Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry
Academic Level
Diploma/Degree
Duration
9-12 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry Overview
The Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry qualification is specifically designed to help people prepare to enter into full-time ministry. This qualification allows you to develop real-life ministry training while furthering your leadership skills, biblical and theological knowledge. You will be equipped with the skills needed to lead a local church ministry team.
Graduates of the Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry will be equipped with the skills they need for a wide range of leadership and ministry roles. Many graduates go into leadership roles, such as associate pastor, youth pastor and worship pastor, where they are using the leadership, biblical and ministry skills they have developed. Others have gone into key ministry roles, where they are primarily using their highly developed ministry, pastoral, creative and administrative gifts to help their church move forward.
Who is the Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry for
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The Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry is the perfect qualification for those looking to enter into local church ministry full-time.
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It is also ideal for those who seek to lead a ministry team such as associate pastor, youth pastor, children’s pastor or worship pastor.
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It also provides a great foundation for key ministry roles, for those primarily using their highly developed administrative, ministry, pastoral and creative gifts.
What you will learn
Formation of Self
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How to reflect on past personal experience and present core principles, in order to devise a health and wholeness plan for Christian living and continuing personal formation.
Jesus. Kingdom. Gospel.
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How to understand the life and ministry of Jesus as described by the four gospel narratives.
God’s Call Your Response
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How to move towards what God is calling you to do and become the person God is calling you to be.
Authentic Leadership
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How to become an authentic leader, who recruits and develops a highly motivated team in pursuit of kingdom objectives whilst always making time for spiritual reflection.
Theology - Ministry in the Spirit
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How to discern insights, revelation and promptings given by the Holy Spirit and when they are for private edification or the edification of others. You will grow in the expressions of gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit and when to act on promptings of the Holy Spirit in accordance with biblical guidelines.
Emotional Intelligence & Productive Teams
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How to integrate concepts of self, and the principles and skills required to work effectively with people in a workplace or ministry context.
Pastoral Care: Certified
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How to care for people pastorally, and be equipped with tools and teaching within good pastoral care systems.
Sermon Design & Delivery
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How to develop and deliver engaging sermons that build audience rapport in a contemporary ministry setting. You will develop clear and coherent sermon outlines ensuring biblical accuracy with your authentic style.
Included Courses
This course is designed to equip students with the skills & knowledge to critically reflect on past personal experience and present core principles, in order to devise a health and wholeness plan for Christian living and continuing personal formation.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Formations of Self – Course Introduction
- A Transformational Approach to Life
- Two Processes: Self Discovery & God Discovery
- Spiritual Disciplines – Personal & Corporate
- Spiritual Disciplines – Practicalities
- 7Retrospective Reflections
- Retrospective Analysis
- Power of Retrospective Reflection & Analysis – Personal testimony of Grant Buchanan (Part 1)
- Introduction to Identity
- Building a Healthy Self
- Your Personal Identity
- Moment of Distinction & Impact on Identity
- Values
- Christian Values
- Personal Values
- Events that have impacted my spirituality – Personal testimony of Grant Buchanan (Part 2)
- A Personal Mission Statement
- Examples of Mission Statements
- Moment of Distinction & Impact – Testimony of Adrian Dennian
- Your Health & Wholeness
- Health & Wholeness Practice
- Dealing with Disappointment
- Dealing with Failure
- Finding Strength in Disappointment – Interview with Tex Houston regarding chronic pain
- A Defining Moment Signified by Pain or Joy – Testimony of Bianca Cumin-Groza
- It Is NOT About You (Revision)
About your instructor
Amelia Pickering
Amelia has had a diverse career thus far, one dedicated to working towards building a better world and empowering others to do the same. Over the past 25 years, her passion for leadership, academia and social justice has led her to pioneer an adult literacy and numeracy school for the disadvantaged, assume the role of university VP and run a social enterprise focused on increasing EQ within corporations and NFPs. This, along with her interest and acumen for social impact and investment strategy, has afforded her the opportunity to work with various NPFs in creating holistic frameworks for change and mobilise capital for impact.
