Short courses

Practical tools for everyday ministry

Equipvineyard is Vineyard College's short-course program: affordable online courses for anyone who wants to grow in their faith and ministry, without studying for a higher education award.

Browse courses and sign up How it works

LevelNon-award short courses

Length8 to 13 weeks per course

Study mode100% online, video teaching

Cost$75 per person, or $275 per church hub

Try it firstSession 1 of every course is free

“To equip his people for works of service” (Ephesians 4:12). Equipvineyard is a ministry of Vineyard College.

Why Equipvineyard?

Learn anywhere

Study fully online and watch the teaching wherever you are.

Flexible

Go at your own pace, or follow the rhythm of the Vineyard College semester.

Practical

Grounded in real ministry, real discipleship and real church life.

Kingdom-focused

Helping people follow Jesus, serve the church and join in the mission of God.

For everyone

For individuals, ministry teams and church leaders. Everyone gets to play.

Pricing

Prices are per course. The key material is delivered by video, so you don't need to buy books, although a key text can help you go deeper in some courses.

Individual

$75 per course, per person

Certificate of completion
Learn at your own pace or weekly
Practical tools you can use straight away

Church hub

$275 per course, for a group of 4 or more

Gather your team and learn together
Great for small groups and ministry teams
Builds unity and capability in your church

How it works

Choose a courseBrowse the courses on the Equipvineyard site.
Try it freeWatch session 1 of any course before you commit.
EnrolSign up on your own, or as a church hub of four or more.
Learn and growWork through the video sessions online and put them into practice.

Current courses

Taught by experienced Vineyard pastors, practitioners and scholars.

Church and MinistryAlexander Venter
Church History 1Bill Jackson
Church Planting and Missional MovementsVarious lecturers
General New Testament LettersAlvin Padilla
Introduction to Pastoral CareKathy Downes
Introduction to TheologyGreg Trainor
Kingdom JusticeAndy and Beth Wood
Luke–ActsJo French
Matthew and MarkDerek Morphew
Old Testament TheologyBrittany Kim
PreachingRich Nathan
The Historical JesusAlexander Venter
Vineyard DistinctivesGreg Trainor

See course details, start dates and previews on the Equipvineyard site

Equipvineyard or a Vineyard College award?

Equipvineyard

Short, affordable courses to grow your faith and ministry skills, with a certificate of completion. No application needed.

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Higher education

Recognised diploma, degree and postgraduate awards through Tabor, for those wanting a formal qualification.

Explore our courses

Ready to get equipped?

Find out more, preview a course for free, or sign up for a subject on the Equipvineyard site.

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