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. REGISTRATION is now closed SIMON MANCHESTERRev Simon Manchester has served in pastoral ministry for over 40 years and has recently retired from pastoral ministry. Simon has spoken at many conferences across Australia and overseas, specifically with a burden to teach and mentor pastors.Simon is currently working at Moore College in Sydney, mentoring students and teaching them how to study and explain God’s Word.Simon and his wife Kathy have three adult children and one grandchild. John WIlSONRev Dr John Wilson served in parish ministry for many years in both rural and metropolitan Victoria. He then lectured in Practical Theology and Church History at PTC from 1998 to 2006. From 2007 to 2023 he served as Clerk of the General Assembly of Victoria, and was both Moderator of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria in 2002-3, and Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia from 2016-2019.John has been married to Paula for 50 years, and he is a Board member of the World Reformed Fellowship. He has made frequent visits to support Presbyterian churches in Malawi and Zambia. Mark PowellRev Mark Powell is the pastor of Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Hobart. He and his wife, Angie, have six children.Mark is a passionate advocate for faith, family, freedom and life. He is a gifted communicator and has made various appearances on radio and TV. Peter BarnesRev Dr Peter Barnes is the past Moderator General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia and the retired Minister of Revesby Presbyterian Church, NSW.Peter has a PhD in History and teaches at Christ College, Burwood and Emmanuel College Sydney. Peter is also known for his involvement with the Banner of Truth and is the current Editor of AP, the National Journal of the Presbyterian Church in Australia.Peter and his wife, Lyn, have raised six children in a Presbyterian manse. Catering CATERINGThose 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. Image supplied by Taylor Made Gourmet 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.
Come along to the Assembly Hall and give thanks to God for the achievements of our graduating students and the whole College community.
PTC invites you to attend our Postgraduate Seminar! Topic: Presenter: Rev Dr Michael Brautigam Date: Friday, 19 April 2024 Time: 10:00am - 12:00pmHDR students and academics at PTC and other colleges are welcome to attend.
PTC invites you to attend our Postgraduate Seminar! Topic: Presenter: Rev Nathan Runham, PhD Candidate Date: Friday, 7 June 2024 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm HDR students and academics at PTC and other colleges are welcome to attend.
Christ Covenant Church and the Presbyterian Theological College invite you to a free afternoon conference with Dr. James Dolezal. James will be delivering three lectures on the Doctrine of God. Expect some afternoon tea and a live Q&A Session. Slots are limited. RSVP below! Contact us at: info@ptc.edu.au or call us at: (03) 9898 9384 if you have any questions or need help registering. rsvp About Dr James Dolezal Dr James Dolezal is a professor of theology in the School of Divinity at Cairn University, and a visiting professor of theology at International Reformed Baptist Seminary in Mansfield, Texas. Before that, he was a research fellow in the Craig Center at Westminster Theological Seminary, and a pastor in Alberta, Canada. Dr Dolezal has written two books, God Without Parts (Pickwick, 2011) and All That Is in God (Reformation Heritage, 2017), as well as contributed to several publications, including Divine Impassibility (IVP Academic, 2019) and Classical Theism (Routledge, 2023).
The John Paton Fellowship will be hosting the PTC Welcome BBQ next Tuesday, 23rd July. Dinner will be at 5:30pm, but you're welcome to arrive from 5pm when the afternoon class finishes. All students, staff, and faculty are invited, as well as your families! Please RSVP via Facebook or to harrison.sawyer@ptc.vic.edu.au, stating the number in your party and whether you can bring a dessert or salad to contribute. (Meat will be provided.) Please also make us aware of any dietary requirements you may have.
