Upskill in 2027

Get qualified in the work you're already doing. Study pathways, events and resources for ACC pastors and leaders. Semester 1 starts February 2027.

Upskill in 2027

Five areas where a qualification turns what you already do into what you're recognised for. Semester 1 starts February 2027.

Professional Supervision

Graduate Certificate

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Counselling

Diploma to Master

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Chaplaincy

Cert IV to Diploma

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Teaching

Bachelor and Master

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Business

Diploma to Master

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Leadership pathways for pastors

Graduate Certificate in Leadership

Professional entry for leaders with 5+ years experience

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Master of Leadership

(inc. Grad Cert in Professional Supervision)

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Ministry & Theology

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ACx Short Courses

Online, self-paced short courses for you and your church. Run them in a small group, a leadership team or on your own.

Disciple

Foundations of following Jesus, for your whole church

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Disciple 2.0

The next step in discipleship

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LEAD

Raise and release leaders in your church

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Evangelism

with Ps Richard Kobakian

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Isaiah: Spirit-Filled Ministry

with Dr Jacqui Grey

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Raising Healthy Households

with Ps Joel & Sharon Chelliah

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Revival History in Australia

with Dr Stuart Piggin

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Understanding the Trinity

with Professor Stephen Fogarty

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Good Governance Essentials

with ACC National Executive members

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Run college in your church
For Senior Pastors and Leaders

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Tell us what you're thinking about and one of our team will be in touch to talk through options, credit for prior study and ministry experience, and how study fits around church life.
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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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