Licentiate of Local Church Ministry
Academic Level
Degree/Postgraduate
Duration
9-12 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
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Licentiate of Local Church Ministry Overview
The Licentiate of Local Church Ministry qualification is specifically designed for people in ministry who are seeking to become advanced in their leadership and people skills. It is also for those wanting to transition into full-time ministry from a volunteer role or secular career.
This qualification allows you to further develop your ministry, leadership skills, biblical and theological knowledge. You will be equipped with the advanced skills required to lead a local church or ministry team.
What is a Licentiate of Local Church Ministry? Licentiate comes from the Latin licentia, “freedom” which is applied in the phrases licentia docendi meaning permission to teach and licentia ad practicandum signifying someone who holds a certificate of competence to practise a profession i.e. ministry, theology or parish life.
Graduates of the Licentiate of Local Church Ministry will be equipped with the skills they need for a wide range of senior leadership and ministry roles. Many graduates go into leadership roles, such as senior pastor, associate pastor or executive pastor, where they are using the leadership, biblical and ministry skills they have developed. Others have gone into key ministry roles, where they are primarily using their highly developed ministry, pastoral, creative and administrative gifts to help their church move forward.
Who is theLicentiate of Local Church Ministry for
What you will learn
Navigating Team Dynamics - Certified
Church Dynamics and Health - Certified
Person & Work of Christ Part 1: Certified
Person & Work of Christ Part 2: Certified
Spirit-Filled Leadership & Acts: Certified - Part 1
Spirit-Filled Leadership & Acts: Certified - Part 2
Spirit-Filled Leadership & Acts: Certified - Part 3
Theology of the Church: Certified - Part 1
Theology of the Church: Certified - Part 2
Homiletics: Certified - Part 1
Homiletics: Certified - Part 2
Included Courses
Preview Navigating Team Dynamics
In this course you’ll learn how to navigate some of the challenges associated with team dynamics. Topics covered in this course include conflict styles and resolutions, narcissism, success, status, ego, team reflexivity, virtual teams and more!
Curriculum Covered
- Conflict Introduction
- Recent Research in Conflict
- Conflict & Personality
- Conflict Styles
- Conflict Resolution
- Roles & Boundaries
- Dealing with Difficult People
- Virtual Teams
- Group Pressure to Conform
- Ethics in Teams
- Team Creativity & Innovation
- Introduction to Reflexivity
- Team Quality Management
- Narcissism
- Success, Status & Ego
- Encouragement
- What Really Matters
About your instructor

Dr Nigel Pegram
Nigel completed his Master of Theology, focusing on Old Testament Prophets. He has continued his study and completed his Doctor of Ministry, writing a dissertation on emotional intelligence and prevention of ministry burnout.
Course Reviews
navigating team dynamics
this has played an important role and I’ve personally learnt the ways of how I must handle conflict in the church setup. this has helped us to settle our differences and remain kingdom focus while respecting other people’s views and know that conflict is a part of every meeting or church. we cannot avoid it, but we can learn a lot from it. this has given me and the ministry healthy and keeps us pressing toward the big picture.
Greatly inspired
Great work
Blessed
I am really blessed by the teachings.
Preview Church Dynamics and Health
This course aims to present students with a holistic strategy for dynamic church development and health from a Pentecostal perspective. It is designed for those in Christian ministry to assist them to reflect on their own ministry situations.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Challenges & Trends in the Church
- The Global Church
- The Local Church
- What’s a church to do?
- The Corporate Worship Gathering
- The Church Growth Movement
- Natural Church Development
- NCD Quality Characteristics & Biotic Principles
- Introducing NCLS Research
- Church Health NCLS Australia
- Purpose Driven Church
- Models of the Church
- Leadership
- Discipleship
- Spirit-Empowered People
- Vision & Values
About your instructor

