Student Reviews

The lessons on Bible, Leadership & Women have been a significant blessing to me, both personally and in my understanding of Scripture. What has impacted me most is learning to look more carefully at the biblical text and to recognise how cultural assumptions and traditions can influence the way we interpret passages about women and leadership.

This unit has challenged some of my previous thinking and, at times, has been emotionally difficult as I have reflected on the way women have been treated throughout biblical history and, particularly, within the Christian church. At the same time, it has strengthened my appreciation for Jesus, whose treatment of women was so counter-cultural and who consistently demonstrated their dignity, value and place within God’s kingdom.

I have been encouraged to see that biblical leadership is not about power or status, but about servant-hearted leadership, following the example of Christ. These lessons have helped me grow in confidence to read Scripture thoughtfully, challenge assumptions, and consider how I can contribute to creating spaces where both women and men are valued and empowered to use the gifts God has given them.

I am grateful to AXX and Kevin Giles for how this unit has deepened my faith, broadened my understanding of Scripture, and encouraged me to follow God’s call with greater confidence and openness.

I was looking for a teaching like this. thank you for communicating God’s heart through your teaching.

this was not just being equipped but being empowered. I love the the ending note on thinking about heaven, eternity matters.

I was being blessed as I watched and listenned.

I’ve learnt the importance of partaking the communion together.

It’s through relationships. Christ spoke of forgiveness when we look at the Cross

I’m now in a position to know how to start & govern a Not-for -profit organization

This course has been such a blessing as I continue to be obedient to Gods calling on my life. The content was very relevant and easy to follow and the presenter/s were amazing in there delivery. I am truly blessed to have been able to complete this course and look forward to where it will take me.

Listening you quickly get a strong sense of the depth of experience and knowledge of Cam Butler on this topic. You become aware of the importance of being grounded and present in chaplaincy work.

I’ve learnt what it entails to be a community chaplain especially the listening bit. Mind-blowing.

God is using my Axx to turn my willingness into wisdom. I came seeking knowledge, but I am leaving with a transformed heart ready to listen and serve. I’m able to help a friend through the trauma of loosing his mum by listening showing empathy compassion listening and being present. Come and hear all who fear God and see what he is doing through this course and in people like myself.

Thanks for the very thorough coverage of the Resurrection, Reaching target audiences, proof of the reliability of the Bible, Jesus, different religions and how to relate to these people, knowing when to stop, not being confrontational, being winsome and the good and bad side of Church. Thanks very much again Dr Jon Newton, your Staff and the College for making this course available to the public.

Thank you for your concise and interesting course. I am in the process of absorbing this information. The Worldviews and ideologies and their changes were new to me, e.g. Medieval, Modern and Post Modern. Insights into evidence for God including Cosmological, Macro and Micro Evolution, Suffering and evil and room for mystery are important to understand so conversations with others, especially Pre-Christians will be deeper and richer. I will need to review my notes to get a better grasp of it all. Pascals Wager was brilliant! Thank you Dr Jon Newton and Staff!

It’s been a journey of discovery, providing the opportunity to come into a greater knowledge KOG experience.

Therefore as a disciple I’ve a part in God’s healing mission.

Kevin Giles used the phrase ‘it will blow your mind’ in describing texts by modern orthodoxy theologians K Barth and T F Torrance and those before them. The phrase will remain with me. Every lesson is intense, I played them several times to grasp a level of understanding. Key words homoousis, pericoresis, immanant, economy I am getting my mind around. What I will hold to is the Nicene creed that God reveals Himself through the eternal generation of the Son and Holy Spirit preceding from the Father and Son. The love of God who loves to reveal Himself through the Trinity, economy of salvation and our evangelical experiences. Praise be to God.

This coaching and mentoring course was practical, clear, and useful. It helped me understand how to support others better by listening, asking good questions, and guiding people without giving them all the answers. I found the GROW model especially helpful because it gave me a simple structure to follow. Overall, the course improved my confidence and gave me skills I can use in both my personal life and my work.

I am absolutely loving this course. It is giving me so much insight and I am developing valuable skills, all which are enabling me to expand my knowledge, and get deeper understanding of how I can apply Gods word.

Clear teaching, real-life examples, and a compassionate approach that actually helps. Highly recommend.

I’ve learnt how I should literary grow in God. My thirst is being quenched

It is so good to be refreshed on these matters. Thank you for the profound and yet Cristal clear presentation.

I really enjoy the range of teachers chosen based on their expertise

Loved this course. Main motivation was a dear friend who I had the privilege of leading to Christ still has so many questions. I was looking for something that addressed the big questions and I believe this course has covered so many of them. Will certainly be using this material to help him continue his journey.

It was a very informative and clear lecture about the ecclesiology of the church

I have a better understanding of the sacraments

It was very good

Enlightened me on Baptism deeply

An excellent, practical, and biblically grounded framework. It has helped me better understand healthy church leadership and ministry. Highly recommended.

Helpful and practical theology — This theology reflection helped me think more clearly about ministry in a way that felt both grounded and relevant. It presented theological ideas in a practical way, which made them easier to connect with real ministry situations and personal growth.

This is a very important and interesting subject to me. I have gained an extensive knowledge about the nature of the church and its mission in the world; under various topics discussed in the lectures. It is important that we understand the theological approach in applying principals of the church leadership, ministry, missions, worship, governance etc. concerning church. I have learned and understood how to evaluate the sacraments theologically which I had never done before. There is lot of reading to be done with the additional resources provided and they are very informative and will be useful in our daily practical life in order to be successful in our ministries entrusted to us in the local church.

I have just completed my first unit and feel excited to continue learning. This unit has provided me with a deeper understanding of how to engage with the Word of God, apply it to my life, and support others. Beyond the teaching, it also offers affordable credentials that allow me to be recognised as a minister of God.

this is a very concise and yet profound teaching. Thank you for making yourselves available and taking time to invest in the kingdom of God.

An engaging, interesting and truly edifying course. What a joy to see a lecturer with such knowledge and obvious enthusiasm for his subject. I know why this subject was last – it is truly a highlight of this program. 👍👍👍

This has been such an enlightening and fascinating course to study. I’ve had to deliberately slow down and really soak in each lesson, often listening over again, to be sure I didn’t miss a single word. Feel totally blessed to be undertaking this study

this has fully prepared me so thankyou

verywell

As a non-Pentecostal student this course was very enlightening. There is no doubt that the traditional denominations could be more open to the work of the Holy Spirit; they just may be pleasantly surprised by the results. Thank you for the sharing of your wisdom in this area.

I particularly enjoyed the sections on the Wisdom literature and have been inspired to further explore Ecclesiastes. Also found the lecture on the Diaspora particularly helpful. Thank you for the insights provided.

this course was amazing genuinely enjoyed every second of it

this course was amazing genuinely enjoyed every second of it

this course was amazing genuinely enjoyed every second of it

I really enjoyed this masterclass. It was clear, insightful, and easy to follow, and it helped me understand the New Testament in a deeper way.

This course has significantly expanded my understanding of the bible and how the biblical narrative is written and presented to the church of Christ. I am really enjoying the material and am looking forward to the next course.

I really enjoyed this coaching and mentoring unit. It gave me practical, biblical tools to better support, encourage, and develop others in ministry. I feel more confident in helping people grow rather than simply giving them answers, and I would recommend this unit to anyone involved in leadership or discipleship.