Certification of Local Church Ministry
Academic Level
Diploma
Duration
8-10 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
Certification of Local Church Ministry Overview
The Certification of Local Church Ministry course qualification is for people who are serving or who are preparing to serve in a local church. It is suited for people undertaking a one-year Internship program. It gives you an excellent grounding in Bible, theology and local church ministry.
This qualification is the perfect starting point for those who are on a journey to discover their calling in God.
Who the Certification of Local Church Ministry is for
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The Certification of Local Church Ministry course is designed for those who are interning or volunteering in a local church or a Ministry.
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It is ideal for those seeking to be more effective as a future leader or a key volunteer in a local church setting.
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It is ideal for those seeking the Call of God.
What you will learn
Introduction to the Biblical Narrative
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How to understand & communicate the Bible’s key themes, events, characters and how to apply lessons learnt in my life and ministry.
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 and 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.
Theology of God
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How to grasp the true nature of God revealed in the Father, Jesus & the Holy Spirit. You will also learn how to assess personal needs and grow in the gifts and fruit of the Spirit
Group Ministry Practice
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How to serve, lead and develop your ministry team in a local church or another ministry context. Your role and responsibilities are made more effective and measured against best practice and biblical standards. Ministry practices are recommended to increase ministry health and effectiveness in light of church/ministry focus.
Personal Spiritual Growth
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How to lay a personal foundation for development as a Christian and a leader through a process of personal and spiritual growth, thus undergirding all their spiritual life and ministry.
Work with and Care for Others
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How to provide pastoral care for an individual, members of a family or your community. How to effectively work with and serve people whilst developing tools and insights in self-awareness. You will understand how to apply principles and skills to promote effective group harmony and synergy.
Included Courses
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
Great knowledge on Bible narrative by Matt Jarlett
I want to testify for the glory of God that my teach Matt Jarlett took his time to give me a great knowledge on Bible narrative on covenant renewal, the prophets, the day of the lord, who is Jesus the epistles, the crescendo of Jesus etc wowooooo it was awesome God bless him
New Discovery
This has just opened my eyes to the one theme of the whole bible as a way of God reaching out to humans for reconciliation. It also has enabled me to easily view the books of the bible which looked a little bit complicated i.e the prophetic books
Biblical narrative review
Praise God am really happy for the great insights am receiving through learning in the Axx bible college. It has been a great adventure since inception of my studies the lessons are so very much clear and that’s also to the lectures they are really explaining things Bater well to be understood the lord continue to bless us all THANK YOU.
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
Living the Word
In this part of the course I learned a lot the process and principles in digging and analyzing God’s Word so that it can be effectively applied in my personal life and sharing the truth to others.
Competent Lecturers
AXX Bible college has competent Lecturers and I hope all my dreams will be accomplished as planned
May the LORD bless these Lecturers, board of directors and the entire team at AXX Bible college
Profound & Insightful Course
The Analyse & Apply The Bible Review Course has provided awesome insight into understanding and correctly interpreting the Bible.
This course is designed to equip learners with the skills and knowledge to evaluate contemporary ministry practices and develop a ministry plan based on theologies of mission and church.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction – God, Us & You
- What Mission is not/What Mission is
- Creation, Covenant, Consummation – God’s Rule
- The Missio Dei through Israel
- The Missio Dei through Christ
- The Missio Dei through the Church
- Culture (1) God’s mission is within cultures
- Culture (2) National & Local. Being effective WITHIN a culture
- Contextualisation – 3 step model
- Proclamation – What is the Gospel?
- WHO – What on earth is the church?
- WHAT – What does the church do?
- HOW – The charismatic community. Tongues/baptism/healing
- Being Christ-like, Love, God’s community
- Our life together. Part 1. Authority, leadership & Governance.
- Our life together. Part 2. Structure & order in community
- The Church in History Part 1 – Roman Catholic church
- The Church in History Part 2 – Reformation/revivals/Pentecost
- The Church in History Part 3 – Sacred Space
- YOU – From our to my
- YOU – internal – A faithful witness
- In the School of Christ – We are a student
- Church in the Public Sphere (Sermon on the Mount)
- What now? Thoughts about moving 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
I am in God's plan
Very clear teaching and illustration of where I am in God’s ultimate plan.
