Training the next generation of gospel workers
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Our Ministry Apprenticeships are in partnership with MTS
At BBC our mission is to make mature disciples of Jesus in ever-increasing number worldwide. We have a vision to be a fruitful church and this includes sending out gospel workers - men and women trained to continue the disciple-making mission of Jesus anywhere in the world.
That’s why we invite men and women into a two year, full-time apprenticeship called the Ministry Training Strategy (MTS) to get hands-on ministry experience under the training and guidance of our staff team.
A Ministry Apprenticeship is a great first step, usually pre theological education, for anyone considering vocational minsitry.
“And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable people who will also be qualified to teach others”
Meet our previous Ministry Apprentice
In 2022/2023 Mark Colyer completed his journey as our first MTS apprentice, getting hands-on ministry experience under the training and guidance of our Associate Pastor Simon Holmes as his MTS Trainer. Since completing the program, Mark has moved to Sydney where he is currently studying at SMBC (Sydney Missionary & Bible College) in order to pursue a future of full time Gospel Ministry.
“Jesus’ message of grace is to be shared. My heart is to see people’s lives change by introducing them to their Creator who delights to show mercy.”
Meet our Trainer
Simon Holmes (BTh, GradDipEdStuds) completed his own MTS Ministry Apprenticeship (2010-2011) in a local church in Sydney and then went on to study at SMBC (Sydney Missionary & Bible College). Simon has served in both school and church-based ministry and has been Associate Pastor with us since 2018. Simon is passionate about training and equipping every disciple of Jesus to make more mature disciples of Jesus.
“It's such a joy to see God's transformative work in an Apprentice as they are stretched and supported through a wide variety of ministry experiences and training. Being an MTS Trainer is a great privilege - we work hard but it's usually a lot of fun too.”
Apply
Want to know more about Ministry Apprenticeships at BBC?
Contact us so we help you work out the next steps.
An Apprenticeship at BBC gives you two years of a diverse range of ministry experiences and training.
It's a time to grow - under God and by His grace you can expect to grow in your biblical convictions, Christian character, and ministry competency using the MTS Curriculum.
You'll grow in your knowledge of God and His word; you'll mature in your faith journey and godliness; you'll improve on skills like Bible study teaching, one-to-one discipling, preaching, service leading, youth leading, leading teams and meetings, pastoral care, and much more.
An Apprenticeship is a great way to get a taste of full-time ministry!
Position Available • Ministry Apprentice 2024
Based with us - Busselton Baptist - WA
If you're a man or woman who loves making disciples of Jesus, and keen to experience full-time ministry with MTS Training then we're keen to hear from you!
“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.”
Support
Love Offering
We seek to financially support the MTS program through love offerings, given annually each September. These funds are set aside to cover the salary and expenses of the MTS program for our apprentices.
Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this program by contributing to our Ministry Apprentice Fund?
Ministry Apprentice Account Details
Account Name: Busselton Apprentice
BSB: 704-922
Account Number: 100019310
Ref: Apprentice Love Offering
If you’d like to support apprenticeships at BBC beyond our annual Love Offering then you might like to set up a regular monthly donation - Reference: ‘Apprentice Monthly’