Course Reviews
Amazing one
Our calling, knowledge and ministry can’t be any better than who will really are.
Better understand of self for ministry
I believe going on the course has brought me to a deeper knowledge and understanding of myself as I embark on my journey into the ministry.
Challenged me to think about how I live
It made me think a lot more deeply about myself and how I want to live. I know I want to live more intentionally, living out of a sense of purpose and not just drifting through life.
This course gives an overview of the life and ministry of Jesus as described by four gospel narratives. The aim of the course is to bring an understanding of the cultural and historical environment of the day within its literary setting.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Course
- Concept of Audience
- Context of the Internal Narrative Audience (1)
- Context of the Internal Narrative Audience (2)
- Context of the Internal Narrative Audience (3)
- Interpretation
- What are the Gospels?
- Why Four Different Accounts?
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (1)
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (2)
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (3)
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (4)
- What is the Gospel? (1)
- What is the Gospel? (2)
- History of the Birth of Jesus
- The Passion Week
- Jesus & the Fulfilment of the Old Testament (1)
- Jesus & the Fulfilment of the Old Testament (2)
- Jesus & the Fulfilment of the Old Testament (3)
- Jesus is the Breather of Life
- Putting it all Together
- What does the Kingdom look like? (Mark)
- Abstracting Principles
- Application
- What Does the Kingdom Look Like? (Matthew & Luke)
- What Does the Kingdom Look Like? (John)
- Jesus Kingdom Gospel Today?
- Jesus’ Commissioning
About your instructor
Matthew Jarlett
Following the completion of his Bachelor of Arts (Biblical Studies), Matthew assumed the Vocational Education Course Supervisor role with Harvest Bible College.
Course Reviews
The Change In My Life.
I have come to learn to apply my life to what am learning from these sessions.The Lord has opened my eyes in a tremendous way regarding the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.The insights in these sessions are beyond explaination.I thank God for what you are doing to equip new Ministers of the word of Yahweh.🙏🙏
Thanks
I would like to take this time to thank you for accepting me to study.God will bless you.you quided me well and I enjoy learning I have grow spirituality. Now I will go into the field to apply my experience and knowledge I gain thanks.if there are any othe course feel free to be in touch with me and don’t forget that we are suffering when delivering this work because of lack of money for transportation and sometimes. Family wonders may be because of lack of money to buy commodities,why we join this mission.
Saved by grace
God has delivered me from world of darkness and now am child of God
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to investigate and integrate biblical principles of the call of God for ministry into a personal ministry development strategy.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to the Course
- What is a Call?
- Defining Ministry
- Understanding Mission
- General & Specific Call
- Obedience
- Unique Aspects of Ministry (Interview)
- Reclaiming the Discipleship Call
- Allowing Scripture to Define & Direct
- Historical Look at Ministry
- Church-Based Ministry
- Marketplace Ministry
- Community-Based Ministry
- Platforms for the Call
- OT Example: Nehemiah
- NT Example: Peter
- Unusual Callings
- The Ministry Zone (Part 1)
- The Ministry Zone (Part 2)
- The Ministry Zone (Part 3)
- The Ministry Zone (Part 4)
- Hearing the Voice of God
- Recognising the Voice of God
- How to Hear the Voice of God
- Processing Moments of Call
- Gifts & Calling
- Involving & Aligning
- A Kingdom Perspective
- Called to Go
About your instructor
Dr Brendan Roach
Founder and CEO of Axx. Dr Brendan Roach has been involved in the professional development and training of pastors and leaders globally for over 25 years. His Biblical expertise is Biblical Archaeology, Leadership Development, First Century History and the Call to Ministry.
Regan Perry
Regan firmly believes that you never stop learning and enjoys creating pathways for others to discover their full potential. He has lead & served on church staff, coordinating teams & interns, and overseen ministry programs and campus facilities.
