Advanced Certification of Pastoral Ministry
Academic Level
Diploma/Degree
Duration
9-12 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
Advanced Certification of Pastoral Ministry Overview
The Axx Advanced Certification of Pastoral Ministry qualification equips you to follow the call on your life. It is the Axx qualification that is designed to prepare you for a broad range of ministry roles inside the Church and in the wider community. If you love the ministry and people then this is perfect for you.
The Advanced Certification of Pastoral Ministry starts by answering the important question: What is the Kingdom of God and what is my assignment in it? Then we focus on your personal spiritual and personal formation. We must first learn to care for ourselves practically and spiritually so we can care and minister to others.
We then journey deeper into the word of God to understand its meaning in both the Old and New Testaments and how to apply it to life and ministry today. Then we take some time to explore and understand the wonders of the author and the finisher of faith in Jesus Christ.
This qualification builds on the Certification of Pastoral Ministry.
Who is the Advanced Certification of Pastoral Ministry for
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This Advanced Certification of Pastoral Ministry is designed for pastors and others who are preparing for a board range of ministry roles inside the Church and in the wider community.
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It is ideal for those who feel a strong call of God to ministry in the local Church, to provide pastoral care and to love on people.
What you will learn
Personal Spiritual Growth: Certified – Part 1
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Helps you lay a foundation for development as a Christian leader through a process of personal and spiritual growth thus undergirding your spiritual life and ministry.
Personal Spiritual Growth: Certified – Part 2
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Continues to build the foundation of spiritual disciplines and leadership practices including; biblical study tools, prayer and spiritual disciplines. You will learn how to build a life long foundation for being a Christian and a leader.
Advanced Pastoral Care – Part 1: Certified
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How to provide the pastoral care skills needed in the local church, chaplaincy or the wider community. Learn how to deal with the expectations placed expectations on pastors and leaders.
Advanced Pastoral Care – Part 2: Certified
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How to provide pastoral care in the local church. You will learn how to care for the needs of families, singles, pre-marriage counselling, grief and loss. It also discusses care in the wider community.
Introduction to Biblical Studies Part 1: Certified
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You will start your interpretive journey of the Scriptures as you unpack the nature of the Bible and learn how to read passages, paragraphs and discourses within the biblical text.
Introduction to Biblical Studies Part 2: Certified
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How to understand the different genres contained within the Bible. You’ll uncover the different genres in the Bible and learn how they affect the way in which Scripture is read and interpreted.
Introduction to Biblical Studies Part 3: Certified
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The importance of the biblical context. You’ll to get to the heart of the Bible and understanding its meaning. You’ll dive into historical and literary contexts, before exploring word studies and getting to the original intention of the passage.
Foundations of Leadership: Certified
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How to manage conflict, leading collaboratively, failure, risk and decisions before the course moves into implementing and sustaining change. The foundational principles of leadership in ministry and work.
Person & Work of Christ Part 1
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How to relate the Person and Work of Christ to life and/or ministry. How to discuss with anyone who Jesus is and why he came to earth by applying biblical and theological meaning.
Person & Work of Christ Part 2
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How to analyse the historical development of the doctrines and issues related to the deity, humanity and atoning work of Christ.
Included Courses
This course helps people lay the foundation to develop as a Christian leader through a process of personal and spiritual growth, thus undergirding all their spiritual life and ministry.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Spiritual Growth
- How Do I Best Grow?
- Growing Through Seasons
- Integrity: What is Integrity?
- Benefits of Integrity
- Building Integrity
- What is Character?
- Character Development
- Spiritual Formation of Leaders
- The Power of Surrender
- Overcoming Obstacles to Spiritual Growth
- Responding to Temptation
- Self-Leadership & Self-Mastery
- Achieving Self-Leadership & Self-Mastery
- Self-Management
About your instructor
Pastor Cheryl Forrest
With more than twenty years in ministry, Cheryl brings experience in the areas of: well being coaching, running addiction recovery groups, training new Christians, outreach ministries, overseeing and developing departments, pastoral care and leadership training. Cheryl holds a Master in Arts Ministry.
