Cause Profile
Petra College for Children's Ministry has, since its inception in 1989, focused on leadership training in children's ministry to reach children from birth to 14 years. Over the past 23 years, thousands of leaders from 65 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Eastern Europe and the Far East, have been trained in different aspects of children's ministry.
33 Full-time volunteers - highly qualified and experienced in their different fields - form the staff of the college, together with 11 paid workers. Several staff members hold masters degrees in theology, counseling or business administration. A management team, formed by heads of divisions, manages the college. The Board of Basilea, consisting of leaders in different fields of child-related ministries throughout Africa, oversees the activities of the college.
The college is registered as a Article 21 company (registration number 1989/003808/08). The college is also registered as a Public Benefit Organisation (exemption number 18/11/13/2528). In addition, the college is registered with the American Fund for Charities (registration number AFC774) and with the UK Fund for Charities (reg. nr. R2049).
The Petra College News is mailed to approximately 13 000 people in 86 countries around the world, twice a year.
Training programmes of the college are registered with the Health and Welfare Sector Education and Training Authority, HWSETA ETQA Decision number: HW592PA0400034. Petra College offers training in different aspects of children's ministry. This training is done within the framework of partnerships, using relevant and effective training resources, through an extensive system of mentorship and backed by dedicated prayer. Training is offered on basic, advanced and academic levels. It is provided by an extensive team of mentors from various professions, countries and confessional backgrounds. The College has set itself the task of providing general training in key aspects of leadership in children's ministry. In addition, it has developed expertise in training people for working with children in disadvantaged situations.
Calling
Petra College is a faith based organisation, called to serve the Christian community by building capacity for childrens ministry.
Dream
Petra College shares God`s desire that the lost and broken children are found and restored to healing Christian families and communities, to join Him in transforming society.
Values
Relationships - We build relationships of peace and love wherever we can (2 Co 5:18; John 13:35; Mat 5:9)
Respect - We treat others the way we want to be treated (Mat 7:12; 1 Co 13:7)
Integrity - We accept responsibility and are accountable (Gal 6:22-23; Col 3:23)
Servant hood - Following the example of Jesus, we submit to one another as servants (Mark 10:45; Eph 5:21; Gal 6:2)
Listening to God - We seek Gods will above all else (Luk 10:27; Eph 6:18)
Strategy
The following aspects are central to the strategy of Petra College
- Advocacy
- Strategic partnerships
- Leadership formation
- Relevant and efficient training resources
- Dedicated prayer
Running costs (including all training projects
8 June 2012 - Project by Petra College for Children's Ministry
The monthly running cost for Petra College is on average R250 000 per month or a total of R3 000 000 per annum. This includes all training projects, traveling expences of lecturers, bursaries to students...
Kinders: Die onbenutte arbeiders in God se Koninkryk
2 December 2010 - News by Petra College for Children's Ministry
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Petra Mountain Retreat & Conference Centre
22 July 2010 - News by Petra College for Children's Ministry
Bed and breakfast for 28 people
Conferencing for 50
Ideal for functions
Ideal for Retreats with many peaceful venues
Close to Kruger National Park and many Lowveld attractions
20 minutes from KMIAirport...
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5 October 2009 - Project by Laetitia Bull
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1 July 2009 - News by Petra College for Children's Ministry
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