Licentiate of Pastoral Leadership
Academic Level
Degree/Postgraduate
Duration
9-12 Months
Assessment
Yes. Certificate of Completion
Study Method
Online
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Licentiate of Pastoral Leadership Overview
The Licentiate of Pastoral Leadership qualification is specifically designed for people in ministry who are seeking to become advanced in their skills to care for people in a godly manner. It is for those who are taking on a leadership role and more responsibility to care for people inside the Church or in a community workplace.
This qualification further develops your God-given pastoral care focus, leadership skills, biblical and theological knowledge. You will be equipped with the advanced skills required to lead a pastoral care team, local church or ministry department.
What is a Licentiate of Pastoral Leadership? 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 Pastoral Leadership 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 pastoral care pastor, where they are using the leadership, biblical and caring giving skills they have developed.
Who is the Licentiate of Pastoral Leadership for
What you will learn
Counselling Basics: Certified – Part 1
Counselling Basics: Certified – Part 2
Principles of Teamwork: Certified
Person & Work of the Holy Spirit: Certified – Part 1
Person & Work of the Holy Spirit: Certified – Part 2
Navigating Team Dynamics: Certified
Understanding Kingdom Ministry: Certified – Part 1
Understanding Kingdom Ministry: Certified – Part 2
Church Dynamics & Health: Certified
Theology of the Church: Certified – Part 1
Theology of the Church: Certified – Part 2
Organisational Management: Certified
Included Courses
Play to Preview Counselling Skills
Counselling Basics: Part 1 is an introduction to the skills and knowledge required to establish and apply a biblical Christian counselling approach. We also discuss mental illness and depression in relation to understanding and renewing the mind.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Counselling Basics
- Goals of Pastoral Counselling
- Theology of the Human Person
- Role Play #1 – Building Rapport
- Counselling Theories
- All Counselling Techniques
- Skills Overview
- Assessing the Severity
- Role Play #2 – Active Listening
- Understanding & Renewing the Mind
- Emotions
- How we View & Respond to the World
- Mental Illness& Depression
- Role Play #3 – Building Micro skills
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
Counselling Basics: Part 2
It is an excellent course. As a pastor I see this course as a good ingredient for the ministry.
THANK YOU AXX
I am very grateful to Axx for this rare opportunity. God bless Axx and team.
THANK YOU AXX
I am very grateful to Axx for this rare opportunity. God bless Axx and team
Play to Preview Counselling Skills
Counselling Basics: Part 2 discuss the theology of emotions & the emotions that are encountered including; anger, anxiety, grief & loss, guilt & shame and conflict. Then discusses forgiveness, inner healing and prayer and pastoral counselling.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- A Theology of Emotion
- Anger
- Anxiety
- Supporting People & their Emotions
- Role Play #4 Reflecting & Paraphrasing
- Grief & Loss (Part 1)
- Grief & Loss (Part 2)
- Grief & Loss (Part 3)
- Role Play #5 – Empathy Statements
- Guilt & Shame
- Forgiveness
- Conflict
- Solution Focused Therapy
- Role Play #6 ‘Solution Focused Counselling’
- Ethics
- Group Dynamics
- Referral
- The Holy Spirit
- Prayer & Pastoral Counselling
- Inner Healing
- Course Summary
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
Counselling Basics: Part 2
It is an excellent course. As a pastor I see this course as a good ingredient for the ministry.
THANK YOU AXX
I am very grateful to Axx for this rare opportunity. God bless Axx and team.
THANK YOU AXX
I am very grateful to Axx for this rare opportunity. God bless Axx and team
Preview Principles of Teamwork
In this course, you’ll learn about the importance of working well in a team within a ministry setting. Our experts cover the developing teams, team culture, emotional intelligence theory and how to deliver and receive effective feedback.
Curriculum Covered
- What is a Team?
- Types of Teams
- Stages of Team Development
- Developing Teams
- Johari Window
- DISC & Teams
- Team Culture
- Team & Leader Relationships (1)
- Team & Leader Relationships (2)
- Diverse Teams
- Team Emotional Life
- Emotional Intelligence Theory
- Emotional Intelligence Practical
- Team Emotional Life: Belonging
- Team Social Dimensions
- Three Levels of Communication
- Communication Questions
- Feedback (1)
- Feedback (2)
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.
