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Has God called you to pastoral leadership within the church? For nearly 100 years Carey’s heartbeat has been the formation of leaders for pastoral ministry.

Our Diploma in Pastoral Leadership and Diploma in Youth Pastoral Leadership programmes offer unique opportunities for those training to be the new generation of pastors and leaders in Aotearoa.

Grant Harris and the Breakers in his role as Sports Chaplain

“Carey was the most formational and life-changing three years of my life. The biggest gift Carey gave me was to think. It provided a theological framework and gave me a spaciousness to work out who God is and how that translates to life.”

– Grant Harris, Chair, Carey Board

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“As a sole pastor, I find myself needing to draw on a range of skills, from culture shaping to conflict resolution, from preaching to pastoral care, from team-building to self-care. Thankfully, the holistic training provided at Carey has equipped me for the task at hand. From the vibrant community life to the wonderful lecturers and staff, I believe that Carey is the place to go to be equipped for ministry.”

– Santosh George, Graduate, Bachelor of Applied Theology & Diploma in Pastoral Leadership

Related Programmes

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Diploma in Pastoral Leadership

Be transformed to serve thriving faith communities in Aotearoa on this three-year journey of preparation for pastoral leadership.

Chris Clark and Susanna Denby used to promote Diploma in Pastoral Leadersip Youth

Diploma in Pastoral Leadership (Youth)

Be transformed to serve thriving faith communities in Aotearoa on this three-year journey of preparation for youth pastoral leadership.

“At Carey we believe that the God of mission is at work in the world by the Spirit to renew people and places in Christ. Our calling is to equip Christian leaders with the convictions, competencies, and capacity to participate in that mission, bringing gospel renewal in churches and communities across Aotearoa and around the world.”

– John Tucker, Principal