Course Reviews
Insightful
Very helpful in growing in spiritual disciplines, values and goal setting.
Helps you grow
It’s good to know and be reminded of this to keep you growing in yourself and your relationship with God. As usual though, too many assignments.
Too deep too fast!
Good to know and be reminded of these things in order to continue growing. As usual though, too many assignments.
This course continues to build foundation spiritual disciplines and leadership practices including; biblical study tools, prayer and spiritual disciplines. Students build a foundation for development as a Christian and as a leader through a process of personal and spiritual growth, thus undergirding all your spiritual life and ministry.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Scripture Reading & Journaling
- How to Read the Bible
- Bible Reading Program
- Leaders & Prayer: What is Prayer?
- Prayer Strategies & Spiritual Warfare
- What are Spiritual Disciplines?
- The Need for Spiritual Disciplines
- The Benefits of Spiritual Disciplines
- Spiritual Disciplines: Foster, Willard, Whitney & Calhoun
- SD Abstinence Part 1
- SD Abstinence Part 2
- SD Engagement Part 1
- SD Engagement Part 2
- The Truth Quest & Biblical Submission
- Relationships with God
- Relationships with Others
- Relationships at Work
- Being a Catalyst for Growth & Health
- How God causes Growth through Adversity
- Review & Future Growth
About your instructor
Pastor Cheryl Forrest
With more than twenty years in ministry, Pastor Cheryl brings experience in the areas of: well being coaching, running addiction recovery groups, training new Christians, outreach ministries, overseeing and developing departments, pastoral care and leadership training. Cheryl holds a Master in Arts Ministry.
Course Reviews
Insightful
Very helpful in growing in spiritual disciplines, values and goal setting.
Helps you grow
It’s good to know and be reminded of this to keep you growing in yourself and your relationship with God. As usual though, too many assignments.
Too deep too fast!
Good to know and be reminded of these things in order to continue growing. As usual though, too many assignments.
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
Peace and Power Combined
I loved studying Theology – Ministry in the Spirit!!! This gave me a whole new perspective and understanding of my relationship with the Holy Spirit and His power in my life and the closeness we can experience as we learn to listen and discern Him.
Both informative and practical
I enjoyed this course. It was both informative and practical and was good to hear more personal testimonies and experiences.
Great
Excellent
This course will kick start your interpretive journey of the Scriptures as you unpack the nature of the Bible and how to read sentences, paragraphs and discourses within the biblical text.
Curriculum Covered
- The Nature of the Bible (1)
- The Nature of the Bible (2)
- Pre-Understandings (1)
- Pre-Understandings (2)
- The Interpretive Journey (1)
- The Interpretive Journey (2)
- Reading Sentences
- Reading Paragraphs (1)
- Reading Paragraphs (2)
- Observation
- Reading Discourses (1)
- Reading Discourses (2)
About your instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Course Reviews
Biblical study part 3
I’m happy to know how I can make text on application
And know never givup
Right Path
This is a very important course that all people should study and learn before going to the Ministry. As Christians, we should lead others to the right path. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to interpret and study the Bible.
Important
It’s important for all Christians to explain and interpret the Bible based on the intended meaning of God. Otherwise, we will be like the blind, leading the blind. Let’s first study the Holy Bible before starting our ministry. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to study the Bible.
The Bible is not one book, but a collection of books with many genres. In this course, you’ll uncover the different genres in the Bible and learn how they affect the way in which Scripture is read and interpreted.
Curriculum Covered
- New Testament Genre: Gospels
- New Testament Genre: Epistles
- New Testament Genre: Revelation
- Old Testament Genre: Narrative
- Old Testament Genre: Law & Prophets
- Old Testament Genre: Poetry
- Old Testament Genre: Wisdom
- New Testament Genre: Acts
- Communicating the Passage
- Where we have Been
About your instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Course Reviews
Biblical study part 3
I’m happy to know how I can make text on application
And know never givup
Right Path
This is a very important course that all people should study and learn before going to the Ministry. As Christians, we should lead others to the right path. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to interpret and study the Bible.
