Certification of Church Planting
Academic Level
Diploma/Degree
Duration
9-12 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
Certification of Church Planting Overview
The Certification of Church Planting course qualification equips ministers & potential ministers with the foundational biblical, practical, theological skills & knowledge to begin and establish a new Church.
The Church Planting course will examine various models of Church planting like new pioneer churches, satellite churches or developing an established Church. You will also learn how to build a highly motivated team.
Who is the Certification of Church Planting for
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This Church Planting course is designed for people who are preparing for or considering planting a Church or being part of a Church planting team.
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It is ideal for those who feel a strong call of God on their life to be a pioneer.
What you will learn
God’s Call Your Response
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How to move towards what God is calling you to do and the person God has called you to be.
Analyse & Apply the Bible
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How to master the features of a study Bible, to interpret what a biblical passage meant to its original audience and how to apply learnt principles to my life, family and ministry community.
Personal Management & Spiritual Health
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How to develop your relationship with God through holistic spiritual and practical disciplines to achieve your God-given destiny and spiritual goals
Introduction to the Biblical Narrative
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ow to understand & communicate the Bible’s key themes, events, characters and how to apply lessons learnt in my life and ministry.
Theology of God
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How to build a ministry team that can plant, establish and grow a kingdom-based Church. Your leadership skills will be built as you to create a highly motivated team who will work together towards the church planting goals. You will learn about various models of church planting and hear from successful church planters using various models enabling you to choose which model is best suited to you.
Planting & Developing Churches
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How to discern insights, revelations 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 the biblical guidelines.
Crossing Cultures
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How to open the world of potential ministry adventures by embracing cultures and peoples from all around the world. You will be equipped with the key principles and knowledge learned from several lifetimes of missionary service. You will learn how to pray, plan, support and communicate in cultures that are different to your own
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 and your own authentic style.
Included Courses
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
Bold and scary to begin, look above!
God’s call your response is about looking within and attuning your heart to Christ’s heart. This is a good steppingstone to other essentials, understanding your call is paramount to success in Kingdom Ministry. Although it is scary to begin, look above, to Jesus and He will direct your path.
New Perspective and Understanding
Over the past two weeks, studying and listening to various lectures on “God’s Call, My Response” has given me a deeper understanding of what God’s call on my life truly means. I now recognize that there are areas in my life that need improvement. One of the key topics that really stood out to me was “The Call is Clarified and Fulfilled in Obedience to Jesus.” The examples and references provided were incredibly helpful—they enhanced my understanding and reshaped my perspective on God’s calling.
Thank you, Regan, for the insightful lectures and the helpful resources you shared. They have played a significant role in helping me clearly see and understand my calling.
New Perspective and Understanding
Over the past two weeks, studying and listening to various lectures on “God’s Call, My Response” has given me a deeper understanding of what God’s call on my life truly means. I now recognize that there are areas in my life that need improvement. One of the key topics that really stood out to me was “The Call is Clarified and Fulfilled in Obedience to Jesus.” The examples and references provided were incredibly helpful—they enhanced my understanding and reshaped my perspective on God’s calling.
Thank you, Regan, for the insightful lectures and the helpful resources you shared. They have played a significant role in helping me clearly see and understand my calling.
This series of lessons is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to utilise the features of a study Bible, as well as historical and cultural analysis to compose an accurate application of a biblical passage.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Interpretation
- Introduction to Study Bibles
- A Pattern for Application
- Look for Clues
- Original Audience & Historical Context
- Researching Historical Context
- Genre Pitfalls (Part 1)
- Genre Pitfalls (Part 2)
- Literary Context
- Observation
- From Analysis to Meaning
- But we are different… aren’t we?
- Meaning to Application
- Summary & Example
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
Helped me understand Gods word more fully
My understanding of the scriptures and how to apply it to my own life has been fantastic.I have really enjoyed my study and the teaching and very happy that I did the course.
High marks for being the best subject in the course...so far!
Class enjoyed learning more about how to analyse context, culture, etc.
Andrew’s examples (e.g. the donuts, coffee, etc) were extremely entertaining and amusing AND helpful! Made us want to have donuts and coffee!
