Module 1
This module is designed to renew your mind and align your life with the Creator’s original purpose. It builds on the truth that we are made in the image of God and that He joins Himself to us through our faith in Jesus Christ. By sending His Spirit to dwell in us, He has given us the very life that is in Him—eternal life—which holds promises both for the present and for the life to come.
You’ll receive teaching on a variety of foundational and transformative topics, including:
Acts 1
Acts 2
Included in both Acts 1 & 2:
Module 2
In this second module, the teaching continues to renew your mind and shape your life according to the Creator’s original design. Grounded in the truth that we are made in God’s image, and united with Him through faith in Jesus Christ, we are filled with His Spirit and share in His eternal life—a life that brings purpose and power to both the present and the future.
You’ll dive deeper into foundational and life-changing themes, including:
Acts 1
Acts 2
Included in both Acts 1 & 2:
Module 3
In this final module, the teaching continues to transform your thinking and align your life with the Creator’s original purpose. Rooted in the truth that we are made in God’s image and united with Him through faith in Jesus Christ, we receive His Spirit, and with it, His eternal life—a life that empowers us here and now, and promises a future with Him.
This phase continues to deepen your understanding and equip you for a life of impact through a wide range of topics and practical experiences:
Acts 1
Acts 2
Included in both Acts 1 & 2:
In our Bible and Theology program, our goal is for the Bible to come alive for you in a new and deeply personal way.
Together, we will journey through Scripture—exploring its grand narrative as it unfolds from beginning to end. Along the way, we’ll draw from both systematic theology and biblical theology to uncover the major themes of the Bible. Systematic theology helps us understand key truths organized by topic. Biblical theology traces how those truths develop throughout the story of Scripture.
That’s why the guiding question we’ll explore is: “What is the whole Bible really about?”
The Bible is a vast and powerful collection—66 books forming one story. It’s easy to read parts of it and miss the bigger picture. This course will help you gain a solid understanding of the Bible as a whole, and how it all fits together. But more than that, our focus is not just on information—it’s on revelation that leads to transformation.
Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” The Apostle Paul urges us to “be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” That’s the heartbeat of this course.
There’s something powerful about the moment someone lights up because a truth from Scripture becomes real to them. In that moment, something shifts—freedom begins.
Ultimately, our deepest desire is that through this course, you will encounter God and experience the Father’s love in a life-changing way. In a world full of confusion about identity and worth, we want you to discover the grace and truth that will equip you for every part of life.
+ To understand the Bible as one unified story
+ To recognize how theological truths shape that story
+ That the Bible is not just about information—but revelation that transforms
Teacher
Neil is originally from Wales and brings a wealth of pastoral and theological experience to the classroom. He served as a pastor in the Apostolic Church in Wales for 10 years and later as a pastor at Equippers Church for 5 years.
Neil holds a BA in Christian Ministry from Bangor University and a Master’s degree in Missional Leadership from For Mission College. His teaching is shaped by a passion for Scripture, leadership, and helping others grow in their calling.
Spiritual Intelligence is a course designed to deepen your relationship with the Holy Spirit—the Spirit of God—and help you walk closely with Him in your everyday life.
In this class, you’ll learn to recognize and respond to the voice of the Holy Spirit, allowing His guidance and encouragement to shape not only your personal journey, but also how you bring His presence into the lives of others. We believe that God speaks, and through His Spirit, He reveals His love, direction, and power.
This course will help you grow in confidence in your spiritual identity, understand your calling and spiritual gifts, and learn how to walk in your spiritual authority with wisdom and maturity.
Our sessions include a dynamic blend of teaching, practical demonstrations, and activations. Whether you’re just beginning to explore life with the Holy Spirit or have years of experience, this class will invite you to draw closer to God and be intentionally led by Him in all areas of life.
Spiritual Intelligence is ultimately about turning our hearts toward God—so we can bring His kingdom to earth in real, tangible ways.