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Play to Preview Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
This course introduces us to pneumatology by examining a number of major issues as expressed in biblical, theological and historic material. Understanding the key aspects of the person and work of the Holy Spirit is vital to all engaged in ministry.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Course Introduction How to Journal (Interview)
- Insights: Ian Grant (Interview)
- Holy Spirit Words & Symbols
- The Holy Spirit in History
- Developing Understanding of the Spirit in Church History
- Insights: Fiona Sear (Interview)
- The Personhood of the Spirit: Problems
- Biblical Basis for the Personhood of the Spirit
- Implications of the Personhood of the Spirit
- Insights: Andrew Groza (Interview)
- The deity of the Holy Spirit: Divine Names & Attributes
- The Spirit in the Trinity
- Implications of the Deity of the Spirit
- Insights: Albert Haddad (Interview)
- The Work of the Holy Spirit in the World
- The Work of the Holy Spirit in the OT
- Work of the Holy Spirit in Jesus and the Believer
- Insights: Brendan Roach (Interview)
- Concepts & Views on Spirit Baptism
- Conversion-Initiation & Spirit Baptism in NT
- The Distinctive Nature & Purpose of Spirit Baptism
- Insights: Diane Manusama (Interview)
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.
Course Reviews
Person & work of Holy spirit
I’m so impressed with AXX The bible courses the manuals which are actually usable, readable and understandable, and the instructor. If I ever need additional training you will be my first choice.
I’m grateful for you
Person and the work of the Holy Spirit
Testimony Sir thank you for your time, you have just help me to understand more of the person of the Holy Spirit we have been rejecting the one who came to teach us all the truth. As I’m studying my Bible I get to understand now, when Jesus said it is for your own good that I go away. John 16:7 But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. To my understanding. Now is the time of Holy Spirit. Jesus came and went away and the promised was fulfilled by Jesus. That is why I say now is the time of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit has been here from the beginning of all time. As I look at the book of Genesis I see that the spirit was the first to be revealed but the last to be know. The scripture says Gen 1:2 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.
One need to have a very strong relationship with the Holy Spirit. I thank you Sir for this powerful teaching Glory to God. I truly recommend these lessons to the men of God out there. Who really want to have this understanding about the person and the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a divine person of God He is God. Thank you
Quiet helpful
Quiet strong teaching on the Holy Spirit and pentecostalism. Really learnt a lot.
Play to Preview Person and Work of the Holy Spirit
This course continues to examine pneumatology by understanding the key aspects of the person and work of the Holy Spirit including the various Pentecostal, Evangelic and Charismatic views. Leading pastors and teachers share their views and experiences.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description & Additional Resources
- Evidence of Spirit Baptism: Background & Pentecost
- Evidence of Spirit Baptism in Acts
- The Rise of Pentecostalism
- Insights: Michael Adelana (Interview)
- Gifts in the NT
- More on Gifts of the Spirit in the NT
- Worship in the Spirit
- Insights: Tex Houston (Interview)
- Living in the Spirit in Community
- Hearing the Spirit’s Voice
- Praying in the Spirit & Tongues
- Insights: Tanya Harris (Interview)
- The Concept of Sanctification
- The Process of Sanctification
- The Spirit & Sanctification; the Fruit of the Spirit
- Insights: Matt Jarlett (Interview)
- Laying on of Hands & Impartation
- The Gift of Prophecy
- Guidelines for Prophecy
- Insights: Richard Warner (Interview)
- The Spirit in the Church
- Moves of the Spirit
- Revivals & Spiritual Moves
- Insights: Melinda Dwight (Interview)
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.
Course Reviews
Person & work of Holy spirit
I’m so impressed with AXX The bible courses the manuals which are actually usable, readable and understandable, and the instructor. If I ever need additional training you will be my first choice.
I’m grateful for you
Person and the work of the Holy Spirit
Testimony Sir thank you for your time, you have just help me to understand more of the person of the Holy Spirit we have been rejecting the one who came to teach us all the truth. As I’m studying my Bible I get to understand now, when Jesus said it is for your own good that I go away. John 16:7 But in fact, it is best for you that I go away, because if I don’t, the Advocate won’t come. If I do go away, then I will send him to you. To my understanding. Now is the time of Holy Spirit. Jesus came and went away and the promised was fulfilled by Jesus. That is why I say now is the time of the Holy Spirit and the Holy Spirit has been here from the beginning of all time. As I look at the book of Genesis I see that the spirit was the first to be revealed but the last to be know. The scripture says Gen 1:2 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters.
One need to have a very strong relationship with the Holy Spirit. I thank you Sir for this powerful teaching Glory to God. I truly recommend these lessons to the men of God out there. Who really want to have this understanding about the person and the work of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is a divine person of God He is God. Thank you
Quiet helpful
Quiet strong teaching on the Holy Spirit and pentecostalism. Really learnt a lot.
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 kind of course is truly made for the happiness of the ministry.
unity is power
hi axx once again very power teaching that you gave my ministry a oppertunity to grow because knowkegde is power thanks God bless.
Navigating team dynamics
This course has taught me the importance of team and principles that fosters team growth. It has also made me see the common mistakes that are left unattended to in our team.
