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Trinity Equip 

Trinity Equip is a two-year certificate program which equips women to be confident and capable in volunteer ministry.

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Practical

In-class learning, practical assessment integrated with local ministry experience. 

Biblical

Grow in Bible-handling, leadership, teamwork and pastoral care skills.

By Women for Women

Taught by women with ministry experience in our WA context.

Part Time

Classes run on Monday mornings during term time in 8-9 week blocks.

Supportive

Small class size with invested teachers, a cohort of peers and individual mentoring support.

Who is it for?

Trinity Equip is designed for anyone involved in or planning to be involved in volunteer ministry in their church or ministry organisation. 

The three components of the program are: 

  1. Monday morning classes (9:45am -12:45pm) during school terms consisting of 8 units covering Bible-handling, teamwork, leadership and pastoral care skills.  
  2. The practical ministry component is undertaken within the student’s local church or parachurch organisation. The student will be involved in a Word-based volunteer role of about three hours per week. 
  3. Individual mentoring support provided by Trinity. 

Upon completion, students will be awarded a Certificate in Christian Ministry (Trinity Equip) by Trinity. Please note that this certificate program is not a course of the Australian University of Theology.

Units of Study

The cost per unit is $250. 

There is also a $50 library membership fee that covers the two-year program. 

2027 

Term 1: Teaching the Bible – The Epistles 
How to read, understand and apply 1 Peter with a skill focus on preparing a Bible study.

Term 2: Gospel and Evangelism 
Grasping the gospel with a skill focus on evangelism at both a personal and church organisation level.   

Term 3: Systematic Theology 
Understanding the big topics of the Bible and how they fit together with a skill focus on applying doctrines to understand a Bible passage.  

Term 4: Introduction to Leadership 
Establishing a biblical understanding of Christian leadership with a skill focus on leading people and teams for effective ministry. 

2028

Term 1: Teaching the Bible – Gospels 
How to read, understand and apply Mark’s Gospel with a skill focus on 1-to-1 discipleship and evangelism.  

Term 2: Biblical Theology – The Big Picture 
Grasp the big story of the Bible and how it all fits together with a skill focus on understanding a passage in light of the whole Bible story.  

Term 3: Teaching the Bible – Old Testament 
How to read, understand and apply the Old Testament, focusing on narrative and prophecy.  

Term 4: Introduction to Pastoral Care 
Introduction to a biblical framework of Christian growth and discipleship with a skill focus on applying pastoral care in the day-to-day and in times of crisis.  

Information for Church Pastors and Ministry Staff

Want to let your pastor or ministry staff know about Trinity Equip? 

Download this Information Sheet on how your church can support your Equip studies.  

How to Apply

1.

Submit an Equip Prospective Student Form via the “Apply Now” button.

2.

Complete a Student Application Form and a Pastor’s Reference Form and return them to us.

3.

Attend a short interview with the
Equip Co-ordinator.

4.

You will be enrolled to begin your studies at the start of the calendar year if your application is successful.

Please note that there is one student intake per year at the start of the calendar year. Applications for 2027 will open in September 2026.

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