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STUDENT PROSPECTUS 2020

3THE ACADEMY – A MINISTRY OF THE GLORY CITY NETWORK

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A Word From the Principal

A Word From our Senior Leaders

Vision, Mission & Core Values

2020 Academic Calendar

Weekly Timetable

Weekly Components

Other Components

Part-Time Students

Leadership & Guest Speakers

School Fees

Application & Interview Process

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4 THE ACADEMY – A MINISTRY OF THE GLORY CITY NETWORK

a word from the principal

There is a move of God’s Spirit upon us to impact nations. This is a move which cannot be carried by ministry leaders or the 5-fold graces alone. In this season all the saints must be equipped in the simplicity of Christ and an ability to live like kings and priests in their places of influence. It is a movement of ‘righteous radicals’ demonstrating the love, holiness and power of God. Those who have found and are utilising their access to the heart of God through sharing His righteousness in Christ. This righteousness, when truly lived out by the Church, will ‘exalt a nation’. Some will be equipped to plant churches and build the Bride, others will carry the heart of the gospel to the nations and even more will change their surrounding worlds in secular industries by becoming ‘salt and light’ as Jesus prophesied. Whatever the individual outcome, there is a call of God in this time for heralds of righteousness to rise up, find their place in God’s Kingdom family and seek to represent Him on the earth.

Imagine combining the communal elements of historical seminaries and mystical types of schools; the relational, legacy building discipleship impact of local Church life; the richness and glory of supernatural schools; and the theological value and scriptural integrity of modern bible institutes with the proper function of the 5-fold graces to equip the saints, and the message of God’s gift of imparted righteousness that empowers the Christian life. Can you see it? If you can and if it is stirring passion deep in your spirit, then you are seeing the vision of The Academy.

We are an Academy that trains the saints in ‘life with God’, raising up the next generation of believers who are leaders, prayers and miracle workers. We are an Australian born ministry that is working to bring about a global shift of theology and practice in the reality of righteousness, intimacy with God and the increase of God’s Kingdom for our current generation and the many that will follow. We believe this will lead to a deeper reality of being the family of God on the earth, and result in an enormous harvest of souls. The Academy is a key part of this move of God’s Spirit in our nation and across the nations.

The Academy is not for the uncommitted, the indecisive or those looking for an easy year. The gospel is unspeakably fun but it is not a game. Human souls hang in the balance, creation is crying out for redemption and we are called to leave this nation different to how we found it. We live in a pivotal time in history. We are in the midst of a global shift in Christian theology, expression and influence. God has a plan and purpose for us all in this hour. It is to awaken entire nations to His love and to impact this earth with Heaven. He is looking for the fiery ones. Those willing to surrender to all He has for them. Those willing to discover the obedience of faith that moves mountains. It is time to give our beloved King everything He paid for.

I pray you will present this opportunity before the Lord and hear His “Yes” deep in your heart if The Academy is for you. With His word alone comes the empowerment to faithfully respond to His invitations.

I am convinced that those who complete The Academy will go on to impact society with God’s love and help exalt nations in righteousness.

In Him,

Mark Greenwood

Principal / Director The Academy

Proverbs 14:34



a word from our senior leaders

Katherine Ruonala

Senior Leader of Glory City Church, Brisbane and the Glory City Network, Founder of the Australian Prophetic Council, Recognised HIM Apostle

The building of a strong academy that would equip believers to live and release the kingdom in every sphere of society has been a long held desire of our hearts. We have also seen the need for solid biblical training coupled with practical experience and training in the gifts of the Spirit and righteousness as essential for a church planting network. The Academy has been birthed to see believers rooted and grounded in the love of God, solidly built on sound theology and trained in practical application. It is my firm belief that The Academy will be a launch pad for explosive kingdom growth in the future.

