Apprentices at St Mark’s
Ministry Training Strategy (MTS)
A MTS Apprenticeship is two years of real-life training based within a church or a specialist ministry team. Apprenticeships are centred on prayer, Bible study and are designed to give you on the job experience and training prior to degree level theological study or an employed ministry role.
It is a 2 year, hands-on, full time ministry apprenticeship – and gives you the opportunity to ‘live the life’ of a full time gospel worker. A MTS apprenticeship will help you work out:
(i) how you’re wired and (ii) where you might plug in to grow God’s Kingdom in the future.
If you’re interested in doing an MTS apprenticeship with St Mark’s, email Matt Sheridan at matts@unechurch.org for more information.
2026 MTS apprentices
Meet our MTS apprentices! If you’d like to sign up for one of their prayer/news emails, click the button below their picture. If you’d like to financially support any of our apprentices, click the button below.
Ministry Training for Women (MTW)
MTW (Ministry Training for Women) is designed to prepare women for all types of ministry. With teaching and mentoring components, and the chance to discuss topics with other women, MTW is a tailored course that equips women to serve Christ in every sphere of life.
Currently, Petra Franklin is completing an MTW apprenticeship part-time with St Mark’s. If you’d like to find out how you can support her prayerfully or financially, click the link below.
Bible College Students
Callum Dowling (with Monique & Manny)
Callum is currently training for full-time ministry through online study with Ridley Bible College in Melbourne. Alongside this, he is working at St Mark’s as a student minister, and has been seconded to Walcha Anglican Church for 2026. To sign up for their prayer letter, check out the link below.
Michael Stuart (with Joanna)
Michael is currently training for full-time ministry through online study with Sydney Missionary and Bible College. Alongside this, he is working at St Mark’s as a student minister, serving with St Mark’s Youth. To sign up for his prayer letter, check out the link below.
