How does Formation Year work?

Formation year is comprised of a series of learning modules packed with tranformational principles and experiences. These comprise a mixture of online content, or short daily readings workshopped through weekly meet-ups and periodic retreat experiences. 

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Content is available in printed, audio and video formats. Groups can meet Sunday evening at our Kenmore campus, or locally*, or as an online meet-up. Retreats generally happen in SEQld, or can be held regionally by local hubs if possible*.

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* Dependant on availability of qualified facilitators in the area.

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What does Formation Year cost?

$1500 ($375 quartely payment option) including all materials, Spiritual retreats, Group meetings, Facilitation days and all materials. Excludes any accommodation and travel. 
Extras: Optional Character Challenge (XCC for men $360) - Arise for women $250) 

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Is financial assitance or a scholarship available?

Churches of Christ Qld have an Intern scholarship program available through your local CofCQ church. Other sources of scholarships are being investigated.

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Can I pay progressively?

Yes, we can facilitate quartely payments in advance.

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What if I don't live in S.E.Qld.?

Weekly meet-ups can happen online if local groups aren't available. Participants can join us for retreats in SEQ, or may be able to host locally if viable.

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What are the XCC and Arise Challenges about?

Facilitated by 4th Muskateer Australia, these mulit-day challenges provide a physical and spiritual challenge for men and women that is a transformational and stretching experience that you can do alone or as part of your cohort. More at the 4MAUS website. These challenges are optional but encouraged.

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Where did ConneXa originate?

ConneXa is an inititative of Kenmore Church of Christ in Brisbane. Read more about what ConneXa is about here.

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What is ConneXa's theological framework?

Orthodox evangelical theology with a charismatic edge. (Think Baptist; Churches of Christ; Pentecostal etc.) Check out the core theology statement here.