Registrations for the Men of God conference are closed! Thank you to those who have registered, we'll see you on Saturday! The Presbyterian Theological College is excited to announce the return of ‘Men of God’ event! It will be held on Saturday 27th July from 8:30am - 1:00pm at the College. If you are a man who wants to be equipped with the knowledge and courage to lead, love and serve the people around you, this event is for you! We look forward to welcoming Russ Grinter and Luke McSeveny to share encouragement from Scripture on how to live as a godly man. For further information please call the Office on 03 9898 9384 or email: info@ptc.edu.au Meet the Speakers Schedule Details TICKETS Ticket is $45 each (includes breakfast, morning tea and lunch) Registration closes 12pm Friday, 19th July. Contact the Office at 03 9898 9384 or email if you have difficulty registering. BOOKSHOP Bookshop will be open and available with selected titles recommended by our speakers. CATERING Hot Breakfast - Egg and bacon muffins, and hashbrown Morning Tea Lunch - Burgers with the lot (eat in or takeaway) ALT + T COFFEE CART Barista made coffee and other hot beverages will be available for purchase, provided by our friends from ALT + T Coffee
The unit will look at Paul’s theology of grace especially in the book of Philemon but also more widely in Paul’s writings and with reference to other New Testament books. Dr David Briones, Westminster Seminary California, will teach the unit in intensive mode. One Week Intensive: Mon 29th July – Fri 2nd August 2024, 9.00am – 4.00pm (plus additional tutorial hours later in the semester) On-campus and online options are available. Credit To register for this unit for CREDIT, please complete the unit enrolment form by clicking the ‘Credit Registration’ button below and sending the completed form to the Registrar: registrar@ptc.edu.au. The cost is the usual course fee for an AUT unit. Credit Registration Audit To AUDIT this unit, please click the ‘Audit Registration’ button below and fill in your contact and payment details. Audit fees for intensive units are $280.00. Audit Registration Unit information For more information about the unit and to see the Unit Guide, click on ‘Unit Description’ button below. unit description About Dr David Briones (BA, MDiv, MA, Phd) Dr Briones is the Associate Professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California. He has a BA in Biblical Studies from Life Pacific University, an MDiv from Talbot School of Theology at Biola University, MA in Theology and Religion, and a PhD in New Testament from Durham University. He has taught Greek, New Testament, Biblical Backgrounds, and Biblical Theology at several institutions including Westminster Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (2019-2023), and Reformation Bible College (2014-2019). Dr Briones has written several books, essays and articles including Paul’s Financial Policy: A Socio-Theological Approach (T&T Clark, 2014), co-edited Paul and Seneca in Dialogue (Brill, 2017) and Paul and the Giants of Philosophy: Reading the Apostle in Greco-Roman Context (IVP Academic, 2019). He is currently finishing a commentary on Philemon for the International Theological Commentary series (T&T Clark) and has other book projects in progress. He is an ordained minister of the Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He and his wife Mindy have four children.
PTC Free Public Lecture Slavery in the New TestamentSlavery is a pressing issue in our contemporary world, and the consequences of slavery in previous centuries continues to shape our politics and culture. We see slavery in the world of the New Testament as well, and nowhere more so than in Paul’s letter to Philemon. How should we understand slavery in the ancient world? What do the Apostle Paul and other New Testament writers have to say about it? How does the problem of slavery in the New Testament teach us about the role of the gospel in transforming societies, even today? Come to PTC for a free public lecture on slavery in the New Testament by David Briones, who is visiting our college from Westminster Seminary California. David has done extensive research on Philemon and is currently engaged in writing a commentary on this brief and fascinating letter from Paul. When: Wednesday 31 July starts from 7:30pmWhere: 684 Elgar Road, Box Hill North 3129 Lecture will be followed by a Q&A session. Light supper will be provided. Bring yourself and your friends, and encourage your church to come as well! RSVP here Dr David BrionesDr Briones is the Associate Professor of New Testament at Westminster Seminary California. He has taught Greek, New Testament, Biblical Backgrounds, and Biblical Theology at several institutions including Westminster Theological Seminary at Philadelphia (2019-2023), and Reformation Bible College (2014-2019). Dr Briones has written several books, essays and articles including Paul’s Financial Policy: A Socio-Theological Approach (T&T Clark, 2014), co-edited Paul and Seneca in Dialogue (Brill, 2017) and Paul and the Giants of Philosophy: Reading the Apostle in Greco-Roman Context (IVP Academic, 2019). He is currently finishing a commentary on Philemon for the International Theological Commentary series (T&T Clark) and has other book projects in progress.
