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The Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry qualification is specifically designed to help people prepare to enter into full-time ministry. This qualification allows you to develop real-life ministry training while furthering your leadership skills, biblical and theological knowledge. You will be equipped with the skills needed to lead a local church ministry team.
Graduates of the Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry will be equipped with the skills they need for a wide range of leadership and ministry roles. Many graduates go into leadership roles, such as associate pastor, youth pastor and worship 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.
From AUD$95/mo – Flexible Choice (Month-to-month)
Jesus is the hope of the world and the local church is the vehicle of expressing that hope to the world.
ANDY STANLEY
What the Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry includes
- Certification
- 8 specifically designed courses
- 54.5 hours on-demand teaching videos
- 214 lessons
- Full lifetime access
- Access on computer, mobile devices and TV
- All learning resources, handouts and E-library at no extra cost
- Personalised Certificate of Graduation
Who is the Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry for
- The Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry is the perfect qualification for those looking to enter into local church ministry full-time.
- It is also ideal for those who seek to lead a ministry team such as associate pastor, youth pastor, children’s pastor or worship pastor.
- It also provides a great foundation for key ministry roles, for those primarily using their highly developed administrative, ministry, pastoral and creative gifts.
What you’ll learn
- Formation of Self
- How to reflect on past personal experience and present core principles, in order to devise a health and wholeness plan for Christian living and continuing personal formation.
- Jesus. Kingdom. Gospel.
- How to understand the life and ministry of Jesus as described by the four gospel narratives.
- God’s Call Your Response
- How to move towards what God is calling you to do and become the person God is calling you to be.
- Authentic Leadership
- 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: Ministry in the Spirit
- How to discern insights, revelation and promptings given by the Holy Spirit and when they are for private edification or the edification of others. You will grow in the expressions of gifts and fruit of the Holy Spirit and when to act on promptings of the Holy Spirit in accordance with biblical guidelines.
- Emotional Intelligence & Productive Teams
- How to integrate concepts of self, and the principles and skills required to work effectively with people in a workplace or ministry context.
- Pastoral Care: Certified
- How to care for people pastorally, and be equipped with tools and teaching within good pastoral care systems.
- Sermon Design & Delivery
- 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 authentic style.
Axx Requirements
- Students should have completed the Certification of Local Church Ministry
- If you have relevant ministry experience or previous training then you can commence this qualification immediately.
- If you would like to course advice on this qualification please contact us on courseadvice@axx.global or book a phone call
- This qualification requires a desire to learn about full-time ministry and how to prepare for it.
- Students should have an introductory understanding of the concepts of the Bible, theology, spiritual formation and pastoral ministry.
- A love of God and people.
- A love of the local church.
- Learners are welcome to commence this qualification at any time.
- A computer, tablet or smartphone is required.
- No additional software is required.
- Internet connection is required.
- Lessons are presented in English.
Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry Courses
Formation of Self: Certified
This course is designed to equip students with the skills & knowledge to critically reflect on past personal experience and present core principles, in order to devise a health and wholeness plan for Christian living and continuing personal formation
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Formations of Self – Course Introduction
- A Transformational Approach to Life
- Two Processes: Self Discovery & God Discovery
- Spiritual Disciplines – Personal & Corporate
- Spiritual Disciplines – Practicalities
- 7Retrospective Reflections
- Retrospective Analysis
- Power of Retrospective Reflection & Analysis – Personal testimony of Grant Buchanan (Part 1)
- Introduction to Identity
- Building a Healthy Self
- Your Personal Identity
- Moment of Distinction & Impact on Identity
- Values
- Christian Values
- Personal Values
- Events that have impacted my spirituality – Personal testimony of Grant Buchanan (Part 2)
- A Personal Mission Statement
- Examples of Mission Statements
- Moment of Distinction & Impact – Testimony of Adrian Dennian
- Your Health & Wholeness
- Health & Wholeness Practice
- Dealing with Disappointment
- Dealing with Failure
- Finding Strength in Disappointment – Interview with Tex Houston regarding chronic pain
- A Defining Moment Signified by Pain or Joy – Testimony of Bianca Cumin-Groza
- It Is NOT About You (Revision)
Course reviews
I love this course
GROW GROW GROW this course will make you GROW
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.
Jesus. Kingdom. Gospel: Certified
This course gives an overview of the life and ministry of Jesus as described by four gospel narratives. The aim of the course is to bring an understanding of the cultural and historical environment of the day within its literary setting.