Daniel Zelli

Senior Leader of Glory City Church, Brisbane and the Glory City Network, CEO of World Hope Network, Recognised HIM Apostle

Any great move of God in any generation has building blocks that form the foundation of that move. One of them is a return to the revelation of the Word of God. Another is a revelation of a personal relationship with God and an increase and recognition of the love of God towards people. History repeats itself as the church moves from glory to glory. However in every case, necessary to any move of God is the training, equipping and raising of leadership to carry this move of God forward. There is a move of God upon the Glory City Church family at the moment. We have a responsibility to raise leadership that is grounded in the Word, secure in their identity and love of the Father and passionate about the supernatural power of God. The Academy is not just a good idea, it is foundational, essential and crucial to our future. We are very committed to it and every student in it.


visionmissioncore values

Vision

We are a global movement of righteous radicals who have discovered and are living life in the Godhead, shaping nations and history through the manifest fullness of Christ. We are a kingdom family of sons and daughters who:

• Live in the love of the Father

• Walk in the ways of the Son

• Demonstrate the power and fellowship of the Holy Spirit

Core Values

The following values are essential foundations for every Christian to build into their lives. We cannot represent the heart of a Father who we do not know and we cannot truly be ourselves until we embrace the reality of who we are in Christ. Only when Identity and Intimacy are intact, can we expect to effectively Increase His Kingdom family on the earth. All of the curriculum and practical ministry training at The Academy is built around these values.

Mission

The mission of The Academy is to equip the saints in a robust, practical and experiential new covenant theology and to build the reality of ‘Christ and Him crucified’ into its students. The outcome is an authentic and impacting walk with the Father, built upon the core values of Identity, Intimacy and the Increase of the Kingdom.

Through identifying and releasing God’s 5-fold gifts to the Church, The Academy is empowering a generation in all realms of life with internationally recognised leaders conducting doctrinal and practical streams, 5-fold intensives, connection groups, missions engagement and live-in retreats. As well as a building a life long foundation for confidently interpreting the scriptures in a relational, encounter focused context, the year at The Academy is focused on forming people who are:

• Established in their identity in Christ and driven by intimacy with God

• Saints who know the Father’s love and follow His voice

• Walking in an expression of righteousness and freedom from sin

• Agents of social and cultural change and Kingdom increase

• Mighty in word and deed, by the power of the Holy Spirit

• Grounded in the scriptures and well acquainted with the truth

• Able to teach

• Worshippers in spirit and truth

• Effectively and regularly do the work of evangelism / share their faith



Jesus is the truth about God and the truth about us.

This is our core identity statement. When we understand the nature of God through Christ and rightly define ourselves by His righteousness, we will live fruitful and healthy Christian lives, walking with the Father.

This looks like• Knowing who God is (The goodness and love of God revealed

in Christ)• Knowing who we are (Righteousness and sonship)• Living as the Priesthood of all believers who follow the Father’s

voice and walk in holiness and love

We live to know God and to make him known.

God created humanity from the superabundance of His love for the purpose of relationship with Him and with each other. All that we do in the Christian life should be a love response to knowing the Father.

God did not create humanity to fix a problem or fill a void but to have a family. Therefore intimacy with Him is our highest value and calling.

This looks like• Koinonia (Fellowship with God and with each other)• Worship / Prayer / Encounter• Discovering and thriving in the ways of the Holy Spirit

Being born again is not our end goal but rather our entrance into the increasing Kingdom of God!

We believe that as we grow in intimacy with God and in understanding of our identity in Christ, the Kingdom of God will increase on the earth. The increase of the Kingdom of God is our family business. When Jesus spoke of the Kingdom of God, He often described its increase on the earth from the time of His resurrection to the time of His return.

This looks like• Increasing of the Family of God in our personal lives, our communi-

ties and the world (Evangelism / discipleship / Church planting)• Increasing the Kingdom of God in the spheres of society we oper-

ate in, as kings and priests on the earth who carry God’s govern-ment

• Increasing in character, holiness, power and love

Identity

Intimacy

Increase

“For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” 2 Corinthians 5:21

“As he is so also are we in this world.” 1 John 4:17

“He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.” Colossians 1:15

“And this is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.” John 17:3

“That which we have seen and heard we proclaim also to you, so that you too may have fellowship with us; and indeed our fellowship is with the Father and with his Son Jesus Christ.” 1 John 1:3

“And you, be fruitful and multiply, increase greatly on the earth and multiply in it.” Genesis 9:7

“Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.” Isaiah 9:7

“And the word of God continued to increase, and the number of the disciples multiplied greatly in Jerusalem, and a great many of the priests became obedient to the faith.” Acts 6:7

“So the word of the Lord continued to increase and prevail mightily.” Acts 19:20

“When we are established in identity and growing in intimacy, the Kingdom of God will increase on the earth”


Breakdown

+ 1 week Orientation + 32 weeks of course content + 2 weeks of retreats + 1 - 3 weeks of Missions Trips

Total: 37 - 39 weeks

Location

All classes will be held at Glory City Church, Brisbane.

