Springwood Winmalee Anglican Churches

People—Trainees

Ministry Training Strategy

MTS 2007 image What is MTS?

The Ministry Training Strategy was established 28 years ago to train young men and women for Christian Ministry. It provides on-the-job training in local churches around Australia. Hundreds have been trained and are now in preaching, pastoral and ministry work around the world. Fourteen have so far trained with us.

Our training centre is Springwood and Winmalee Anglican Churches (SWAC), located in the Blue Mountains. Our trainees participate in various training events, e.g. AIM National Training Days, Youthworks and Challenge Conferences. They are encouraged to participate in other ministries, such as Beach Mission, camps and conferences. Trainees come from inside and outside the Parish to train with us. 

What support is provided?

Trainees receive a scholarship from MTS (and often a training allowance). They have full access to MTS office and training staff. Our MTS senior staff provide weekly supervision, training, pastoral support and feedback. 

How is MTS funded?

MTS is underwritten by SWAC but relies on individual supporters. Over 10 years, we have been trained p/t and f/t trainees at a cost of more than $226,000. In 2009, we need to raise $31,500 to fund our trainees.

MTS in 2009… 

Jono Fox Jono Fox
will continue his p/t training and ministry with us as well as studying fulltime at Youthworks College.
 
Hope Miles Hope Miles
is continuing a second year of MTS at Winmalee in 2009, ministering to women, Winmalee Night Church and SYC.
 
Jamie Monk Jamie Monk
will be training with us full-time in 2009 as well as gaining some training on the UWS campus.
 
Mike Hottinger Michael Hottinger
After a first year of MTS training in 2006, Mike is now ministering Fridays and Sundays with MTS in 2009.
 

Sunday catechist in 2009… 

Zac Miles Zac Miles
has commenced Moore College studies in 2009 and will train with us as a
Sunday catechist (at Winmalee Family Church in the morning, TOAST in the arvo and WNC)

Bible College and f/t ministry?

All of our graduates seriously consider this option. However, their first priority is to be trained for ministries immediately at hand, and then to look for God's leading after that. MTS is an important preparation for whatever direction they take.

Where are our past trainees now?

  • Brett Peatman 4th year Moore College
  • Tim McIver Pastor Morebank Anglican
  • Jacqui Watson Ministry Sylvania Anglican & SMBC
  • Tracey Elliot Teaching Penrith Anglican College
  • Rev Tom Hargreaves Pastor Engadine Anglican
  • David Blanch Teaching at St Paul 's Grammar
  • Rev Richard Newton Chaplain The Armidale School (Armidale)
  • Kath Russell Assoc. Pastor at Warrnambool Baptist
  • Julia Irwin Youthworks staff at Port Hacking
  • Andrew Cork Professional work in Sydney
  • Mike Hottinger SWAC ministries and local work
  • Katie McSeveny Castle Hill Anglican
  • Luella McDonald home duties & SWAC ministries

Who can apply for MTS?

Apprentices do not have to be Anglican. We train candidates from various churches. Over 200 men & women from over 80 churches around Australia currently train as part of the Ministry Training Strategy. See www.mts.com.au

Have you considered doing MTS?

Enquiries should be made to:

The Chairman MTS, Rev. Graham Crew
28 Lawson Rd , Springwood NSW 2777
Phone: 4751 1065
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