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# Transformative Christ-centred Leadership.

For Senior Christian Leaders

Graduate Certificate of Leadership

Master of Leadership

## Navigating Change Leadership Masterclass (Oceania Cohort) Tuesday 24 March – Friday 27 March 2026

**The hardest part of leadership isn’t Vision. It’s navigating change.**  
This masterclass is designed to equip leaders to guide organisational change with clarity, resilience, and long-term impact, without burnout, stalled progress, or losing their teams along the way.

Participants may attend as:

- **Seminar-only participants**, or
- **Enrolled students**, where the masterclass forms part of an accredited subject intensive.

 Delivery mode

**Location:** Calvary Temple, Fiji  
**Also available:** Live streamed online  
**Time Zone:** Fiji Time (FJT)

 Dates

**Tuesday 24 March – Friday 27 March 2026**

 Cost

**Seminar only:** FJD $200

**Enrolled students:**  
Deposit: FJD $600  
Total subject cost: FJD $1600

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## “The flexibility of online study has allowed me to return to learning with confidence and purpose. Alphacrucis delivers leadership training that is practical, engaging, and makes a real impact.”

Ps Moses O’Connor  
Leadership, Culture & Change Advisor – Clients include Westpac and the Reserve Bank of Fiji

## Masterclass Schedule (Fiji Time)

 Tuesday 24 March

**9:00–9:30am** – Preparation for the day  
**9:30–10:15am** – Guided reflection and discussion  
**10:15–10:30am** – Morning tea  
**10:30–11:15am** – **Lecture 1  
11:15–11:20am** – Break  
**11:20am–12:30pm** – **Lecture 2**  
**12:30–1:30pm** – Lunch  
**1:30–2:15pm** – **Lecture 3**  
**2:15–2:20pm** – Break  
**2:20–3:20pm** – **Lecture 4**  
**3:20–3:30pm** – Afternoon tea  
**3:30–4:30pm** – Applied learning activities  
**4:30–6:00pm** – Orientation and subject briefing (enrolled students)  
**6:00–8:00pm** – Opening dinner and facilitated discussion

 Wednesday 25 March

**9:00–9:30am** – Preparation for the day  
**9:30–10:15am** – Guided reflection and discussion  
**10:15–10:30am** – Morning tea  
**10:30–11:15am** – **Lecture 5**  
**11:15–11:20am** – Break  
**11:20am–12:30pm** – **Lecture 6**  
**12:30–1:30pm** – Lunch  
**1:30–2:15pm** – **Lecture 7**  
**2:15–2:20pm** – Break  
**2:20–3:20pm** – **Lecture 8**  
**3:20–3:30pm** – Afternoon tea  
**3:30–4:30pm** – Applied learning and assessment support (enrolled students)  
**6:00–8:00pm** – Dinner and Q&A

 Thursday 26 March

**9:00–9:30am** – Preparation for the day  
**9:30–10:15am** – Guided reflection and discussion  
**10:15–10:30am** – Morning tea  
**10:30–11:15am** – **Lecture 9  
11:15–11:20am** – Break  
**11:20am–12:30pm** – **Lecture 10  
12:30–1:30pm** – Lunch  
**1:30–4:30pm** – Applied learning workshops and assessment activities  
**6:00–8:00pm** – Dinner and facilitated discussion

 Friday 27 March

**9:00–9:30am** – Preparation for the day  
**9:30–10:15am** – Guided reflection and discussion  
**10:15–10:30am** – Morning tea  
**10:30am–12:30pm** – Consolidation sessions and assessment guidance  
**12:30pm** – Conclusion of masterclass

##### Upcoming Intensives

**Semester 1, 2026**  
[Authentic Leadership - 9th -11th March | Sydney and Online](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1511380) <https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1511380>

[Raising Christian Leaders - 11th - 13th March | Sydney and Online ](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1511375)

Organisational Leadership - 24th - 27th March | Suva, Fiji and Online

[Preaching Masterclass with Alun Davies- 28th - 29th May | Melbourne and Online ](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1512602)

##### Who is this for?

**Leaders with 3 or more years of leadership experience:**

- Pastors, Church and Ministry Leaders
- Directors and Board Members
- Business Leaders, Executives and Entrepreneurs

# Why this program?

The world needs leaders with integrity.

