Who is Axx Global?
Mission and Ministry of Axx
To provide biblically-based effective ministry training, and leadership programs that are trusted and accessible globally for pastors, leaders and disciples.
Vision
The mission and the ministry we see will be a global community of people sharing resources to grow the kingdom of God.
The ministry we see will provide ministry training courses to people who cannot for reasons of geography, cost, discrimination, or persecution normally access them.
The ministry we see will access all parts of the globe.
The ministry we see will start in English and then expand to other languages.
The ministry we see will give a platform for the Body of Christ’s most gifted teachers to share their gift.
Values
Bible – We value the word of God as the foundation to build life and ministry upon.
The Call of God – We believe in the call of God on your life and inspire you to pursue your calling.
Trust – We are trusted because we provide solid, credible and unapologetic Bible-based training.
Collaboration – We leverage the gifted ministry genius of others to work together to build the Kingdom of God.
Innovation – Valuing the past and leaning into the future. We take the best technology has to offer and use it to deliver our training.
Ministry Values
Axx encourages the genuine expression of your individual calling in God.
Axx supports active engagement in the local church and Christian ministries.
Axx is dedicated to a Holy Spirit empowered life and ministry.
Axx fosters a global kingdom perspective.
Axx cultivates authentic spirituality.
What is Certification?
Axx certification is a formal recognition that you have met all the requirements of a course, qualification or program of study. It ensures that you have the skills and knowledge required to perform a variety of ministry functions. It serves as an official recognition that you have attained qualifications and expertise in core areas of the Ministry, Bible and Theology.
Axx Explained – Academic Levels
Certificate – This is an introductory qualification suitable for new or mature believers who are seeking systematic teaching presented in a clear and uncomplicated manner.
Certification – This is a ministry preparatory qualification which is highly structure and tailored to meet specific needs. These courses are taught at a diploma academic level.
Advanced Certification – This is a more advanced ministry qualification that builds on knowledge and skills developed at the Certification level. These qualifications are taught at an advanced diploma or entry BA degree level.
Licentiate – This is a higher academic qualification design for people who are seeking to enter or progress into ministry full-time. These qualifications are taught at upper degree and postgraduate level.
MasterClass – These qualifications are for ministry professionals who are seeking to stretch and challenge themselves, their ministry and biblical expertise. These qualifications are taught at the Masters and Doctorate levels.
How is the course delivered?
The course is delivered online with video and questions, plus small discussion groups.
When do I study?
Tuesday is a study day where you will view your course videos and complete reading and the required questionnaires. You will also have group discussions about your course content.
Is there any extra support while I am studying?
Your student co-ordinator, ministry pastor and study group leaders are all available to support you.
Course Units
Core Internship Study: Certification of Local Church Ministry
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.
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 and Spiritual Health
How to develop your relationship with God through holistic spiritual and practical disciplines to achieve your God-given destiny and spiritual goals.
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.
Group Ministry Practice
How to serve, lead and develop your ministry team in a local church or another ministry context. Your role and responsibilities are made more effective and measured against best practice and biblical standards. Ministry practices are recommended to increase ministry health and effectiveness in light of church/ministry focus.
Work with and Care for Others
How to provide pastoral care for an individual, members of a family or your community. How to effectively work with and serve people whilst developing tools and insights in self-awareness. You will understand how to apply principles and skills to promote effective group harmony and synergy.
Elective certificate options
You will have the option to choose one elective certificate from the following options:
Leadership | Pastoral Care | Bible, Justice, Poverty & Development | Youth Ministry | Kids Ministry
Leadership
Make a difference and build your leadership. This Certificate of Biblical Leadership Course is ideally suited for people who want to be biblical influencers in all spheres of life, ministry and career.
Personal Spiritual Growth
How to lay a personal foundation for development as a Christian and a leader through a process of personal and spiritual growth, thus undergirding all their spiritual life and ministry.
Authentic Leadership
How to be equipped with the skills and knowledge required to lead others effectively in a manner that is shaped by a Christian understanding of leadership.
Foundations of Leadership
How to manage conflict, leading collaboratively, failure, risk and decisions before the course moves into implementing and sustaining change. The foundational principles of leadership in ministry and work.
Pastoral Care
The Certificate of Pastoral Care is a biblical approach to caring for people in the community, local church or ministry context. In addition, you will learn when to refer people in your care to professional counsellors or more experienced pastors.
Pastoral Care
How to care for people pastorally. You will be provided with the tools and teaching to work within a good pastoral care team.
Counselling Basics: Part 1
The introductory skills and knowledge required to establish and apply a biblical Christian counselling approach. You will also learn about mental illness and depression in relation to understanding and renewing the mind.
Counselling Basics: Part 2
The theology of emotions and the emotions that are encountered in counselling and life including; anger, anxiety, grief & loss, guilt & shame and conflict. You will then learn about forgiveness, inner healing, prayer and pastoral counselling.
Bible
This certificate is the perfect starting point for a deeper appreciation of the Bible. The Certificate of the Bible is a structured program of study that guides the learner through the basics of Understanding and Interpreting the Old and the New Testaments.
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.
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.
Our Place in Gods Narrative
You will learn about the big picture – God, Us & You and finding your place in God’s Mission. God among people & affecting earth through the preaching of the kingdom. You will be challenged to be involved in the Plan, not just on-lookers.
Justice, Poverty & Development
The Certificate of Justice Poverty and Development prepares you to make a real difference in the world we live in. It engages issues such as justice, poverty, aid & development.
Social & Environmental Justice
This course describes the skills and knowledge necessary to develop an appropriate response to contemporary justice issues inherent to Christian ministry.
Poverty, Aid & Development
Learn biblical solutions to an ancient and current problem. Learn how to facilitate poverty alleviating measures on a local and global scale. Learn what is poverty and what are its causes and what are its results?
NGO Practice
Learn how to equip believers with the skills and knowledge required to evaluate efforts to deal with poverty, participate in aid and development and advocate for the aid and development cause from biblical and experiential perspectives.
Youth Ministry
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.
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.
Kids’ Ministry
Course currently under development.