NEW in 2026!!

Certificate in Christian Ministry – Internship (CertCM)*

Offered by Laidlaw College in partnership with Emmaus

Take a Year for God, studying one day a week at Emmaus and learning ministry skills

in your local church or Christian organisation.

Now accredited with Laidlaw College: visit  https://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/theology/programmes/ccm/

• Discover your God-given strengths and your part in God’s plans for the world

• Understand the Bible better and how to read it

• Wrestle with how to live well in the world

• Find your purpose and your community.

* This programme leads to the New Zealand Certificate in Christian Ministry (Level 4)

Not sure how God wants you to contribute in the world?

Looking to do something different before you head off to a job or further study?

Maybe Emmaus’ Certificate in Christian Ministry Internship is exactly what you need……

Emmaus’ Year for God CertCM Internship will give you a solid foundation for whatever God calls you to next. You’ll get a much clearer picture of who you are, what you believe and how God wants you to make a difference in his world. You’ll be part of a friendly, experienced and safe learning community that’s been training Christian leaders in the Manawatu for 15 years.

What does a CertCM Internship look like?

It’s a combination of learning, practical experience and mentoring.

• Participate one day a week in a welcoming and relaxed learning community (6 hours)

• Work in a practical ministry situation that could be with youth, local church, Christian organisation or potentially a Christian school (16-20 hours)

Internship offered by Laidlaw College through Emmaus

Laidlaw College offers the Certificate in Christian Ministry - Internship (CertCM) as a pathway for emerging Christian leaders to pursue ministry formation and theological study while serving their churches or Christian organisation. Emmaus is an approved delivery site for this programme. You’ll enrol with Laidlaw College and do your study at Emmaus, In Palmerston North. You can study kanohi ki te kanohi - face to face - in a warm, supportive, community.

CONTACT EMMAUS TO DISCUSS THIS EXCITING OPPORTUNITY admin@emmaus.net.nz or 06 280 2467

Applications close 16 January 2026

·                https://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/theology/programmes/ccm/

·                https://www.laidlaw.ac.nz/assets/2026-CertCM-Programme-Summary.pdf

What does Year for God cost?

2026 Fees to be confirmed in October 2025.

Emmaus is located at 91 Mihaere Drive, Palmerston North, in L Block adjacent to Cornerstone Christian school. All classes take place here.