Christian leaders who can guide us through the challenges of our rapidly changing times and bring real transformation to the world.

Our programs are designed with this in mind.

 

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### Learn from experience

Acquire new skills, tools and insights from experts and practitioners with a combined   
100+ years of leadership experience in churches, businesses and not-for-profits.

### Strengthen

### your network

Learn with a like-minded group of leaders facing similar challenges.   
Strengthen and build each other up, in and outside the classroom. 

### Flexible format for busy leaders

Classes are scheduled to suit busy leaders, with extensive resources and study support to facilitate better learning experiences.

## Transform your world

Get the most from your leadership style and insight into your leadership context, so you can transform your church, your organisation, your people and your community.

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#### Student Stories

> What I'm learning at AC is relevant to my leadership context and helps me gain clarity and practical tools for my staff meetings, strategic meetings and sermons. Online learning means I can work at my own pace, and the material is too good not to engage with it. I wasn't ready for the Master of Leadership 10 years ago, but I'm so thankful I'm doing it now before it's too late. 
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> Matt Sharples
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> Senior Pastor, Abundant Life Church,President, ACC Tasmania, Youth Alive Tasmania, Sports Chaplaincy Tasmania

> The Master of Leadership helps all of us to process new ideas and greater understanding. It's like a train bursting from a long dark tunnel into the summer sun!
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> Pastor Helen Kobakian
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> Lifehouse Church

#### Courses for Senior Leaders

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# Graduate Certificate in Leadership

This 4 subject course equips experienced leaders with cutting-edge research, a Biblical lens, and practical tools to lead more effectively. You will develop 3 key interrelated spheres of leadership: personal growth and discipline, team dynamics and performance, and organisational innovation and growth.

|  | 1 .5 full-time, up to 7 years part-time |
| --- | --- |
|  | Sydney and Online |
|  | March, August, November Intakes |

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# Master of Leadership

The Master of Leadership builds advanced leadership knowledge with professional application across diverse organisational and community contexts. Graduates develop in-depth leadership capability grounded in a Christian worldview, with strong foundations in critical thinking, applied practice, and research, preparing some for further doctoral study.

|  | 1 .5 full-time, up to 7 years part-time |
| --- | --- |
|  | Sydney and Online |
|  | March, August, November Intakes |

##### Build your own Pathways

 Start with a  Graduate Certificate with 4 core Leadership subjects :

- **Authentic Leadership**
- **Organisational Leadership**
- **Raising Christian Leaders**
- **Faith and Purpose** or **Introduction to Theology**

 Then decide if you want to build further to a Master of Leadership, with a wider range of subjects across Leadership, Bible, Ministry, Theology, Social Science, and Business.

Full-time pacing (4 subjects per semester) is shown in the diagram for illustration only.

Part-time pacing of 1-2 subjects per semester is available.

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## Flexible Study Modes

We understand learning needs to fit around your life and ministry, so we offer a range study modes —  online, on campus, or a combination. 

Our live online classes are typically scheduled in the evenings to fit with your day and all classes are recorded, just in case you miss some.  We also offer personal Zoom tutorials to support you in your studies and the option of face-to-face Intensives and Masterclasses.\*

*\* Leading & Moving in the SpiritMasterclass - previous speakers include pastors **Phil Pringle, Mark Varughese** and **Darlene Zschech.***

*Enquire to find more about classes in your location.*

95 %

Satisfaction in Skills Development1

100 %

Flexible Online  
\+ Campus Modes

94.4 %

Postgraduate Satisfaction in  
 Teaching Quality2

##### Upcoming Intensives

**Semester 1, 2026**  
[Authentic Leadership - 9th -11th March | Sydney and Online](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1511380) <https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1511380>

[Raising Christian Leaders - 11th - 13th March | Sydney and Online ](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1511375)

Organisational Leadership - 24th - 27th March | Suva, Fiji and Online

[Preaching Masterclass with Alun Davies- 28th - 29th May | Melbourne and Online ](https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1512602)

#### Start your Journey.

1\. 2022 Student Experience Survey result for Graduate Leadership Students. QILT.edu.au.

2\. 2022 Student Experience Survey. QILT.edu.au.

3\. Diagram is indicative only. Progression through nested awards is dependent on grades attained and determined by the program director.

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