Equippers
College

Equipping you for a life of influence

We have a passion to see people trained and developed, made strong and confident, ready to be activated for their purpose. We invite you to immerse yourself in an environment where you can discover the destiny God has for you.
Equippers College is the training arm of Equippers Church, a vibrant multi-cultural multi-campus church. You’ll be immersed in a strong leadership culture, a creative and innovative space, where your head, heart and hands will be developed. Let’s go higher together.

We have three programmes: Year 1 Leadership Stream, Year 1 Worship Stream and Year 2 Leadership Internship. The Leadership Stream is designed to help people realise their passions, gifts, and grace, to 'be' and 'do' what God has called them to. The Worship Stream is designed to train people in the creative arts through specialty lessons, industry disciplines and spiritual discipleship. The Leadership Internship that offers students leadership training and practice, an in-depth study of the Bible, and the opportunity to lead teams.

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Equip

Trained and developed

Empower

Made strong and confident

Engage

Activated for purpose

Testimonies

Zélie Specht

19, France

Leadership

Coming to England and attending Equippers College has been the most transformative experience of my life. Leaving my family and my country was a big step of faith, but today I can see how God has been so faithful.
I came into this year with a deep hunger to grow in relationship with God, and He has exceeded all my expectations.
Through powerful teaching, a strong community, and many opportunities to step out of my comfort zone, I have developed a deeper understanding of who I am in Christ.
This year, I have especially learnt to surrender everything into God's hands, and He has led me far beyond what I have imagined.
God has revealed gifts in me that I never knew were there and has ignited a fresh passion in my heart to serve Him. I have grown in confidence to lead, to share my faith with sincerity, and to build lifelong friendships.
Coming to Equippers College has truly been one of the best decisions of my life, and I am leaving equipped and full of boldness for all that God has ahead for me.

Isaac Mendoza

26, Swindon

Leadership

Coming to Equippers College has been a life changing journey for me. Coming from Equippers Swindon, choosing College was a huge step of faith, but it’s been the best decision I have ever made.
During my time here, I have truly surrendered my life to God and learned how to put Him first in everything. I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone, grown in leadership, and discovered the calling God has placed on my life, particularly around the pastoral heart and role He is shaping in me.
I have built friendships that I know will last a lifetime, and giving a year to God has been the greatest investment I could have made for my future.
This season has stretched, strengthened, and prepared me for everything God has ahead, and I’m so thankful for the growth, the community, and the encounters with Him I’ve experienced.

Marich Canoy

19, Surrey

Worship

After finishing my A-levels I was uncertain on what I wanted to do or the course I wanted to take at university, so I decided to take a gap year and do Equippers college and it's been the best decision I’ve made in my life so far!
I’ve made great life-long friends and I’ve discovered new things about how God made me that I would have never discovered by myself! It’s a great opportunity to serve at church and to get to know the reasons on why church is designed the way it is.
College has built a strong foundation on my identity in Christ and it has created a platform for the gifts God has given me to flourish. It has also unlocked doors to what my calling is! Now I feel prepared for whatever obstacles I have to overcome next, and I’m confident I can bring the skills, values and knowledge I’ve learnt into whatever God calls me to.

The Programmes

Leadership Stream

The Leadership Stream is designed to help people realise their gifts, passions, and purpose. Students gain learning from a range of structured lectures and hands-on practical ministry experiences, working alongside leaders who are making a difference in ministry, this makes what they are learning in class relevant and memorable.
Students are taught how they can impact their world and are equipped for a life of influence, the skills that are learnt during the year are transferable and help students pursue ministry, further study or employment.

Worship Stream

Worship Stream students spend two days a week developing their craft as musicians and vocalists, working together in team, and honing the skills necessary to be able to lead in many different worship environments. Along with crucial teaching on the heart of worship, musicianship, individual lessons, and group ensembles, you will also have practical experience daily, leading the student body and staff in worship, as a worship and production team. You will also learn communication skills necessary to create atmospheres and tell a story, along with basic music production skills. You’ll also have the opportunity to go on a mission trip within UK, and be involved in church conferences and events.

Together with the leadership stream, you’ll also spend two days a week developing theological foundations, going deeper in discipleship, and understanding your relationship with God and God’s purpose for your life.

Leadership Internship

The Leadership Internship is a Diploma program that offers students leadership training and practice, an in-depth study of the Bible from theological view-points, and the opportunity to manage projects and lead teams. Students gain effective ministry knowledge and skills that equip them for a life of significant influence.

The basics

Start Date: September 2025

Duration: Full-time, September 2025 – June 2026

Who can apply? Anyone who is 18 years and older, whether you are from the UK or overseas (Equippers UK sponsors visas for International students)

Teachers: Ps Steve Graham, Ps Peter Prothero, Ps Mark Collard, Ps Monica Collard and Ps Lavanya Dua

Expected Costs: Course Fee - £3650* per year; Approx. Living Costs - £650 per month (accommodation**, travel, food etc). *This is the Sept 2025 fees and may be subject to change.

International Students: Visa Cost - £1350 approx (one off payment)

**Please note that we place special importance on helping international students secure accommodation which sometimes can also be cheaper than the usual rate.

Teaching and accreditation

Ps Steve Graham, the Principal of Equippers College NZ, has committed to spending time in the UK for the purpose of Equippers College UK. We are gifted with amazing teachers such as Ps Peter Prothero, Ps Mark Collard, Ps Lavanya Dua and Ps Monica Collard, who, alongside others such as Ps Steve Graham, will form our teaching team.

The qualifications offered through Equippers College UK are recognised by Equippers College New Zealand and Laidlaw College New Zealand, which serves as the main partner college for accreditation.

The teaching content will cover four main subjects:

Encountering the Bible: an overview of the Bible, understanding and interpreting the Bible

Discipleship: being formed for Christian life, spiritual disciplines, prayer ministry, communication

Basics of Christian Beliefs: a survey of theology

Faith in Action: understanding leadership in ministry and personal calling

A typical week

A typical week will include two days of teaching, devotions and classes, two days of practical placements in a church department, serving on a Sunday and mentoring every fortnight. The course is designed to be full-time instead of part-time. This is a strategic decision to ensure students are fully immersed in the church environment and culture of Equippers. This has been very effective in accelerating the holistic growth of students in Equippers College NZ.

Example week:

Monday and Tuesday
Leadership Stream - Supervised placements in a church department with learning objectives, reflections and reviews
Worship Stream - Specific teaching and workshops focussed on developing your craft as musicians and vocalists, as well as serving in the creative department

Wednesday and Thursday
Devotions plus morning and afternoon classes

Sunday
Serving on Sunday teams