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If anyone should be audacious in the pursuit of knowledge it should be Christians.

- Stephen Fogarty, President, Alphacrucis University College

We have equipped generations of leaders

For decades, we've been a cornerstone of Christian leadership development.

Our Christ-centred education equips individuals to make lasting impacts in churches, schools, communities, and the marketplace.

We have shaped and continue to shape new generations of visionaries who transform lives and society.

We have trained

2,500+

Pastors

20,000+

Christian leaders

Kat Yassi

Executive Pastor
Faith Christian Church

Andrew Evans

Former General Superintendent
Assemblies of God
Australia

Ben & Trish Naitoko

ACC QLD/NT President, and Alumni,
Senior Pastors
King's Church

Louise Antonius

ACC NSW
State Executive,
Senior Pastor
Eastcoast Church

Nate Phor

ACC WA
State Executive,
Lead Pastor
Lift Church

Iliafi Esera

Former General Superintendent
Assemblies of God
New Zealand

Our history together

The Australian Christian Churches (ACC) movement and Alphacrucis (AC) University College have a shared history spanning over 7 decades. Established in 1948 as Commonwealth Bible College, today Alphacrucis prepares Christian leaders to make an impact in the world through ministry, theology, leadership, chaplaincy, counselling, business, teaching, arts, and music.

Our story

Commonwealth Bible College, 1948

New Farm, QLD

Southern Cross College, 1994

Chester Hill, NSW

Alphacrucis College, 2009

Parramatta, NSW

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We have equipped generations of leaders

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Professional Supervision

Counselling

Chaplaincy

Teaching

Business

Graduate Certificate in Leadership

Master of Leadership

Ministry & Theology

ACx Short Courses

Disciple

Disciple 2.0

LEAD

Evangelism

Isaiah: Spirit-Filled Ministry

Raising Healthy Households

Revival History in Australia

Understanding the Trinity

Good Governance Essentials

Local Church College

Transforming Leadership

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If anyone should be audacious in the pursuit of knowledge it should be Christians.

We have equipped generations of leaders

Our history together

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