Retreats will be held at communal accommodation on the Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast.

Time

The Academy will run from Monday to Wednesday each week from 9:30am - 4:00pm.

Voluntary intensives will run one night per week from 7:00pm - 9:00pm. (Typically Monday or Wednesday)

2020academic calendar

Event Dates Weeks

Enrolments Close 18th January

Orientation Week 10th - 12th February (1 Week)

Retreat 1 17th - 21st February (1 Week)

Term 1 24th February - 3rd April (6 Weeks)

Easter Break 4th - 19th April (2 Weeks)

Term 2 20th April - 19th June (9 Weeks)

Semester Break 20th June - 12th July (3 Weeks)

Term 3 13th July - 18th September (10 Weeks)

Break 19th September - 4th October (2 Weeks)

Term 4 5th October - 20th November (7 Weeks)

Retreat 2 23rd - 27th November (1 Week)

Graduation 29th November



NB: An additional requirement for all students is attendance at a weekly church service.

Students whose home church is Glory City Church will be required to serve in various areas.

*Weekly Timetable is subject to change.

weeklytimetable

Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Session 1 Session 1 Session 1

9:30am - 10:30am Corporate Prayer / Worship

9:30am - 10:40am Leader / Guest Ministry

9:30am - 10:30am Corporate Prayer / Worship


10:45 - 12:10pm

Foundational Theology

10:45 - 12:10pm

Connection Groups

10:45am - 12:10pm

Saint Life

12:10pm - 1:00pm

Lunch

12:10pm - 1:00pm

Lunch

12:10pm - 1:00pm

Lunch


1:00pm - 1:25pm

Activation / Q and A / Administration

1:00pm - 1:25pm

Activation / Q and A / Administration

1:00pm - 2:20pm

Prophetic


1:30pm - 3.30pm

Mighty in the Scriptures

1:30pm - 3:30pm

Life with God/Student Development

2:20pm - 2:50pm

Connection Groups


3.30pm - 4:00pm

Practical / Activations

3:30pm - 4:00pm

Life with God - Activation

3:00pm - 4:15pm

Communion/Prayer/Admin/Close

Intensives:

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Prophetic x 12 weeks

Evangelism x 12 weeks

TBA x 6 weeks


weeklycomponents

We have a major value for God’s presence, times of encounter, prayer, worship and communing with God. Led by Aaron Damianopoulos, we make significant space for this pursuit in our schedule. We aim to build this value into our students, resulting in people who will cultivate and prioritise this space for the rest of their lives. God is always more concerned with our affection than our activity. It is His presence that alters the course of our lives and shapes our destiny. The safest context to practice theology in is one of adoration!

Students who have a background in worship may put forward expressions of interest when applying for The Academy to be a

This is a core teaching stream that unpacks, in depth, a range of foundational theological topics. Led by Mark Greenwood, these teachings are fundamental for thriving in the Christian life and in intimacy with God. This is globally recognised teaching and is bearing enormous fruit in many lives and communities.

Prayer, Worship and Encounter

Foundational Theology

• Righteousness (Sonship, new creation, co-crucifiction, sanctification etc.)

• Intimacy with God and each other

• The goodness of God

• The sovereignty of God

• The deceitfulness of sin

• The priesthood mandate

• The old / new covenant

• New covenant theology

• Holy Spirit

• Prayer and dialogue with God

Some topics covered include:

part of The Academy worship team commencing in Term 2, once some culture and teaching around worship has been set.

All students, regardless of musical ability are asked to simply receive and be a part of The Academy community during Term 1 without any expectation of serving in the area of worship.

As J.S. Whale said, “A deep instinct has always told the Church that our safest eloquence concerning the mystery of Christ is in our praise. A living Church is a worshiping, singing Church; not a school of people holding to all the correct doctrines.”

• The Kingdom of God and it’s increase

• The gifts of the Spirit

• Divine healing

• The atonement

• Eschatology

The Academy implements a whole range of activations in the gifts of the Spirit, in the scriptures, in connection with each other, in prayer and much more.

We seek to actively engage our theology and faith on a daily basis.

Activations

This will also equip students with a whole range of activities and practises they can cultivate in their own families and communities and perhaps, leadership teams in the future. It is expected that students engage in these activations.



A variety of intensives will run, usually on Monday nights, for most of the school year. Built primarily around the 5-fold graces, these are recommended for students of The Academy but are also open to the public and the Church community.

