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GOSPEL MINISTRY

Our units are rigorously Christ-centred and based on Scripture, including one of our specialty fields, biblical counselling. Class sizes are usually small, so you can have real engagement with your lecturers and fellow students. Our lecturers are pastors and counsellors, not trend-driven academics, so your study is people and ministry focussed. With a genuine community feel, you’ll quickly become part of the PTC family.

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Equipped with the knowledge of God through reformed evangelical teaching, our students are prepared to seek the Spirit’s power to preach, teach, and minister the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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PTC College Tour & Open Days

Looking to deepen your knowledge on the Word of God? Interested in studying theology but unsure of your options? Wanting to have a look at PTC campus and sit in on a lecture or two? Good news! We are now offering PTC Campus Tours and Open Days all year round. You are invited to join us on morning Chapel, lectures and a tour of the campus. Academic Dean and Registrar are available to talk with prospective students. Please let us know if you are planning to attend by contacting the Office at 03 9898 9384 or email info@ptc.edu.au

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JPF Mission BBQ

The John Paton Fellowship will be hosting the JPF Mission BBQ on Tuesday, 15th October in support of Noah and Nerroli Vasiliades! A BBQ lunch will begin at 1:00pm, followed by an update on their ministry, a time of prayer, and a chance to give financially to their work. All students, staff, and faculty are invited!

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Postgraduate Seminar

PTC invites you to attend our Postgraduate Seminar! Topic: Presenter: Rev Ben Nelson, PhD Candidate, NT Lecturer of PTC Date: Friday, 18 October 2024 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm HDR students and academics at PTC and other colleges are welcome to attend.

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PTC Women’s Conference 2024

PTC is excited to invite you to our Women's Conference! We are pleased to announce that Joy Arundell will be our guest speaker. She will the speaking from 1 Corinthians 12 "Love Your Body: Serving the body of Christ". Joy will unpack and discuss being part of the body of Christ - serving in different roles, gifts, seasons, and stages. We look forward to meeting together as women to encourage each other and 'spur one another on toward love and good deeds' (Hebrews 10:24) WHEN: Saturday 9th November from 10:00am – 3:30pm  WHERE: 684 Elgar Rd, Box Hill North, VIC 3129 For further information please call the Office on 03 9898 9384 or email: info@ptc.edu.au We look forward to see you there! Meet the Speaker Joy Arundell Joy is a member at Chalmers Presbyterian in Hawthorn East, and she loves her church. She trained at the PTC, and really enjoys reading the Bible with the women in her life, especially her two girls! She is deeply grateful to Jesus for dying for her sins, and ruling over her life. Details Coming Soon! REGISTER NOW BOOKSHOP Bookshop will be open and available with selected titles recommended by our speakers.

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PTC End of Year Dinner 2024

The John Paton Fellowship warmly invites you to the PTC End Of Year Dinner. This is a great opportunity for Students, Staff, Lecturers, TEC Members and others involved in the College to gather together to celebrate the graduating students and thank God for his provision and faithfulness in 2024. WHEN: FRIDAY 29 November at 6.30pm WHERE: The Eaglemont Room at THE HEIDELBERG GOLF CLUB at 8 Main Road, Lower Plenty COST: TBA DRESS CODE: Semi-Formal Spouses are welcome (and encouraged!) to attend. If you have any questions please contact (03) 9898 9384 or info@ptc.edu.au. We look forward to celebrating together and reflecting on the past year as a College community. Details to come!

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Ministry Conference 2025

There are times when it’s a struggle to keep ‘fanning into flame the gift God has given you’. Why not reserve NOW the week of 18-20 March 2025 as your designated study leave week? The Ministry Conference focusses on expository preaching and the training and development of preachers and church leaders, and is suitable to be used for Professional Development or Study Leave by Pastors and Elders of the Presbyterian Church, or other ministries. Save the Date - REGISTRATION Opens Soon Meet the Speakers Dr Russell St John Lead Pastor Twin Oaks Presbyterian Church (PCA) in St Louis, USA and Visiting Instructor of Homiletics at Covenant Theological Seminary. Rev Dr Russell St John hails from Washington State where he studied history at the Washington State University before pursuing a Master of Divinity at Covenant Seminary in St. Louis. He has a Doctor of Ministry and a PhD in the field of preaching, and has served as an active duty Navy Chaplain. When not working, you might find Russ reading, napping, writing, fishing, or just enjoying his family. Russ and his wife, Amy, have been married for twenty plus years They have six children, one German Shepherd, and a Great Dane. Dr Eugene Hor Minister GracePoint Presbyterian Church (Sydney) and Adjunct Lecturer In Preaching and Communication at Christ College Sydney. Rev Dr Eugene Hor is an ordained minister in the PCV. He studied Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Philosophy at the University of New South Wales and worked as an IT professional, before commencing his training for pastoral ministry. He has a Bachelor of Theology from Moore Theological College and Master of Arts in Theology from Christ College Sydney. He is completing his Doctor of Ministry at Ridley College, Melbourne. Eugene is married to Pauline and they have two children - Joshua and Ashleigh. Catering Those who select the catered option when registering will enjoy individually boxed gourmet lunches including: a baguette or savoury lunch item, a sweet treat, and fresh fruit, with a cold drink supplied by the PTC. Morning Tea (inc. tea & coffee) will be generously provided for all onsite, regardless of Catering option selected. Please nominate your Dietary Requirements when registering so that we can best cater for you. Student information Students enrolled in this subject and other full-time PTC students may attend the Conference free of charge. Catering is also available at a small cost if desired. Please contact the Office to confirm the correct registration option & discount code for eligible students.

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Commencement & Graduation Ceremony 2025

Come along to the Assembly Hall and give thanks to God for the achievements of our graduating students and the whole College community.

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