Dr Peter Downes
Peter describes himself as a teacher and trainer of Christians in a variety of contexts. He is committed to raising up disciples to reach their full potential, find their calling and to be lovers of Jesus and His word. Having served as an Anglican Priest in several parishes, Peter stepped out in 1990 as a Church Planter. He has planted 5 churches and a further 7 from churches he has lead. Peter has served as the National Director, Vineyard Churches Australia for more than 13 years. He holds a Doctor of Ministry (MST) 2012, where his thesis examined what the corporate worship gathering is about and impact of the Emerging Missional Church on the gathering and church life.
Course Reviews
Recommend
Praise the Lord 🙏
I would love to express my gratitude towards the learning in this institution.
It has really helped me grow more spiritually .
God Bless you 🙏
KNOWLEDGE
I have learnt alot of things that i did not know through the teachings and my eyes have opened. I am very much eager to apply the knowledge that has been imparted in me
The Person of Christ and the fullness Theroff
The Gospel as presented is glorious in all its categories. I can see the foundation and the rock that the Gospel and that is very special. Thank you!
Play to Preview Person and Work of Christ
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
The Person of Christ and the fullness Theroff
The Gospel as presented is glorious in all its categories. I can see the foundation and the rock that the Gospel and that is very special. Thank you!
Word of thanks.
I would like to thank our lecturers for this wonderful lessons they have opened My understanding of the word of and how to be an effective Minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Good teachings indeed.
This lessons has opened My understanding of the trinity and humanity of Jesus, the lessons has explained in deeper details and it was easier to understand and follow every point from our lecturers thank you so much.
Play to Preview Person and Work of Christ
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
The Person of Christ and the fullness Theroff
The Gospel as presented is glorious in all its categories. I can see the foundation and the rock that the Gospel and that is very special. Thank you!
Word of thanks.
I would like to thank our lecturers for this wonderful lessons they have opened My understanding of the word of and how to be an effective Minister of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Good teachings indeed.
This lessons has opened My understanding of the trinity and humanity of Jesus, the lessons has explained in deeper details and it was easier to understand and follow every point from our lecturers thank you so much.
Preview Spirit Filled Leadership in Acts
Part 1 of this course will leads students through a self-critical analysis and reflection of Spirit-filled leadership issues including pentecostal history, theological issues, and the history and background of Acts.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Introduction
- Australian Pentecostal History (1)
- Australian Pentecostal History (2)
- Insights: Melinda Dwight Interview
- Leadership Models & Issues
- Ecclesiological Issues
- Theological Issues
- Pneumatological Issues
- Ethical & Missional Issues
- Introduction to Acts
- Critical Questions about Acts
- Structure of Acts
- Historical Context of Acts
- Jewishness of Acts (1)
- Jewishness of Acts (2)
- Jewishness of Acts (3)
About your instructor

Dr Jon Newton
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.

Pastor Jeremy Weetman
Jeremy has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife plated the church they lead on the Gold Coast (Australia), Eikon Community, in 2006 and transitioned the congregation into a missional expression of church. He has served on various denominational committees and has been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.
Course Reviews
Apt
The course was apt.
Blessed
I was really blessed
Blessed
I was really blessed
Preview Spirit Filled Leadership in Acts
Part 2 of this course focuses on the leadership and development of the earliest church and how pentecostal have shaped their leadership in contemporary church based on the book of Acts.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Insights: Barry Chant Interview (1)
- Acts & the First Pentecostals
- Pentecostal Use of Acts
- Criticisms & Response to Pentecostal Theology
- Insights: Barry Chant Interview (2)
- Leadership in the Infant Church
- Leadership in the Developing Church
- Leadership Application from Acts
- Insights: Craig Keener Interview (1)
- Leadership Issues & Crises
- Local Church Governance
- Servant Leadership
- Women in Leadership
- Insights: Craig Keener Interview (2)
- Financial Issues
- Prayer
About your instructor

Dr Jon Newton
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.

Pastor Jeremy Weetman
Jeremy has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife plated the church they lead on the Gold Coast (Australia), Eikon Community, in 2006 and transitioned the congregation into a missional expression of church. He has served on various denominational committees and has been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.
Course Reviews
Apt
The course was apt.
Blessed
I was really blessed
Blessed
I was really blessed
Preview Spirit Filled Leadership in Acts
Part 3 of this course will lead students through a self-critical analysis and reflection of Spirit-filled leadership issues including Pentecost, spiritual warfare, healing and miracles.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Liturgy
- Insights: Tex Houston Interview
- Pentecost (1)
- Pentecost (2)
- Insights: Jon Newton Interview
- Spiritual Warfare & Deliverance
- Healing in Acts
- Miracles in Acts
- Insights: Craig Keener Interview (3)
- Missiological Perspectives (1)
- Missiological Perspectives (2)
- Missiological Perspectives (3)
- Insights: Cin Do Kham Interview
- Preaching in Acts
- Teaching in Acts
- Synthesizing & Applying Acts
About your instructor

Dr Jon Newton
John is an Associate Professor at Alphacrucis College after serving for nine years at Harvest Bible College, most recently as Dean of Postgraduate Studies and Research. His goal is to promote Christian higher education and missions, including training students for Asia and Europe. Dr Jon’s Ph D was gained at Deakin University (conferred 2007) with a thesis entitled “Postmodernism, Christianity and the Book of Revelation.” The author of two books: Revelation Reclaimed: The Use and Misuse of the Apocalypse (Paternoster 2009) and The Revelation Worldview (Wipf and Stock 2015). I also edited New Frontiers: Redefining Christian Ministry for 21st Century Contexts (Mosaic 2013). I have also had a number of articles published in peer-reviewed journals such as Australian Biblical Review, Colloquium, Heythrop Journal and Journal of Pentecostal Theology. I am the editor of the Journal of Contemporary Ministry. Currently, I am working on a commentary on Revelation for a new Pentecostal commentary series. My other main research interest is Australian Pentecostalism.