Important
It’s important for all Christians to explain and interpret the Bible based on the intended meaning of God. Otherwise, we will be like the blind, leading the blind. Let’s first study the Holy Bible before starting our ministry. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to study the Bible.
The Bible is not one book, but a collection of books with many genres. In this course, you’ll uncover the different genres in the Bible and learn how they affect the way in which Scripture is read and interpreted.
Curriculum Covered
- Historical Context (1)
- Historical Context (2)
- Historical Context (3)
- Literary Context (1)
- Literary Context (2)
- Literary Context (3)
- Word Studies (1)
- Word Studies (2)
- Word Studies (3)
- Meaning & Original Intention (1)
- Meaning & Original Intention (2)
- Meaning & Original Intention (3)
- Interpretation
- Holy Spirit & Interpretation
- Application
- Literary Context & Genre
About your instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Course Reviews
Biblical study part 3
I’m happy to know how I can make text on application
And know never givup
Right Path
This is a very important course that all people should study and learn before going to the Ministry. As Christians, we should lead others to the right path. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to interpret and study the Bible.
Important
It’s important for all Christians to explain and interpret the Bible based on the intended meaning of God. Otherwise, we will be like the blind, leading the blind. Let’s first study the Holy Bible before starting our ministry. The instructors of this course are very good at explaining how to study the Bible.
This course explores some of the foundational principles of leadership in ministry. You’ll learn about conflict management, leading collaboratively, failure, risk and decisions, before the course moves into implementing and sustaining change.
Curriculum covered
- Course Description
- Sources of Conflict
- Styles of Conflict
- Biblical Principles of Conflict Resolution
- Failure & Decisions
- Risks & Opportunities
- Leading Collaboratively
- Vulnerability of the Leader
- Accountability of the Leader
- Leaders as Mentors
- Leaders as Coaches
- Leaders as Disciplers
- How do you Measure up?
- Change! Why?
- Leadership: Influencing People to Change
- How do you Sustain the Change Process?
About your instructor
Dr Albert Haddad
Albert is in the learning field so that he may assist people to achieve their potential! His teaching style is facilitative and aims at drawing out principles from theories and best practice that may be applied differently according to the participants’ contexts and thus achieving successful learning experiences. Albert seeks not only to provide learning to the participants but also to enable them to integrate their observations into their lifelong learning journey. Albert holds a Doctor of Education and a Masters of Education Degree in Leadership and change. He is an experienced Human Resource and Leadership Development consultant, experienced in Adult Education in both private and public sectors and has extensive experience in Medical Research at a senior level as well as in Higher Research Degrees.
Course Reviews
Phenomenal teaching. Loved this sequence. I feel much stronger and equipped to lead. Thank you.
Phenomenal teaching! Thank you!
I found this course very informative, objective and concise. I liked that it goes beyond our understanding of the need to self-manage first and foremost, but that it shared important and specific information, so we, as leaders and emerging leaders can, demonstrate and use skills in, teaching, training, coaching and mentoring our team. I loved learning about leadership being all about influencing people to change, enlisting them to purpose and helping to establish a structure so that people can move forward towards their Jesus call in life, their goal of mission and strengthening their spiritual values. I loved to hear that biblical and authentic leadership is about the growth of others and leading them towards discipleship and spiritual change. Most importantly leadership is about responsibility. It stops with you. As Colossians 3:12 reads, ” 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.” Continue to lead well. Thank you.
Leadership is about influencing people to change and making Disciples!
I appreciated the focus on three specific roles in this class: First as Mentors, then as Coaches and then on Disciplers. It caused me to think about the kind of Mentor/Coach/Discipler Jesus was. His example is ALWAYS the best to pattern ourselves after, and this course kept bringing things back to Bible basics (2nd Timothy 2:2 as an example). I was glad that it felt like it went deeper than just an introductory or foundational level.
