Personal and Spiritual Formation for Christian Ministry

PC076
AQF Level
AQF Level 6/7/8/9
Mode
Intensive
Field of Study
Preaching/Pastoral Ministry
Semester
Semester 2, 2026
Lecture Week
6 July – 10 July 2026
Start Date
8 June 2026

Description

Powerful cultural forces seek to form our desires and choices. A pivotal biblical text insists, “Do not be conformed … be transformed”. How are we formed? Counter-formed? Transformed … for faithful living, godly ministry, wise leadership?

This unit delves into formational practices for disciples of Christ who long to make a difference in churches, workplaces, and families. We will explore human identity, self-care, conflict, power dynamics, stress, burnout, spiritual warfare, addictive patterns, complex relationships, and so much more.

Lecturers

Kirk Patston, Director of the SMBC Centre for Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, Lecturer in Old Testament and Practical - smiling professional headshotTheology
Rev Dr Kirk Patston Director of the Centre for Preaching and Pastoral Ministry, Lecturer in Old Testament and Practical Theology Learn more
Karl Deenick, SMBC Lecturer in Theology and Practical Theology - smiling professional headshot
Rev Dr Karl Deenick Lecturer in Theology and Practical Theology Learn more
Jasmine Lee, SMBC Lecturer in Christianity in History and Practical Theology - smiling professional headshot
Jasmine Lee Lecturer in Christianity in History and Practical Theology; Learning Support Learn more

Key Unit Information

Course Codes:
APC076 (Level Audit)PC076-612 (Level 6)PC076-712 (Level 7)PC076-812 (Level 8)PC206-912 (Level 9)
Enrol by Start Date:
8 June 2026
Location:
Croydon Campus, 43 Badminton Road, Croydon 2132

Dates & Times

Dates
Lecture Week
6 – 10 July 2026
Times
Lecture Week
9.00am – 5.00pm

Prerequistes

PC206-912
48 level 8 credit points + 24 PC credit points

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