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Autumn 2021 – Issue #94
Finish the Race, Complete the Task
The Trinity Community Celebrating our 2021 Graduates
M ore than twenty-five
years ago, as Athena and I
considered whether to join Allan
ministries that seem to be making little
impact (or that flop!), we forget the 25-,
40-, or 50-year perspective.
You know how I lived the whole time I was
with you . . . I served the Lord with great
humility . . . and with tears in the midst
and Allison Chapple in the ministry of much severe testing . . . You know that
So how do we go about serving I have not hesitated to preach anything
of the Perth Centre for Applied people with the gospel in our schools, that would be helpful . . . I have declared
Christian Studies, a Perth-based or churches, or youth group, or repentance and faith in the Lord Jesus . . .
minister said to me that if we joined workplace and keep our eyes on the I declare I am innocent of the blood of all
this work we would see significant big picture? The first thing I would say of you for I proclaimed to you the whole
gospel impact within our lifetime. is that 50 years is not long enough as will of God . . . Remember that for three
As I looked around at things then, I a timeframe. Only in eternity will we years I never stopped warning each of you
was rather doubtful. begin to fully grasp what the Son gave day and night with tears . . . you know
up for us and made available for us, the that these hands of mine have supplied
I was wrong and my brother in Christ
my own needs . . . in everything I did I
was right. The Lord has done and scope and size of his reward, and how
showed you.”
continues to do marvellous things. God will have gained glory through him
Churches, cross-cultural mission, and by his Spirit. How did Paul come to be so
schools and workplace ministries, Uni transparent about his ministry, so up-
What does this mean for us day-to-
ministries, and the College have grown front and clear? Is this something only
day? In Acts 20:18-35 Paul prepares
and multiplied—well beyond what I the apostles do? No, listen to what Paul
the Ephesian elders for his departure
could have imagined 25 years ago, let says in verse 24:
to Jerusalem; he knows he won’t see
alone 40 or 50 years ago for some of I consider my life worth nothing to me; my
them again and wants them to continue
us. The truth which we so often forget only aim is to finish the race and complete
in the pattern of gospel ministry they
is that gospel ministry, and training the task that the Lord Jesus has given
have seen in him. What struck me
others for such ministry, is a long-haul me—the task of testifying to the good
here was how frequently Paul uses
project. Sometimes, as we spend large news of God’s grace.
his own ministry as the basis of his
amounts of time, money, and energy on Continued on Page 2
exhortations for their ministry:
3. The Light of the Gospel
In this edition: 4–7. Graduates 2020
8. Ongoing Partnership
Preparing People for Effective Christian Service
Laying foundations for a ministry that upholds, proclaims, and is shaped by the gospel. 1
ttc.wa.edu.au
Graduation
Finish the Race, Complete the Task
Continued from cover thanks to God for the gospel fruit he
brings. But, in our reflection about our
Two factors drive Paul’s ministry: to
ministries, our hearts are to be fixed on
finish the race and to complete the
the One who is in heaven. Interestingly,
task of “testifying to
Paul does not directly
the good news of God’s
refer to the numerical
grace.” He wanted
fruit of his ministry
to remain faithful to
in Ephesus. Far more
the One who shed
TRINITY
important for him is
his blood for him and
that the church and
to know that he had
its leaders be open in
exercised his ministry
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their ministries, hard-
faithfully to his Master’s
working, watchful,
wishes. He presented
prayerful, gospel-
himself openly to
centred, always taking
others as a servant, Integrating head, heart and hands
themselves and others
and spent himself for for long-term ministry
to the Word of God’s
them, because he was
5 May
grace, and ultimately to
completely known and Don West at 2021 the Lord Jesus.
loved by his Master, Commencement &
the Master who had
entrusted him with the
Graduation May God continue
to direct our hearts
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gospel, the One he longed to meet towards his Son as we serve him this Trinity House
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our ministries. And, we should give Trinity Theological College is an affiliated college of the
Principal Australian College of Theology: ACT CRICOS Provider Code 02650E
2020 Graduation cohort at Trinity’s Commencement & Graduation Ceremony
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Commencement & Graduation
The Light of the Gospel
O n the night of Tuesday 23
February Trinity held its annual
Commencement and Graduation
Word ‘wows’ (vv1-6). God has spoken
a creational Word, where the heavens
testify to his glory and worth. Second,
lives of the graduands, and to pray in
earnest that they would be sustained in
faith, hope, and love by the gospel to the
Ceremony. A diverse crowd God’s Word ‘works’ (vv7-11). God’s end. May God continue to show his grace
gathered at North Coast Church spoken Word provides the parameters and raise up many, many more workers
in Balcatta from across Perth and and transformation for a fulfilling and for his harvest, so that the light of the
beyond to particularly recognise God-glorifying life. Third, Phil pointed out gospel would shine like the sun across
and celebrate God’s work in the that God’s Word ‘whacks’. Like the sun the world and through this that he would
lives of those graduating. that shines and thus reveals, God’s Word eternally save those who are his.
