Institute of Training Workshops

General Bible Study

Studying and Leading Precept (2 days)

Experience Precept's unique inductive Bible study method in two unforgettable lessons and discussions! This workshop is designed for those who want to improve Bible study skills as well as lead Precept Bible studies - and have attended no more than two Precept courses. (This study or "More About Leading" or a Study Program is required before leading Precept Upon Precept Bible studies.)

Inductive Book Study - Overview (1 day)
Learn how to uncover the overall theme of a book of the Bible and apply it in life-changing ways. This workshop trains you to use inductive study skills to extract and understand the message of an entire book.

Word Studies (1 day)
Learn to use Greek word study tools - concordances, lexicons, grammars - to discover precious and valuable insights not always visible in English versions. This is research you can do with no prior experience in the language - investigate moods, voices, and tenses of Greek verbs that shed new light on the text.

Structuring (1 day)
An exciting brain stretcher that teaches you how to understand the flow of thought in a text by laying out its grammatical structure. We guarantee that as you use this enlightening method yourself, you will be surprised and excited to see how much is in the text you didn't see before!

Overview and Chapter Study (2 days)
Review techniques learned in Inductive Bible Study and train to closely examine individual chapters and effectively cross-reference related Scriptures. This workshop will impress on you more than ever the need for immediate and broader contexts to rightly divide the Word of truth.

40 Minute Bible Studies/New Inductive Study Series (1 day)
Many have shared with us how the inductive study method in our new 40-Minute Bible Studies has immediately impacted lives for Christ's glory. The second part of this workshop gives you an understanding of the New Inductive Study Series. We offer this workshop hoping you will participate in these life-changing studies as a student and/or leader.


Specialized Workshops
(requires prior workshops and/or pre-study)

Accurately Handling a Difficult Passage in the Bible (3 days)

Review principles of Bible interpretation, study the overall message of John's unmatched Gospel, and research the immediate context and significant cross-references to determine the meaning of John 15:1-6. In the process, you'll discover the contribution of this vivid picture of the Vine and its branches to the important doctrines of eternal security and fruit in a believer's life.
(Pre-study[1]; Prerequisite[2])

Accurately Handling a Difficult Subject (4 days)
What does the Bible say about baptism of the Holy Spirit? Study the overall message of the book of Acts, strengthen inductive study skills, learn principles of interpretation, and cross-reference the Gospels, Epistles, and Old Testament to understand this action of the Holy Spirit.
(Pre-study[1]; Prerequisite[2])


Leadership Workshops
(may require prior workshops and/or pre-study)

More About Leading (2days)

Focus on leadership - planning lessons and leading more effective discussions. There will be hands-on lesson-planning and opportunity to observe additional discussions by experienced Precept trainers. Come with questions you have about leading Precept Bible stud classes.
(Pre-study[1]; Prerequisite [3])

Leading Different Kinds of Lessons (2 days) - Chattanooga only
A new workshop for Precept leaders. Gain invaluable presentation insights for different subjects like Old Testament, Prophecy, Topical Studies. These will prepare you to effectively lead a wider range of Precept studies.


Study Programs

Study programs enrich your understanding of God's Word and deepen your walk with Him. They also train you to become a Precept leader, whether you are unfamiliar or experienced with the inductive study method. In study programs, a Precept Upon Precept course is completed in days rather than weeks. After daily completion of assignments, you join a dynamic group with a Precept leader to discuss what you've discovered and learned. We guarantee you'll never be the same!

Kinsman Redeemer (3 days)
A powerful study of Jesus as our Kinsman Redeemer, Defender, and Avenger - truths we must rely on when others are taking advantage of us or life seems generally unjust.
(Pre-study[1])

Keeping Your Focus When Your Dreams Are Shattered:
A Study on Joseph (4 days)

Learn more about who God is, how you can make wise choices, and what it takes to rise and live above oppressive circumstances like Joseph's.
(Pre-study[1])


Additional Study Programs

Check the institutes in your area or call Precept Ministries International at 1-800-763-8280 for the latest Study Programs being offered in Chattanooga.



[1] Pre-study is required. Register at least three weeks in advance so that materials can be sent to you to prepare for the first class.

[2] Prerequisite: participated in three or more Precept Upon Precept courses or one of the following:
  • Former Level 1 or 101 workshops
  • Inductive Book Study-Overview
  • Overview and Chapter Study workshop

[3] Prerequisite: studied three or more Precept Upon Precept courses or led at least one Precept Upon Precept course.