All good
Very concise and informative.
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to apply holistic Christian practices and personal management skills.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Course Introduction
- Make the main thing the main thing
- Spiritual Disciplines – Growth
- Spiritual Disciplines – Practicalities
- Introduction to Identity
- Building a Healthy Self
- Values
- Christian Values
- Personal Mission Statement
- Goals
- Prioritising & Time Management – priorities and the 4 quadrants
- Prioritising & Time Management – organising & executing
- Health & Wholeness
- Goals – review and evaluation
- Our life together. Authority, Leadership & Governance
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
Personal Management & Spiritual Health is an essential part of our ministry.
Going through this unit with Amelia Pickering was just super wonderful. I learnt skills that has shaped my ministry better than I thought and it came clearly to me that my ministry isn’t complete if my own management and spiritual life is not in check. Amelia humbly taught me skills to navigate through this process and I am grateful to her and entire team at Axx Global.
Personal Management & Spiritual Health
fantastic session. Thoroughly enjoyed it:-)
Insightful
Very helpful in growing in spiritual disciplines, values and goal setting.
This course presents a ‘bird’s eye view’ of the Bible as one story. Each teaching is aimed at equipping learners with the skills and knowledge required to evaluate, communicate and apply the biblical narrative to a specific contemporary ministry context.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Seeing the Bible as One Story
- Orientation/Creation
- The Plot: Solution: The Patriarchal Narratives
- YHWH is crowned Israel’s King
- The Former Prophets: from Conquest to Exile
- The Ups & Downs of Samuel
- The Latter Prophets: Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel & Twelve
- Jeremiah: The Weeping Prophet
- The Writings
- Lamentations: the Shedding of Righteous Blood
- Who is Jesus?
- The Crescendo of Jesus
- The New Covenant
- Epistles: New Covenant Prophets
- Good Deeds are Essential
- The Hope of Resurrection
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
Introduction to Biblical Narrative
I found this subject very interesting. It was a lot to try to take in in the time. but it had made me want to study the Bible Indepth, more than I am already doing.
not impressed
the Assignments is not covered off in the videos accurately or deeply enough. the unit barely touches on the subject matter and i feel only brushes the surface of biblical narrative.
Doing Good and practicing this is essential in our day to day walk with Christ.
I have been trying to do this with God in my walk this year to develop in this area, I ask God to show me who he wants me to minister to today or send someone who needs to hear from you. Quite often He doe’s and it has been happening in various ways. I have been excited to explore this in more detail as I fundamentally think it will help in my daily walk with doing God’s will, but for personal growth and development as well as expanding my ability to outreach to many. Thank you for your ability to share about purposing / activating this in study and teaching format.
This course introduces the theology of God, as you explore the relevance of theology, the Trinity in the Old and New Testament, the Person and Work of Christ and the Holy Spirit, as well as the gifts and fruits of the Spirit.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction & Relevance
- Talking Theology
- Introducing the Trinity
- Trinity in the Old Testament
- Trinity in the New Testament
- God as Trinity
- Trinity as Community
- Historical Misconceptions
- God the Father
- God the Son
- God the Holy Spirit
- Trinity Together
- The Work of Christ
- The Work of the Holy Spirit
- Gifts & Fruit of the Spirit
About your instructor
Dr DJ Konz
DJ is Associate Dean of the Faculty of Theology, and Head of the Theology Department, at Alphacrucis College. DJ comes from a background in the Christian Non-Profit sector, most recently as the Executive Director of Advocacy at Compassion Australia. He wrote his doctoral dissertation at the University of Aberdeen on the child in the thought of Karl Barth, and his wider teaching and research areas include systematic and historical theology (especially Karl Barth and Dietrich Bonhoeffer), as well as mission theology, public and political theology, and child theology. He is the co-editor of Theology, Mission and Child: Global Perspectives (Oxford: Regnum, 2014) and has published various book chapters and journal articles.
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
Growing & Serving the Lord
By following this course I have understood how powerful you can become when you operate in the spirit as it’s all about how the Holy Spirit inspire us, encourage us and give us boldness to teach the word and prepare people to accept Christ Jesus as their Lord and Saviour. It proves that only the intellectual or academic knowledge is insufficient to win a soul to God’s Kingdom.