Course Reviews
God's call to Ministry
I had a very insightful lessons from this course, I am now able to reflect deeply on my call to Ministry through prayer, meditation and fasting over my life.
I wish to rekindle the work of God in my life as I take my journey with God in his church.
What I learned
I learned about what being a fruitful christian means. I also learn the relationship between the giftings and the call. How gift is are important comoass to identifying your call and yet knowing that your gift diesjit necessarily determing your calling. This classes have also reemphasose on how to allign my calling to fit into the overall plan and working of God which a calledthe kingdom of God. And many more. It’s been an eye opener to my fulfilment as a child of God.
The word of God is encouraging
It’s very much encouraging because am learning soo much that i didn’t know. Its very interesting. I appreciate your efforts to make know what should be done where, how and when. God bless you all.
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to lead others effectively in a manner that is shaped by a Christian understanding of leadership.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Authentic Leadership
- Introduction to Leadership
- Christian Leadership
- Mission & Vision
- Values
- Organisational Behaviour
- Preparing a Vision Document
- Motivation & Inspiring Others
- Credibility & Earning Trust
- Communication & Obtaining Favour
- Recruitment
- Building a Team
- Evaluation of Performance
- Morale
- Making Decisions
- Leading Change
- Dealing with Conflict
- Dealing with Criticism
- The Leader’s Character
- Inner Challenges of a Leader
- Flexible Leadership
- Critical Thinking & Learning from Experience
- Critical Thinking & Evaluating Yourself
- Sustainable Leadership
About your instructor
Pastor Andrew Groza
Andrew is an experienced Pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. Skilled in non-profit organizations, E-Learning, coaching, organizational development, and instructional design. Andrew holds a Master of Arts in Ministry from Harvest Bible College.
Course Reviews
God's Call Your Response
Grace has been sufficient
Food for thought
At times I found it hard to process the information as I am not in a leadership role in church currently so I wasn’t sure what to apply it to. But I learned a lot from the principles taught and can see how they would have been useful in previous situations and will be in the future too. The content was very good, I especially liked Andrew’s passion for the topic.
Leadership
It touched my heart to realize that am called to serve through the gifts and talents that I have
The lessons in this series are presented by a number of experienced ministry leaders, with the emphasis on the Holy Spirit – who He is and what He loves to do, the Spirit’s work with and through believers, and Holy Spirit empowered outreach.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Course
- The Spirit the Life-Giver
- The Person of the Holy Spirit
- Holy Spirit Baptism
- Relating to the Holy Spirit
- The Work of the Spirit
- Community of the Spirit
- The Gifts of the Spirit
- Experiences of the Holy Spirit at Work
- The Fruit of the Spirit (1)
- The Fruit of the Spirit (2)
- Jesus & Ministry of the Holy Spirit
- What Does Ministry in the Spirit Look Like?
- When Prayer Doesn’t Work
- Evangelism in the Gospel: Jesus
- Evangelism with Paul & the Apostles
- The Breath of the Gospel
- Different Approaches to Evangelism
- Sharing Your Testimony
- The Missional Discussion
- Talking to Non-Christians
- Spirit Led Ministry
- Discipleship & Follow Up
- Following People Up
- Developing an Understanding of the History of the Holy Spirit
About your instructor
Tex Houston
Tex (Gary) became a successful pub musician in 1980’s, from there began working with large church & community organisations in media and music production. He has travelled to many places in the world, usually with a video camera and tripod, either doing documentaries on Australians working in other lands, or filming his own works on Anzac history in the First World War. In addition to being an avid steam engine enthusiast with YouTube channel ‘symphony of steam’, Tex is an authority on Christian worship.
Matthew Jarlett
Following the completion of his Bachelor of Arts (Biblical Studies), Matthew assumed the Vocational Education Course Supervisor role with Harvest Bible College.
