Certification of Pastoral Ministry
Academic Level
Diploma/Degree
Duration
9-12 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
Certification of Pastoral Ministry Overview
Build your ministry leadership. Our Certification of Pastoral Ministry course qualification enlarges your knowledge of biblical teaching and theology while starting to develop your team and people leadership skills.
Getting the right pastoral ministry training is important to build a life long foundation of ministry.
Who is the Certification of Pastoral Ministry for
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The Certification of Pastoral Ministry course is perfect for those looking to build a broad base of ministry and biblical skills that can be used in a variety of ministry positions inside and outside of the Church.
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It is also ideal for those who are on a discovery path, trying to identify what God is calling them to do.
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It also provides a great foundation for long-term ministry positions.
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 & 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.
God’s Call Your Response
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How to move towards what God is calling you to do and become the person God is calling you to be.
Authentic Leadership
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How to become an authentic leader, who recruits and develops a highly motivated team in pursuit of kingdom objectives whilst always making time for spiritual reflection.
Theology 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
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 with your own authentic style.
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
BENEFITS OF READING " BiBLICAL NARRATIVE"
Through this course now I understand the concept of new covenant, issue of creation, who is Jesus, literary structure and many others
Honest and Accountable. Without honesty and integrity, a pastor would likely lose credibility with his church members.
Review:
The course was just ok to me, and I watched the videos and follow all. And I still have interest to go to another lessons.
Testimonial.
The lessons has made me and changed my level of my faith and also my positions as a Pastor, even my Church benefit more and more.
The Biblical narrative
I have been blessed to know more about the Bible and Jesus the author and finisher of our faith, from the creation, rebellion of Adam and the consummated Kingdom of God.
Thr Bible is a one storythat bestows us God’s love for mankind through ages to. As people who lost our heavenly citizenship by one man’s sin, we get back to the heavenly stands by the grace of God.
Not about Jews only but also Gentiles, who now receive or enter the heavenly promises by the circumcision of the fresh evidenced by the filling of the Holy spirit.
We are now Israelite brothers. However good deeds and holy living are essential for Christians.
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
Balanced Doctrine.
The lessons have been so clear, understandable and greatly impactful. Kudos to the lecturers who cooperate with the HOLYSPIRIT in the place of study to download heavenly meanings and divine intentions of YHWH.
Analyse and apply the Bible
This portion of study has been very insightful for me. I love the way the section on introduction to the study bible explained the different features that a good study bible has. It helped me to understand how the features can be used to my benefit. The section on the pattern of application was very helpful and mind opening. Especially that the word of God came to specific people at a specific time really was like a veil being lifted off my eyes. It helped me to understand how we often misinterpret scripture because of our failure to appreciate the original audience and context. I am thrilled and excited, and looking forward to the many lessons ahead
Analyse and apply the bible
Very powerful and an Eye-opener to me a village pastor.
My knowledge and understanding has been widen and am enlightened
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
Thanking God Almighty for this privilege that axx bible college has given me to study this course may God Almighty blessed the founder and all the lecturers
God has enlightened my eyes through this study indeed am blessed
Personal Management & Spiritual Heal Review
I enjoyed the course. The Lecture is very audible and a good teacher
Personal management
I always underestimated myself, my feelings and emotions when it came to ministry work… Always told myself that i didn’t matter as long as i was doing Gods work … This course was really an eye opener…
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
Thankful
I have gained knowledge wisdom and understanding for ministry
What a Great Opportunity
Again, I must thank God for the founder(s) and co-workers of this Bible College. With all sense of reasoning, I must admit that what you are giving out in building the last the church is something that some of us (beneficiaries) cannot afford sponsoring financially. I pray that God Almighty bless you richly.
How Axx Bible College has helped me to grow.
I may lack the proper words to describe the impact of Axx Bible College in my life and ministry. I am currently studying”God̵7;s call your response” and this course has significantly shaped my understanding of God’s and how to fulfill it. Until I studied this course, I never had a proper understanding of what ministry is. I recommend Axx Bible College to anyone who wants to be successful in ministry. Thanks to Axx Bible College and one of my favorite lecturers Regan Perry. God bless you
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to lead others effectively in a manner that is shaped by a Christian understanding of leadership.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Authentic Leadership
- Introduction to Leadership
- Christian Leadership
- Mission & Vision
- Values
- Organisational Behaviour
- Preparing a Vision Document
- Motivation & Inspiring Others
- Credibility & Earning Trust
- Communication & Obtaining Favour
- Recruitment
- Building a Team
- Evaluation of Performance
- Morale
- Making Decisions
- Leading Change
- Dealing with Conflict
- Dealing with Criticism
- The Leader’s Character
- Inner Challenges of a Leader
- Flexible Leadership
- Critical Thinking & Learning from Experience
- Critical Thinking & Evaluating Yourself
- Sustainable Leadership
About your instructor
Pastor Andrew Groza
Andrew is an experienced Pastor with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. Skilled in non-profit organizations, E-Learning, coaching, organizational development, and instructional design. Andrew holds a Master of Arts in Ministry from Harvest Bible College.