+ Become secure in your spiritual identity
+ Understand your unique calling and spiritual gifts
+ Walk confidently in your spiritual authority and handle your anointing well
Teacher
Heidi is from Denmark and is a trained coach with a deep passion for helping people grow in their relationship with the Holy Spirit. She leads our Spiritual Intelligence course, where she combines teaching with hands-on activation to help students recognize and respond to the gifts the Spirit has given them.
Heidi believes that life becomes truly exciting when we make ourselves available to the Holy Spirit’s leading and boldly step out to bring God’s presence into the world. She is committed to equipping students to serve others and share God’s love with confidence and clarity.
In addition to teaching, Heidi leads our morning devotions, mentoring sessions, and the People Tools personal profile program. She has been a valued part of the school for over 15 years and continues to impact lives with her wisdom, warmth, and prophetic insight.
The Coaching elective is designed to help you grow in your understanding of yourself and others, equipping you with practical tools to lead, mentor, and support people in both ministry and everyday life.
Whether you’re preparing for future leadership, pastoral care, or simply want to be more intentional in your relationships, this course will provide foundational skills in coaching, mentoring, and emotional intelligence.
Effective listening and communication are at the heart of every meaningful relationship. In this course, we’ll explore how to listen deeply, communicate clearly, and identify the barriers that often get in the way. You’ll discover the power of being truly heard—and how that builds trust and connection.
We’ll introduce you to key psychological concepts that help explain how people function emotionally and mentally. Our personal history, environment, and worldview shape how we experience life. Gaining insight into these dynamics can bring healing, clarity, and freedom—both for yourself and those you journey with.
You’ll learn the difference between coaching and mentoring, explore biblical models of mentorship, and be introduced to practical coaching frameworks. Coaching helps people set meaningful goals and take steps toward growth in areas like personal development, ministry, or career.
To bring learning to life, we’ll visit charity organizations and meet professionals such as pastors, coaches, and psychologists. These experiences offer real-world insight into how others walk with people through various challenges.
At the end of the year, you’ll collaborate on group presentations focused on real-life issues, drawing on your learning, discussions, and research.
+ Effective listening skills
+ The art of asking powerful questions
+ Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
+ Giraffe and Jackal language (Nonviolent Communication)
+ A holistic approach to understanding people
+ Psychological insights into self and others
+ People Tools personality profiling
+ Mentoring principles and biblical mentoring
+ Coaching models and practical coaching tools
Teacher
Karen has a deep passion for helping people flourish and step into the fullness of who God created them to be. Originally from Denmark, she spent 16 years in the UK—10 years in Wales and 6 years in Surrey, near London.
With a background in education, Karen has worked for many years as a teacher and recently added therapeutic training to her skill set. She has been serving as a therapist for a charitable organization, bringing support and healing to individuals in need.
Karen also served as a pastor at Equippers Church in Surrey, where her heart for pastoral care and mentoring was central to her ministry. Her compassionate nature, combined with her professional training, makes her a trusted guide for students on their personal and spiritual journeys.
STEPS is about how to break patterns and unhealthy behaviors and to gain the understanding of what is my part to do in this and what is God´s part to do in me.
We want to strengthen the whole person. Strengthen your belief in yourself as valuable, strengthen your understanding of yourself in community with others, and strengthen your faith and understanding of value and identity in God.
STEPS is about breaking patterns and unhelpful behaviors that prevent you from living life to the fullest. We all struggle with something: low self-esteem, lack of confidence, fear, anger, control issues, setting boundaries and more. These things affect our daily lives and our relationships with others – and can often be difficult to talk about and seek help for.
STEPS allows you to zoom in and work on the things that are holding you back in a safe and supportive community through teaching, conversations, reflections and guidance.
STEPS is a course that uses biblical principles to receive God’s help to break patterns and overcome our unhelpful behavior. The basic principle behind STEPS is that we as humans are designed to live in peace. Peace with God, peace with ourselves and peace with people around us. Some of us may have lost that peace through circumstances beyond our control. Maybe something happened to us when we were younger. Maybe we grew up in a home where our basic needs were not taken care of. For others, the lack of peace seems to come from the negative thought or behavior pattern we’re struggling with right now. Or sometimes life is just a lot more complicated than we thought it would be and what are we going to do about it?
