Associates Program
Theological study for people aged over 50.
Wednesday morning program.
12 weeks of lectures without exams or assignments.
This Wednesday morning program is for people over 50 who may have time on their hands and want to dig deeper biblically without the pressure of exams or assignments. Each semester a different unit of study is covered.
Our aim is for you to:
- Deepen your knowledge of the Bible
- Be encouraged in your walk with God
- Be encouraged by how God is at work overseas and around Australia
- Enjoy the warm fellowship and community of SMBC
- Learn from great lecturers!
Program
9.40am: Lecture starts (in person and online)
10.30am: Morning tea
10.55am: Lecture continues (and concludes at 11.45 am)
11.50am: Principal’s Hour (main chapel service) for on-campus attendees
1.00pm: Principal’s Hour concludes
Semester 1, 2026
Pastoral Skills and Methods
Lecturer: Kristen Young
Christian ministry is grounded in God’s love for people in the gospel of Jesus Christ. That means Christian ministry is necessarily about loving and caring for people, so that they love and trust Christ. Ministry to people can be challenging at the best of times, especially when people are faced with crises and tragedies.
This unit aims to develop your understanding of the nature of pastoral care and the role of pastoral workers. It will both celebrate the joys and opportunities of pastoral ministry as well as explore a wide range of challenging issues, including domestic violence, anxiety/depression, dealing with cancer, handling church conflict, suicide, grief and loss, and abuse.
Costs and Options
Recordings of the class are available to attendees upon request.
Attend On-Campus
For on-campus attendance, please note there are limited places available.
- All 12 sessions per person (on campus): $248.00
- All 12 sessions for two people (on campus): $442.00
- Per session for one person (on campus): $39.00
- Per session for two people (on campus): $62.00
Attend Online
Please note for those attending online, Principal’s Hour will not be live-streamed, but will be recorded and available at a later time.
- All 12 sessions for one person (online): $248.00
- All 12 sessions for two people (online): $442.00
- Per session (online) for one person: $39.00
- Per session (online) for two people: $62.00
Contact Us
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