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1. General Information Presentation By Travis Doecke Vetamorphus Coordinator SA & NT August 2011

3. Over 800 students have successfully completed the Vetamorphus program

5. Currently have 16 schools offering Vetamorphus in SANT 0 (2) QLD 65 (270) SA 97 (115) WA 5 (12) VIC 72 (440) Student numbers: 2011 (Student numbers: Since it began) Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 2

7. Go through set material/workbooks

8. Seminars, Learning/ministry exercises

9. Guided by a PGS

10. Main aspect of assessment

11. 42 hours

12. Minimum of 7 meetings

13. Meeting with a mature Christian

14. Reflecting on their journey

15. 10 hours

16. Participating in a ministry

17. Supervised by a Ministry Supervisor

18. Engaging in the act of serving others

20. 1 hour x 14 gatherings

21. Reflect on their community

23. 30 mins x 3 a week x 28 weeks

24. Prep & homework for PG

25. Journal on what you read

26. 88 hours

27. Gathering with all students from SA

28. 3 weekends a year

30. 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 Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 4

31. The packaging that makes up Vetamorphus is as follows: Vetamorphus RTO provider and number(30414) : Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 5

32. Vetamorphus can be the beginning to many different career options, all with RPL potential VETAMORPHUS Christian Ministry Community Services Aged Care Teaching Social Work Youth Work Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 6

33. Vetamorphus has established further training pathways with other Christian Training Institutions with guaranteed RPL. Grassroots Training Cert IV in Christian Ministry & Theology 2 units Tabor Adelaide Year in The Son 1.5 units VETAMORPHUS Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 7

34. Vetamorphus can be delivered in a number of ways including through a local school or church SCHOOL School C School D School B School E School A Church E Church D Church A Church C Church B CHURCH Delivery Option 1 Delivery Option 2 Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 8

35. What is required of a school/church wanting to offer Vetamorphus to its students? PGS requires an estimated 3 – 6 hours a week Attendance at the three weekend retreats A location ( a space for Peer group to happen) Complete course administration and be in continuous contact with the Vetamorphus Coordinator A Peer Group Supervisor (PGS) (someone in the school/church to be the Vetamorphus contact) The PGS facilitates, leads, guides and directs the students through pre-prepared course materials The school/church is supported and encouraged by a State Vetamorphus Coordinator who regularly visits and pays for coffee meetings with the PGS! School Church Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 9

36. How does a student enrol in Vetamorphus? Talk to your school or church and tell them you want to do Vetamorphus School/church and student contacts Vetamorphus State Coordinator to discuss establishing a peer group Student indicates interest in doing Vetamorphus Can a PG be established? NO Student has a current Peer Group (PG) to join? YES NO YES Can they join another PG in their area? Talk to your school or church Vetamorphus Peer Group Supervisor (PGS) YES NO/DONT KNOW A pseudo PG can be established. Contact the Vetamorphus State Coordinator for more information Student enrols via current school/church Vetamorphus process Student enrols in Vetamorphus! Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 10

37. 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 to occur in the student’s faith, personal integrity and leadership capacity. 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. 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 the course 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! Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 11

38. Some other things that are important to know about Vetamorphus and it’s core foundations V 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 put its own flavour on the content. 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. V V Vetamorphus is committed to stretching students and helping them re-imagine their faith. V V Vetamorphus is cutting edge quality discipleship and leadership training. Vetamorphus gives creditability to students who have questions about their faith. Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 12

39. Some myths about Vetamorphus to debunk! 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. Vetamorphus is not dealing with students who don’t want to be there and aren’t interested in being discipled. 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. Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 13

41. Student handbooks +

42. NIV Bible & cover +

43. Retreats +

44. Assessments +

45. CertificationVETAMORPHUS- $1290* *If the school/church provides the PGS, price is reduced to $990 Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 14

47. 240 hours

48. Vetamorphus can lead to many different pathways

49. Can be delivered in a church or school

50. Your school or churchcan host a Vetamorphus peer group!

51. 5 values of Vetamorphus: valid, diverse, valuable, invitational & available

53. Questions, discussion and what people are saying: 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 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 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. Contact Details:VETAMORPHUSCoordinator SA & NTTravis Doecke08 8267 73900422 237 966travis.doecke@grassroots.edu.auwww.vetamorphus.com Certificate III in Christian Ministry & Theology 30771QLD 16