General Information Presentation

General Information Presentation

By Travis DoeckeVetamorphus Coordinator SA & NT

August 2011

Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD

VETAMORPHUS is Christian Leadership Training for Senior Secondary Students

QLD65 (270)

VIC72 (440)

SA 97 (115) WA

5 (12)

NT 0 (2)

• Vetamorphus began in Vic in 2004

• Over 800 students have successfully completed the

Vetamorphus program

• It enables year 11 and 12 students academic credit for growing

in their faith

• Delivered in SA, WA, NT by Grassroots Training

• Currently have 16 schools offering Vetamorphus in SA

Student numbers: 2011(Student numbers: Since it began)

2

Vetamorphus engages students in six key areas of learning

Peer Group• 1.5 hr a week x 28 weeks

• Go through set material/workbooks• Seminars, Learning/ministry exercises

• Guided by a PGS• Main aspect of assessment

• 42 hours

Ministry Practice• Participating in a ministry

• Supervised by a Ministry Supervisor• Engaging in the act of serving others

• 56 hours

Mentoring• Minimum of 7 meetings

•Meeting with a mature Christian• Reflecting on their journey

• 10 hours

Retreats• Gathering with all students from SA

• 3 weekends a year• Teaching, worship, reflection,

fun, food, challenge• 30 hours

Private Study• Read 2/3 of the NT

•30 mins x 3 a week x 28 weeks• Prep & homework for PG• Journal on what you read

• 88 hours

Christian Community• Gathering with other Christians

• 1 hour x 14 gatherings• Reflect on their community

• 14 hours

VETAMORPHUS = 240 hours

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Successful completion of Vetamorphus gains students credit toward their SACE and access to an ATAR score

240 hours - 34 SACE credits - Recognised as SACE stage 2 - Access to ATAR

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The packaging that makes up Vetamorphus is as follows:

Vetamorphus RTO provider and number(30414) :

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Vetamorphus can be the beginning to many different career options, all with RPL potential

VETAMORPHUS

Christian Ministry

Youth WorkTeaching

Social Work

Community Services

Aged Care

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Vetamorphus has established further training pathways with other Christian Training Institutions with guaranteed RPL.

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MO

RPH

US

Grassroots TrainingCert IV in Christian Ministry & Theology2 units

Tabor AdelaideYear in The Son1.5 units

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Vetamorphus can be delivered in a number of ways including through a local school or church

SCHOOL

CHURCH

Church B Church C

Church D

Church E

Church A

School A

School BSchool C School D

School E

Delivery Option 1 Delivery Option 2

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What is required of a school/church wanting to offer Vetamorphus to its students?

The school/church is supported and encouraged by a State Vetamorphus Coordinator who regularly visits and pays for

coffee meetings with the PGS!

PGS requires an estimated 3 – 6 hours a week

A Peer Group Supervisor (PGS) (someone in the school/church to be the Vetamorphus contact)

A location ( a space for Peer group to happen)

Attendance at the three weekend

retreats

The PGS facilitates, leads, guides and directs the students through pre-

prepared course materials

Complete course administration and be incontinuous contact with the Vetamorphus

Coordinator

School

Church

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How does a student enrol in Vetamorphus?

Student indicates interest in doing Vetamorphus

Student enrols in Vetamorphus!

Student has a current Peer Group (PG) to join?

Talk to your school or church Vetamorphus Peer

Group Supervisor (PGS)

NO

Talk to your school or church and tell them you want to do Vetamorphus

Student enrols via current school/church Vetamorphus process

School/church and student contacts Vetamorphus State Coordinator to discuss establishing a peer group

Can a PG be established?

YES

NO

Can they join another PG in their area?

NO/DONT KNOW YES

A pseudo PG can be established. Contact the Vetamorphus State

Coordinator for more information

YES

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Vetamorphus is underscored by the following 5 values that make up it’s ethos and core beliefs

VALID: We give students the opportunity to grow in their faith whilst at School and recognises ‘spiritual formation as the core of education’.

VALUABLE: We provide a program that enables positive growth tooccur in the student’s faith, personal integrity and leadership capacity.

DIVERSE: We develop the course and assessment pieces in such a way that allows each individual church or school to put its own flavour on thecourse delivery.

AVAILABLE: We do not restrict student’s access to the course by their financial situation or geographical location. The course can be delivered almost anywhere!

INVITATIONAL: We create a place where students choose to participate in Christian based leadership training and are empowered to make informed decisions about their faith.

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Some other things that are important to know about Vetamorphus and it’s core foundations

Vetamorphus is cutting edge quality discipleship and leadership training.

Vetamorphus gives creditability to students

who have questions about their faith.

Vetamorphus is committed to

stretching students and helping them re-imagine their faith.

Vetamorphus gives high importance to a local

Christian community and sees the importance of

various people and sources providing input into the spiritual formation of a student’s faith journey.

Vetamorphus is ecumenical at its core. The team that

create the material and write the assessment pieces come from various denominations and backgrounds. However, the curriculum is written in

such a way that it allows each individual church or school to

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Some myths about Vetamorphus to debunk!

Vetamorphus is not teaching as in a traditional

school classroom situation. There is a minimum of 3

and maximum of 8 students per peer group.

Vetamorphus is not

telling students what

to believe.

Vetamorphus is not

dealing with students who

don’t want to be there

and aren’t interested in

being discipled.

Vetamorphus is not about ‘nursing’ those who aren’t serious about learning and growing in their faith.

Vetamorphus is not focused on teaching one sort of denominational

belief or doctrine.

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Vetamorphus costs considerably less than the general cost for comparable Cert III in Christian Ministry across Australia.

SU QLD - $3500

Tabor Adelaide - $2520

Adelaide College of Divinity - $2304

Vision Bible College - $2095

Unity Bible College - $2125

Calam Training - $1650

Southland Training - $1320

VETAMORPHUS - $1290*

Cost Includes:

• All workbooks +

• Student handbooks +

• NIV Bible & cover +

• Retreats +

• Assessments +

• Certification

*If the school/church provides the PGS, price is reduced to $990

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VETAMORPHUS in summary:• Vetamorphus is Christian Leadership Training

for year 11 and 12 students

• Students gain credit toward their SACE

• 240 hours

• Vetamorphus can lead to many different pathways

• Can be delivered in a church or school

• Your school or church can host a Vetamorphus peer group!

• 5 values of Vetamorphus: valid, diverse, valuable, invitational & available

• Students successfully completing Vetamorphus receive aCertificate III in Christian Ministry and Theology (30771QLD)

• Cost $1290

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Questions, discussion and what people are saying:

Contact Details:VETAMORPHUS Coordinator SA & NTTravis Doecke08 8267 73900422 237 966travis.doecke@grassroots.edu.auwww.vetamorphus.com

Vetamorphus is an awesome journey for students to experience. It’s relational, practical and empowering – it shows them how they are ready and able to lead, serve and make a difference now. Vetamorphus shows them they are the generation that God’s willing and ready to work through. Peer Group Supervisor, Cornerstone College

Vetamorphus taught me so much about God

and how to live as a Christian. It helped me

understand the bible to a point of reading

more! I loved the retreats and getting to know

people who believe the same thing, making

new lasting friendships and learning from

them. On a whole Vetamorphus rocked!

2009 Student, Immanuel College

Would you like a follow up conversation and more detailed information regarding your School, church or personal circumstance?

Please contact the Vetamorphus Coordinator to

arrange a time.

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