STEPS is one way to deal with it, as this course seeks to restore that peace.
In the STEPS course, we investigate our own lives and ask ourselves the following questions:
+ Trust God’s care and rely on His strength in your life
+ Confront challenges and develop healthy behaviors
+ Practice forgiveness — giving it freely and receiving it wholeheartedly
+ Make thoughtful, healthy choices for your life
+ Walk on a meaningful journey with Jesus
For pricing and details, visit the New student section. Depending on your situation, there may be financial support options available—from your local municipality, the school’s support funds, or other sources. You’re welcome to contact us for a conversation about what it could look like in your specific case.
Teacher
Sara Hagen has worked with people from the youngest nursery school children to young adults and vulnerable women for many years. She loves journey with people and to see people grow in faith in God, faith in their own value and grow in their relationships with others. Sara has a bachelor in Social Education and is head of STEPS at Acts Academy. She is married to Stig Hagen and together they have 3 adult children.
Communication & Storytelling is all about developing yourself as a communicator—someone who can connect, inspire, and move others through words, performance, and creativity.
There are countless ways to communicate powerfully: through public speaking, writing, music, theatre, visual art, dance, social media, podcasts, video, blogs, and more.
In this elective, you’ll explore a variety of creative expressions and communication platforms that can be used to influence your world for good.
The Core of Effective Communication
In every form of communication, three things are essential for making an impact:
Everyone carries a lifetime of stories waiting to be told. Your voice matters. Your stories matter. This elective is about giving you the platform, tools, and encouragement to share those stories in a way that brings transformation to others.
You’ll also have the opportunity to present your ideas on stage and develop individual or group projects using creative and modern communication platforms.
+ You’ll grow as a communicator through hands-on practice and personal exploration.
+ Communicate more clearly and persuasively
+ Become a more confident and motivating public speaker
+ Improve your writing and express ideas with greater impact
+ Strengthen your performance skills for stage or video
+ Master the basics of storytelling and narrative development
+ Gain experience with at least one contemporary communication tool (social media, podcasting, blogging, video, etc.)
+ Find and refine your unique voice
Teacher
Kate is originally from Switzerland and leads the Communication & Storytelling elective at Acts Academy. She is a gifted and sought-after communicator known for her engaging style and passion for helping others find their voice.
In addition to teaching communication, Kate also teaches leadership and other topics related to personal faith and spiritual growth. She is currently studying theology, further deepening her foundation for teaching and mentoring students.
At its core, leadership is about growth—and great leaders aren’t born; they’re developed. At Acts Academy, we believe in shaping future leaders through practical experience, mentoring, and a foundation rooted in Jesus, the ultimate example of leadership. He formed a team that changed the world through courage and innovation—yet they began as ordinary, uncertain people. We believe the same transformation is possible for you.
This elective invites you into a hands-on leadership journey where you’ll explore key principles such as authentic leadership, team-building, conflict resolution, cultural transformation, and how to turn vision into reality. Whether you’re dreaming of launching a new ministry, organization, church, or simply want to grow as a leader in your local church or community, this track will equip you with tools from experienced leaders across an international network of churches and businesses.
At Acts Academy, we are passionate about shaping leaders who can influence churches, communities, and society at large. Through a blend of teaching, mentoring, teamwork, and practical application, you’ll grow into a leader who shows courage, takes responsibility, empowers others, and creates real change.
We are committed to drawing out the best in you. In an environment that values personal development, empathy, curiosity, and excellence, you’ll develop the courage and creativity needed to lead well in any setting.
In Leadership & Innovation, we focus on leadership in three key areas: Leading yourself, Leading others, Leading in context
Each area is revisited throughout the year in approximately three-week modules combining theory, group work, mentoring, and reflection. You’ll also gain skills in project management and take on real leadership challenges—such as leading a mission trip.
