Frequently Asked Questions About Holy Fire Ministry Training School

When are your classes?

Holy Fire School classes run on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 9:30 pm during our two semesters (February to June and August to December). Please see our Current Unit Page for specific details.

Can I study online?

Yes, you can study online. We offer our classes live through Zoom. You can also access video-on-demand, audio and detailed notes. But if you’re in Brisbane, our best advice is to be present because God is moving here.

Who is Holy Fire School for?

Holy Fire Ministry Training School is designed for anyone seeking a closer walk with Jesus and a deeper understanding of the Bible. We aim to equip every Christian for their unique purpose.

What is the model for Holy Fire School?

Holy Fire School is modeled after Jesus’ example of discipleship. The school runs in three-year cycles and journeys from Genesis to Revelation. It is equivalent to a Masterclass in Biblical Studies & Practical Ministry.

When can I start Holy Fire School?

You can join at the beginning of any semester. Our semesters usually begin in February and August. We limit our intake to twenty students in-house and ten online per semester. On rare occasions, we may make exceptions and take a couple of students in the middle of a semester.

What is required?

The main requirement is to have a hungry heart for God who wants to know Jesus and the Bible more.

Specifically, to become a student, you need to commit to finishing at least one semester block (one unit), but our goal is to fully equip you through three years of training.

What Do I Get?

Our main goal is for your life to become more like Jesus and equip you for your unique ministry.

After finishing three years, you graduate with our Holy Fire Certificate of Biblical Studies and Practical Ministry.

You also may earn unit certificates after finishing a semester block. Some graduates also help serve, lead and teach after graduating.

What does Holy Fire School cost?

We strive to keep your costs to a minimum. The semester's costs can be found on our Pricing Page. You can get an 'early bird' special when you pay early. You can also use our payment plan options.

We award scholarships to students with genuine financial needs and view ourselves as a family helping one another, rather than a business seeking to make a profit. Our goal is to make disciples, not profit. Please see our Pricing Page for more details. 

Is this Bible School just about academics?

Holy Fire Ministry Training School is not just about intellectual knowledge. Academics are important, but God's work in your life is more important. We desire that you encounter God and that he changes you from the inside out.

The testimony of our students has been: "Holy Fire School is a life-transforming experience." We love God, his Word, and one another. In this environment, real heart transformation happens, equipping you for both life and ministry. 

How long is a semester?

A semester is one unit in our Bible School. For example, the Foundations Unit is a one-semester course.

A semester lasts approximately twenty weeks (approximately half a year).

Each semester is divided into two terms, each eight weeks long, followed by a two-week break.

Summing up, a semester/unit = 18 to 20 weeks, or 2 x 8 to 10 week terms.

What's the format of your Bible School evenings?

We begin our Monday evenings at 6:30 pm with worship and prayer. You are also welcome to come from 5:30 pm for questions, help and fellowship.

From 7:00 to 8:00 pm, we begin our first teaching session.

We then take a short break.

Our second teaching session is from 8:30 to 9:30 pm.

We finish our evening by seeking God and letting His Holy Spirit make what we've just studied real.

We usually end between 9:45 and 10:15 pm. The time always feels like it flies by.

Can I visit?

Yes, you can visit to get a taste of the school. If you are thinking about taking the course, the first night of each semester is always open to you. It is also possible to visit at other times. If you'd like to visit on a night that is not open, please contact us.

What about parking in the city? Is it expensive? Can I take public transport?

Parking is inexpensive at night in Brisbane's City Center.

After 4:30 p.m., the price ranges from $5 to $15 for the entire evening. One of the best parking options is the Uptown/Myer Parking or King George Square Car Park, located on 100 Adelaide Street. Both car parks are very close to the school and offer low-cost parking.

Additionally, all public transport (buses and trains) lead to Brisbane’s Central Business District and the Queen Street Mall.

Please check out this video for walking directions from the King George Square Car Park to Holy Fire Ministry Training School.

What if I miss class?

We record video and audio of all of our classes and our notes are in PDF form. We are also available live on Zoom for our online students and those who may have difficulty attending in person.

If you miss a class, you can catch up online through on-demand video, audio and detailed notes. You can also use the recorded classes to review past sessions and the detailed presentations to help you study. However, consistent attendance is required to earn credits.

Are you accredited?

Holy Fire Ministry Training School and its associated schools have their own accreditation system based on international standards of university credit hours. Each semester completed earns you eight credit hours. A total of forty-eight credit hours are needed for our graduate certificate in Biblical Studies & Practical Ministry.

We are an official nonprofit organization registered with the Australian government; however, we are not a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and do not offer government-accredited diplomas or certifications. We do this to keep your costs low and maintain a high quality of Biblical teaching. Otherwise, our time and money would be consumed by extra administrative costs and fulfilling obligations that do not align with our mission. 

We are very grateful that the quality of our students has made them highly sought after in churches, ministries, and the business world. Transcripts can be provided if you would like to transfer credits to other Bible Schools, but it is at the discretion of the Bible School whether they will receive these credits.

Does the school help me prepare for a full-time ministry career?

Yes, this is one of our goals. However, it’s also for those who do not plan to pursue full-time vocational ministry.

We will provide spiritual guidance and direction to help you fulfill your unique calling in Christ. There is no pressure to enter vocational ministry (ministry as your income).

We recognize that there are other important calls upon our students. Some may be called into the business world, the field of education, youth work, or other types of ministry besides full-time pastoring. Whatever your purpose, we are here to help you get there.

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