日本教会開拓伝道認定
Japanese Church Planting Ministry Certificate
オンライン専門学校、「JCC 人生を変える聖書専門学校」へようこそ!
Welcome to the online JCC Life-Changing Bible College!
JCC オンライン聖書専門学校へようこそ。人生を変える聖書専門学校は、日本のキリスト教会における次世代のリーダーを育成すべく、AXXと共同し、クオリティの高い聖書専門学校のプログラムを提供いたします。このハイ・クオリティ且つ金額的にも手ごろで柔軟なプログラムでは、あなたの人生における神様からの招きを成就することができるよう、知識や能力を学ぶことができます。我々は皆さまが神様との歩みと奉仕の中で成長されていくのを楽しみにしております。
Welcome to JCC’s online Bible College. The Life-Changing Bible College is excited to partner with AXX in providing high-quality online Bible College courses to raise up the next generation of leaders for Christian churches in Japan. This quality, affordable and flexible courses will equip you to fulfil the calling of God on your life. We look forward to seeing you grow in your walk and service to God.



主任牧師 ユージン・ゲーベルト
Included Courses
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.
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.
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.
Planting & Developing Churches Part 1: Certified

This course equips and inspires ministers and potential ministers to become involved in Church Planting and developing churches. It deals with Church Growth and Health principles to the planting and development of a local congregation.
Curriculum Covered
- Planting & Developing Churches Course Description Part 1
- Introduction to Planting & Developing Churches
- Jesus & the Harvest
- Biblical Foundations of Church Planting
- Jesus & the Gospel of the Kingdom
- The Early Church & Lessons for Now
- Why Church Planting is the Best Way to Win the Lost
- Evangelism in the New Church Plant
- Discipleship & Church Planting
- Case Study: Church Planting & University Ministry Thailand
- Case Study: The Satellite Church Planting Model
- Case Study: Starting from Scratch – Lightpoint Church
- Rick Warren & The Saddleback Church
- 8 Essential Quality Characteristics of a Healthy Church
- People Groups & Church Planting
- Cultural Diversity and Church Planting
- Starting Strong: Preparing for Church Planting
- Imperatives for Church Planting
About your instructor




Dr Ian Grant
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.
Planting & Developing Church Part 2: Certified

This course equips and inspires ministers and potential ministers to become involved in Church Planting and developing churches. It deals with Church Growth and Health principles to the planting and development of a local congregation.
Curriculum Covered
- Planting & Developing Churches Course Description
- Good Governance & the Local Church
- Finances & the Local Church
- All Kinds & Sizes of the Church
- Motivating, Equipping & Mobilising People in a Church
- Excellent Church Services
- Leaders that Establish Strong Churches
- The Importance of Vision in Churches
- Building your Church Dream Team
- Preaching in a Developing Church
- New Testament and Church Planting Strategies Today
- Planting Missional Churches
- The Use of Media in the Local Church
- Case Study: Life House Church – Ps Helen
- Case Study: Life House Church – Ps Richard
- Case Study: Kaleidoscope Church
- Church Planting & Ministry in Cambodia
- Case Study: Hope Generation Church
- House Church Movements
- Creating a Personal Ministry Portfolio
- Incarnational Church Planting
- Building the Church in Asia
- Faith, Supernatural & Power in the Holy Spirit
About your instructor




Dr Ian Grant
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.
Who this qualification is for
- This Church Planting course is designed for people who are preparing for or considering planting a Church or being part of a Church planting team.
- It is ideal for those who feel a strong call of God on their life to be a pioneer.
What you’ll learn
- 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.
- Introduction to the Biblical Narrative
- How to understand & communicate the Bible’s key themes, events, characters and how to apply lessons learnt in my life and ministry.
- Planting and Developing Churches
- How to build a ministry team that can plant, establish and grow a kingdom-based Church. Your leadership skills will be built as you to create a highly motivated team who will work together towards the church planting goals. You will learn about various models of church planting and hear from successful church planters using various models enabling you to choose which model is best suited to you.
- 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.
JCC Life-Changing Bible College! Requirements
- This qualification only requires a desire to learn about how to plant a Church or how I can be a productive member of a Church Planting team.
- Have a desire to see the kingdom of God expanded globally.
- A love of God, the Word and the Great Commission.
- 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.



Senior/Lead Pastor Eugene Gebert
主任牧師 ユージン・ゲーベルト
私たちはAXXと共同し、唯一のAXX認定プログラムとして、あるいはJCCにより牧師任命資格基準の一部として認められた、JCCが認定する評価基準に即した学習要綱として、これらのプログラムを提供できることを嬉しく思います。AXX「教会開拓認定」はJCC「日本教会開拓伝道認定」修得のための必須項目です。
主任牧師 ユージン・ゲーベルト
牧師代表理事
日本キリスト教会
“We are so pleased to partner with AXX, offering all their courses as stand-alone AXX certified courses, or with more formal study and assessment criteria for JCC issued certification, recognized as part of the criteria for pastoral credentialing by JCC. The AXX “Certificate of Church Planting” is required to be completed as part of the JCC “Japanese Church Planting Ministry Certificate”.
Enrolment & Payment Options
- This Qualification is required to be completed as part of the JCC “Japanese Church Planting Ministry Certificate”