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Do you feel the Lord calling you to youth ministry—leading a youth group? Fast track your Call with the Certificate of Youth Ministry. You will be prepared for youth ministry in a church, and learn how to interact with youth in the community.
The Certificate of Youth Ministry helps you understand how to engage youth culture and how to minister to young people inside the Church and in your community.
Ps Scott Wellard teaches on a vast array of relevant topics and also interviews several leading youth pastors who share their insights and thoughts about youth ministry. Every aspect of youth ministry is covered including junior youth, high school youth and young adults are all considered in the Certificate of Youth Ministry.
From AUD$30.00/mo – Flexible Choice (Month-by-month)
12 Don’t let anyone think less of you because you are young. Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity.
1 Timothy 4:12
What the Certificate of Youth Ministry includes
- 5 specifically designed Youth Min Courses
- Certification
- 29 hours on-demand video
- 89 lessons on Youth Ministry
- Personalised Certified Certificate of Completion
- Full lifetime access
- Access on computer, mobile devices and TV
- All learning resources, handouts and E-library at no extra cost
Who is the Certificate of Youth Ministry for
- The Certificate of Youth Ministry is a specialist qualification designed for those who want to learn how to lead and grow a local church youth group.
- It is ideal for those in youth ministry and wants to see their youth group grow and flourish in God.
At Axx you’ll learn
- Youth Ministry 1 – Part 1
- How to understand youth culture and apply it to youth ministry in a local Church. Then use those skills to reach out to young people in the community.
- Youth Ministry 1 – Part 2
- To develop yourself as a leader and develop the leadership skills of those around you in your youth ministry.
- Youth Ministry 2 – Part 1
- How to understand the changing society and the impact those changes have on communicating with youth when you are competing for their attention.
- Youth Ministry 2 – Part 2
- To reflect & adapt to changes to grow a successful ministry, including junior youth, high school youth & young adults. Building the skills needed by youth leaders to minister in a local church.
- Concepts for Youth Ministry
- Learn valuable drivers for effective youth ministry including; purpose, small groups, events, transitions and health indicators.
Axx Requirements
- This qualification only requires a desire to see youth group grow in a local church.
- A heart to see the lives of young people changed.
- 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.
Certificate of Youth Ministry Courses
Youth Ministry 1 – Part 1: Certified

This course is designed to give students an overview of effective youth ministry in a local church. Students will explore youth culture, creating pathways and discipling young people into a youth ministry. The learning isthen applied in a local Church setting.
Included lessons
- Course Description
- Introduction
- The “brief” History of Youth
- Why Do Youth Ministry?
- Interview – Brent Killeen 1
- Interview – Brent Killeen 2
- Understanding Youth Culture
- Engaging Youth Culture
- Interview – Nathan McMillan 1
- Interview – Nathan McMillan 2
- Creating Pathways
- Discipling Young People 1
- Discipling Young People 2
- Interview – Jonathan Green 1
- Interview – Jonathan Green 2
About your instructor

Pastor Scott Wellard
Pastor/Church Planter, Rope Chapel, Liverpool.
Scott is an experienced minister of religion with a demonstrated history of working in the civic & social organisation industry. He is skilled in youth leadership, preaching, church growth, social justice, and youth empowerment. Scott is currently church planting in Liverpool (UK) with a strong emphasis on community.




Brenton Killeen
For almost two decades Brenton has invested in youth and young adults ministry through various local, state, and national leadership roles. This positive history and broad experience has shaped a communication style that is flexible and effective for any setting and any age range. He communicates with deep insight into issues related to life, faith, and culture encouraging people to discover God in the midst of their circumstances. Brenton is currently the CEO-International at Jerry’s House, previously Director of Mustard Leadership Australia (a secondary schools student ministry), and Director of the Australian National Youth Ministry Convention. He is married to Jessica and is the proud father of Madi & Tamsin.
Youth Ministry 1 – Part 2: Certified

This course is designed to give students a broad overview of effective leadership of youth ministry, in a local church context. Students will learn a framework for evangelism and how to develop yourself as a leader and develop the leadership skills of those around you in youth ministry.
Included lessons
- Course Description
- Building a Culture for Evangelism
- Framework for Evangelism
- Communicating to Youth
- Interview – Aaron Kelly 1
- Interview – Aaron Kelly 2
- Reaching Your Community
- Schools Outreach
- Safe Youth Ministries
- Interview – Dave Edgar 1
- Interview – Dave Edgar 2
- The How To’s. “Events”, Money and Speakers
- The How To’s. Volunteers and Burnout
- Interview – Michael Reed 1
- Interview – Michael Reed 2
About your instructor







Pastor Scott Wellard
Pastor/Church Planter, Rope Chapel, Liverpool.
Scott is an experienced minister of religion with a demonstrated history of working in the civic & social organisation industry. He is skilled in youth leadership, preaching, church growth, social justice, and youth empowerment. Scott is currently church planting in Liverpool (UK) with a strong emphasis on community.