Apart from serving in the Worship Ministry at Restore Church, I have been able to say ‘yes’ to help in the Sunday School as a teacher-assistant to little kids (Lamp Lighters). Also with other church members during Christmas time I visit few aged care facilities to sing carols, share the word and distribute gifts and enjoy the time with them in the Lord. It gives me joy in sharing my faith with them. Learning this course has been a tremendous blessing and I will share my knowledge giving all glory to God.
Power of the Holy Spirit
This has been a wonderful unit as I have learnt so much about the workings and power of the Holy Spirit. It was amazing to see Him as a person yet to be the third person in the Holy Trinity – ie. the Father, Son and Holy Spirit as one God. Although I have been a Christian for a long time it was great the hear this teaching.
Theology of God - so much to learn!
Wow, what an amazing unit of study. The units on the heresies was so interesting, I had never heard of them before. I can understand how some people would believe in these, but the Christian Orthodox view just blows them out of the water! The way Jeremy explained the Trinity was exceptional. His passion to share the truth about the Trinity and God as three persons was so engaging. Attributes of the deity and prerogatives of the deity was explained so well and made perfect sense. Again I had never heard of these terms before. Great teaching Jeremy, thank you.
This course equips and inspires ministers and potential ministers to become involved in Church Planting and developing churches. It deals with Church Growth and Health principles to the planting and development of a local congregation.
Curriculum Covered
- Planting & Developing Churches Course Description Part 1
- Introduction to Planting & Developing Churches
- Jesus & the Harvest
- Biblical Foundations of Church Planting
- Jesus & the Gospel of the Kingdom
- The Early Church & Lessons for Now
- Why Church Planting is the Best Way to Win the Lost
- Evangelism in the New Church Plant
- Discipleship & Church Planting
- Case Study: Church Planting & University Ministry Thailand
- Case Study: The Satellite Church Planting Model
- Case Study: Starting from Scratch – Lightpoint Church
- Rick Warren & The Saddleback Church
- 8 Essential Quality Characteristics of a Healthy Church
- People Groups & Church Planting
- Cultural Diversity and Church Planting
- Starting Strong: Preparing for Church Planting
- Imperatives for Church Planting
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
Planting & developing churches
God has called us to plant churches through use of the unique ways he’s given to us. We can never experience the power of how God can do through us until we step out trusting him. “We should not pray for the Job and fail to do application “.
Planting & Developing Churches
God is calling for the harvest daily let focus on it
Jesus loved all people and he wants them to come to real life
Doing the best with what you have
Stay focused don’t allow the community to influence you
Planting & Development Churches - Part 1
I learn in church planting you have to trust and rely to God 100%
In all suffering you need to focus just like David and that is a principle a calling is essential this is what suppose to fill my head
I learn that I should know my limits
And I should never be ashamed to start all over again
The most important thing is to have relationship with God
And remember always about short and long terms because in the race there’s always one person who wins the prize not everyone
Always seeking wisdom is the beginning of wisdom
Honesty, humility and seeking help
Conjetivity
Be accountable and authenticity
Living the true version of yourself
Understanding the goals
You must put God first
Being able to have self evaluation
In this course, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and frameworks in how to effectively take the gospel around the world and communicate it to cultures that are different to your own.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Introduction
- Biblical Basis for Mission
- Why Mission?
- How do we do Mission?