Course reviews
Ministry in Holy Spirit
I have learnt that all that I do the heavens must direct. This means I should always listen to the Holy Spirit even as I listen to my audience. I need to take time to allow God do his work through me. I have learnt in the process that character development through through the Holy Spirit is key and should preceed the gifts if I am to minister effectively
Benefits of axx education
Beneficiary of this course and much equipped
Understanding God
This topic taught me what theology is. It is simply seeking to understand God. I learned that God is in trinity. That is God the father, God the son, and God the Holy spirit, three equal person and they are equal in status. We also discussed unity in trinity and trinity in unity. And this unity should as well be demonstrated in the church of God, the church should learn unity and be able to work together in harmony. Trinity is said to be a loving peaceful and expensive fellowship, and it is out of the overflow of these relationship that creation and humans came together. We also learned about the attributes of God: God is eternity he lives for ever, self-sufficient, impassibility not affected by anything external to himself. He is omnipotent everywhere, he is omnipotent all powerful, he is omniscience all knowing and omnibenevolence God is God. God is responsible for creation, Christ for salvation and the holy spirit redemption. Holy spirit leades reveals and empowers us . I very much appreciate this course because even though I knew about trinity I had some misconceptions. I looked at God the father as a superior one which was wrong thanks to this course which cleared the misunderstanding.
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to integrate concepts of self, and the principles and skills required to work effectively with people in a workplace or ministry context.
Curriculum Covered
- Introduction to Course
- Theory of Emotional Intelligence
- Application of Emotional Intelligence
- Biblical & Theological Foundations of E.I.
- Biblical & Theological Foundations of Teams
- Understanding Yourself & Understanding Others
- Temperaments & DISC
- DISC & Temperaments – Weaknesses
- DISC & Temperaments – Strengths
- Dysfunction & what it looks like
- Maintaining Relational Health
- You as the Team Player
- Introduction to Productive Teams
- Qualities for an Effective Team
- Values & Care within a Team
- Unity & Goals within a Team
- Communication & Teams
- Collaboration
- Chemistry
- Celebrations
- Why Teams Fail
- When things go wrong
- Review of Course
- Driving Forward
About your instructor
Pastor Andrew Groza
Andrew is an experienced Pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. Skilled in non-profit organizations, E-Learning, coaching, organizational development, and instructional design. Andrew holds a Master of Arts in Ministry from Harvest Bible College.
Course Reviews
Teamwork
I have learned that teamwork is very important and for us to accomplish great things for God , we need to work as a team.
The tells us of ants teamwork and their achievement.
Benefits of axx education
Well equipped to handle God’s church
EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE LECTURE
I am deeply indebted to all my teachers on this program. I have learnt so much especially in personality traits and how they affect team building. Learning about their advantages and disadvantages now helps to appreciate all personalities in my team and how to help each one of them as a leader!
This course will equip individuals to care for people pastorally, providing them with tools and teaching them to work within good pastoral care systems.
Curriculum Covered
- What is Pastoral Care?
- Biblical & Historical Perspectives
- The Gift & the Role
- Discipleship vs Pastoral Care
- Pastoral Care in the Church
- Pastoral Care in the Community
- Pastoral Care Skills
- Systems
- Legislation
- Confidentiality
- Records
- Referrals
- Team-based Pastoral Care
- Understanding Others – Uniquely Created
- Understanding Others -Worldview
- Strengths Finder
- Spiritual Gifts
- Self-Care
- Boundaries
- Relationship Health
- Communication
- Conflict
- Solutions Focused
- Social Media
- Crisis Care
- Practical PC Meetings
- Millennials
About your instructor
Regan Perry
Regan firmly believes that you never stop learning and enjoys creating pathways for others to discover their full potential. He has lead & served on church staff, coordinating teams & interns, and overseen ministry programs and campus facilities.
Course Reviews
Pastoral Care
Probably one of the best lessons I have ever had in this training. This because I learnt so much social skills that can make a pastor’s operation largely successful. For example Conflict Management, Crises Management , Communication Skills, Relationship Health, Self Management, Spiritual Gifts, Strength Finder, Practical Pastoral Care Meetings etc. I have learnt so much and I pray that i put into practice and teach other pastors the same.