Seemed More "In Depth" Than Foundational, Which Was Good
This course discusses key theological issues related to the Person and Work of Christ and analyses the historical development of the doctrines and issues related to the deity, humanity and atoning work of Christ.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Prolegomena (Introductory Thoughts)
- Jesus in History
- Search for the Historical Jesus
- Jesus in the Old Testament
- Jesus in the Gospels
- Jesus in the New Testament
- Humanity of Jesus
- The Virgin Birth
- Heresy & the Humanity of Christ
- Responses to Heresies Concerning the Humanity of Christ
- The Deity of Jesus
- Heresy & the Divinity of Christ
- Responses to Heresies Concerning the Divinity of Christ
- Fully God and Fully Human
- Heresy and the Hypostatic Union
- Responses to Heresies Concerning the Hypostatic Union of Christ
- Jesus & the Trinity (1)
- Jesus & the Trinity (2)
About your instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Course Reviews
Very Informative
What a fantastic, in depth and educational course on Jesus, who He is, and what He’s done! Fantastic for anyone in ministry, especially if they’re facing questions about salvation
Very informative
What a fantastic, in depth and educational course on Jesus, who He is, and what He’s done! Fantastic for anyone in ministry, especially if they’re facing questions about salvation
Extremely interesting.. but getting complicated.
Enjoyed listening to the various lectures on the Person and Work of Christ. I am finding that the lectures are covering some complex ideas. There is a lot more to the Work of Christ than is obvious.
This course discusses key theological issues related to the Person and Work of Christ and analyses the historical development of the doctrines and issues related to the deity, humanity and atoning work of Christ.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Intro to the Work of Jesus
- Salvation & Atonement
- The Cross & Resurrection
- Extent of Atonement
- Worldview & Theology
- Biblical Metaphors 1
- Biblical Metaphors 2
- Theories 1
- Theories 2
- Theories 3
- Grace
- Election
- Calvinist-Arminian Debate
- Justification 1
- Justification 2
- Sanctification
- Adoption/Participation
- Contemporary Issues 1
- Contemporary Issues 2
About your instructor
Pastor Grant Buchanan
Prior to Bible teaching, Grant served as a full-time pastor and school chaplain. Although a lecturer in theology and biblical studies with a focus on Pauline theology and the Gospels, Grant also operates as a professional counsellor and is working towards the completion of this Doctor of Philosophy by exploring a pneumatological reading of Galatians in light of 6:15 and the impact this has on Christian identify.
Course Reviews
Very Informative
What a fantastic, in depth and educational course on Jesus, who He is, and what He’s done! Fantastic for anyone in ministry, especially if they’re facing questions about salvation
Very informative
What a fantastic, in depth and educational course on Jesus, who He is, and what He’s done! Fantastic for anyone in ministry, especially if they’re facing questions about salvation
Extremely interesting.. but getting complicated.
Enjoyed listening to the various lectures on the Person and Work of Christ. I am finding that the lectures are covering some complex ideas. There is a lot more to the Work of Christ than is obvious.
Advanced Certification of Pastoral Ministry Enrolment Options
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- 10 Specifically Designed Courses
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- Certified Training
- 161 Lessons
3 Monthly Payments
- 10 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 161 Lessons
Upfront Payment
- 10 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 161 Lessons
Advanced Certification of Pastoral Ministry Snapshot
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10 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 Pastoral Ministry Reviews
A great help in my walk with God
This course has prepared me to preach boldly and win souls to the kingdom
Advanced certification of Pastoral ministry
This was very powerful teaching impacting to my ministry. I have learned a lot of how and why and where and when to do the ministry in accordance to my calling.
My Ministry journey
I started this journey with axx last year , I would say I am growing strongly in the knowledge of the word of God, the insights from the lesson have improved my Preaching and exegesis of the word of God. My Preaching now is well researched and word-equiped for Ministry of Christ.
I am deeply humble for the knowledge shared with me I am forever grateful. Once again thank you so much.
Advanced Certification of Pastoral Ministry Requirements
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This qualification is best done after the completion of the Certification of Pastoral Ministry.
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If you have relevant ministry experience or previous training then you can commence this qualification immediately. 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 principles of pastoral 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 principles applied to caring for and loving 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