Students will complete three written assignments (approx. 1,000 words each), in either Danish or English. While no prior leadership experience is required, we expect each participant to fully engage with the material and commit to personal growth. A course compendium will be provided for study and further development.
+ Lead yourself with integrity and clarity
+ Lead and empower others effectively
+ Lead within your unique contex
Teacher
Neil is originally from Wales and brings a wealth of pastoral and theological experience to the classroom. He served as a pastor in the Apostolic Church in Wales for 10 years and later as a pastor at Equippers Church for 5 years.
Neil holds a BA in Christian Ministry from Bangor University and a Master’s degree in Missional Leadership from For Mission College. His teaching is shaped by a passion for Scripture, leadership, and helping others grow in their calling.
Creative Lab is for musicians, singers, and producers who want to grow creatively and spiritually through music. Whether you’re into songwriting, production, performance, or all of the above, this elective is designed to help you develop your talent step by step—with room for experimentation, inspiration, and growth.
At Creative Lab, we believe creativity is nurtured through exposure and output. That’s why the course integrates inspiration from various art forms like theater, poetry, and stage performance, and channels that inspiration into original works—new songs, creatively arranged covers, and live performances.
You’ll be supported through the entire creative process: from the spark of an idea, to writing and arranging, to studio production and live performance. You’ll have access to our professional studio facilities, and throughout the year, you’ll spend time outside scheduled class hours writing, recording, and producing music.
You’ll also have opportunities to share your work at events such as Open Mic Nights and concerts, where you’ll learn how to create an atmosphere and connect with an audience. Some weeks are dedicated to stage expression training with a physical theater teacher, helping you grow your confidence and impact as a performer.
Equipment
The school studio is equipped with Logic and Ableton, but students are encouraged to bring their own instrument and laptop with a DAW (e.g., Logic or Ableton). While the school has instruments available for short-term use, it’s best to bring your own for consistent access throughout the year.
Special Events & Opportunities:
OneHeart Conference
As part of the Creative Lab program, you’ll participate in OneHeart, a conference hosted by Acts Academy for worship and tech teams from churches across Denmark and beyond. You’ll gain hands-on experience, attend workshops, and connect with other creatives serving the local church.
Songwriting Camp
Held every January, the Songwriting Camp brings together professional Danish and international songwriters and producers. Creative Lab students get to collaborate with these professionals, gaining invaluable insights, experience, and networking opportunities—maybe even contributing to the next worship hit sung in churches across Denmark.
Performances
Throughout the year, you’ll perform at a variety of events. Teachers will help you create a piece that matches your level and style, but it’s your responsibility to prepare and rehearse. These events help you gain real-life experience in performance, planning, and creative direction.
Study trip and Mission trip
Every other year, we take a study trip to experience global creativity. These trips include visits to churches, live music venues, theater performances, studios, and more. It’s a chance to be inspired by music, art, architecture, and culture from other parts of the world. Like all Acts Academy students, you’ll join a mission trip—bringing hope, creativity, and the gospel across cultural and language barriers. Creative Lab students often lead worship and present works that support the message and mission.
+ How to produce a song from idea to release
+ Tools to enter the creative process faster
+ Confidence in your identity as an artist
+ Songwriting skills and techniques
+ Live performance and stage presence
+ Creative collaboration and feedback
Teacher
Esben is trained in creativity and innovation and brings more than 22 years of experience as a worship pastor, songwriter, and leader of creative teams. His passion for worship—both nationally and internationally—shapes everything he does.
Known for his ability to merge theory with practical application, Esben equips students to develop their own unique voice and creative expression. With a strong heart for worship and a deep understanding of creativity, he empowers students to make a lasting impact through their gifts.
Worship elective at Acts Academy is a journey that offers a comprehensive learning experience. Firstly, it delves deep into the theological underpinnings of worship, uncovering its biblical roots and emphasizing its significance within faith. Secondly, participants receive practical training, honing their musical and vocal talents, while also mastering the use of various worship instruments. Additionally, they learn the art of worship leadership, which encompasses song selection, flow, and meaningful engagement with the congregation.
