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Build your ministry leadership. Our Certification of Pastoral Ministry free program enlarges your knowledge of biblical teaching and theology while starting to develop your team and people leadership skills.
Certification of Pastoral Ministry Free for pastors and leaders who live in a country suffering under persecution or living in poverty.
FREE – No credit card required
What the Certification of Pastoral Ministry Free includes
- Certification
- 30.5 hours on-demand video
- 143 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 Completion
Who is Axx for
- This qualification is for a pastor or a person training to be a pastor who are suffering under persecution or living in poverty.
- This is the perfect qualification 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.
- It is also ideal for those who are on a discovery path, trying to identify what God is calling them to do.
- It also provides a great foundation for long-term ministry positions.
What you’ll learn
- Introduction to the Biblical Narrative
- How to understand and communicate the Bible’s key themes, events, characters and how to apply lessons learnt in my life and ministry.
- Analyse & Apply the Bible
- 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
- 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
- How to move towards what God is calling you to do and become the person God is calling you to be.
- Theology of God
- 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
- 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
- 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.
- Building Kingdom Centred Churches
- How to be a Kingdom centred leader. It examines five principles for Kingdom Growth, how to build your Church Planting team. It finishes with Four Fundamental Principles of Kingdom Theology.
Axx Requirements
- You must be a pastor or a person training to be a pastor from a majority world country or a persecuted country.
- This qualification only requires a desire to learn about the introductory concepts of the Bible, theology, spiritual formation and pastoral ministry.
- A love of God and people.
- 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.
Pastoral Ministry Free Courses
Introduction to the Biblical Narrative: Certified

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 Vocational Education Course Supervisor role with Harvest Bible College.
Analyse & Apply the Bible: Certified

This series of lessons are 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.
Personal Management and Spiritual Health: Certified

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.
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
About your instructor



Dr Brendan Roach
Founder and CEO of Axx
Dr Brendan Roach has been involved in 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.
Theology of God: Certified

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 been teaching in bible colleges since 2011. He is studying towards his Doctor of Ministry and is interested in sacred space and contemporary spirituality.
Crossing Cultures: Certified

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 changer their world.
Sermon Delivery and Design: 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
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.
Building Kingdom Centred Churches: Certified

In Building Kingdom Centred Churches Ps Mal Macleod examines five principles for Kingdom Growth, how to build your Church Planting team and how to be a Kingdom centred leader. He finished with Four Fundamental Principles of Kingdom Theology.
Curriculum Covered
- Part 1 – Five Principles for Kingdom Growth
- Part 2 – Build your Church Planting Team
- Part 3 – What is it to be a Kingdom Centred Leader?
- Part 4 – Kingdom Purpose Defined
- Part 5 – Four Fundamental Principles of Kingdom Theology
About your instructor



Ps Mal Macleod
Senior Pastor, Equip Church International
Ps Malcolm and Karen MacLeod are visionary leaders with a love for people. They have a strong desire to see people grow in Christ through the fulfillment of the Great Commission: “Go make disciples…” This desire to help people grow is coupled with a burden for leaders. They have a heart for the Kingdom, equipping pastors and leading leaders to achieve their full potential in ministry to the body of Christ.
Certification of Pastoral Ministry Free Enrolment
- Certificate upon Completion
- All resources free
- 8 Courses
- Certified Training
“God does not choose people because of their ability, but because of their availability.”
― Brother Andrew