SERVE. LEARN. GROW
Are you passionate about serving God and loving others?
Do you want to learn more about who God is and what ministry work looks like?
Do you want to grow in the skills that God has given you?
Then the Crown Jesus Academy could be for you!
At Crown Jesus we believe it is vital to invest in and empower young leaders.
In the Academy you will be:
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Encouraged in both personal and spiritual growth, through Bible studies, daily staff devotions, book studies, conferences and mentoring
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Provided with practical training - Including evangelism, prayer ministry, puppet skills, drama, graphics, social media, filming & OCN Youth Work qualifications
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Given opportunities for first-hand experience in ministry all across NI & Ireland. This may include:
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Delivering programmes in schools, such as assemblies, SU groups, RE classes.
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Delivering programmes in churches for kids and youth groups.
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Taking part in street evangelism to share the gospel with people and connect them to local churches.
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Serving with our prayer ministry team at events and in our prayer clinic
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Assisting with social media platforms
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Creating digital resources that can be used to share the gospel
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We have 4 STREAMS to choose from depending on your interests and skills:
COST:
We want The Academy to be accessible to everyone, so we have kept the cost as low as possible.
£20 a month for 10 months (OCN not included)
FUNDRAISING:
We encourage everyone to run one fundraiser during the year to help raise support for the ongoing work of Crown Jesus Ministries and supplement the extra expenses related to Academy.
"My time at Academy has shown me that there is a place for me in ministry."
"Academy has shaped my faith, because it has affirmed who I am in Christ."
ENGAGE
This Stream is focused on ‘out and about’, ‘hands on’ youth and kids ministry.
You will get the opportunity to be involved in schools (both Primary and Post-Primary) and church ministry as well as online engagement. We have been running programmes in schools in Northern Ireland for 18 years and have recently started to be invited into schools in the Republic of Ireland. Therefore you will be able to learn from an experienced team, receive training and get opportunities to grow in confidence and develop your skills in leading and speaking.
Areas of ministry can include:
School assemblies
Puppet ministry
RE lessons
SU groups
Kids and Youth talks in churches or events
1WAY outreach youth events
HUB youth events
Video resources
OCN level 2 Qualification in Youth Work Practice.
Specifics
When: Sept - June
Age: 18-27
Cost: £20 a month for 10 months (OCN not included)
Days: 3/4 per week
CREATE
We have a fantastic team of creative evangelists on staff who look after all our media, advertising and videography. (You can check out some of our videos at cjmedia.online) You will be working alongside this team, receiving training and learning first hand from them.
Areas of ministry can include:
Media
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Videography
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Film editing
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Photography
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Live streaming
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Sound & Lighting
Graphics
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Design
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Flyers/Advertising
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Websites
Socials
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Facebook
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Instagram
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Social Media Campaigns
Specifics
When: Sept - June
Age: 18-30
Cost: £20 a month for 10 months
Days: 2/3 per week
REACH
This Stream is open to all ages and is based out of our missional hub, HOPE Chapel Lane.
This stream gives you the opportunity to be involved in hands-on outreach and evangelistic ministry in one of the most deprived boroughs in NI. You will work alongside our adult evangelism staff team who will train and support you and give you opportunities to grow and develop.
Areas of ministry can include:
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Prayer Room
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Street ministry
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Revival Prayer Gatherings
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Alpha Courses
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Healing Prayer Clinic
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Student Chaplaincy
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Partnering with Teen Challenge
Specifics
When: Sept - June (with some flexibility)
Age: 18 +
Cost: £20 a month for 10 months
Days: 2-3 days per week
VIRTUAL
This Stream is a unique way to get involved in Academy, no matter where you are on the island of Ireland.
It is all about equipping you to evangelise through your local church in one of the following areas:
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Kids
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Youth
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Adult
Are you currently investing into a church?
Do you want to grow a certain aspect of the ministry, specifically focused on outreach and evangelistic work?
This stream will give you the opportunity to take part in:
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Training and teaching online
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Mentoring online
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Occasional in-person visits and support from a staff member
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Visits to our HQ in Belfast to observe the work first hand and gain hands-on experience
Specifics
When: Sept- June
Age: 18+
Cost: £20 a month for 10 months
Days: minimum 2 days per week