It has also broadened my understanding on effective steps to build and be consistent in understanding my team.
It has also helped me to grow in a most effective way as a leader of the new ministry, i trust God that through this blessing of knowledge i will encourage my team members to be creative, effective, and to make decisions.
Play to Preview Understanding Kingdom Ministry
This course introduces students to the descriptions of the Kingdom of God in the Bible with special focus on the gospels and the rest of the New Testament as well as some historical understandings and expressions of the Kingdom of God and its relationship to the Church.
Curriculum Covered
- God’s Dream
- What is Kingdom Ministry?
- The Kingdom in the Old Testament (1)
- The Kingdom in the Old Testament (2)
- The Kingdom in the Gospels
- The Kingdom in the New Testament
- The Kingdom in Paul
- The Kingdom in History (1)
- The Kingdom in History (2)
- Today’s Church & the Kingdom
- What is Culture?
- How can I analyse culture?
- How can I contextualise the Gospel?
- All of Life
- What a Kingdom Individual Looks Like
About your instructor

Pastor Andrew Groza
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.
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Play to Preview Understanding Kingdom Ministry
This course introduces students to the descriptions of the Kingdom of God in the Bible. Part two of this course explores servant leadership in relation to the Kingdom of God and its outworking in ministry.
Curriculum Covered
- Leviticus
- Matthew
- Sonship & Agape
- Towards a Theological Approach to Leadership
- Servant Leadership
- Leading from within a Familial Paradigm
- The Place of the Local Church
- Establishing Kingdom Ministry
- Listening to Community Narrative
- What is that we are proclaiming?
- Kingdom Proclamation & Evangelism
- Living it out
- The Poor Among Us
- Interview with Leanne Rhodes
- Leading in Discontinuous Change
- Looking back, looking around, moving forward
About your instructor

Pastor Andrew Groza
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.
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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.
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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
Theology of Church
This course was an eye opener .
Theology of the church Part 1
The course has been so challenging although interesting. It has improved my notion and knowledge about the church specifically in the areas of leadership, governance, pastoral cares. I have now acquired more insight about the origin of the church, it role and place in the Kingdom of God and what it means by the sacraments. Thanks to the axx ministry team for their brilliant lectures. To God be the glory.
Theology of the Church
The history, identity, and practices of the church are as old as Jesus Christ himself. Amazing that practices and sacraments which are 2000 years old are still being practiced today /
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
Theology of Church
This course was an eye opener .
Theology of the church Part 1
The course has been so challenging although interesting. It has improved my notion and knowledge about the church specifically in the areas of leadership, governance, pastoral cares. I have now acquired more insight about the origin of the church, it role and place in the Kingdom of God and what it means by the sacraments. Thanks to the axx ministry team for their brilliant lectures. To God be the glory.
Theology of the Church
The history, identity, and practices of the church are as old as Jesus Christ himself. Amazing that practices and sacraments which are 2000 years old are still being practiced today /
Preview Organisational Management
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to minister to create a management strategy and help you manage a ministry team within a Christian organisation. It will also formulate specific steps to further develop the current management processes of the Christian organisation.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction
- Biblical Foundations
- The BIG Picture
- How do you know you’re winning?
- Achieving VISION
- Organisational Structure
- Managing People
- Managing Finances
- Managing Resources
- Asking Good Questions
- Being Solution Focused
- Brainstorming
- Setting Goals
- Understanding How Change Affects Others
- Dealing with Barriers
- Clearly Define Expectations
- Creating a Culture of Communication
- Thinking Things Through
- Vision Alignment
- What is measurable & what is not?
- Value of Reporting
- An Evaluation Process
- Monitor Progress through Informal Reviews
- Dealing with the Unexpected
- Keep Talking about the Wins
- Transitioning
- A Culture of Gratitude
About your instructor

Andrew Drummond
Andrew has held various pastoral roles for over fifteen years. He now works with Springboard Consulting where is all about empowering people for a purpose whether that be for pastors, leaders, denominational leaders, business leaders, NGO or mission leaders. Drawing from extensive experience training, strategic coaching and personal mentoring will be provided to empower you and your leaders for their purpose
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Licentiate of Pastoral Leadership Enrolment Options
Monthly Subscription
- 12 Specifically Designed Courses
- Access with an active subscription
- Certified Training
- 190 Lessons
3 Monthly Payments
- 12 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 190 Lessons
Upfront Payment
- 12 Specifically Designed Courses
- Lifetime access to all resources
- Certified Training
- 190 Lessons
Licentiate of Pastoral Leadership Snapshot
Licentiate of Pastoral Leadership Reviews
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Licentiate of Pastoral Leadership 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