Please Note: Training program is currently suspended, to recommence in 2023.
Cedarvale School
~ true education in the context of health ministry ~
The school at Cedarvale is all about training you in ministry. Training you so you can be more effective in your occupation, at church, in your family or in a life of full-time ministry. Training you to be a missionary - yes, right here in Australia!!!
Our course is very practical. 'Learn by Doing' is one of our favourite mottos. Students receive thorough training in many aspects of running the lifestyle centre.
“From our sanitariums trained workers are to go forth into places where the truth has never been proclaimed, and do missionary work for the Master.”
- Ellen White, Letter 17, 1905
Seeking Expressions of Interest for a 6 Month Course
We are exploring the possibility of offering 6 month medical missionary training courses. The main difference between this option and doing the 1 year course is that the massage component would be at an introductory level instead of Cert IV. The benefits of this course arrangement include lower upfront and overall costs and a shorter time commitment. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact us!
Applications For 2023
Here at Cedarvale we are excited to offer positions for trainees. Would you like to experience a year of mission in health ministry? It could be YOUR turn to make a difference! Applications below will be considered for 2023 training progams.
Health Ministry Training Course
A 1 year training course designed to equip you for service in health ministry
SEE how it is done... PRACTISE it yourself!
Come to Cedarvale for the Ultimate Medical Missionary Training Experience.
Learn health science and natural medicine in a health retreat environment. As a trainee at Cedarvale you will have the unique opportunity to participate in running a lifestyle focused, Christian based health retreat. First you will learn the theory and then you will be able to:
Practice the theory. This will give you invaluable hands-on experience that will enable you to be a successful medical missionary both here in Australia or overseas. Learn what books cannot teach you! Once you have gained the hands-on experience, you will be able to:
Share what you have learned, by teaching others, thus increasing your own skills and confidence. You will also have opportunities to share your faith with people from the community who you come in contact with.
Why Train at Cedarvale?
- A pathway is in place for our Trainees to receive their Certificate IV in Massage Therapy Practice - HLT42015 - a Nationally Accredited Course.
- Includes course material from the Lay Institute for Global Health Training (LIGHT) which brings a solid Bible and Spirit of Prophecy foundation to a variety of health and spiritual subjects
- Experience the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP)
- Over 20 years of experience in health ministry - gain knowledge from those who are experienced.
- Beautiful rainforest environment - 150 acres of bush, creeks, cliffs and trails.
- Small group - max 5 trainees (2-3 each intake) - meaning you get personalized tutoring.
- Hands-on training - put the theory you learn into practice in the Health Retreat.
- Strong Adventist foundation - Cedarvale is an official supporting institution of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and upholds the truths of the Bible and Spirit of Prophecy.
Course Outcomes
- HLT42015 Cert IV in Massage Therapy Practice
- LIGHT Advanced Health Evangelism Course
- CHIP Program Work Experience
- HLTAID003 Apply First Aid Certificate
- SITXFSA001 Food Handling Level 1 Hospitality Certificate
Potential Opportunities
- Careers for health centre/retreat type work both here in Australia and many other countries around the world
- Assist churches with health outreach activities
- Have a good foundation from which to go into a desired health profession
- Lifelong skills for personal and family health needs
- A balanced work/ministry ethic
- Start a personal self-supporting health ministry
Testimonials
Do you feel called to health ministry?
Don't miss a chance to learn through an experience at Cedarvale. Contact us today!