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child and family leadership hautūtanga mo ngā whānau me ngā tamariki
Connecting and communicating with children and families is both a privilege and a challenge. Here at Carey we take your education and development seriously and want to partner with you to equip you in your ministry context, knowing that your ministry will make a difference today and for generations to come. Carey offers a variety of programmes with the aim to prepare you to be a thoughtful, passionate and reflective leader for ministry and mission with children and families integrating head, heart and hand. Our programmes are intended to: • encourage all aspects of your ministry to be grounded in a biblical and theological framework • give you the best tools for making an impact in your community • equip you in children and family ministry with or without prior training • provide flexible modes of study that suit you.
Graduate Profile As a graduate of the programme you will: Understand ministry and mission for and with children and families in the church and community setting. Be a leader who is reflective, attentive, thoughtful and informed. Contextualise ministry to your setting while being biblically and theologically faithful to Christian kingdom values. Demonstrate an awareness of contemporary issues for New Zealand children and families. Participate as an imaginative servant who will embody redemptive Christian leadership in your community. Utilise the knowledge, understanding and skills that you have acquired to address challenges in church ministry and community contexts by bringing the resources of Christian faith, scripture and experience into engagement with contemporary realities.
I came into pastoral ministry with a fairly full kete of knowledge and experience, and the C&F courses have been absolutely invaluable in developing my understanding of ministry with children and families. I’ve been exposed to recent research, thought, perspectives and people that have impacted the way we partner in the faith journey with children and whānau in our own context. It’s a big commitment to study, but it’s also a smart investment with outcomes which people of all ages benefit from.”
Melanie Keith
Associate Pastor, Children and Families, Northpoint Baptist Church
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While you can upskill in child and family leadership (C&F) in most of Carey’s programmes, the two most common qualification choices are outlined over the page. If you are interested in C&F options within the full degree (Bachelor of Applied Theology) or in the New Zealand Diploma in Christian Studies, please contact us to discuss options.
How It Works Studying alongside ministry experience and
the study and ministry practice will help
service is a valuable way to deepen your
shape imaginative servants who will embody
knowledge and expand your thinking and
redemptive Christian leadership in their
practice. Both of the programme options
communities. The formation components of
outlined overleaf include a reading-action-
the field education include:
reflection model of learning ‘on the job’
• regular (weekly) ministry participation in
(reflective field education). This approach means that you are able to read about, and reflect on, your actual ministry approach and service in a structured, supported manner and interact regularly with both a ministry supervisor and a Carey Field Education Coordinator. The goal is that both
your own church setting • fortnightly meetings with an experienced supervisor • regular online reflections with other learners • evaluation, feedback and support from Carey’s Field Education Coordinator. 4
child and family leadership hautūtanga mo ngā whānau me ngā tamariki
The two most popular qualification options are outlined below:
New Zealand Certificate in Christian Studies
Graduate Diploma in Applied Theology (with a focus on Child and Family Leadership) If you have a degree you may choose to complete a Graduate Diploma rather than the New Zealand
(with a focus on Child and Family Leadership) This is the perfect option if you want an initial theological qualification in child and family leadership. This qualification requires the completion of four courses which can be studied part-time over several semesters or years (subject to Carey timetable restrictions). For learners who are interested in the Child and Family Leadership training, the Certificate can be taken with the following course options as core:
Certificate. You can study for this qualification
• MF501 Reflective Field Education (6 month field education course) OR MF505 Contextual Theological Praxis 1 (full-year field education course)
• MM565 Children’s Ministry*
• MM565 Children’s Ministry* (lectures as a Block Course) • MM744 Family and New Zealand Society* (lectures as a Block Course) If you choose to complete MF501, you can then choose on additional course to complete your certificate programme. Course options include:
part-time (e.g.: one course per semester over four years) or full-time. To complete the Graduate Diploma with a focus on child and family leadership the course options are as follows: • MF701 Reflective Field Education OR MF705 Contextual Theological Praxis 3 • MB521 Thinking Theologically • MB532 Introduction to the New Testament OR MB531 Introduction to the Old Testament • MM744 Family and New Zealand Society* Then two or three (depending on RFE/CTP option chosen) other Level 7 courses from the following selection: • MB724 Humanity and Hope • MB736 Gospels: John • MM 794 Poverty Transformation and the Gospel • MM795 Special Topic in Ministry: Reaching Your Community • MB738 Revelation and the Justice of God
• MM561 Introduction to Pastoral Care
• MB748 Biblical Narrative
• MM572 Foundation of Youth Ministry
• MB720 Christology
• MM564 Worship: Then and Now
• MB744 1 Corinthians
• MB532 Introduction to the New Testament
• MS705 Christian Spirituality
• MB521 Thinking Theologically 5
• MM768 Adolescent Development and Spirituality
NB: Children’s Ministry and Family and New Zealand Society are offered in alternate years.
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The qualifications that Carey offer for those pastoring children is the best available in New Zealand... It will give you the skills, theological guidance and cultural understanding you need to do effective ministry and mission with children in New Zealand.”
Karen Warner
National Team Leader, Baptist Children & Family Ministries
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child and family leadership hautūtanga mo ngā whānau me ngā tamariki
Children’s Ministry offered in even years in Semester 2 15 credits This highly interactive course explores the biblical and theological foundations, current I am super passionate about children and helping train leaders who will partner with parents, caregivers and all areas of church and community ministry for Kingdom growth. I love how these courses connect students with God and with each other. Through this training leaders are both challenged and affirmed.”
Rachel Roche
Field Education Coordinator
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trends, and relevant issues in ministry to children and their families within a local church context. It investigates theory and praxis for faith development issues and formulates a rationale for ministry with children. It examines the nature and spirituality of children in light of biblical, theological, and developmental perspectives. While analysing current ministry practices and considering cultural trends, it also addresses transformational teaching practices for children. Assessments include: group presentations, ministry observation and analysis, and a final essay.
Family and New Zealand Society offered in odd years in Semester 2 15 credits This course examines the family, and family life, in contemporary New Zealand from theological, biblical and sociological perspectives. Students are challenged to think through the implications of such perspectives and family trends in New Zealand for church life and ministry. Topics covered include family trends and make up in New Zealand, life stages, discipleship, family ministry and missional engagement. This course is designed to address the issues facing families today and their implications for church ministry. It is highly relevant for anyone in a ministry or community context. Assessments include: online reflections, a ministry proposal and a reflective essay.
Studying at Carey this year has been a wonderful experience. Unlike most other universities and programmes, the lecturers and staff are really approachable and easy to talk to! What I loved the most about my studies has been the interaction with fellow students. Whether it’s engaging through online forums or chatting with them during lunch breaks or after class. I loved learning from their different life experiences and expertise as well as bouncing different perspectives and ideas off them! All in all, it’s been a one of a kind experience and I wouldn’t trade it for anything!!”
Dylan Fortuin
Associate Director of Children’s Ministry, Windsor Park Baptist Church
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carey.ac.nz Information For more information or to discuss whether the Certificate of Christian Studies (Child and Family Leadership) is right for you contact: Rachel Roche Field Education Coordinator T 09 526 0345 E rachel.roche@carey.ac.nz
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