Are you hungry for more of Jesus? Are you seeking clarity about your purpose and gifting?
We truly believe that the answers you are looking for will become clearer through the 2024 Bright Church Internship!
Alongside a tight-knight group of like-minded interns you will be released into real life ministry opportunities. Through the internship you will sit under the discipleship of Pastor Ben and the leadership team and have your own leadership abilities nurtured and developed.
There are flexible pathways that can cater for your season of life, including a full or part-time study program can lead to completing a Diploma of Leadership from Alphacrucis College. Alternatively, you can complete the hands-on internship without the study. It’s up to you and what God is calling you into. So, what have you got to lose?
What to expect?
- Mentorship from a Bright Church leader
- Face-to-face leadership teaching
- Ministry and theology tutorials and group lessons
- Real-life ministry experience
- Enriching off-campus events
- A life changing year

Ps Ben & Sarah Fagerland
“We have full confidence that if you devote a year to an internship at Bright Church, you will grow in your leadership and communication skills as you deepen your understanding of God.
The teaching, leadership coaching and ministry experience at Bright will transform you and propel you towards reaching your potential.
It’s our passion to see people develop into who God has created them to be and we’re excited to see the transformation in anyone who takes up the challenge to give God one year.”
course details
Units & Study
Pathway 1 – full load 4 subjects per semester
- 26 weeks of study, with 3 assignments per unit of study
- 1 hour of allocated teaching or tutorials per subject per week
- 1-1.5 hours of reading per subject per week
- We recommend that students do additional study outside of this
Semester 1
- ACA001 Faith and Purpose
- EXP001 Professional Practice
- LEA004 Personal Leadership
- BIB010 New Testament Foundations
Semester 2
- LEA005 Leadership Principles
- BIB009 Old Testament Foundations
- MIN003 Preaching
- 1 elective of choice
Pathway 2 – you choose 1-3 subjects per semester
- 26 weeks of study, with 3 assignments per unit of study
- 1 hour of allocated teaching or tutorials per subject per week
- 1-1.5 hours of reading per subject per week
- We recommend that students do additional study outside of this
Semester 1 – choose 1-3
- ACA001 Faith and Purpose
- EXP001 Professional Practice
- LEA004 Personal Leadership
- BIB010 New Testament Foundations
Semester 2 – choose 1-3
- LEA005 Leadership Principles
- BIB009 Old Testament Foundations
- MIN003 Preaching
- 1 elective of choice
Pathway 3 – no formal subjects
Days & Structure
Tuesday: 9am – 5pm
Morning
- Prayer and Testimonies
- Leadership Class
- Mentoring & Ministry time
Afternoon
- Mentoring & Ministry time
Wednesday
Optional (highly recommended for Pathway 1)
- Mentoring & Ministry time
Thursday night: 7:30pm – 9pm
Evening
- Subject Class
Sunday: Serving time
Morning/Evening
- Serving on team
Eligibility
- Completed high school (exceptions may be considered for early school leavers, or mature aged applicants)
- Is a Bright Church partner (attended growth track and connected into a small group)
- Must have a laptop
- Must be able to easily commute to and from Church
- Must have or obtain a WWCC and police check
Duration & Costs
- Start Date: February 20th (with course classes starting in March)
- End Date: December 25th (with course classes finishing in November)
- 26 weeks of study
- Study Fees:
Pathway 1 – $1450 per unit x 8 units = $11,600 (FEE-Help available)
Pathway 2 – $1450 per unit (FEE-Help available)
Pathway 3 – $300 upfront per semester ($600 per year)