

3. CHAPEL

Chapel, comprising of Praise and Worship is an essential part of the Lifestyle Training School program with students able to participate in the Music and Ministry during Chapel services.

4. CLASSROOM STANDARDS

The following class rules have been adopted to facilitate the smooth running of the classes and to train the students in courtesy and consideration of others and the facilities provided.

The following rules, and any others that may be announced during the School year, are to be observed at all times.

a)No talking in class, unless invited to by the teacher

b)No questions to be asked during class, unless invited by the teacher

c)No food to be consumed in the classroom

d)Classrooms to be kept clean and tidy. Please pick up your own rubbish and papers.

5. CLASS ATTENDANCE

All sessions are to be attended and paid for, and if attendance is not possible due to any reason, the sessions will still need to be paid for and you will have to make up this class by purchasing the CD.

6. TAKING NOTES

It is essential that you take notes during each lecture and spend time reviewing the notes and scriptures.

7. PLAGIARISM

Plagiarism is using someone else’s material without adequate acknowledgment, thereby attempting to pass it off as your own work.

Plagiarism applies to any printed material, including the work of other students. If you try to present another student’s work as your own work with their permission, this is called COLLUSION.

Plagiarism is dishonest and is theft of another person’s ideas and this will not be tolerated at Lifestyle Training School.

Students found guilty of Plagiarism will automatically fail the unit concerned.

A subsequent offence will incur expulsion for the Lifestyle Training School.

Avoiding Plagiarism is simple use of adequate referencing.

8. LATE FOR CLASS

Students are expected to be seated in the classroom a few minutes before the commencement of each class.

Students who arrive 15 minutes late to class must purchase a CD.

9. ASSESSMENT EXTENSIONS

Assessment Extensions may be requested from the program Co-ordinator but not less than 3 days before the due date or you will incur a 10% penalty.

Assessment Extensions will only be approved in Extreme circumstances.

10. LATE ASSESSMENT

Extensions - Students handing in assessments after the due date must have a signed extension on your cover sheet. You will also incur an instant loss of 5%.

Without Extensions - Penalty for all overdue assessments with no signed extension will incur the following loss of points:

10% for the first week late and

5% for each day after the first week

* No marks will be given for assessments handed in after the 14th day, all assessments have to be attempted and handed in to be able to complete the module.

PLEASE NOTE: Hard copies of all assessments are to be kept by the students.

External students need to mail or email their assessments as per their schedule.

There are no unapproved absences from exams and all students are required to pass exams. (External students have to come into the campus or arrange another suitable venue within seven days of completing their module but no later than 10 weeks after starting the module to sit the exam.)

Should a student fail to attend an exam without approval, the penalty is an instant FAIL.

A Student can ask for permission to sit an exam earlier or later than the confirmed date of the exam, but must request such an approval in writing at least 1 week before the date of the exam. A fee of $10 will be required.

12.SUPPLEMENTARY EXAMS

Should a student fail a subject, he/she may apply to do a supplementary EXAM at the cost of $20.00 per subject.

This supplementary must be completed within 1week of the fail grade being given.

A maximum PASS ONLY, is possible for all supplementary exams.

13. MARKED ASSESSMENTS

The school will attempt to ensure that all marked assessments are back to the student’s within 2 weeks of the due date.

The collection of these assessments is the sole responsibility of the student. The marked assessments can be collected from the back of the classroom.

Assessments will not be posted out to students. For external students your assessment can be completed by email and they will be emailed back to you once marked.

14. ACADEMIC RECORD

An Academic record is available on request at the end of the Academic year, or on withdrawal from College.

• The charge for a replacement record is $20.00.
• The charge for a replacement Certificate & Academic record for a student is $35.00

15.CHANGES TO NAME, ADDRESS & TELEPHONE

Students who have changed name, address, telephone numbers, email or any other important information needs to inform Lifestyle Training School as soon as possible.

It is essential that the Lifestyle Training School be able to contact students at all times.

16. COLLEGE FEES

All fees must be paid strictly, in advance.

The minimum acceptable fees are one (1) Term in advance.

Students who have not paid the minimum fee will not be permitted to receive the accredited certificate.

A student with outstanding fees will not be permitted to receive the accredited certificate. As this can affect the student’s attendance record, it is advised to ensure that all fees are paid in advance.

EXTERNAL FEES

All fees must be paid strictly, in advance before any material is sent out.