- Understanding Culture
- God & World Cultures
- Contextualisation
- Global Trends in Mission
- Mission Trends (1)
- Mission Trends (2)
- Models of Mission Work (1)
- Models of Mission Work (2)
- Models of Mission Work (3)
- Models of Mission Work (4)
- Case Study: Urban Missions (1)
- Case Study: Urban Missions (2)
- Case Study: Urban Missions (3)
- Case Study: Urban Missions (4)
- The Practicalities of Going Cross-Cultural
- Dealing with Spiritual Props
- Character
- Cross-Cultural Stress
- The Missionary Call
- Paul’s Methods (Case Study)
- Keys for Effective Cross-Cultural Work (1)
- Keys for Effective Cross-Cultural Work (2)
- Short-Term Mission Trips (1)
- Short-Term Mission Trips (2)
- Short-Term Mission Trips (3)
- Crossing Cultures Course Review
About your instructor
Pastor Kay Dohle
Kay has dedicated her life to ministry. After pioneering a Young Adult Ministry training program at her local church, she then relocated to Asia as Mobilisations & Placement Officer with Assemblies of God World Missions. Since returning to Australia she has held senior leadership roles with Alpha Crucis and continued to work with churches across the country to help them equip Christian leaders to change their world.
Course Reviews
A great change
I thank God for the opportunity created for me to join Axx.
Frankly speaking the tutors teaching the cross cultures courses are amazing.May God richly blessed them.
In fact the impartation that has come on my life after this courses can’t be exaggerated. It have given me not only knowledge and skills in missions but also how to live or move with a stranger. It give me insight of the need to find every means to draw people attention to Christ no matter the race, cultures or behavior. I may say with this courses I am full.
I am most grateful for the opportunity given.
Mission made easy
Because of this topic my mission becomes light. I am a pastor who is sent by my church to pastor a remote church in mountain place. Where i a have encountered a culture that is way far from what i a have. And because of this topic i was able to manage it and now the church is goin well. Thank God for giving me this online bi ke school. All the glory belongs to God alone.
Crossing cultures
It was very interesting it remind me that God have always have his plan to save the World .It teaches the importance of learning about other culture .also the plan of God in the 21st century is still the World. we all have a role to play in reaching the unsaved .
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
Faithful
I really enjoyed this lesson , learned et developed some skill using illustration , or more too communicate with confidence and honesty … just impressive lecture.. I’ve loved it
Preparedness
this unit has helped me to understand myself and how to prepare and also it has helped me see the need to seek the know how of the audience partaining a subject
Very Enlightening and motivating
I really thank God for this practical Journey with Andrew and Jon. It was truly educative, motivating and encouraging. It reinforces many of the things I already do while bringing clarity and authenticity
Certification of Church Planting Enrolment Options
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- 168 Lessons
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- 8 Specifically Designed Courses
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- Certified Training
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Certification of Church Planting Snapshot
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8 specifically designed courses
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168 lessons
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44 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
Certification of Church Planting Reviews
Testimony of God's work in my life.
Sir, I say God bless Axx Bible College in Jesus name. Amen. Sir, I learnt that the gospel could be defined as the proclamation that Jesus is YHWH incarnate, King of the world, liberator of God’s people and bringer of peace. Sir, I also learnt that atonement means to be reconciled to God because our sins have been dealt with and we are forgiven. Sir, l further learnt that the effectiveness of our sermons as preachers of God’s Word are dependent on two factors : what we say and how we say it. In order of significance the ingredients making up a sermon are thought, arrangement, language, voice and gesture. In priority of impressions, however, the order reverses. Finally sir, I learnt that when a missionary can plant a church, disciple converts, train a few leaders and one of them to be the pastor then that missionary has ministered effectively cross culturally. Thanks sir.
Certification of church planting
I have learned a lot that will help me in my ministerial assignment as an ordained evangelist. Thanks.
Incredibly insightful
Enrolling in the Certification of Church Planting has been a transformative experience of my spiritual and personal journey. Each course offered not only deep biblical insight but also equipped me with practical tools for ministry and personal growth. From the very first module, “God’s Call, Your Response,” I was challenged to reflect deeply on my calling and how to walk it out with clarity and conviction.
“Planting and Developing Churches” and “Crossing Cultures” were especially impactful. They were practical, well-structured, and gave me real-world strategies for building gospel-centered communities in diverse contexts. Finally, the “Sermon Design and Delivery” course helped me refine how I communicate God’s Word clearly and with conviction.
Certification of Church Planting Requirements
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This Certification of Church Planting only requires a desire to learn about how to plant a Church or how I can be a productive member of a Church Planting team.
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Have a desire to see the kingdom of God expanded globally.
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A love of God, the Word and the Great Commission.
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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