The heart of these intensives is to further equip students in the expressions of each of the 5-fold functions, better enabling them to operate in life as saints.

Some guest leaders will spend extensive time with us, building friendships and community while sharing their lives. On top of this, we also regularly hear from Daniel Zelli, Katherine Ruonala and other Glory City Church staff during our Guest Leader Stream.

Our Life With God Stream is built around the miraculous, encounter, prayer, intercession and following the leading of the Holy Spirit together. This Stream takes students on an adventure with God into the history, power, diversity and glory of prayer, and equips students in knowing how to move with the Holy Spirit in dynamic ways corporately, learning to lean in for a swell and overflow of glory that goes home with us into our secret place and our public lives.

This Stream makes the supernatural glory of God normal, natural and practical.

Intensives

Leader & Guest Ministry

Life with God

• The miraculous and the mystical

• Leadership

• The prophetic

• Intimacy

• The Church

• Church planting

• Faith

• The family of God

• Revival history

These nights will also give students the opportunity to interact with and minister to people outside of The Academy.

These nights are optional for students, however we believe students who consistently engage with these nights gain far more benefit from the overall course.

Some topics covered include:


Our Student Development Stream is dedicated to equipping students in the practical and spiritual elements of leading, preaching and teaching in homegroup settings, church ministry or the marketplace.

Led by Carston Woodhouse, This highly practical stream will facilitate students sharing, teaching and preaching to one another as a whole class or in their Connection Groups and receiving feedback and development opportunities in a safe

weeklycomponents

The gospel looks like something.

Christine Greenwood pioneered this dynamic and innovative Stream. Each week we will hear from someone outworking their normal life as a saint in the “Saint Life” talk show session. As well as lessons in stewarding the Christian life daily topics such as relationships, dating, marriage, finance, stewardship and more will be explored in a fun and interactive way.

These saints will share their lives, their worldview, testimonies of how God uses them in their sphere of influence and how

Saint Life

Student Development

they represent Jesus in that place by being themselves. From doctors, cleaners, teachers, financial managers, plumbers and politicians to I.T. experts, business owners and entrepreneurs, the gospel works through every Christian, in every area of life!

This time will inspire the saints by hearing from other saints who are actively increasing the Kingdom. We do not believe there is a stream like this in any other training school. It is usually a huge highlight for our students.

environment. Students may then be given the opportunity to run a Glory City Church service during the year, where they will lead the entire night, teach, preach and conduct a ministry time.

Prophetic Stream

Led by Sarah Cheesman, we have a world class Prophetic Stream at The Academy which purposes to train and equip students in developing prophetic culture in their day to day lives. Sarah carries a heart for every Christian to be equipped in many different aspects of the prophetic, confident in the voice of their Father.

Together they will become a prophetic community who take ground for the Kingdom in the Spirit and see it advance in the earth.

This is an incredibly rich time where students will learn to hear the voice of God for themselves, each other, the city, workplaces and beyond.



God’s heart is for deep and real connection. God does not do family, He is one. We believe that when students feel safe, seen and loved, they engage the process of growing and sharing their lives with courage and joy.

Each student will be put into a Connection Group at the commencement of The Academy. Students will stay in this group for the entire year and it will become their smaller relational unit within the larger body of students. Students will be cared for through our Connection Group Facilitators, build group ‘Abiding Goals’ for their lives with God, and ‘Stop for the One’ goals in evangelism as a group as well as building relationships with other students as they grow together. These groups will meet regularly during Academy days, share meals, encourage one another, impact the community together and are encouraged to grow and share their journey in God as they walk through The Academy year with one another.

When you begin to discover your new and pure heart in Christ, you can begin to develop open hearted relationships, learning to demonstrate the love and friendship of God for each other in brotherly love.

Students will also be asked to take it in turns to facilitate the connection groups on Wednesdays and bring a teaching/activation to their group. The expressions of these elements may vary depending on the composition of each group.

The purpose of Connection Groups are to:

• Create deep, relational connection between students

• Reflect on the teaching of The Academy and provide a safe place to unpack, digest and apply what is being taught

• Provide a space where students can be safely activated to share, prophesy, teach, bring a song, lead communion etc.