PTC invites you to attend our Postgraduate Seminar! Topic: Presenter: Rev Professor Allan Harman Date: Friday, 16 August 2024 Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm HDR students and academics at PTC and other colleges are welcome to attend.
Interested in studying theology but unsure of your options? Check out PTC Open Days! Thursday 12 September from 9.30am 9:30am Registration and Welcome 10:00am College Chapel 10:50am Morning Tea 11:00am Open Lectures - Christianity in History from 1550 and Interpreting Samuel for Today 1:00pm Lunch 2:00pm Open Lecture - New Testament Greek Evening Class 6:15pm Open Lecture - The Early New Testament Church Tuesday 17 September from 9.30am 9:30am Registration and Welcome 10:00am College Chapel 10:50am Morning Tea 11:00am Open Lectures - Old Testament Prophets and Writings and Congregational Ministry 1:00pm Lunch 2:00pm Open Lecture - Biblical Hebrew You can sit in the lectures and leave whenever it suits your schedule. Morning tea and lunch provided. Academic Dean and Registrar are available to talk with prospective students on both days. Please let us know if you are planning on attending so that we can plan on food arrangements. Contact the Office if you have any questions or require assistance to RSVP – 03 9898 9384 or info@ptc.edu.au RSVP
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!
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.
Registrations are now closed! Thank you everyone who has registered, we will see you on Saturday. 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. Catering 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. BOOKSHOP Bookshop will be open and available with selected titles recommended by our speakers.
Registration is closed! Thank you all who registered. 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: $60 pp 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.
The Presbyterian Theological College invites you to attend our 50th Jubilee Service and Installation of New Lecturers. Join us as we give thanks to God for His grace to us over the years, and for the provisions of new lecturers. When: Sunday, 16th February starts at 2:00pm Where: Trinity Presbyterian Church Camberwell, 581 Riversdale Rd, Camberwell VIC 3124 Preacher - PCV Moderator Rev Ian Hutton Historical cameo reflection - Rev Dr John Wilson Installation of - Dr John Lee as Lecturer in Theological Studies Rev Martin Pakula as Lecturer in Biblical Languages and Old Testament Rev Dr Karl Hood as Lecturer in Biblical Counselling Rev Ben Nelson as Lecturer in New Testament (reappointment) For more information on our new lecturers visit the Lecturers page.
PTC Welcome BBQ The John Paton Fellowship will be hosting the PTC Welcome BBQ next Wednesday, 19th February. Dinner will be at 6:00pm, but you're welcome to arrive from 5:30pm when the afternoon class finishes. All students, staff, faculty and their families are welcome! Please fill in this RSVP form for catering purposes. Please also make us aware of any dietary requirements you may have. https://forms.gle/CX3NgqtbVwVuWG9A9 This is a great opportunity to meet people, enjoy fellowship and encourage one another as studies kick off. See you there!
Presbyterian Theological College in partnership with Church and Nation Committee invite you to attend a free public lecture with Dr Michael Stead. Topic: Christian Political Engagement in Light of the Relationship Between Church and State When: Thursday 27 February 2025 from 7:00pm Where: 684 Elgar Road, Box Hill North 3129 Light supper will be provided. RSVP HERE About the Speaker Dr Michael Stead is the Australian Anglican Bishop of South Sydney. He completed a Bachelor of Commerce from UNSW, Bachelor of Divinity (Hons) and Diploma of Ministry from Moore College, and was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy by the University of Gloucestershire. Dr Stead serves on the Executive Committee of the General Synod and has been the Secretary of the General Synod Doctrine Commission since 2005. He was previously the rector of St James Turramurra and a part-time Old Testament lecturer at Moore Theological College. His research interests include Biblical Theology, the Atonement, Hermeneutics and Eschatology. He has written five books and many articles including Zechariah - The Lord Returns (Sydney, Aquilla Press, 2015) and Christ Died for Our Sins: Essays on the Atonement From the Doctrine Commission of the Anglican Church of Australia (Editor, Canberra, Barton Books, 2013) among others.
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. REGISTER HERE 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. Rev 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. REGISTER HERE
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