Curriculum Covered
- Course Description
- Introduction to Course
- Concept of Audience
- Context of the Internal Narrative Audience (1)
- Context of the Internal Narrative Audience (2)
- Context of the Internal Narrative Audience (3)
- Interpretation
- What are the Gospels?
- Why Four Different Accounts?
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (1)
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (2)
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (3)
- Structure of Gospel Accounts (4)
- What is the Gospel? (1)
- What is the Gospel? (2)
- History of the Birth of Jesus
- The Passion Week
- Jesus & the Fulfilment of the Old Testament (1)
- Jesus & the Fulfilment of the Old Testament (2)
- Jesus & the Fulfilment of the Old Testament (3)
- Jesus is the Breather of Life
- Putting it all Together
- What does the Kingdom look like? (Mark)
- Abstracting Principles
- Application
- What Does the Kingdom Look Like? (Matthew & Luke)
- What Does the Kingdom Look Like? (John)
- Jesus Kingdom Gospel Today?
- Jesus’ Commissioning
Course Reviews
Blew my mind with the indepth information to learn
I learnt so much from this and was a real eye opener. Thank you for providing this awesome course
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.
God’s Call Your Response: Certified
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
Course reviews
Good 👍
Very interesting
Very nice
Good 👍
Personal Management and spiritual health
My name is Yizukanji Sikombe from Tanzania, I have already done all courses which needed for graduation of my course.
At that course of personal Management and spiritual health we learn about the believers of God must be with God behaviour so that before going to preach to other people them selves must be clear than unbelievable people’s in the society
These courses are
Admission pastoral ministry
Introduction to the Biblical Narrative
Analyse and Apply the Bible
Personal Management and spiritual health
God’s call your Response
Theology of God
Crossing Culture
Sermon Design and Delivery
Building kingdom centred churches
Certification of Pastoral ministry
Summary
For all courses I have learned many issues to my life which are type of leadership to the church , many churches are don’t stable because of dictatorship leadership , founders of the churches most of them they don’t want any member to the church to ask on money and other resources ,pastors are considering that the property of the church are their family properties.
Also to many churches the administration structure are not available a pastor is a leader of everything.
Not only that but also many of leaders are not depending God to their ruling their ruling as their selves and not the power of God and the fainaly the church fail.
Suggestion.
Leaders must use democracy to rule their churches and being responsible to the Christianity
Second all readers must be the good example of manners to the society and not to be bad behavior to the society
Third.Pray the lord before doing any thing to your life .
All God help me in my study to be a pastor .
Ameb
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.
Authentic Leadership: Certified
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
Course Reviews
Leadership Sustained
This course has further provided me with the skill and knowledge of how to be a courageous leader, bringing people to the kingdom of God.
Keys to great leadership
My role as Family Life Pastor at my church takes me into all kinds of different situations in people lives. We are faced with representing Jesus as an incredible privilege and joy but also one of responsibility and sensitivity. Authentic Leadership is a great course for those in leadership who want to know what is genuine, true and holy in being a leader, what the Lord requires and what is just good practice. I found Andrew to be an absolute delight, refreshing and engaging. Albert’s wisdom was such a blessing. So many gems of truth I now have in my treasure box!
It’s OK
It’s fine
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.
Theology – Ministry in the Spirit: Certified
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
Course reviews
An eye-opener into a subject I thought I knew all about!
A fascinating insight into the Holy Spirit. I had no idea there was so much to learn! This course has really helped me to know who the Holy Spirit is and what he has done/continues to do and how he does it.
So good to hear from many lecturers which brings different perspectives to the teaching.
The Perfect Helper
I’m thankfull that through this course “Ministry of the Spirit” was presented in a balanced way between the Fruit of the Holy Spirit and Gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Over the years I’ve backed away from the Gifts and Churches that pushed it because of the excesses and the abuse and have seen people damaged by it.
But having said that there has been a growing desire to allow and wanting the the Holy Spirit to manifest the Gifts.
As I was doing this course it has increased that desrie and stiring my heart.
Thank tou.
Theology
Helpful very good content
About your instructors
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.
Emotional Intelligence & Productive Teams: Certified
This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge required to integrate concepts of self, and the principles and skills required to work effectively with people in a workplace or ministry context.
Curriculum Covered
- Introduction to Course
- Theory of Emotional Intelligence
- Application of Emotional Intelligence
- Biblical & Theological Foundations of E.I.