• Reflect on weekly Group Goals in ‘Abiding’ and ‘Stop for the One’ (each week different group goals are set to activate students in their own lives outside of The Academy structure)

Connection Groups

This groundbreaking teaching stream is built around getting bible tools into the hands of students, setting them up for a lifetime of biblical literacy, authority and application. It includes a strong practical element and group activities around biblical understanding, as well as rich overviews and journeying through entire books of the Bible together, unpacking genres of biblical literature, the Canon of scripture, Bible history and tools of interpretation, theological lenses and more.

Adopting an expository fashion of group bible study techniques, using the ‘5 step interpretive journey’, as well as training students in the lost art of conversational theology, this Stream is highly important for handing a culture of honour for the Scriptures to the next generation.

Mighty in the Scriptures

This stream is a key for developing leaders, teachers and those confident in theology on a personal level.

Note: This Stream contains a required reading textbook (Grasping God’s Word by J. Duvall) which students receive in their student packs, involves weekly homework assignments, as well as an assessed essay throughout the year.


other components

Academic Requirements

• Students will receive a book pack of four to five books to be read throughout the duration of The Academy. Each book will require a book review to be written and submitted. These books have been carefully selected to inspire, teach and equip students in revival culture, the supernatural, foundational doctrine and more.

• There will be an essay assignment around the ‘Mighty in the Scriptures’ stream that will develop students who are confident to interpret passages of Scriptures and books of the Bible. This will involve unpacking and interpreting passages and explaining genres of Scripture as well as conducting topical studies, discerning the covenants and other engaging assignments.

• There is also a written weekly homework requirement taken from one of the course textbooks.

Upon acceptance into The Academy, students will receive a copy of The Academy Academic Guidelines which outline and give guidance on how to write short essays and reference sources.

For students who are new to the world of assignments and book reports, please note this is not an emphasised component of The Academy and is viewed more as an opportunity for students to learn to articulate what they are learning in written form and develop some academic writing skills along the way.

Reading Requirements, Book Reviews, Homework & Assignments

We have developed an equipping and outreach component within The Academy. We will train students to engage the lost in dynamic ways by giving them tools for evangelism as well as training in the gifts of the Spirit and demonstrations of power.

This will provide an opportunity to put into practice the things being taught in class and radically change people’s lives in the process.

This is a strong emphasis for The Academy as it helps provide a balance of theory and practice, within a safe and exciting context.

On top of class teaching on evangelism we have weekly goals in our Connection Groups, encouraging students to implement courageous sharing of God’s love in their day to day lives.

Evangelism and Outreach



Glory City Church often has guest speakers that come to our Friday and Sunday meetings to minister. Where possible we will have these leaders run intensives the following week for our students on certain topics and giftings that they carry.

Takeover Intensives

These can look like entire day takeovers with guest ministers teaching, participating in Q and A sessions, ministering to students and more. These will enable students to catch what other people are carrying.

We place a high value on supporting students pastorally throughout their time at The Academy. With an incredible pastoral team led by Mandy Furlong, students will have access to various levels of support. From time to time some students may require some pastoral care to help them process circumstances in their personal lives or at The Academy. As an initial point of contact students are encouraged to speak to their Connection Group Facilitator. Connection Group Facilitators are mentored directly by our Pastors to assist students with areas of concern.

If the pastoral concern requires a higher level of support, our Academy Pastoral Team is available to provide one-on-one sessions with students.

Pastoral Care

To access this level of support, students can be:

• Referred by their Connection Group Facilitator

• Approach the Pastoral Director to arrange an appointment

• Recommended for pastoral care by one of The Academy leaders

These sessions are offered to all students, however, the amount of sessions a student has is determined by the level of time the Pastoral Team assesses is necessary on a case by case basis. If the student requires ongoing counselling beyond what The Academy has included as part of its pastoral support, this can be organised for the student in their own time and at their expense.

Service in Local Church

Jesus’ example as a servant leader is one that all students at The Academy can follow.

There is an expectation that students of The Academy seek to actively serve their church family and community in some capacity.

This will occasionally be part of their Connection Group Discussions which will seek to further each student’s intentionality in being an active part of the Body of Christ.


othercomponents

The outworking of all that will be taught is of the highest value and therefore all students are encouraged to take part in a missions experience. Most trips will run during the mid year, 3 week break, however a couple may take place at other times. It is hoped that several options will be made available for students to choose from ranging from international trips with World Hope Network to Australian based missions including Arnhem Land (NT), ‘Schoolies for Jesus’ and more.

