Mattersey Hall

Most weekdays commence with student-led worship and ministry in the chapel. The Wednesday morning chapel service is extended to an hour and a half to make more room for lively, enthusiastic worship, the exercise of spiritual gifts and encouraging ministry from faculty and visiting speakers. In the second semester, one of the morning chapel services is replaced by small mentoring groups led by faculty and staff members.

Lectures then take place throughout the morning (ordinarily you will spend approximately 15 hours of the week in the classroom). Afternoon and evening activities include additional lectures, master classes and prayer groups, but there is still plenty of time for private study, recreational activities and for you to get involved in different aspects of ministry into the local community and churches (including schools and youth work, prison ministry, evangelism, music, dance and drama, among many other things).

Residential students are accommodated on campus in our modern hall of residence. Married students with children may prefer to attend the College as day students. There is ample accommodation in the nearby towns and villages to rent and the College is usually able to assist in helping applicants to find suitable houses or apartments at reasonable rates.

The Dean of Students and other faculty and staff are available to advise, encourage and counsel students with regard to personal and spiritual issues. Day-to-day pastoral care is also available from the Senior Students and Prayer Group Leaders.

Mattersey Hall places a strong emphasis on practical experience in ministry. Therefore opportunity is given for students to preach or lead worship at morning chapel. First year students are given the chance to carry out a Sunday placement with a local church where they can gain additional insight into local church life or return to their home church each weekend if feasible. All students participate in a life-changing two week cross-cultural mission during the year. In addition, there are various teams that minister in the local schools, prisons and community, and students are encouraged to be active participants in these.