It was very interesting and thought provoking 🙂
I thought this course was very thought-provoking. I especially liked the lesson about how we need to proclaim the good news in a different way rather than just washing it down. It really resonated with me.
Understanding God's plan
Knowing and understanding God’s plan from the very beginning of the book of Genesis and after the fall of man is so amazing. God by His divine and master plan makes the church and the individual that trusted Him to be partakers of His something big. I am so grateful as being in that circle and to go and proclaim God’s saving grace to all.
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
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.
Theology-Ministry in the Spirit
My Axx Bible College family in this lesson learned, that As the life Giver,the Holy Spirit (Job34:14-15).It “Holds life together “.and other one what l learned is that the Holy Spirit is both “Sent “and “the Sender” (Acts 8:38,39,13:2-4).and the first time that the Holy Spirit is mentioned in the Bible is “In the Creation “.Be very much Blessed, our Axx Bible College family.
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
Great knowledge on Bible narrative by Matt Jarlett
I want to testify for the glory of God that my teach Matt Jarlett took his time to give me a great knowledge on Bible narrative on covenant renewal, the prophets, the day of the lord, who is Jesus the epistles, the crescendo of Jesus etc wowooooo it was awesome God bless him
New Discovery
This has just opened my eyes to the one theme of the whole bible as a way of God reaching out to humans for reconciliation. It also has enabled me to easily view the books of the bible which looked a little bit complicated i.e the prophetic books
Biblical narrative review
Praise God am really happy for the great insights am receiving through learning in the Axx bible college. It has been a great adventure since inception of my studies the lessons are so very much clear and that’s also to the lectures they are really explaining things Bater well to be understood the lord continue to bless us all THANK YOU.
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
Impactful
I have really learned a lot. Truly eye opening.
I love topic of time management
Many Christians fails in life because of time wastage.
I pray that God may help to know how number my days and use it well
Review on the module Personal Management and Spiritual Health.
The module Personal Management and Spiritual Health was of great importance to my spiritual and physical aspects of my journey with Christ. I understood that intimacy with God is important for our spiritual growth as Christians and it must be a discipline not a one day thing. Goal setting was another topic that enlightened my eyes, goal should be smart and they will help you to know your progress and effectiveness.
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
Impactful
I have really learned a lot. Truly eye opening.
I love topic of time management
Many Christians fails in life because of time wastage.
I pray that God may help to know how number my days and use it well
Review on the module Personal Management and Spiritual Health.
The module Personal Management and Spiritual Health was of great importance to my spiritual and physical aspects of my journey with Christ. I understood that intimacy with God is important for our spiritual growth as Christians and it must be a discipline not a one day thing. Goal setting was another topic that enlightened my eyes, goal should be smart and they will help you to know your progress and effectiveness.
This Course equips students with practical skills to better understand people, teams and to provide care in a variety of situations. Students will discover how God has uniquely created every person & how we can effectively work with others.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Uniquely You
- Spiritual Gifts
- Self Management
- Relational Health
- Communication
- Conflict
- Teams
- Followership
- Leadership
- Pastoral Care
- Boundaries & Self Care
- Pastoral Care in Church
- Pastoral Care Skills & Tools
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
Understanding
Am now understanding some critical issues about myself in relation to others
Work with and care for others
Am much enlightened on this topic, understanding myself,caring for myself in relation to others
Pastoral Care Ministry
Leadership, administration and management of the flock of God
Certification of Local Church Ministry Enrolment Options
Monthly Subscription
- Certified Training
- 8 specifically designed courses
- Access with an active subscription
- 112 Lessons
3 Monthly Instalments
- Certified Training
- 8 specifically designed courses
- Access with an active subscription
- 112 Lessons
Upfront Payment
- Certified Training
- 8 specifically designed courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- 112 Lessons
Certification of Local Church Ministry Snapshot
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8 specifically designed courses
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112 lessons
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29 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 Local Church Ministry Reviews
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Certification of Local Church Ministry Requirements
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The Certification of Local Church Ministry only requires a desire to learn about the introductory concepts of the Bible and local church ministry.
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The Certification of Local Church Ministry requires a desire to learn about theology, spiritually caring for yourself and others.
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A love of God and your 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
