Advanced Certification of Ministry Leadership
Academic Level
Diploma/Degree
Duration
9-12 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
Advanced Certification of Ministry Leadership Overview
The Axx Advanced Certification of Ministry Leadership qualification strongly develops leadership skills in a ministry context. It is the Axx qualification that is designed to equip you to take on a great level of leadership.
Advanced Certification of Ministry Leadership will empower you to lead teams, understand your role in an executive team, build your emotional intelligence and learn life long skills of continual leadership development.
The Advanced Certification of Ministry Leadership starts by answering the important question: who am I as a leader? Then we focus on your past, present and future leadership formation. Finishing with Organisation Management bring all those skills together.
This qualification builds on the Certification of Personal & Teams Leadership.
Who is the Advanced Certification of Ministry Leadership for
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This qualification is designed for pastors and leaders who are wanting to develop their leadership skills to take on extra responsibilities inside the Church and in the wider community.
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It is ideal for those who have a good biblical background and are looking to grow in leadership.
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It is a great option for those in secular employment who are looking for a biblically-based leadership development program.
What you will learn
Principles of Teamwork: Certified
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The importance of working well in a team within a ministry setting. You will learn how about developing teams, team culture, emotional intelligence theory and how to deliver and receive effective feedback.
Navigating Team Dynamics: Certified
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How to bring change to a team situation and various approaches to effective Christian Leadership.
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Demonstrate reflective practices relevant to being team leaders such as describing their own leadership style, skills and abilities and reflection on ministry case studies and practical experience.
Emotional Intelligence & Productive Teams: Certified
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How to use emotional intelligence to build a team. Learn the biblical foundation of E.I. to develop an understanding of yourself, and the pastors and leaders with which you work and minister.
Spirit-Filled Leadership & Acts Part 1: Certified
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Identify significant issues related to Pentecostal and Charismatic ministry and leadership including pentecostal history, theological issues, and the history and background of Acts.
Spirit-Filled Leadership & Acts Part 2: Certified
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Critically investigate the interpretation of Acts in relation to Pentecostal teaching on the leadership in the contemporary church.
Spirit-Filled Leadership & Acts Part 3: Certified
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Identify significant issues related to Pentecostal and charismatic ministry and leadership in the 21st century including Pentecost, spiritual warfare, healing and miracles.
Organisational Management: Certified
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How to be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to create a management strategy and help you manage a ministry team. It will also formulate specific steps to further develop the current management processes of the Christian organisation.
Lifelong Leadership Development – Part 1: Certified
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You will reflect on your life journey and understand the hand of God in your leadership development.
Lifelong Leadership Development – Part 2: Certified
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How to apply the lessons learned in Part 1 to your life and ministry. To be the persons that God has called you to be.
Included Courses
In this course, you’ll learn about the importance of working well in a team within a ministry setting. Our experts cover the developing teams, team culture, emotional intelligence theory and how to deliver and receive effective feedback.
Curriculum Covered
- What is a Team?
- Types of Teams
- Stages of Team Development
- Developing Teams
- Johari Window
- DISC & Teams
- Team Culture
- Team & Leader Relationships (1)
- Team & Leader Relationships (2)
- Diverse Teams
- Team Emotional Life
- Emotional Intelligence Theory
- Emotional Intelligence Practical
- Team Emotional Life: Belonging
- Team Social Dimensions
- Three Levels of Communication
- Communication Questions
- Feedback (1)
- Feedback (2)
About your instructor
Dr Nigel Pegram
Nigel completed his Master of Theology, focusing on Old Testament Prophets. He has continued his study and completed his Doctor of Ministry, writing a dissertation on emotional intelligence and prevention of ministry burnout.
Course Reviews
Advanced Pastoral Care: Part 2
My Axx Bible College family l have learn how to provide pastoral care in the local church. I have learn how to care for the needs of families, Single, pre -Marriage Counseling, grief and loss. Where it also discusses care in the wider community. And this what l do in our Ministry, while l have never have Certificate but now Axx Bible College, you are sent by God in my life in Namibia, thank you so much and God Bless you so very much.
"Application" To Diverse Audience"
I am a man that wants the Preachers to give the keys (way about to see the reality of the God’s Word) so I always pay attention to the “Application” part during the sermon. In this lesson the topics that we cover gives that part which I always pay attention to it, therefore I am really blessed. These topics really helped me personally when I am applying them in my life, and that makes me confident that if I give (pass on) those specific principles to my audience, they will work. I say it again, “each principles will work.”
