MTS
MINISTRY TRAINING STRATEGY

Jesus said to his disciples

 The harvest is plentiful, but the labourers are few; therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out labourers into his harvest - Matthew 9:37-38.

As a Crossroads family we want to play our part in raising up the next generation of ministry leaders. Some of these leaders will be equipped to serve and benefit Canberra, many will go on to lead and grow other gospel-minded churches and ministries to the ends of the earth.

We want to be generous to global mission so as to best model God’s heart for all people, not just ourselves. As part of this mission, we seek to train men and women in MTS apprenticeships. MTS stands for Ministry Training Strategy. It is a two year apprenticeship where our apprentices get to experience hands-on training for future gospel ministry. To find out more about the hundreds of people undertaking MTS apprenticeships around the country click here.

MTS Pastor

Simon Nixey

If you're interested in doing MTS then email Simon

MTS Trainees starting in 2025

Current MTS Trainees

MTS Team 2024

Emily Gates

MTS 2025-6
Emily grew up in Canberra and has been a part of Crossroads her whole life. She is excited to serve at the City and Belconnen congregations.

Aisha Dunkley

MTS 2025-6
Aisha arrived in Canberra in 2018, walked into Crossroads and called it home. Over the years God has been growing her love of the church (broadly, but especially specifically), and now she is excited to serve at City and Belconnen.

Willis Lo

MTS 2024-5
Willis has been part of the Crossroads family since 2018. He's currently serving in the City congregation.

Alice Gerty

MTS 2024-25
Alice grew up in Newcastle where she became a Christian through the local youth group. She joined Crossroads in 2022 after moving to Canberra from country NSW. She is currently serving at City congregation.

Lizzy Hammond

MTS 2023-24
Lizzy has been part of the Crossroads family since 2019, when she moved to Canberra for work as a nurse. She is currently serving in the Belconnen and Lake G congregations.

Andy Rowlands

MTS 2023-24
Andy grew up in Dubbo, moving to Canberra and joining Crossroads in 2015. He and his wife, Bethany, enjoy cycling, bushwalks, reading, and hearing stories from people's lives.

Caleb Dallos

MTS 2023-24
Caleb joined Crossroads in his first year of Uni in 2016, and has been a member ever since. He is currently serving in the Belconnen and Lake G congregations.

Davey Lovell

MTS 2023-24
Davey was adopted by God through Jesus and is married to Charlotte. He loves chatting with all kinds of people about all kinds of things and if good coffee is involved...that's a serious bonus. He also loves reading books and sport (watching and playing). 

Wira Wibowo

MTS 2023-24
Wira grew up in Indonesia and has been a Christian since high school. After being in the work force for some time, he has now joined MTS to learn how to serve God and others. Please join him in this journey.

AFES Apprentices

We also have church family members doing apprenticeships with our local partner AFES FOCUS

Currently at Bible College

Jennifer Tait

MTS 2021-22
Jenny is currently studying a Bachelor of Theology at Moore Theological College after finishing MTS in 2022.  If you’d like updates on her church and ministry life sign up to prayer letters.

Ming En-Chin

MTS 2021-22
Ming is currently studying at Moore College and serving as a student minister at South West Evangelical Church (SWEC) in their Bankstown service. If you'd like to keep supporting him, you can get in touch.

Where are they now?

Caitlin Roberts

MTS 2019-20
Caitlin is currently studying at the Sydney Missionary and Bible College SMBC.  If you’d like updates on her church and ministry please send her an email.