17. WITHDRAWAL FROM CLASSES

The staff of Lifestyle Training School takes the matter of a student withdrawing from class as a very serious matter.

A student should consider this before submitting a “Request to withdraw” form.

The following procedures must be adhered to:

1) Secure a “request to withdraw” from for the School Secretary

2) Complete the form providing all required details

3) Arrange for an EXIT interview with the coordinator of the School

No withdrawal is considered effective until all the above steps have been completed.

To leave Lifestyle Training School without completing the above procedures is to leave the School in bad standing.

• Students will be billed up to the time of the exit interview.
• A further $25.00 withdrawal fee will be charged.

18. DEFERRAL OF STUDIES

If a student defers their course for more than 12 months and wishes to continue their studies in our accredited courses, then they will need to complete the application process as for a new student.

19. GRADUATION

The Lifestyle Training School Graduation Service is held in conjunction with Lifestyle Training School, at Beechmont Community Church on the Gold Coast.

Lifestyle Training School students will graduate in the December following the successful completion of all eight modules.

Family and friends of the Graduates are invited to attend the Graduation service.

The Graduation requirements are as follows:

1. A pass mark of 50% or above is obtained in every subject.

2. A satisfactory attendance record in all classes (see 5. “Class attendance”).

3. Full payment of all monies due to Lifestyle Training School

4. Satisfactory evidence of Christian conduct at all times throughout the year.

5. Compliance with all rules in this Student Handbook

20. GRIEVANCES

Students with any grievances relating to the School or the conduct of classes are encouraged to discuss their concerns with the Schools Co-ordinator.

21. STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT

All students are required to read this handbook carefully and then complete the Statement of Agreement form on the next page of this handbook.

Once completed and signed, please hand to the School secretary within 14 days.

STUDENT NAME: ___________________________ (Please print)

SIGNED: ___________________________

DATE: ___________________________

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LIFESTYLETRAINING SCHOOL

STUDENT INFORMATION BOOKLET 2009

The following information is designed to give you an example of your notes and assessments.

CERTIFICATE III or IV IN CHRISTIAN MINISTRY

Course outline

PROGRAM GOAL:This course has been designed to enhance the effectiveness of the Word of God in your lifestyle, for successful Christian living in today's ever-challenging world. This is accomplished by learning in a non-threatening environment, with the opportunity for class participation, memory enhancing revision sheets and true and false question and answer sheets to further impact your learning ability for life as a Christian, a leader and for discipleship training, in work, home and church.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

The specific learning outcomes of this unit are in eight modules.

• communicate information learnt in a practical and understandable way about God’s Word.
• discuss relative biblical truths about how God’s names show His character.
• experience the different types of prayers by demonstrations and to discuss the different types of prayers to other people.
• share your faith in a relevant way for the result of evangelising.
• demonstrate an understanding of the power of Christ and the relevance of the Holy Spirit.
• apply the God kind of faith and discuss its relevance for life today.
• explore the new creation reality.
• identify and discover what your ministry gifting is

REQUIREMENTS: To complete and pass this topic the learner has to attend all five lectures per module, complete and pass all six assessments.

ACCREDITATION ATTAINMENT

It is assumed that all attendees are at a Year 10 educational standard or better and are Christians.

Schedule

Session	Lecture	Work Due
		Small group
		Assessment 1 due Small group
		Assessment 2 due Small group
		Assessment 3 due Small group
		Assessment 4 due Assessment 5 Exam Evaluation forms due
		Assessment 6 due

ASSESSMENTS:

• These assessments are generally made up of ten questions: (8) Short answer questions, (2) multiple-choice questions.

At the end of each Session you will be handed an assessment listing the above questions. Working from the class notes from each Session you are required to answer all these questions. These are take home assessments.

Assessment 5: Exam Due session 5 Worth: 20%

Short answer True and False exam

Assessment 6 Journal (Each Module) Due session 6 Worth: 40%

You are required to take notes on each session; even if absent you can purchase a tape. Copies of your notes are to be handed in, together with your Journal, at the end of each module. The notes do not have to be typed, however, they are to be neat and legible. A large percentage of your marks will be allocated on your ability to take notes in a concise and clear way, as well as your ability to isolate the main points. I am looking for critical thinking.

You are also required to keep a Journal in which you record your reflections or thoughts. As a Certificate III student you are required to submit at least 500 words. As a Certificate IV student you are required to submit at least 2000 words.