Advanced Pastoral Care: Part 1
Wow this is one of the lesson l have been waiting, in my lesson ,it sorted every lesson in my Cristian life, like how to provide the pastoral care skills needed in the local church ,chaplaincy or the wider community, l have also learn how to deal with the expectations placed expectations on Pastors and Leaders.my Axx Bible College family thank you so much. God Bless you so much for the work you have done.
In this course you’ll learn how to navigate some of the challenges associated with team dynamics. Topics covered in this course include conflict styles and resolutions, narcissism, success, status, ego, team reflexivity, virtual teams and more!
Curriculum Covered
- Conflict Introduction
- Recent Research in Conflict
- Conflict & Personality
- Conflict Styles
- Conflict Resolution
- Roles & Boundaries
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Virtual Teams
- Group Pressure to Conform
- Ethics in Teams
- Team Creativity & Innovation
- Introduction to Reflexivity
- Team Quality Management
- Narcissism
- Success, Status & Ego
- Encouragement
- What Really Matters
About your instructor
Dr Nigel Pegram
Nigel completed his Master of Theology, focusing on Old Testament Prophets. He has continued his study and completed his Doctor of Ministry, writing a dissertation on emotional intelligence and prevention of ministry burnout.
Course Reviews
Team work
There is no achievement without first taking risks
A successful team compliments one another
Us, is better than me
Dealing with different people
Graham Nigel explained the difference and this made me realise that what I was thinking deep within was actually true. So I need to listen to my guide and not doubt the voice from within. Navigating Team Dynamic the entire course was I sat on the tip of my chair. Soaking the information. Thank you to Dr Pegram, Graham, Andrew, Albart, you all made this course exciting.
Awesome teaching
i LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS MODULE, IT WAS AN EYE OPENER FOR MINISTRY,WORKPLACE AND FAMILY.
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!
Part 1 of this course will leads students through a self-critical analysis and reflection of Spirit-filled leadership issues including pentecostal history, theological issues, and the history and background of Acts.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Introduction
- Australian Pentecostal History (1)
- Australian Pentecostal History (2)
- Insights: Melinda Dwight Interview
- Leadership Models & Issues
- Ecclesiological Issues
- Theological Issues
- Pneumatological Issues
- Ethical & Missional Issues
- Introduction to Acts
- Critical Questions about Acts
- Structure of Acts
- Historical Context of Acts
- Jewishness of Acts (1)
- Jewishness of Acts (2)
- Jewishness of Acts (3)
About your instructor
Dr Jon Newton
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.
Pastor Jeremy Weetman
Jeremy has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife plated the church they lead on the Gold Coast (Australia), Eikon Community, in 2006 and transitioned the congregation into a missional expression of church. He has served on various denominational committees and has been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.
Course Reviews
Review of spirit filled leadership and Acts Part 2
The course is awesome ive enjoyed it and will surely replay the lessons.
Course review
The course is great and guides me to understand the relevance of Acts activities to the current church leadership.
The Holy Spirit
Understanding the Acts of the Holy Spirit in the Church empowers the various ministries. These ministries move the Church to her goals as the Holy Spirit directs and empowers.
Great insight I have received in the course.
Thank you Axx Bible College.
Part 2 of this course focuses on the leadership and development of the earliest church and how pentecostal have shaped their leadership in contemporary church based on the book of Acts.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Insights: Barry Chant Interview (1)
- Acts & the First Pentecostals
- Pentecostal Use of Acts
- Criticisms & Response to Pentecostal Theology
- Insights: Barry Chant Interview (2)
- Leadership in the Infant Church
- Leadership in the Developing Church
- Leadership Application from Acts
- Insights: Craig Keener Interview (1)
- Leadership Issues & Crises
- Local Church Governance
- Servant Leadership
- Women in Leadership
- Insights: Craig Keener Interview (2)
- Financial Issues
- Prayer
About your instructor
Dr Jon Newton
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.
Pastor Jeremy Weetman
Jeremy has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife plated the church they lead on the Gold Coast (Australia), Eikon Community, in 2006 and transitioned the congregation into a missional expression of church. He has served on various denominational committees and has been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.
Course Reviews
Review of spirit filled leadership and Acts Part 2
The course is awesome ive enjoyed it and will surely replay the lessons.
Course review
The course is great and guides me to understand the relevance of Acts activities to the current church leadership.
The Holy Spirit
Understanding the Acts of the Holy Spirit in the Church empowers the various ministries. These ministries move the Church to her goals as the Holy Spirit directs and empowers.
