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
Formation of self
This course has been very valuable and morale to me as such a new inspiration developed in me in a most powerful way
Learning to Dive Deeper
Having previously done bible college almost 20 years ago as a new Christian I was excited to have the opportunity to study again as a more mature Christian. Working full time and also working in Ministry I just couldn’t see how I was possibly going to find the time to attend classes and write numerous essays as well as attend exams. When the opportunity was presented to me to study through Axx Bible College Online I jumped at it. The content is world class and extremely flexible when it comes to finding the time. I have been able to apply so much of what I have learnt in our own ministry life and as well as in my personal life and relationship with God.
One of the main things I have acquired from studying this course is the renewed passion for diving deeper into the word of God. I have gained so much unexpected knowledge in subjects I thought I was already quite competent in. Anyone considering bible college can only achieve a stronger understanding and greater relationship with the Father having taken the time to commit. I am so grateful for the opportunity and look forward to further study in the future and would not hesitate to recommend it to anyone wanting to venture into ministry or a deeper understanding of God’s word.
Il ne s'agit pas de vous
ce cours m’aide à me comprendre et à grandir spirituellement
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
Appreciation for the wonderful work of God
This qualification has given me an understanding on the call of God and equipped me for the great task that is ahead of me on King Jesus and His Kingdom and reaching out to the unreached in Kenya my land where the Lord has called me to serve. I thank the entire team of dedicated lecturers, may God blessings be upon you.
Jesus. Kingdom Gospel
Thanks much for this training I feel more empowered to minister
The gospel
It is such interesting to learn and be empowered through the Gospel of Jesus. As Matt was teaching this unit have felt strange move so powerful. I now know truly Gospel of Jesus has power
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
Better understanding of the call of God in my life
I thank God for this course because it has helped me to.
1. Understand that the call of God is not only within the 4 corners of the church building but also in all the things we do in life that are in accordance with the will of God.
2. Know that our gifting will work in concent with the calling we have for the glory of God.
3. Understand that the Kingdom of God is about creating a society that lives in accordance with the will of God
Better understanding of the call of God in my life
I thank God for this course because it has helped me to
1. Understand that the call of God is not only within the 4 corners of the church building but also in all the things we do in life that are in accordance with the will of God.
2. Know that our gifting will work in concent with the calling we have for the glory of God.
3. That the Kingdom of God is about creating a society of the earth that lives as per the will of God.
Response to God's call
God calls all of us to make disciples for the kingdom.
He may call us in the church within, outside the church as missionaries or even in the market place in our every day work places.
Thus the call may be specific or general but listening to the voice when he calls might be the most challenging.
By faith, man responds to God’s invitation. By this “obedience of faith” (Rom 1:5) man submits his will and intellect to God, the Revealer, because God guarantees its truth.
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
Glorious
Glorious and blissful experience
Was not available
This course was not found on my student dashboard
Authentic Leadership
This course has equip me with the right knowledge to do leadership. I have learned how to look for potentials, how to carefully choose disciples, how to turn those disciples to leaders. How to be a leader of leaders, how to confront when needed, how to motivate, how to set standard, how to be the example of what i teach, Etc. Thanks to Axx team.
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
The most equipping to the ministers
The course has opened me up to new dimensions and understanding of the Holy Spirit. As a passionate disciple maker, I will be able to teach, encourage others with the leadership of the Holy Spirit.
Theology -ministry in the spirit
I just want to thank the director and the entire team for the work they are doing to make sure we are baked prepared for the good works this course of the holy spirit is also very important we can do nothing in ministry without the holy spirit.
Holy Spirit
In this session I have about who is the Holy Spirit, He is not a thing but a person. How can we get baptized and how does He work in us, different type of gifts of the Holy Spirit and the fruit of the Spirit. I also learned that Holy Spirit is in the triun God, He reminds us, teach us, intercede for us , testify convicts, enpower us guides us and regenerate us. He has attributes, emotions and will.
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
emotional intelligence productive teams
This course has helped me as a person to understand myself and others. This gives me the ability to relate and work with other me from a point of understanding. Church ministry involves a lot of teamwork that need to be productive, applying the knowledge learned from this course is my key pillar.
The review of the Emotional Intelligence and productive Teams course
This course is great and it unveils what is normally overlooked in many church management. We often fail to address the challenges in building strong and vibrant churches. A must for all church leaders.
Learning is important after all!
Some 40 years ago, I picked a book about 4 types of temperaments By Tim la Haye .I couldn’t make head or tail about it.Now after going through the Emotional intelligence lectures now it has brought much appreciation of what the man of God was getting through us.Thank you to my lecturers you are doing a great job!
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
Exceptional pastoral care course
Very well set out and concise with practical information within each lesson and biblical sound teaching.
Pastoral care
I just want to thank the director and the entire team for the work they are doing to make sure we are baked prepared for the good works this course has been valuable and inspiring.
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Thanks for the subject.
It has equipped me on how to deal with young people in the ministry of local church.
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
Expert
Great experience
Educative
Great for transformation
Knowledge is power
I have understood the various ways I can design or prepare my sermons and the ways to deliver them. I currently working on my body language and the methods of engaging my audience as I deliver my sermons.
Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry Enrolment Options
Monthly Subscription
- 8 Specifically Designed Courses
- Access with an active subscription
- Certified Training
- 214 Lessons
3 Monthly Payments
- 8 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 214 Lessons
Upfront Payment
- 8 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 214 Lessons
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
This has been a great learning experience
Am so grateful I have actually seen God through Axx bible college
Introduction to Biblical studies:Certified-part 2+
For long period of time,I have been searching to get lesson on Biblical interpretation.Thanks to the Lord!I am very happy and thankful to God
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