Course Reviews
Authentic leadership
Just a comment – in one of the earlier lectures, Andrew begins the session by referring to having previously covered the 5 levels of leadership. I did not come across these during this unit.
It has covered all and more than what I expected. Title is relevant
Dr. Albert Haddad explained it very well. I like the way how he shared his experiences. Very informative and he always stresses that God is the most important and keep on praying for direction. Thanks. May God bless you Dr. Albert Haddad.
Very appropriate, we are called to served in love. Love God, Love others. It is not about us, it is God's work.
I have learned so much. I could not stop learning and it is good reflection. The presentation was so Godly inspired. Well done to three presenters. May God bless.
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
Knowing Jesus knowing God
This module provided insights on how to evaluate and categorize contemporary Christian and non Christian ministry conceptions of God. It provided clarity of mission/doctrine of Christ and enhanced my confidence in God. It emphasised that you can’t know God without knowing Christ. I am confident and can formulate a defence of Christian doctrine of confronted by another faith. When preparing sermons and teachings, I am able to incorporate biblical perspectives and history to disciple people.
Life changing
I have grown so much in knowledge.
Testimony
November 16, 2022
Placid Miguelson
In the Dominican Republic
Pastoral license church planting
Testimony
Ladies and gentlemen ,
Dear brothers and sisters beloved in the Lord, I greet you fraternally in the precious name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
I had the honor of participating in this online theological training, which was held within AXX, renowned for the quality of its services.
This training allowed me to consolidate my knowledge and confirm my passion for Jesus Christ. And so in the area of ministry….
I wanted to thank you for your enriching contribution which deeply helped me to orient myself well in the pastoral field.
Now, I am definitely convinced thanks to this great theology course of such great magnitude that I followed from Dr. John, I have blessed the name of the great Almighty God and the holy spirit that allowed me to join AXX .
I also warmly thank all the AXX teams who have granted me this privilege.
This training was very enriching and will necessarily help me to excel throughout my pastoral career.
With all my gratitude,
I pray the Lord God in his infinite love bless you richly
Church Ministry of the Grace
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Each LF will train and enroll 100 or more AMBASSADORS. They will each lead 10 or more people to the Lord by the end of those 6 months.
Each FL hosts as many WhatsApp groups of 20 AMBASSADORS
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Each AMBASSADOR will lead 10 or more people to the Lord and
will follow up with them by the end of these 6 months. These people will have their own WhatsApp friends group. FOUR MAJOR OBJECTIVES FOR EACH GROUP.
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2-MONTHS 3 & 4 Each FR identifies, trains and mentors 20 LOCAL TRAINERS (LFs). 3-MONTHS 5 & 5 Each FL will train and enroll 100 or more AMBASSADORS.
4-MONTHS 6 & 7 Each AMBASSADOR will lead 10 or more people to the Lord and will follow up with them by the end of the 6 month period.
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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
Understanding the gospel of Jesus Christ
It is a great pleasure to me for participating in this program. It teaches me how to cope with people and how to spread the good news about Jesus Christ to both the rural and urban area in order for the people to proclaim and declear Jesus Christ as our Lord and personal saviour. Infact, this program is a blazing wisdom and knowledge to me. Thanks Axx Bible College.
Crossing culture
I have learned to not bring my culture to the people am sent to preach to but rather i must learn and adapt their culture in order to bring the gospel effectively,and help people understand God through their culture not my culture, I am the one to change not the people
Crossing culture
I thank God for this session and for the life of Kay Dohle,i am impacted so deeply by the way she has articulated this session on crossing culture, she touched every area i needed to learn and understand as a person who God is sending to reach the UNREACHED in different cultures that are not mine,..through this whole session i have already started preparing and sharing my faith with others around me
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
Mission
Loved kay she’s a great teacher… Gotto understand that mission is not only about going to far away places
My Review on crossing cultures
i learnt alot about understanding different cultures and how to share the gospel according to their perspective and context being a Zambian with over 72 tribes i really appreciated the course and the knowledge to has given me.
My Review on Sermon Design
This course also helped me learn valuable skills on how to come up with a sermon and how well to deliver the sermon. The presentation was lovely.
Certification of Pastoral Ministry Enrolment Options
Monthly Subscription
- 8 Specifically Designed Courses
- Access with an active subscription
- Certified Training
- 173 Lessons
3 Monthly Payments
- 8 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 173 Lessons
Upfront Payment
- 8 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 173 Lessons
Certification of Pastoral Ministry Snapshot
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8 specifically designed courses
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173 lessons
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45 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 Pastoral Ministry Reviews
Spiritual transformation.
Come and see the work of Axx
Make the main thing the main thing
Certification of Pastoral Ministry Requirements
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This Certification of Pastoral Ministry only requires a desire to learn about the introductory concepts of the Bible, theology, spiritual formation and pastoral ministry.
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A love of God 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