As a minimum you are required to:

• Write approximately 250 or 1000 words reflecting on how the content impacts your own area of ministry and/or life.
• Write approximately 250 or 1000 words explaining how having knowledge of ‘the subject’ can impact on the life of others.

Your Journal is to include FIVE sections:

1.Your Assessment Cover Page

2. Your Contents Page

• Listing each session and page number that is included in your notes.
• List the journal session name and page number.
• List the reference page number.

3. Your Class Notes

• Your class notes do not have to be typed, but they must be on A4 paper, be neat, legible, and properly headed with date, name of speaker, topic and session number.

4. Your Journal Entry

• Journal entry is to be submitted on A4 paper, preferably typed. If typed, please use 1.5-line spacing, with 1” wide margins to allow for assessor feedback.
• Your Journal entry is to include the date, name of speaker and the module topic.

5. Your Reference Page

• Listing 2 – 3 references, including your Bible that is referred to in the sessions or in your journal.

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE:  

In order to pass this unit, learners are required to complete all assessments.

Learners will need to achieve a competent grade in all exams to be graded as competent.

Presentation:

The Certificate III level allows for assessments to be handwritten. However, it is requested that all submissions be typed where possible. If typed, please use 1.5-line spacing, with wide margins to allow for assessor feedback.

All work is to be submitted on white A4 paper, with an Assessment Cover page for your Journal, any additional notes are to be stapled with a single staple in the top left hand corner.

The assessments will be marked and returned to the student with comments within two weeks of due date.

Referencing:

Students may not directly copy any work. Should it be necessary to include a short quote or to paraphrase, it is essential that the quotation and/or paraphrase be accompanied with both in-text and end-text references to the original source.

The College requires that all learners use the referencing conventions derived from the American Psychological Association as covered at the Student Information Booklet. Footnotes should not be used for referencing purposes. Footnotes should only be used for additional comments, which diverge from the main text of the essay.

Plagiarism:

Any assessments submitted to the College that use the words or ideas of another author without acknowledgment may result in failure of the unit. This includes any work that is downloaded from the Internet, as well as any work that is not considered to be the learners’ own work.

Exam Grading

A+ 90-100
A 75-89
B+ 70-74		Competent
B 65-69
C+ 60-64
C 50-59
CP Conceded Pass		Not yet Competent
F 49 or below

*Unless otherwise indicated, all scripture quotations are taken from the

New King James Version of the Bible. Copyright 1990 by Thomas Nelson, Inc.

LTS:REFERENCING OF ASSESSMENTS

BOOK:

In-text: (Hazlett, 1991, p.23)

End-text (Reference List or Bibliography):

Hazlett, I (Ed.). (1991). Early Christianity : Origins and Evolution

to AD 600. London: SPCK

or: Hazlett, I. (ED.). (1991). Early Christianity : Origins and Evolution

to AD 600.

MAGAZINE:

In-text: (Hagin, 1991, pp 14-17)

End-text: Hagin, K. (1991, August). Accountable to God’s Call.

The Word of Faith. 14-17

BIBLE DICTIONARY:

In-text: (Lockyer, 1986, p.220)

End-text: Lockyer, Sr., H. (Ed.). (1986). Christianity. Nelson’s Illustrated Bible

Dictionary. New York: Thomas Nelson Publishers.

ON-LINE (INTERNET/ WORLD WIDE WEB):

In-text: (“Buddhism in Tibet”, 1998)

End-text: “Buddhism in Tibet” [on-line]

Available http://www.geocites.com/Athens/Delphi/7733/in-tibet.html.

ENCYCLOPAEDIA ARTICLES:

In-text: (Rose, 1994, p.720)

End-text: Rose, Leo E. (1994). Tibet. In Encyclopaedia Americana.

(Vol.26, pp. 718-725). Connecticut: Grolier Incorporated.

LIFESTYLE TRAINING SCHOOL

COURSE FEES 2009

STUDENT STATUS	ACCREDITED STUDENTS	NON ACCREDITED FEES	EXTERNAL STUDIES
Application/registration Fee     Accreditation fee	$50.00 Year $60.00 Term $240.00 Year Certificate IV $440.00 Year   Payable with Application Non Refundable	$50.00 Year	$50.00 Year   Payable with Application Non Refundable
Tuition Fee	Certificate III   $580.00 Per year   Certificate IV   $3800 per year   Fees payable in advance	$580.00 Per year Fees payable in advance	$170.00 Per module Includes notes and CD’s set plus Postage Fees payable in advance
	Additional cost Required reading books