GOSPEL WORKERS STUDY FUND

Training gospel workers for Aotearoa New Zealand

The Gospel Workers Study Fund exists to help make theological education and ministry formation more financially viable for those preparing for gospel ministry in New Zealand.

Through this Fund, Multiply provides scholarship support to students who are:

  • enrolled (or enrolling) in an approved Bible college program

  • undertaking supervised ministry formation in a local church as part of their training

Explore the opportunity

Why this matters

For many potential gospel workers, training is both a joyful calling but also a real financial stretch. Costs add up quickly: fees, books, transport, and the day-to-day cost of living.

The Gospel Workers Study Fund exists to help remove some of that burden—so students can focus on becoming:

  • grounded in Scripture and theology

  • shaped in character

  • equipped in ministry skill

  • formed in the life of a local church

How it works

1

Students apply

Students submit an application including their training pathway, budget, and proposed local church practicum.

2

A local church authorises and supervises

The student’s local church confirms they will provide meaningful supervision and a training environment (not employment).

3

Scholarships are awarded

Approved students receive scholarship support toward eligible study and training costs, with clear reporting and accountability built in.

4

Training continues with review

Scholarships are reviewed regularly (typically mid-year and annually) to ensure training is on track and support is well-used.

Training pathways

Study + Church Practicum

Formal Bible college study (full-time or part-time) alongside supervised ministry formation in a local church.

Practicum-based Ministry Formation

A supervised, structured ministry formation pathway hosted by a local church (with an approved training framework), and connected to formal learning where appropriate.

Training gospel workers for Aotearoa

The Multiply Trainee Scholarship exists to help make theological education and ministry formation more financially viable for those preparing for gospel ministry in New Zealand.

Through the Scholarship, Multiply provides support to students who are:

  • enrolled (or enrolling in an approved Bible college programme, and

  • undertaking supervised ministry formation in a local church as part of their training

  • For many potential gospel workers, training is both a joyful calling but also a real financial stretch. Costs add up quickly - fees, books, transport and the day to day cost of living. The Scholarship exists to help remove some of that burden so students can focus on becoming:

    • grounded in Scripture and theology

    • shaped in character

    • equipped in ministry skills

    • formed in the life of a local church

  • Students

    You’re exploring or preparing for gospel ministry and need support to make training possible

    Churches

    You want to help raise and form future gospel workers through real, supervised ministry training.

    Donors

    You want to invest in long-term gospel work; helping to resource workers who will serve in churches, ministries, and mission in years to come.

How it works

1). Students apply

2). A local church authorises and supervises

3). Scholarships are awarded

4). Training continues with review

Students submit an application including their training pathway, budget and proposed local church practicum.

The student’s local church confirms they will provide meaningful supervision and a training environment (not employment)

Approved students receive scholarship support toward eligible study and training costs, with clear reporting and accountability built in.

Scholarships are reviewed regularly (typically mid-year and annually) to ensure training is on track and support is well used.

Interested?

Frequently Asked Questions

  • No, The Phoebe Project is designed to support training (study + supervised ministry formation). It is not a salary and the practicum is not intended to create an employment relationship.

  • Typically: tuition/fees, course costs, required books, and agreed training-related expenses. Support toward living costs may be included depending on the student’s budget, pathway and overall funding plan.

  • Applications are reviewed based on eligibility, training plan quality, supervision arrangements, budget need and available funds.

  • Students and churches provide regular progress updates. Scholarships are reviewed at set points and support may be adjusted if circumstances change.

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