also reveals and whacks us to the reality
For those having undertaken degree- David Kummerow
that as humans we do not naturally
level courses, a total of 10 people Lecturer in Old Testament
submit to God’s glory and the rule of
graduated with one-year theological
his Word. Our only ultimate hope is
degrees in either a Diploma of Theology *Editor’s note – the Commencement
repenting of our sin and placing our trust
or a Graduate Diploma of Divinity. An & Graduation was filmed and can
in Jesus, God’s incarnate Word. Only in be viewed here: https://youtu.be/
additional 6 students graduated with a
this way can we truly live to the glory of oUgtlezWtgI
Bachelor of Theology, Master of Ministry,
God and be empowered to speak God’s
or a Master of Divinity degree – all three-
gospel Word to others. As God’s Word
year degrees.
has changed us, so
Two further students graduated having we pray that God
undertaken additional study to complete would be pleased David Kummerow and graduate
research projects – what is called a Michael Dean-Smith
to use us to speak
Research Training Pathway that opens his Word to others
the door to various research degrees. so that they too
might be saved
Finally, a total of 6 people graduated
and brought into
with either Trinity’s Certificate in
the kingdom of his
Christian Studies or Advanced Certificate
Son.
in Christian Studies.
It was such an
Phil Beeck, the Senior Minister at Albany
encouraging night!
Baptist Church, preached on Psalm 19.
What a privilege
Although unable to attend in person due
to join with so
to an illness, via the means of technology
many others to
and prerecording, Phil’s sermon was
hear God’s Word,
‘played’ – but it was very much as if he
to sing his praise,
was physically present! God’s Word was
to honour his
opened, spoken, and applied. Phil made
faithfulness in the
three points from Psalm 19. First, God’s
What an encouragement to
gather together in praise of God
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2020 Graduates
Graduates 2020
Master of Divinity the Geraldton Anglican
Jacob Law Cathedral, with a focus
“Trinity Theological College has been a on youth and children.
great blessing in my life and my life in Reflecting on my time at
ministry. The college has equipped me TTC, I appreciated how
with the fundamental truth from the the content of each unit
Bible, and the gospel conviction for me was taught with a clear
to serve at Grace Methodist Church.” focus on Christ, paired with
thoughtful application. I
James Pearce left TTC loving Jesus more
richly than any other time
“I’m currently working in the IT sector
in my life. I praise God for
and attend Horizon Church in Kingsley.
the gift that TTC was to
My family has moved to the northern
me as a place to learn and
suburbs of Perth near Yanchep looking
grow!”
for evangelistic and church planting BTh Graduates Michael Dean-Smith, Jarod
opportunities. I appreciated that Hortin, and Damon Bosveld
the ethos of life at Trinity college is
sourced from God’s Word.” Graduate my denomination. At Trinity, I valued
Certificate of that the teaching was rooted in
scripture and continually directing us to
Divinity Christ, for the glory of God. I enjoyed
forming friendships with my peers,
Chin Wee Ang discussing anything from theology to
“I have been serving as an parenting over a cup of coffee.”
associate pastor at Subi Church,
teaching and equipping our Michael Dean-Smith
congregation with the knowledge “I am a ministry intern at WPC Bull
of the Scriptures in various areas. Creek, where I am looking after
The one thing that I valued the evangelism and ministries that come
most about Trinity is the solid under that umbrella, studying for
theological foundation that is ordination. I love Trinity because the
laid for all students and also people that came along side me and
the fostering of the desire to my wife not only taught me theology,
build upon those foundations. It they showed me what it is to love
prepares each student for life- Christ with their lives. I am blown
MDiv Graduates Jacob Law and long ministry, no matter where we end
James Pearce away with the grace of God, sending
up serving God.” us world class teachers to train the
next generation of pastors, teachers,
Master of missionaries and gospel workers in our
Bachelor of
own back yard.”
Ministry Jarod Hortin
Theology
Michael Welham “I am currently working in an
“Since finishing my studies at TTC, I Damon Bosveld administrative capacity at Southern
“I have been volunteering in various Christian Church in Atwell. I really
have worked as an associate youth
capacities within my Church, the Free appreciated that the lecturers always
pastor at North Coast Church. At the
Reformed Church of Baldivis. In July we had time to talk and answer any
start of 2021, I moved with my family
plan to travel to Canada to commence questions about the content they were
to Geraldton to start in my new and
further training for ordination within teaching.”
current role as Assistant Minister at
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2020 Graduates
Graduate Diploma of Divinity
Student Profile Poe Wie Chen always a challenge, to get to be part
of raising up the next generation
“I currently serve and teach the
Our Purpose: Preparing people for effective for Jesus. I enjoyed the opportunity
youth at Firstlight Church as a
Christian service I had to study at Trinity; to get to
youth leader. I deeply valued the
learn how to better read the bible
It is only with your partnership in financial way Trinity Theological College
for myself, to grow in my love for
support and prayer that we can prepare men and taught me solid biblical foundations
women like Michael for Word ministry Jesus, as well as how to better
and equipped me effectively to
handle it to share the good news
confidently teach the gospel.”
of Jesus with others. It was also
Michael Venter is a current student at Trinity awesome to meet other Christians
Amy Crouch at college from other churches in
and is about half way through his Graduate
“I have just had a baby, so I’m busy Perth.”