The duration of the trips range from approximately 1 - 2 weeks. We aim to make these as cost effective and accessible as possible as the students will be responsible to fund these trips themselves. In 2019 the cost of mission trips ranged from

Academy Retreats

Missions Trips

International Students & Visas

Retreat One

An intensive 1 week long camp run at the beginning of The Academy. This intensive will provide opportunities to develop connection between students and lecturers as well as times of teaching, encounter and worship. Its purpose is also to build a shared theological foundation and develop study skills and perspectives for the year ahead.

Retreat Two

Held at the end of the year for 1 week. This time is celebratory, sharing and commissioning as well as preparatory for the next season students will move into.

International students are welcome to apply for The Academy. Students coming from overseas will need to apply and qualify for an appropriate visa to enter and remain in Australia. Visa information can be found on The Australian Government website at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing

(Please note that The Academy is not currently an accredited course and therefore Student Visas are not an option).

$500 - $3,500 and it is expected they will be of similar pricing in 2020. Students are expected to cover the cost of their mission trip (which is additional to their Academy course fees), with mission trip payments due from late April to early May.

The Academy missions policy is that students must have paid their entire Academy fee cost before applying for a missions trip.

The Academy also has a fundraising policy to help steward the Church community from being inundated with financial requests. This policy is discussed at Orientation Week. Students are encouraged to have saved for their missions trip before the year begins, so that fundraising is limited.



part-timestudents

The Academy offers a part time option of study. This is a fantastic opportunity for those with less flexible work/life commitments to still engage in high level biblical teaching and grow in their understanding of theology and the scriptures.

Part Time Students:

• are required to attend Monday of Orientation Week

• attend one full day of learning per week (Monday) during term time, including the optional Monday night Intensives if they desire

• are invited to attend the full time student retreats if they wish (at an additional cost)

• are not required to join the mission trips

• are expected to complete book reviews and ‘Mighty in the Scriptures’ assignments

There is currently only one part time option for students to attend classes on a Monday. Students are unable to complete the remainder of the course on a part time basis at another time. If they wish to complete the entire course another year, they can enrol as a full time student and participate in all three days.

Part Time Students Personal Expectations

If you wish to enrol as a part time student you are greatly valued to us and welcomed as part of The Academy community. There does however need to be a realistic expectation of the level of connectedness and involvement that part time students can attain given they are only present for one day a week. Pastoral care may also be more limited for part time students.

To help part time students feel more connected we do offer access to the full time student retreats at an additional cost.

If you are comfortable that being a part time student means you will not be involved in the connection groups or other teaching opportunities of the full time students, then enrolling in The Academy part time is definitely an option for you.


leadership & guest speakers

Students are likely to hear from many associates of our ministry. Some of which can include:

Regular Teachers

Mark Greenwood

Director/Principal of The Academy, Recognised Teacher and Pastor at Glory City Church, Brisbane and the GCN, Founder of Youth for Christ Jesus School, Author of Awake to Righteousness

Katherine Ruonala

International Speaker, Author of Living in the Miraculous; among others, Recognised HIM Apostle, Senior Leader of Glory City Church, Brisbane, and the Glory City Network (GCN), Founder and Facilitator of the Australian Prophetic Council

Daniel Zelli

Senior Leader of Glory City Church, Brisbane, and the GCN, CEO of World Hope Network and Recognised HIM Apostle

Sarah Cheesman

Prophetic Stream Leader, Recognised Prophet in the GCN and Australian Prophetic Council (APC), Host of The Happy Prophet Podcast

Aaron Damianopoulos

Worship Stream Leader for The Academy, Worship Pastor at Glory City Church, Brisbane

Mandy Furlong

Pastoral Director of The Academy, Worship Core Leadership at Glory City Church Brisbane

Carston Woodhouse

Student Development Co-ordinator for The Academy, Founder of Elpis International Ministries, Recognised Teacher and Prophet, former Leader of Glory City Church, Aiken

Rachel McInnes

Strategic Director of The Academy, Glory City Network Executive Assistant

Students will also receive teaching from other Glory City Church, Brisbane leaders and staff as well as worship ministry leaders and pastors from around Brisbane.

