Every Christian needs training. Without training, we will not experience and enjoy Christ’s riches in full. We also need training to function and serve the Lord profitably. The Full-Time Training provides a special opportunity to be trained to enjoy Christ, grow in His life, and serve Him to build up the church as His Body.

In 1993 the New Zealand Training Centre began the Full-Time Training in Hamilton, New Zealand, offering the Diploma of Biblical Studies. The Full-Time Training is a two-year training programme, with four semesters. The training is conducted in fellowship with the Full-Time Training run by Living Stream Ministry in Anaheim, California, and with many other trainings throughout the globe.

The New Zealand Training Centre is registered as a Private Training Establishment. This programme (Diploma of Biblical Studies) is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority and the New Zealand Training Centre is accredited to teach it. Therefore, trainees who are New Zealand residents may apply for the Student Allowance. Upon graduation all students will receive a nationally recognised diploma.