Diploma of Divinity.
looking after him and our 2.5 year
“I am part of the North Beach Baptist Church old at the moment. I am currently a Robyn Hofstra
family. I chose Trinity as my preferred college member of Kingscross church. While
“I am back to mothering full-time
for theological study at Trinity I appreciated the godly
but with views of returning to
having been highly and knowledgeable lecturers who
secular work part-time in the near
recommended to I’ve learnt so much from. My Bible
future. I really appreciated the
me; I haven’t been knowledge and knowledge of God
relationships that I developed at
disappointed! has expanded, and in that my love
Trinity, both with my peers and with
I have loved for him, for that I’m truly grateful. “
the staff.”
every aspect of
my time at Trinity Hannah Fairclough Benjamin Smart
– sitting under “My husband and I are missionaries
“I’ve highly valued the input from
knowledgeable in training with the Church
the great lecturers at Trinity, which
and approachable Missionary Society. We are currently
have been of immense benefit
lecturers, learning completing a 6 month course at St
as I continue serving as a Senior
alongside fellow Andrew’s Hall with a view to doing
Staff Worker with the Australian
students from different backgrounds, discussing student ministry in Italy long-term.
Fellowship of Evangelical Students
classes over coffee, hearing from alumni, My time at Trinity has provided a
(AFES), discipling and training
praying in pastoral care groups… the list goes good foundation in the Bible for
students at UWA.”
on. serving and growing in ministry, and
built my confidence that God speaks
I am hoping to enter a ministry apprenticeship
clearly and powerfully through His
Peter Ziersch
in mid-2021 with the view to possible full-time
Word.” “I am currently enjoying fatherhood
youth/young adults’ ministry.
of my five-month-old and attending
Please pray that I will diligently complete my Linda Lee Saving Grace Church in Midvale
studies growing into the likeness of Christ, and with future plans of assisting
“I’m currently working with the
that I will discern God’s good and perfect will with discipleship training. The
Senior Pastor at Subiaco Church,
for my life bringing him honour and glory as I community at Trinity were very
providing ministry support as his
serve him.” welcoming and the flexibility of the
Executive Assistant. At Trinity,
Tuesday night classes were ideal
Michael Venter I’ve really valued gaining a deeper
for working while studying. I highly
GradDipDiv Student understanding of God’s goodness
recommend it.”
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Christian Studies “I currently serve as the Children’s
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and continues to be a life-changing
experience. I can see and use God’s
Andrew Chan Anglican. Every unit I did through
Word so much more clearly and more
Trinity@Night has been immediately
“I work as a kickboxing and self- importantly, in context.”
useful whether for myself in growing
defence instructor and attend St
in knowing God and how to live in his
Matthew’s in Shenton Park, helping to
world better, or with others in helping
Sarah Booker
serve in the international university Sarah completed her Certificate in
them to grow in knowing him better.”
student ministry there. Trinity@Night Christian Studies in 2020.
has helped me be better equipped to
handle, understand and teach God’s
Leonie Thomas
Word. God willing, it will help me apply “I currently worship
it in my own life as well as encourage at Unichurch Bentley
Trinity@Night
and challenge the international where I help out
students as I meet up with them so that with the women’s’
the name of Jesus may be glorified with ministry and work as
our whole lives.” a speech pathologist.
I have found my time
at Trinity has helped
Certificate in
me better know
how to read and
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understand the Bible
individually and with Christian Studies
others, deepening
Greg Bramley
my understanding of
“I am working as an Agronomist (the how to live a life that
field of agriculture, acting as the reflects the gospel.”
go-between for farmers and crop
researchers) and attending St Jude’s Short evening classes to help
Colin Mugridge
Anglican Church in Bowral where I
serve on the welcoming team. Trinity “I’m a retired Health you dig deeper into God’s Word
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A t the start of each year much
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Again we stand humbly before you—in
need of your earnest prayers in so many
areas of our work, and in need of your
• The 18 new Degree graduates and 6
Certificate graduates now equipped
organising events and departmental financial partnership to supplement
to share the gospel message in their
goals, and for Colleen Mugridge and the cost of training students for Word
context
myself in the Development office, ministry. We praise God for what he has
• Our 113 new and continuing
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end of the year. a regular monthly pledge – makes a their knowledge of the Bible and love
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We cannot help but look back with
Please consider prayerfully how you can • The College having more than one
awe and gratitude on God’s faithful
provision in the past year, particularly a contribute to Trinity’s work of training hundred enrolled students for the
year as fraught with challenges as 2020. future Christian workers. Thank you for first time in its history
This fills us with courage for the year your continued prayers and • The many loyal and faithful
ahead and we join Paul in Philippians support. individuals and churches who support
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Yours in Christ,
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model of ministry
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27 Mar Trinity Women Enrichment Day
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