Moreover, a worship elective encourages personal and spiritual growth, highlighting the importance of a worship leader’s own relationship with God. It fosters creativity through songwriting and composition, allowing individuals to express themselves authentically in worship. Furthermore, it explores the rich history of Christian worship, encompassing various styles, traditions, and cultural influences.
Finally, this holistic journey includes practical experience opportunities, such as leading worship in diverse settings, receiving constructive feedback and mentorship, and discovering the intersection of technology and worship. Ultimately, it equips participants with the knowledge, skills, and spiritual foundation necessary to excel in worship leadership within a church or ministry context, emphasizing the broader aspects of community engagement and outreach in the worship experience.
+ Understand worship through its biblical foundation
+ Explore the heart behind authentic worship
+ Develop musical and vocal skills confidently
+ Plan worship sets with flow and meaning
+ Gain practical experience in real worship settings
Teacher
Esben is trained in creativity and innovation and brings more than 22 years of experience as a worship pastor, songwriter, and leader of creative teams. His passion for worship—both nationally and internationally—shapes everything he does.
Known for his ability to merge theory with practical application, Esben equips students to develop their own unique voice and creative expression. With a strong heart for worship and a deep understanding of creativity, he empowers students to make a lasting impact through their gifts.
Do you feel a stirring within you to innovate and create something new? Do you long to break new ground and see God’s Kingdom established in new places? Then the Pioneer Elective is for you. Together with like-minded students, you will explore ways to transform the world we live in.
You will learn from experienced pioneers–business entrepreneurs, church planters, and missionaries. Teaching will cover topics such as Ideation & Innovation, Cross-Cultural Intelligence, Church Planting, and Social Transformation. You’ll be equipped with practical tools to start new businesses, plant churches, and step into world missions. Throughout the year, you will apply what you learn through hands-on innovation projects.
We believe God is raising up a new generation of pioneers to bring transformation and blessing to every part of the world and every sphere of society. Will you join His mission?
+ Idea development & innovation
+ Cross-cultural understanding
+ Church planting in practice
+ Entrepreneurship with purpose
+ Mission with meaning
+ Community with other pioneers
Teacher
Stig is the Academic Dean at Acts Academy and holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is an entrepreneur with extensive experience as a general manager, organizational leader, and pastor. Stig is also actively involved in mission work in Eastern Europe and East Africa, and he has served as a missionary in Tanzania.
His passion is to help people discover and develop their potential and grow in a deep relationship with the Triune God. From time to time, you’ll also see him leading worship. Stig is married to Sara, who also teaches at the school, and together they have three adult children.
Are you passionate about the Bible and eager to deepen your theological understanding? At Acts Academy, students now have the opportunity to study toward a certificate or bachelor’s degree in Bible and Theology through Global University – all within a vibrant, faith-based community and a focused study environment.
If you choose the Global University elective, you’ll receive intensive coaching and support to help you thrive in your studies. You’ll be introduced to your personal learning style and discover the study techniques that work best for you. You’ll also learn to think both critically and creatively, while gaining new tools and methods for reading and interpreting Scripture and theological texts on a deeper level.
This elective is not just about academic success. It’s about becoming a lifelong learner—someone who can apply what they’ve learned to serve the church and inspire those around them with clarity, wisdom, and faith.
Acts Academy has partnered with Global University to offer students the opportunity to study Bible and Theology at the undergraduate level. Students who choose this path will pursue the general Acts Academy curriculum while completing additional assignments as part of the Global University program.
This is a unique opportunity for students to explore Scripture deeply, engage with theology at a university level, and earn credit toward an accredited certificate or bachelor’s degree — all within a faith-filled learning environment.
By studying Bible and Theology with Global University and Acts Academy, you will follow accredited undergraduate courses towards a certificate or bachelor’s degree. Read more here.