Pastor Jeremy Weetman
Jeremy has been in pastoral ministry for over twenty years. He and his wife plated the church they lead on the Gold Coast (Australia), Eikon Community, in 2006 and transitioned the congregation into a missional expression of church. He has served on various denominational committees and has been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.
Course Reviews
Apt
The course was apt.
Blessed
I was really blessed
Blessed
I was really blessed
Play to Preview Theology of the Church
Grant Buchanan walks us through the development of the church and the theology that has undergirded movements and trends of the global & local church. He also takes a look at new and emerging philosophies that are developing in the church today.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Course Introduction
- Definitions
- The Church in the New Testament
- What the Church is…
- The Origin of the Church
- The Purpose of the Church (1)
- The Purpose of the Church (2)
- The Marks & Nature of the Church
- Church Universal & Local
- The Church & the Kingdom
- The Sacraments (1) Introduction
- The Sacraments (2) Baptism
- The Sacraments (3) The Lord’s Supper
- Worship
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
church Health and Growth
The church always need to be healthy and also need to grow, as we are teaching and preparing the next generation to take the gospel batten from us to give to the next one we need to be sure that the teaching, spiritual practices and other things in the church are health. if it is healthy it will grow for sure.
THEOLOGY OF THE CHURCH
I have discovered that many claim to be part of the church but never have the true meaning of it.
I have knowledge of the gifts and the things Christ has given to the church and how we must use them for the edification of the church. I have been privileged to make others see them and nurture others through mentorship.
I have also learnt that church growth is natural and ever since i started this course; my knowledged is sharpened to help others see the nature of the church.
THEOLOGY OF THE CHURCH
Understanding the role of the church has not only helped me to yearn more of God but is helping me to teach others the value of being a apart of it.
Play to Preview Theology of the Church
Grant Buchanan walks us through the development of the church and the theology that has undergirded movements and trends of the global & local church. He also takes a look at new and emerging philosophies that are developing in the church today.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Leadership & Ministry
- Leadership Ascension Gifts
- Leadership Administration Gifts
- Leadership Governance
- Leadership & Authority
- Church Health & Growth Indicators
- Natural Church Development (NCD)
- Church Health: REVEAL
- Church Health: Tony Morgan
- Profile of a Healthy Church
- Evangelism & Mission
- The Missiological Church
- What is Mission?
- Emerging Ecclesiology
- Missional Ecclesiology
- Contemporary Examples (1) Local
- Contemporary Examples (2) Global
- Pentecostal Ecclesiology
- The Destiny of the Church
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
church Health and Growth
The church always need to be healthy and also need to grow, as we are teaching and preparing the next generation to take the gospel batten from us to give to the next one we need to be sure that the teaching, spiritual practices and other things in the church are health. if it is healthy it will grow for sure.
THEOLOGY OF THE CHURCH
I have discovered that many claim to be part of the church but never have the true meaning of it.
I have knowledge of the gifts and the things Christ has given to the church and how we must use them for the edification of the church. I have been privileged to make others see them and nurture others through mentorship.
I have also learnt that church growth is natural and ever since i started this course; my knowledged is sharpened to help others see the nature of the church.
THEOLOGY OF THE CHURCH
Understanding the role of the church has not only helped me to yearn more of God but is helping me to teach others the value of being a apart of it.
Preview Homiletics
This course gives you an introduction to the role, function and theological framework of preaching, as you develop your understanding of the ministry from a biblical perspective.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Learning to Preach
- The Danger of Preaching
- The Duty of a Preacher
- The Development & Devotion of the Preacher
- The Historical Development of Preaching (1)
- The Historical Development of Preaching (2)
- The Theological Foundation of Preaching
- The Introduction
- The Conclusion
- Accurate Interpretation (1)
- Accurate Interpretation (2)
- Accurate Application
- Sermon Preparation
- Expository Sermons
- Textual, Thematic & Doctrinal Sermons
- Topical Sermons
- Exegetical Sermons vs Topical Sermons
About your instructor

