TAKE YOUR LEADERSHIP TO THE NEXT LEVEL

We provide a mix off formal education, hands-on ministry experience and a fun academy environment that will set you up for a life of purpose and influence. Our goal is not just for you to graduate from Oceans Academy but for you to be radically transformed in the process.

We believe God created us to be His skilled workforce to do His work here on earth. As you become a dedicated disciple and take the leap of Oceans Academy, you will never be the same.

INTRODUCING TWO WAYS TO DO ACADEMY

The normal Academy experience without the study component

Cost

The new non-study stream comes for a fee of $499 to help cover the cost of running Academy

Study

There is no formal study with this option. However, all Academy students are included in the Academy Sessions that run weekly on Friday morning

Schedule

Mondays: Nothing

Tuesdays: Hour of Power & any Leadership Nights

Wednesday: Nothing

Thursday: Multiply & Socials at night

Friday: Academy Sessions & Team Day (8:30am-3pm)

Saturday: Nothing

Sundays: Serving at the Sunday Service

Other things: ACC Conference, Lead Team All-in, other one-off events throughout the year

Graduation:

You will graduate having done approximately 300 hours of intern-leadership in Oceans Church and with a greater sense of who you are, why are made and what God’s purpose is for your life.

The normal Academy experience with the study component

Cost

Academy is free for those who are studying through Oceans LCC. However, you will be required to pay the course fees through Alphacrucis UC. The fees for the Certificate IV in Ministry and Discipleship are $6,720 paid in four instalments of $1,680 at the beginning of each term

Study

You will study the Certificate in Discipleship and Ministry through Alphacrucis University College. As well as this, all Academy students are included in the Academy Sessions that run weekly on Friday morning

Schedule

Mondays: Nothing

Tuesdays: Hour of Power (6:00-7:00am) & any Leadership Nights

Wednesday: Nothing

Thursday: Online study check-in (8:15am-1:00pm) & Multiply & Socials at night

Friday: Academy Sessions & Team Day (8:15am-3:00pm)

Saturday: Nothing

Sundays: Serving at the Sunday Service

Other things: ACC Conference, Lead Team All-in, other one-off events throughout the year

Graduation:

You will graduate with your Certificate from Alphacrucis UC and having done approximately 300 hours of intern-leadership in Oceans Church and with a greater sense of who you are, why are made and what God’s purpose is for your life.

THE BREAKDOWN

 

1) Placement and Leadership Coaching

As a part of your Academy experience, we will give you a placement for you to play your part in Oceans Church. This placement will come with intentional leadership coaching to help you succeed in your role. As well as a placement, there will also be smaller tasks for you to carry out according to where the need is in the church.

2) Academy Sessions

Academy Sessions are the secret-sauce of the whole program. Sessions are weekly gatherings we have with worship, encouragements, discussions and talks. Academy Sessions provide indepth training for ministry from a number of pastors and leaders inside and outside of Oceans. As well as this, Academy Sessions will equip you to be a carrier of culture in Oceans Church. We have been refining and developing our content for 3 years and we’re excited for the new additions we’re adding to 2023

3) Serving

A key component of Oceans Academy is the opportunity to have hands-on ministry experience. Whilst the majority of your placement may be centred around a specific area, we see our students as culture builders for Oceans. This means that you will play an active role leading in Sunday services, Dinner Parties and other church events including Welcome Parties and Energise.

4) Certificate of Ministry and Discipleship (Academy+ stream only)

We partner with Alphacrucis University College to provide our students with accredited education. The Certificate of Ministry and Discipleship through the Oceans LCC trains you in the skills you need to lead a ministry team and will take your leadership to the next level. You’ll will also be taught online by some of the best leaders, pastors and theologians in our country.

HEAR FROM THE CLASS OF ‘22

“You’ll learn a lot of things about yourself & your relationship with God that you would never known had if you didn’t get stretched the way you do in Academy.”

“If you want to grow in your capacity and understanding of leaderships, as well as seek God’s kingdom first in a very practical way, then Oceans Academy is for you. You will be stretched and challenged but will see significant growth as you pursue God and His church. I would highly recommend giving it a go.”