+ Effective study habits and techniques
+ Critical and creative thinking
+ New tools and methods for interpreting the Bible and theological literature
Teacher
Stig is the Academic Dean at Acts Academy and holds a Master’s degree in Leadership and Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is an entrepreneur with extensive experience as a general manager, organizational leader, and pastor. Stig is also actively involved in mission work in Eastern Europe and East Africa, and he has served as a missionary in Tanzania.
His passion is to help people discover and develop their potential and grow in a deep relationship with the Triune God. From time to time, you’ll also see him leading worship. Stig is married to Sara, who also teaches at the school, and together they have three adult children.
Acts Academy serves as a training ground for the local church. Our Bible school is church-based, meaning our teaching and daily life are deeply integrated with local church ministry. Students experience this close connection through classes, events, and hands-on involvement in church life.
To reinforce what students learn in class, Acts Academy arranges internships in local churches, typically Friday–Sunday. The internships are set up as a three-way agreement between the student, the church, and the school, and include clear expectations regarding tasks, follow-up, accommodations, and financial aspects.
Where a local church internship is not possible, we collaborate with other churches. Some students are also involved in Church City’s outreach and social work.
“The internship was an opportunity for me to be stretched in my capacity. I felt God speaking to me to ‘make myself available to the body’ and although there was some discomfort associated with being stretched, I have experienced God’s pleasure in my obedience.”
Many churches want to see their best people grow even stronger. That’s why the concept of one-year interns has gained popularity.
We offer a setup where students receive top-tier education four days a week and then apply their learning directly in their church. Our teaching focuses on identity, character, relationships, Christlikeness, calling, and giftings — equipping students to impact both church and society.
We expect churches to stay closely involved with their student throughout the internship, offering support and feedback. This ongoing relationship strengthens both the student’s development and the church community.
“It has been great to have Daniel as an intern at Silkeborg Frikirke. Throughout the entire process, the school’s desire to support the life of the local church has been evident in the approach to the tasks that Daniel had to solve. As a local church, it is super valuable to get a student in an internship who has both the skills AND the heart to serve locally. We will do it again!”
We are committed to helping students become the best version of who God created them to be. That’s why all second-year students are offered individual mentoring sessions, and first-year students can request them as well.
Mentors meet with students for 45 minutes every other week to help them reach personal and spiritual goals, using practical tools for growth and development.
Every student is assigned a supervisor during their internship to provide feedback, guidance, and support — ensuring a fruitful and transformative experience.
All students are part of a life group — a smaller community where faith, life, and friendships are shared. These groups foster belonging, encouragement, and accountability.
Throughout the year, students embark on several trips that foster spiritual growth, community, and cultural awareness.
Held in the fall, these trips connect with classroom learning. Recent destinations include Scotland, Israel, and Italy.
Each spring, all students go on mission trips. These are hands-on outreach opportunities where students apply what they’ve learned in cross-cultural settings, participating in social work, teaching, worship, prison ministry, and more.
We offer both budget-friendly trips within Europe and more extensive trips to Africa or Asia. Accommodations are often arranged with local families.
Every year in week 5, we travel to Stöten, Sweden, for an unforgettable ski adventure. Whether you’re a seasoned skier or trying it for the first time, you’ll experience fun, fellowship, and personal growth.
Each June, Acts Academy participates in Denmark’s largest political event on Bornholm. We help host debates in the ‘Between Heaven and Earth’ tent, giving students the chance to reflect on society and express their faith in a public context.
Throughout the year, Acts Academy hosts a variety of inspiring short courses, often featuring international guest speakers. These are open weeks focused on themes from our core tracks.
Short courses in 2025/26 include:
Four days of creative and worship-focused sessions during the fall break.
Equipping people for emotional and spiritual healing.
A prophetic living and listening course held in the spring.
A creative collaboration to write worship music for Denmark.
Held at the end of the year alongside the Apostolic Church’s Summer Camp for ages 17½ to 30.
Stay tuned to our website, newsletter, or Facebook for updates.