They will also hear from many other guest ministers and internationally recognised leaders.+



Guest Speakers

Rebecca Damianopoulos

Recognised Prophet in the GCN and APC

Caleb Bowles

Academy Guest Leader, Co Founder of The Jesus School, Ring of Fire, River Wild Collective

Joel Shaw

Campus Pastor of Glory City, West, Founder of Glory School of Supernatural Transformation

Christine Greenwood

Recognised Leadership, Glory City Church, Brisbane, Author and Speaker

Nate and Christy Johnston

Recognised Prophets in the APC, Itinerant Ministers and Founders of Everyday Revivalists, Founders of Grow (online school)

David and Ruth Ridley

Senior Leaders of Glory City Church, Darwin

Kathrine Bergagard

PA to Katherine Ruonala and Daniel Zelli, Administrative Coordinator - The Academy

Mandy Woodhouse

Founder of Elpis International Ministries, Recognised Prophet, former Leader of Glory City Church, Aiken

Daryl Crawford-Marshall

Executive Pastor of Field of Dreams, Adelaide, Recognised Prophet in the APC

David Balestri

Executive Pastor and Business Manager at Hope Unlimited Church, Business and Kingdom Leaders Coach, Recognised Prophet in the APC

Tony Thompson

Senior Leader of Glory City Church, Atlanta and Glory City Network, USA

Nathaniel Oliveri

Founder of The Normal Christian Life, Recognised Evangelist in the GCN

Jason Harrison

Senior Leader of New Nature Church, Bendigo

Dylan Wearne

Executive Pastor of Glory City Church, Brisbane

Liam Swaine

Senior Leader of Glory City Church, Melbourne

Jahleel Shelling

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, Leader at Youth for Christ, Australia (YFC)

Taryn Atkinson

Creative Director, YFC

Megan Williamson

Recognised Prophet, Teacher and Leader of New Christians, Glory City Church, Brisbane

Worship times with Glory City Worship, Jason Tarau, James David William, Kingdom Culture Worship, Brett Shaw and more! +


The Academy is currently a non-accredited method of study.

The below fees cover:

• Student book packs, journals, Bible textbook, curriculum material, T-Shirt and orientation material.

• An entire year of world class teaching, training, growth and leadership at our campus.

• 2 live-in retreats during the year.

Intake Feb 2020 - November 2020

Missions Trips

This figure does not include a missions trip.

These will include a variety of local and abroad options varying from $500 - $3,500, depending on destination.

Note

There may be some small, unforeseen, additional costs associated with The Academy however, wherever possible, all costs have been factored into the enrollment price.

Instalment 1 $2,900

Couples $4,300

Due Friday 31st January, 2020

Instalment 2 $2,600

Couples $3,900

Due Monday 13th March, 2020

Part time payment due up front by Friday 31st January, 2020

Cost

Full time Single Student $5,500

Full time Couples rate $8,200

Part time (Monday - entire day) $2,400

Part time with Retreats $3,100

school fees



The Academy has a detailed application process and vetting to ensure students make a well informed decision regarding their enrollment and subsequent attendance at The Academy.

Application forms are to be completed online and can be found at www.theacademyint.com

Applications will officially close at 12pm (AEST) on Sunday 5th January, 2020.

Intake numbers are limited so students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to secure a space. International students should submit their applications allowing enough time for visa processing and wait times.

Application Fee

The Academy has a non-refundable $20 application fee, payable on submission, to assist with our intake administration overheads, as well as to help avoid indecisive applications as these put a heavy strain on our intake team.

If applying, please:

• Download the Zoom application onto your phone or computer in preparation for the interview

• Do a test Zoom call with a friend to troubleshoot any audio or visual settings issues

• Ensure you are available for this requested interview time by negotiation with your current employer

Please apply prayerfully and thoughtfully. We desire that each student is following the Lord’s leading when they join our Academy. If you require further information about applying for The Academy please email: [email protected]

Application Form

Prospective students will be required to submit the following:

• 1 Application Form & Application Fee

• 1 Pastoral reference from their current church

Interviews

• Prospective students will be interviewed by a leader or representative of the Academy.

• This interview will take place using an online video conferencing platform called ‘Zoom’.

• Students will receive an email with an invitation with the details of the Zoom interview link, time, date and the name of the person interviewing them.

Confirmation

• Applicants will be sent a formal letter confirming their outcome within two weeks of their interview or no later than Friday 10th January, 2020.

Acceptance

Upon acceptance, students will receive the following to help prepare for the year ahead:

• 2020 Student Handbook, outlining the entire year ahead

• Book packs

• Student Requirements

• Academy Policies & Procedures

• O-Week and Retreat details

• Accommodation advice

• & more

application & interview process

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