Dave Edgar
Director of Youth Alive Victoria
His vision is for teenagers to come to know Jesus and develop their relationship with Him. He has a heart for discipleship and a desire to see Churches unified across the state of Victoria for the cause of Jesus Christ.
Youth Ministry 2 – Part 1: Certified

This course builds on Youth Ministry 1, by investigating how to understand the changing society and the impact of those changes have on communicating to youth when you are competing for their attention.
Included lessons
- Course Description
- Introduction
- Youth Min 1 Recap
- Youth Min 2 Scope
- A thought to consider
- The Changing Face of Australia
- Secular Society
- Multi-Faith Society
- Food for Thought
- Communicating with Young People
- The Impact of Social Media
- Connecting with a Wireless World
- Food for Thought (2)
- Insights 1
- Insights 2 – Discipleship & Evangelism
- Insights 3 -Success, Church Family & Youth Families
- Pulse Check
- Reaching Young People
- Reaching Young People (2)
- Food for Thought (3)
- Interview – Brenton Killeen
- Interview- Brent Killeen (2)
- Interview- Brent Killeen (3)
- Mentoring
- Types of Young People
- Coaching
- Food for Thought (4)
About your instructor







Pastor Scott Wellard
Pastor/Church Planter, Rope Chapel, Liverpool.
Scott is an experienced minister of religion with a demonstrated history of working in the civic & social organisation industry. He is skilled in youth leadership, preaching, church growth, social justice, and youth empowerment. Scott is currently church planting in Liverpool (UK) with a strong emphasis on community.




Brenton Killeen
For almost two decades Brenton has invested in youth and young adults ministry through various local, state, and national leadership roles. This positive history and broad experience has shaped a communication style that is flexible and effective for any setting and any age range. He communicates with deep insight into issues related to life, faith, and culture encouraging people to discover God in the midst of their circumstances. Brenton is currently the CEO-International at Jerry’s House, previously Director of Mustard Leadership Australia (a secondary schools student ministry), and Director of the Australian National Youth Ministry Convention. He is married to Jessica and is the proud father of Madi & Tamsin.
Youth Ministry 2 – Part 2: Certified

This course builds on Youth Ministry 1, by investigating how to reflect & adapt to changes to grow a successful ministry, including junior youth, high school youth & young adults. It includes a series of teachings and interviews with leading youth pastors . Building skills needed by youth leaders operating in local churches.
Included lessons
- Course Description
- The Bible
- Young People and the Church
- Food for Thought (1)
- Insights- Sam Hearn
- Interview- Sam Hearn (2)
- Interview- Sam Hearn (3)
- Interview – Roxy Rodericks
- Interview – Roxy Rodericks (2)
- Interview – Roxy Rodericks (3)
- Junior Youth
- High School Youth
- Young Adults
About your instructor







Pastor Scott Wellard
Pastor/Church Planter, Rope Chapel, Liverpool.
Scott is an experienced minister of religion with a demonstrated history of working in the civic & social organisation industry. He is skilled in youth leadership, preaching, church growth, social justice, and youth empowerment. Scott is currently church planting in Liverpool (UK) with a strong emphasis on community.
Concepts for Youth Ministry: Certified

Meeting the needs of people from various life-stage groups within the local church is vital. This course examines effective principles for groups with an emphasis on Youth, for you to apply in your own setting.
Included lessons
- Course Description
- Identifying Purpose
- Evaluating Purpose
- Evaluating Health
- Health Indicators
- Young Adults 1
- Young Adults 2
- Young Adults 3
- Working with Volunteers
- Connecting People into Small Groups
- Small Groups 1
- Small Groups 2
- Small Groups 3
- Process & Administration
- Event Management
- Life as Youth Pastors
- Seasons of Transition
- Transition Through Church
- Closing Thoughts
About your instructor







Pastor Scott Wellard
Pastor/Church Planter, Rope Chapel, Liverpool.
Scott is an experienced minister of religion with a demonstrated history of working in the civic & social organisation industry. He is skilled in youth leadership, preaching, church growth, social justice, and youth empowerment. Scott is currently church planting in Liverpool (UK) with a strong emphasis on community.
“Real leaders are not blinded by the trappings of power, but recognize their role as servant.”
Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Certificate of Youth Ministry Enrolment & Payment Options
- 89 Lessons
- 5 Specifically Designed Courses
- Every aspect of Youth Ministry covered
- Lifetime access to all resources
- 89 Lessons
- 5 Specifically Designed Courses
- Every aspect of Youth Ministry covered
- Access with an active subscription
* Axx is an Australian based NFP Ministry. All prices are listed in Australian dollars.