- Biblical & Theological Foundations of Teams
- Understanding Yourself & Understanding Others
- Temperaments & DISC
- DISC & Temperaments – Weaknesses
- DISC & Temperaments – Strengths
- Dysfunction & what it looks like
- Maintaining Relational Health
- You as the Team Player
- Introduction to Productive Teams
- Qualities for an Effective Team
- Values & Care within a Team
- Unity & Goals within a Team
- Communication & Teams
- Collaboration
- Chemistry
- Celebrations
- Why Teams Fail
- When things go wrong
- Review of Course
- Driving Forward
Course reviews
This course was well done
This course was well done
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.
Pastoral Care: Certified
This course will equip individuals to care for people pastorally, providing them with tools and teaching them to work within good pastoral care systems.
Curriculum Covered
- What is Pastoral Care?
- Biblical & Historical Perspectives
- The Gift & the Role
- Discipleship vs Pastoral Care
- Pastoral Care in the Church
- Pastoral Care in the Community
- Pastoral Care Skills
- Systems
- Legislation
- Confidentiality
- Records
- Referrals
- Team-based Pastoral Care
- Understanding Others – Uniquely Created
- Understanding Others -Worldview
- Strengths Finder
- Spiritual Gifts
- Self-Care
- Boundaries
- Relationship Health
- Communication
- Conflict
- Solutions Focused
- Social Media
- Crisis Care
- Practical PC Meetings
- Millennials
Course reviews
Pastoral care
Many years ago pastoral training wasn’t as relevantly based as this , each section has offered new learning , it’s helped me to evaluate how to bring change to pastoral care, in my church and community. Many issues today to relate to are COVID based so providing life skills answers are key to sharing Gods love in the community where we live , in his church through the generations .
Pastoral care
This course really moved me and has empowered me to move forward in stewardship. I now know how to determine the needs and opportunities of the people I am shepherding, and to increase their overall health.
I am now knowledgeable in the administrative systems and essential tools which are needed to support Pastoral Care practices within the church and the community.
Thanks to axx ministry ,the Harvest Bible college and Regan Perry et team for their brilliant lectures and exposées .
I give God all the glory.
Hope never disappointed
I had a car accident 1999, at that moment I decided to follow the path of Jesus by helping others to know how God is good. He wants that all of us to be saved and worshiping together as one family. At the moment of the accident it was like a dream and was in a middle of a prayer group me my sister use to go and I was definite aware of that call. God need me. Over the years people come to me asking advice, help. And I try to do the more I can. And now I want to help them in a professional way, even though I had some courses about counciling but I realize it is something we need to update every moment. Because so many new things come and knock our doors, so much estranged thing touch people. We definitely need educate ourselves to help as much we can.
Curriculum Covered
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.
Sermon Design & Delivery: Certified
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
Course reviews
Very interesting
Beautiful and interesting
Very interesting
Beautiful 😍
Sermon design and delivery
I have really enjoyed this topic and have been encouraged very much. I have learnt how to design and deliver a sermon and how to do exergesis.
Thanks to Axx
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.
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Axx Reviews
Pastor Wayne Swift
National Leader of Acts Global Churches
“Axx has already proved to have been of great benefit to our students studying all over Australia. The learning, the method of delivery and the interaction combine for an outstanding educational experience for men and women in ministry”.
Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry Features
- Included Courses: 8
- Certified = Yes
- Assessments Included = Yes
- Academic Level: Diploma/Degree
- Duration: 8-12 Months
Assessment
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
Related Qualifications
Certification of Local Church Ministry
Advanced Certification of Pastoral Ministry
Advanced Certification of Church Planting
Advanced Certification of Local Church Ministry Enrolment & Payment Options
Your Give 1 will Provide Free Training to Pastors Living in Poverty or under Persecution
- Lifetime access to all resources
- 8 specifically designed courses
- Certified Training
Your Give 1 will Provide Free Training to Pastors Living in Poverty or under Persecution
- Lifetime access to all resources
- 8 specifically designed courses
- Certified Training
Your Give 1 will Provide Free Training to Pastors Living in Poverty or under Persecution
- Access with an active subscription
- 8 specifically designed courses
- Certified Training
- Lifetime access to all resources
- 8 specifically designed courses
- Certified Training
- Lifetime access to all resources
- 8 specifically designed courses
- Certified Training
- Access with an active subscription
- 8 specifically designed courses
- Certified Training
Axx is an Australian based NFP Ministry. Note prices are listed in Australian dollars
Now I say to you that you are Peter (which means ‘rock’), and upon this rock, I will build my church, and all the powers of hell will not conquer it.
Matthew 16:18
