How studying at AC has helped me

Master of Arts

Katrina Yassi, Campus Pastor, Faith Christian Church – Waverly

My time studying at AC has enabled me to preach better, pastor more effectively, and has helped to cultivate an even greater love for the word of God. I have learnt that it is important to grow in our development and understanding of the Bible, but it is incredibly valuable to do so with a Pentecostal lens. Our heritage as a movement is crucial to who we are and how we minister to others. As a Pentecostal bible college, AC offers the opportunity to grow in knowledge of the word of God and equip me practically for ministry.”

Master of Leadership

Matt Sharples, State President of ACC Tasmania, Senior Pastor, Abundant Life Church, Sports Chaplaincy Tasmania

The subjects I’m learning at AC are relevant to my leadership context and help me gain clarity and practical tools for my staff meetings, sermons, and strategic meetings. Online learning means I can work at my own pace, and the material is too good not to engage with it. I wasn’t ready for the Master of Leadership 10 years ago, but I’m so thankful I’m doing it now before it’s too late.

Master of Leadership

Ben Higgins – Youth Director, Alpha Australia

I was very grateful for the flexibility and support from AC, which enabled me to integrate my study with my responsibilities in ministry and at home. I really enjoyed the Strategic Planning and Leadership subjects because my current role is focused on leading a team to serve the Australian Church, primarily by empowering ministry leaders for evangelism, preparing young leaders for the future and developing content to engage with the next generation. I am very grateful for my time at AC and would highly recommend it to any Australian church leaders looking to further develop themselves and their leadership.

Leila Hovey - Assemblies of God, New Guinea Mission

Leila Hovey is one of our eldest living alumni at 90 years old, having been a Commonwealth Bible College student from 1952-1953. After graduating, Leila joined her husband Morris on the mission field in Papua New Guinea. Together they set up the Tamaui Mission Station and established a church to reach further villages in the region providing first aid, medical assistance, school teaching, and trade store operations. Morris later set up his own motor vehicle workshop in Tamaui and developed it to serve the people of the region. Morris and Leila worked in PNG for 25 fruitful years and then resigned as missionaries in 1975. However, they continued their workshop enterprise at Tamaui for many more years whilst actively working with both the mission and the national churches. They are loved and honoured by the people of the East Sepik District.