Dr Markus Richardson
Markus was ordained to Anglican Ministry in 1987 and worked for 14 years in outback rural and regional towns in New South Wales. He is a trained counsellor with degrees in psychology and theology. Markus served as a Police Chaplain for ten years. He completed his Doctorate in Leadership in 2010. He is an experienced coach and is an accredited Bar-On EQ Inventory and Leadership Development Profile facilitator.
Course Reviews
Preaching in God's way.
Homiletics Part 1, has brought me to the understanding that , ‘ the issue is not how much you must have preached, but how better one can improve in preaching ‘. I have come to the understanding that preaching is a walk and hardwork. It is practice, practice, practice and practice.
That the priority of preaching is Jesus’priority.
Our preaching should be bible centered, salvation focus and we are not preaching for ourselves but to listener who have to apply what we preach in their kingdom walk.
We give all the glory to Jesus for making me part of the axx ministry
Homiletics
Its wonderful to sit and learn through the holy spirit.
LEARNING IS GOOD
I am getting more interested in studying this course. More of enhancement that makes me not to be one sided. Carrying oneself well as a church leader in the physical is very important.
Sermon delivery has not to do with the verbal only but also the non-verbal. As church leader one need to learn how to speak, behave well with our body members because the audience are watching, listening and having eye contact. so body language facial expression speaks a lot on your audience, and the leader need to handle himself/herself well. Posture is very important. People are seeing what they are hearing.
in an area where the people are less privilege and maybe not having an exposure i think the leader who happened to be working in such areas would need to be an example in appearance.
Using audio visual is also key for the Christiaan leader. He needs to take time and prepare well because of the people.
Gaining knowledge as to how to handle marriages and funerals must be given attention to. Know how to prepare your message and preach it.
Preview Homiletics
You’ll learn from experienced preachers. This course explores some of the technical components of professional preaching including how to craft illustrations, effective non-verbal communication, weddings, funerals and difficult pastoral matters.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Biblical Preaching
- Stories & Illustrations (1)
- Stories & Illustrations (2)
- Non-Verbal Delivery
- Using Notes
- Using Audio & Visuals
- Verbal Delivery
- Pathos & Peculiarities
- The 7 Axioms
- Preaching at Weddings
- Preaching at Funerals & Memorials
- Preaching on Difficult Pastoral Matters (1)
- Preaching on Difficult Pastoral Matters (2)
- Preaching Cross-Culturally
- Evaluating Sermons
- How I Prepare & Preach (1)
- How I Prepare & Preach (2)
About your instructor

Dr Markus Richardson
Markus was ordained to Anglican Ministry in 1987 and worked for 14 years in outback rural and regional towns in New South Wales. He is a trained counsellor with degrees in psychology and theology. Markus served as a Police Chaplain for ten years. He completed his Doctorate in Leadership in 2010. He is an experienced coach and is an accredited Bar-On EQ Inventory and Leadership Development Profile facilitator.
Course Reviews
Preaching in God's way.
Homiletics Part 1, has brought me to the understanding that , ‘ the issue is not how much you must have preached, but how better one can improve in preaching ‘. I have come to the understanding that preaching is a walk and hardwork. It is practice, practice, practice and practice.
That the priority of preaching is Jesus’priority.
Our preaching should be bible centered, salvation focus and we are not preaching for ourselves but to listener who have to apply what we preach in their kingdom walk.
We give all the glory to Jesus for making me part of the axx ministry
Homiletics
Its wonderful to sit and learn through the holy spirit.
LEARNING IS GOOD
I am getting more interested in studying this course. More of enhancement that makes me not to be one sided. Carrying oneself well as a church leader in the physical is very important.
Sermon delivery has not to do with the verbal only but also the non-verbal. As church leader one need to learn how to speak, behave well with our body members because the audience are watching, listening and having eye contact. so body language facial expression speaks a lot on your audience, and the leader need to handle himself/herself well. Posture is very important. People are seeing what they are hearing.
in an area where the people are less privilege and maybe not having an exposure i think the leader who happened to be working in such areas would need to be an example in appearance.
Using audio visual is also key for the Christiaan leader. He needs to take time and prepare well because of the people.
Gaining knowledge as to how to handle marriages and funerals must be given attention to. Know how to prepare your message and preach it.
Licentiate of Local Church Ministry Enrolment Options
Monthly Subscription
- 11 Specifically Designed Courses
- Access with an active subscription
- Certified Training
- 195 Lessons
3 Monthly Payments
- 11 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 195 Lessons
Upfront Payment
- 11 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 195 Lessons
Licentiate of Local Church Ministry Snapshot
Licentiate of Local Church Ministry Reviews
Relevant material, ideas and discussions
I feel very blessed as a result of taking this series of courses. The instructors were all engaging, interesting and highly qualified. I got the sensation that they were having a live one-on-one discussion with me personally, or perhaps in a small group. I learned many theories on church ministry based on cutting edge theological research. But more important, I learned a treasure trove of practical ideas, practices and activities that I can apply in my own ministry immediately to be much more effective in the “real world”, so to speak. I highly recommend this program, without qualification, to anyone who wants to improve his or her ministry skills — regardless of one’s experience or academic background. My God bless you in your valuable service to advancing God’s Kingdom!
Licentiate of Local Church Ministry Requirements
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