To serve at Kauaeranga Valley Christian Camp in a volunteer capacity that trains the Mental, Physical, and Spiritual aspect of each AKONGA Student as they experience discipleship, serve in practical ministry skills, work ethic and biblical teaching for the devolvement of their Jesus following Journey.
Curriculum for Biblical Discipleship
Christian Living – How to Study the Word for myself. What is the “good news” of Jesus Christ? Understanding Silence and Solitude. Applying Scripture to life. Working through Seasons in Life. Trials and Tribulations. Offence and Un-forgiveness. What kind of Leader am I? Strengths and weaknesses. Humility and Grace. LEAD LIKE JESUS. Character diagnosis and development.
Biblical Christian Theology – Bible Overview and Understanding, Gospels, Christian Theology and Denominations, Fear of the Lord, Who is Jesus Christ?
Holistic Training – Living in the Beautiful Coromandel. Hiking/Tramping and Camping. Enjoying New Zealand Landscape and Adventures. Swimming/Kayaking in our own Kauaeranga River.
Practical Ministry opportunities:
- Group interaction and hosting
- Mentoring and Discipling youth of the local community
- Providing leadership for planning and executing Ministry camps; Holiday and Leadership "ABIDE"
- Walk in confidence in facilitating group discussion and teaching
- Encourage a walk with Jesus to the people who use the camp and participate in Ministry Camps
- Understand and Challenge Biblical Foundations and Theology
- Understanding Ministry opportunities in real world living
General Camp opportunities:
- Learn, develop and execute activity skills for guest groups
- Learning new skills and general support for maintaining and developing the camp site and facilities
- Working in Kitchen, grounds and facilities in furthering the success with Guest Groups and Ministry Camps
- Promotion in communities for Ministry Camp, Abide Camps and youth group potentials
Sample Programme:
5-20 hours/week for curriculum (as above): Bible reading, Other readings, Teaching, Seeking, and Preparing Papers. Interns will learn from Godly leaders/teachers from the Waikato region.
30-50 hours/week for practical volunteer ministry opportunities at Kauaeranga Valley Christian Camp and in the Waikato Region. Hours will rise during our Holiday Camps.
Camp is busy and we try and balance the busy times with quieter times throughout the year. We take many trips to beaches, tramping and time out.
Programme dates:
AUGUST 2023 to JUNE 2024 Intake are now taking applications
Course Costs:
Cost is free*. All Room and Board is provided through the volunteer programme.
There is a $500 excursion fee for out-trips. (to help cover accomodation, fuel meals etc.)
Akonga Interns will be required to pay for flights to/from the Programme/Overseas.
Akonga Interns will be required to have sufficient funds for all other expenses for the duration of the programme. (IE: travel, toiletries, etc)
Akonga Interns are required to purchase books for your curriculum. ($300 max)
*Students with financial restraints can contact us about potential funds.
We encourage Akonga Interns to raise some financial support from church family and friends. ($4000) to cover costs associated with AKONGA.
ākonga. 1. ( noun) disciple, student, pupil, learner, protégé.
LOVE NZ? Want to minister to the next generation and GROW in Jesus and His word? We love empowering, discipling, and growing God's people through Jesus Christ. Our heart and passion is to equip the next generation in fundamental teaching, practical leadership and uncomfortable character development.
At AKONGA, we believe in Holy Spirit filled, Biblically foundational discipleship that transforms lives. KVCC is the most beautiful place to encounter the living God, grow in Stillness and Silence and see God work in real transparent ways. Living in the Coromandel of New Zealand we live minutes away from the Coast, minutes away from some of the most incredible world class hiking/tramping and an hour's drive to some of the most beautiful beaches you will ever set foot on.
Do you want an experience that you will take with you for the rest of your life?
A Little about us
The Taylor’s have been working in Ministry for their entire married life.
They are both extremely passionate about Discipleship in an emotionally healthy, Holy Spirit filled way as they walk with people while God transforms them by the renewing of their minds, enabling their Spirits, and completing the work He has started in each incredible, unique son or daughter for His glory and the establishment of His Word in their lives. They enjoy exploring who God is and embrace the mystery of being still with him. They are both confident teachers and facilitators and enjoy bringing the word of the Lord in their own vulnerable, authentic walk with Jesus.
The Taylors Live at Kauaeranga Valley Christian Camp with their two children; Alzora and Jedi, and their kitties Pippen and Stridder.