Great insight I have received in the course.
Thank you Axx Bible College.
Part 3 of this course will lead students through a self-critical analysis and reflection of Spirit-filled leadership issues including Pentecost, spiritual warfare, healing and miracles.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Liturgy
- Insights: Tex Houston Interview
- Pentecost (1)
- Pentecost (2)
- Insights: Jon Newton Interview
- Spiritual Warfare & Deliverance
- Healing in Acts
- Miracles in Acts
- Insights: Craig Keener Interview (3)
- Missiological Perspectives (1)
- Missiological Perspectives (2)
- Missiological Perspectives (3)
- Insights: Cin Do Kham Interview
- Preaching in Acts
- Teaching in Acts
- Synthesizing & Applying Acts
About your instructor
Dr Jon Newton
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.
Pastor Jeremy Weetman
Jeremy has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife plated the church they lead on the Gold Coast (Australia), Eikon Community, in 2006 and transitioned the congregation into a missional expression of church. He has served on various denominational committees and has been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.
Course Reviews
Review of spirit filled leadership and Acts Part 2
The course is awesome ive enjoyed it and will surely replay the lessons.
Course review
The course is great and guides me to understand the relevance of Acts activities to the current church leadership.
The Holy Spirit
Understanding the Acts of the Holy Spirit in the Church empowers the various ministries. These ministries move the Church to her goals as the Holy Spirit directs and empowers.
Great insight I have received in the course.
Thank you Axx Bible College.
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to minister to create a management strategy and help you manage a ministry team within a Christian organisation. It will also formulate specific steps to further develop the current management processes of the Christian organisation.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction
- Biblical Foundations
- The BIG Picture
- How do you know you’re winning?
- Achieving VISION
- Organisational Structure
- Managing People
- Managing Finances
- Managing Resources
- Asking Good Questions
- Being Solution Focused
- Brainstorming
- Setting Goals
- Understanding How Change Affects Others
- Dealing with Barriers
- Clearly Define Expectations
- Creating a Culture of Communication
- Thinking Things Through
- Vision Alignment
- What is measurable & what is not?
- Value of Reporting
- An Evaluation Process
- Monitor Progress through Informal Reviews
- Dealing with the Unexpected
- Keep Talking about the Wins
- Transitioning
- A Culture of Gratitude
About your instructor
Andrew Drummond
Andrew has held various pastoral roles for over fifteen years. He now works with Springboard Consulting where is all about empowering people for a purpose whether that be for pastors, leaders, denominational leaders, business leaders, NGO or mission leaders. Drawing from extensive experience training, strategic coaching and personal mentoring will be provided to empower you and your leaders for their purpose
Course Reviews
Advanced Pastoral Care: Part 2
My Axx Bible College family l have learn how to provide pastoral care in the local church. I have learn how to care for the needs of families, Single, pre -Marriage Counseling, grief and loss. Where it also discusses care in the wider community. And this what l do in our Ministry, while l have never have Certificate but now Axx Bible College, you are sent by God in my life in Namibia, thank you so much and God Bless you so very much.
"Application" To Diverse Audience"
I am a man that wants the Preachers to give the keys (way about to see the reality of the God’s Word) so I always pay attention to the “Application” part during the sermon. In this lesson the topics that we cover gives that part which I always pay attention to it, therefore I am really blessed. These topics really helped me personally when I am applying them in my life, and that makes me confident that if I give (pass on) those specific principles to my audience, they will work. I say it again, “each principles will work.”
Advanced Pastoral Care: Part 1
Wow this is one of the lesson l have been waiting, in my lesson ,it sorted every lesson in my Cristian life, like how to provide the pastoral care skills needed in the local church ,chaplaincy or the wider community, l have also learn how to deal with the expectations placed expectations on Pastors and Leaders.my Axx Bible College family thank you so much. God Bless you so much for the work you have done.
