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Course Details

Study topics include:

  • God’s Story: The Bible

  • Applying the Bible to my environment

  • Personal Leadership and growing as a Disciple

  • Sharing the Good News & Community Development

  • Making Disciples

  • Planting Churches

  • Team Players & Teamwork

  • Creative communication of the Gospel in public

For full details on the 11088NAT Certificate IV in Ministry and Discipleship, click here.

Students will live in Chiang Mai, Thailand with TheRiver.Asia team for 11 months. They will participate in ministry, local outreach, and experience the powerful things that God is doing at TheRiver.Asia. The internship program is all about raising up and equipping the next generation of leaders, giving them a ministry model to live by, and launching them into the destiny and call that God has on their life.

 

As partners of Alphacrucis University College (RTO #90525), Australia’s leading Pentecostal and Ministry Training college, we provide the students with a hands-on experience while they study a 11088NAT Certificate IV in Ministry and Discipleship.

WEEKLY PROGRAM

Monday: Day off

Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Morning: Classes and other activities
Thursday morning: Community visit
Tuesday through Friday Afternoon: Personal study, preparing for weekend ministry, serving with TheRiver.Asia

Friday night: Youth Ministry
Saturday morning: Childrens Ministry
Sunday: Serving for Worship services

Students may at times have opportunities to serve at one of our other locations in Thailand. The weekly program may be slightly different to what is indicated here.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. You must be available for the full 10 months and intend to complete the whole course. You are responsible for your own study and completing all learning activities.

2. Must be at least 18 years old.

3. Participate in all TheRiver.Asia activities, including Sunday services, as directed by River leadership.

4. You must follow the rules and directions of the leadership of TheRiver.Asia at all times.

5. Follow all Thai government regulations.

6. Be a person who has good morals.

7. Consumption of alcohol and drugs is strictly prohibited.

8. Treating fellow students, River staff, and visitors with respect.

9. Respect the property of TheRiver.Asia and staff.

10. Help maintain TheRiver.Asia as a caring community.

 

** The Rules and Regulations will be discussed during the Orientation program. Students will sign a document to confirm their agreement to all Rules and Regulations.**

 

If there are breaches of these Rules and Regulations, students will be given two warnings. On the third breach of these Rules and Regulations, students will be sent home, with no refunds of fees.

REQUIREMENTS TO APPLY

  1. English at an intermediate level, particularly in speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Applicant must demonstrate their English proficiency by providing certification at a minimum of intermediate level, or undertaking an approved English test

  2. Approval of your local pastor

  3. Evidence of your serving in church

  4. Testimony of your life transformation (300 words)

  5. Medical history

  6. Financial circumstances

 

A thorough overview of the application process will be provided upon request. 

 

Applications will open mid-July.

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Apply here.

FEES

  • THB 185,000 Full internship (students from Thailand)

  • THB 205,000 Full internship (students from outside of Thailand)

  • THB 6,000 Part-time (or TheRiver.Asia existing team member) per unit

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The fees for the full internship will include training costs, accommodation, food, and other logistics. This does not include travel to/from Chiang Mai, visa costs, and health/travel insurance. 

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Scholarships may be available. They are assessed on a case-by-case basis, looking at your current financial circumstances, and your family and church’s ability to contribute to costs.

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We never want finance to be the reason that you do not undertake this training program, so we encourage you to talk with us if you need support. This will be a ‘faith journey’ for you!

IMPORTANT DATES

  • Applications will close on Tuesday 3rd September for international students and Tuesday 17th September for students from Thailand

  • The program will start on Tuesday 1st October with Orientation and a Commencement Service, with classes commencing thereafter

  • There will be a break over Christmas

  • The program will finish with a Celebration Service on 30th August 2025

ACCOMMODATION & CAMPUS LIFE

TheRiver.Asia is situated on a large property, formerly a resort, in Hang Dong (15 km south of Chiang Mai). On the property, there is hotel-style accommodation, dormitory-style accommodation, a worship centre, café, swimming pool, and ministry facilities. 

 

Students will be provided with a bedroom with basic facilities and a fan, including a bathroom. The classroom space is a large room with plenty of natural light, air conditioning, tables and chairs, space for shared computers, a whiteboard, large TV, and access to strong wifi. There is space for break-out areas and meals. IT support is available.

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As we look to empower young leaders, there are plenty of opportunities provided for the students to take on a new level of independence while operating as part of a community and family environment. 

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