Overview of the whole unit
The unit was a great learning experience in that it gave practical, commonsense steps to caring for and maintaining a helping relationship in a pastoral care setting. This is an excellent framework and foundation for beginning and developing a ministry which is entered on the care for God’s people.
Highly recommended for all leaders in the church, the body of Christ.
Pastoral Care Review
Good jobs guys. Very helpful. This was a refresher for me, but you taught me many new things, so thank you
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to understand the basics of communication theory and to use those, along with solid biblical exegesis to develop and deliver a sermon within a ministry context.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Preaching
- What is Preaching?
- Preaching Foundations
- Understanding the Text: Exegesis
- Hermeneutics: Understanding the World
- Ethics of Communication
- Types of Sermons
- Story, Illustration & Metaphor
- Preparation
- Structure & Flow
- ‘Grabbing People by the Ears’
- Sermon Application
- Sermon Conclusion
- From Design to Delivery
- Verbal & Non-Verbal Communication
- Taking Your Audience Seriously
- Establishing Rapport
- Sermon Notes
- Story & Imagination
- Using Our Voice Well
- Body Language
- Audience Engagement
- Creative Presentations
- Personality & Style
- Dealing with Anxiety
- Sermon Evaluation
- Wisdom from our Mistakes
- Difficult Topics
- Preaching & the Future
About your instructor
Pastor Andrew Groza
Andrew is an experienced Pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. Skilled in non-profit organizations, E-Learning, coaching, organizational development, and instructional design. Andrew holds a Master of Arts in Ministry from Harvest Bible College.
Course Reviews
Benefits of axx education
Proud to learn inAxx college,am beneficiary
CROSSING CULTURES
Grace abounds much
SERMON DESIGN AND DELIVERY
Grace abounds much
Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry Enrolment Options
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- 214 Lessons
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- 8 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
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- 214 Lessons
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Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry Snapshot
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8 specifically designed courses
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214 lessons
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54 hours on-demand video
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Certification
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Full lifetime access
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Access on computer, mobile devices and TV
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All learning resources, handouts and E-library at no extra cost
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Personalised Certified Certificate of Completion
Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry Reviews
A search for knowledge
This course has opened my mind up to challenge my belief. I had to get one of the recommended books, it’s quite enriching. It’s important we know why we believe what we believe. Praise be God.
knowlege is light
i gained so much knowledge
Introduction to Theology part 1 review
We’re all theologians. Whenever we teach, read the Bible, preach, think about God, think about ourselves, think of Church, think of sin, think of salvation and even the future, all are concepts that theology looks up to explore. So that we understand them better and then we can both live towards God as we’re meant to. Also when we’re confronting a world that doesn’t know God.
An amazing part of theology is grounded way back then, theology has the task and mandate of bringing the truth of the word alive in us today.
Theology is a translator. Because the Bible was in Hebrew & Aramaic and then Greek, it progressed as culture changed so that the word of God could be expressly understood and the knowledge of God could be given in the light of the culture of the day.
Introduction to Theology has changed my life. The way I look at life, the way I look at God, the way I look at the scripture has changed massively.
God bless you.
Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry Requirements
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Students should have completed the Certification of Local Church Ministry.
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If you have relevant ministry experience or previous training then you can commence this qualification immediately.
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If you would like to course advice on this qualification please contact us on courseadvice@axx.global or book a phone call
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This qualification requires a desire to learn about full-time ministry and how to prepare for it.
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Students should have an introductory understanding of the concepts of the Bible, theology, spiritual formation and pastoral ministry.
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A love of God and people.
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A love of God and the Local Church
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Learners are welcome to commence this qualification at any time
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A computer, tablet or smartphone is required
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No additional software is required
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Internet connection is required
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Lessons are presented in English
All assessment tasks must be completed to be certified
- Learners are required to complete all video lessons
- Each lesson has a short multiple choice quiz
- There are no essays to be written in this qualification