This course is a thorough study of a student’s own spiritual journey using biblical reflection, and the comparative study of the life stories of biblical, historical, and contemporary leaders.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Spiritual Formation 1 – The Ultimate Testimony
- Patterns of Leadership Emergence 1
- LDS Theory: Narrative & Timeline
- Case Study 1
- Spiritual Formation 2 – Calling/Destiny
- Process Items
- Process Items & Principles
- Development Phases, Sub Phases & Boundary Phases 1
- Development Phases, Sub Phases & Boundary Phases 2
- Development Phases, Sub Phases & Boundary Phases 3
- Spiritual Formation 3 – Knowledge/Learning
- Spiritual Formation 4 – Guidance
- Ministry Maturing Processes 1
- Ministry Maturing Processes 2
About your instructor
Dr Ian Grant
Ian is an experienced Vice-President Emeritus with a demonstrated history of executive leadership, curriculum development, postgraduate teaching and accreditation, in theological education and ministry training in Australian and international contexts, including in the e-learning industry. He is skilled in Lecturing, Coaching, Managing Teams, Conflict Resolution. Ian holds a PhD focused on cultural intelligence, anthropology, contextualised leadership, cultural and religious change, intercultural communication and Majority World Christianity from Monash University.
Course Reviews
spiritual formation
I’m learning how to develop as a leader
Review of the Lifelong Leadership Development Part 2
excellent course. I learnt a lot from. The course is got lots of content which was more like compressed. I feel need to study more on it. The books used will benefit us a lot.
Review of the Lifelong Leadership Development
A great course indeed. and the concepts learnt will go a long way in my ministry. So valuable.
This course is a thorough study of a student’s own spiritual journey using biblical reflection, and the comparative study of the life stories of biblical, historical, and contemporary leaders.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Spiritual Formation 5: Criticism
- Spiritual Formation 6: Intimacy 1
- Spiritual Formation 6: Intimacy 2
- Spiritual Formation 7: Little/Big Picture
- Growth Ministry Processing 1
- Growth Ministry Processing 2
- The ‘Time’ Variable
- Five Types of Leaders
- Spiritual Formation 9
- Constructing an Overview Chart
- Leadership Challenge 1
- Leadership Challenge 2
About your instructor
Dr Ian Grant
Ian is an experienced Vice-President Emeritus with a demonstrated history of executive leadership, curriculum development, postgraduate teaching and accreditation, in theological education and ministry training in Australian and international contexts, including in the e-learning industry. He is skilled in Lecturing, Coaching, Managing Teams, Conflict Resolution. Ian holds a PhD focused on cultural intelligence, anthropology, contextualised leadership, cultural and religious change, intercultural communication and Majority World Christianity from Monash University.
Course Reviews
spiritual formation
I’m learning how to develop as a leader
Review of the Lifelong Leadership Development Part 2
excellent course. I learnt a lot from. The course is got lots of content which was more like compressed. I feel need to study more on it. The books used will benefit us a lot.
Review of the Lifelong Leadership Development
A great course indeed. and the concepts learnt will go a long way in my ministry. So valuable.
Advanced Certification of Ministry Leadership Enrolment Options
Monthly Subscription
- 9 Specifically Designed Courses
- Access with an active subscription
- Certified Training
- 161 Lessons
3 Monthly Payments
- 9 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 161 Lessons
Upfront Payment
- 9 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 161 Lessons
Advanced Certification of Ministry Leadership Snapshot
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9 specifically designed courses
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161 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 Ministry Leadership Reviews
Advanced Pastoral Care: Part 2
My Axx Bible College family l have learn how to provide pastoral care in the local church. I have learn how to care for the needs of families, Single, pre -Marriage Counseling, grief and loss. Where it also discusses care in the wider community. And this what l do in our Ministry, while l have never have Certificate but now Axx Bible College, you are sent by God in my life in Namibia, thank you so much and God Bless you so very much.
"Application" To Diverse Audience"
I am a man that wants the Preachers to give the keys (way about to see the reality of the God’s Word) so I always pay attention to the “Application” part during the sermon. In this lesson the topics that we cover gives that part which I always pay attention to it, therefore I am really blessed. These topics really helped me personally when I am applying them in my life, and that makes me confident that if I give (pass on) those specific principles to my audience, they will work. I say it again, “each principles will work.”
Advanced Pastoral Care: Part 1
Wow this is one of the lesson l have been waiting, in my lesson ,it sorted every lesson in my Cristian life, like how to provide the pastoral care skills needed in the local church ,chaplaincy or the wider community, l have also learn how to deal with the expectations placed expectations on Pastors and Leaders.my Axx Bible College family thank you so much. God Bless you so much for the work you have done.
Advanced Certification of Ministry Leadership Requirements
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This qualification is best done after the completion of the Certification of Personal & Teams Leadership.
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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 the biblical leadership principles of ministry and apply them to life and ministry inside and outside of the Church.
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Have a desire to see the kingdom of God leadership principles applied to lead people.
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A love of God, the Word and people.
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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
