Inspire
Ministry
School
Our Goal at Inspire Ministry School
Our goal is for students to graduate as leaders who are deeply committed to the Great Commission, actively serving both inside and outside the local church.
At Inspire Ministry School, students must dedicate themselves to developing a strong foundation in the authority of Scripture and pursuing a Christ-centered life with sincerity. We expect our students to be lifelong learners with teachable hearts, always seeking growth.
To thrive at Inspire Ministry School, students must embrace a mindset of excellence, striving to improve every space they enter, working collaboratively, empowering those around them, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and remaining adaptable in all circumstances.
We equip men and women of God to carry His Presence, build the Kingdom and live out their calling.
Inspire Ministry School is a journey of spiritual formation, leadership development and practical equipping.
We are committed to raising up leaders who:
ARE GROUNDED IN SCRIPTURE
Strong in the foundational truths of the Gospel.
ARE CENTRED ON CHRIST
Growing in relationship with God and becoming more like Jesus.
ARE FULL OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Living with the presence, power and guidance of the Holy Spirit.
ARE COMMITTED TO THE GREAT COMMISSION
Building the Kingdom of God
ARE EQUIPPED FOR THEIR CALLING
Whether church, business, family, community or wherever God leads.
ARE SELF-EQUIPPERS
Growing in self-discipline, self-resourcing and lifelong learning.
BE EQUIPPED.
BE TRANSFORMED.
BE SENT.
Course Details
IMS is currently offered as an in-person one year course that runs for 2-2.5 hours every second Monday with the occasional Saturday intensive.
*An online option is in process as well as development for a second year of content with details for these coming soon
Where:
At Inspire Church Albany — 28 William Pickering Dr, Rosedale, Auckland
Course Fees: $1380
Interview Process:
To ensure you’re a good fit for this course, and that you’ll be able to keep up with the requirements, there will be a screening process for all would-be attendees. This will involve having a chat with our team and finding out more about why you would like to attend the Inspire Ministry School.
What Can You Expect From This Course?
- Diverse sessions led by a variety of people from within and outside Inspire
- A programme and materials designed to support your journey and development
- Course coordinator to send reminders, provide support and answer questions
What Is Expected Of You?
This course will require a high level of personal responsibility, including self-resourcing, self-discipline, and self-directed growth. While we are providing the content and materials of the course, you will need to put in the time, effort, focus and intentionality to see transformation in your own life.
Here are some expectations on you as a student:
- Take personal responsibility for your growth
- Attend every session. Be present and engage
- Complete assignments. Regular self-directed learning, plus other larger assignments
- Find a mentor and meet with them at least once a term. It’s as simple as getting a coffee
- Get involved in serving. Try out different areas and attend Team Nights put on for our teams
- Attend Seek Prayer Meetings. Prayer is essential in your growth as a leader
- Attend, and serve, at the Inspire Conference (included in your course fees)
- Present a 5 minute devotional at some point during the course
Outcomes
Whether your calling is to start a business, plant a church, write books, raise children, be a pastor, develop young leaders, teach the Bible, work in the corporate world, run a restaurant — whatever your unique calling is, desired outcomes of this course include:
- Students being confident in their identity, and understanding who God has made them to be
- With increased depth of relationship with God, and the developed habits that facilitate this
- Grown in maturity and able to self-resource, self-discipline, and pursue personal development
- Leaders who are deeply committed to the great commission, and living it out in their sphere
- Individuals grounded in Scripture and living a Christ-centred life that looks different to the world
- A cohort of life-long learners, stepping out into their purpose with clarity and momentum