Helping support one another for the kingdom
This year we launched a brand new series of emails that is focused on leadership. Over the last 30 years Precept has trained thousands of leaders in our leadership training workshops. Our goal is to better engage leaders and our monthly Leader Connect emails will be one of many ways we interact with you.
Resources
Testimonies
Impacted by the book Romans
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Being a Precept Leader during a pandemic
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God's Word transforms our hearts
I was able to share the hope found in God’s Word with these ladies. What had once been my struggle, my brokenness, was now being used to point others to the freedom found in Christ alone!
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From knowledge to a passion for teaching
I began with Precept Ministries in April 2020 as soon as the pandemic hit. It is quite an incredible thing once a believer learns how to dig for themselves because it unlocks the treasure of God’s Word. My eyes have been opened, and the Lord has used this knowledge to increase my passion for teaching others.
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Hunger for God's Word
In the mid-1980s, when we were first in Kenya, my wife led several Precept Upon Precept studies with college students, starting with Thessalonians. The college students would regularly ask if the study could be held several nights a week instead of just once per week. These are the examples of a hunger for God’s Word that amazed us. However, it is not always about numbers.
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The Power of God's Word
Although I have been leading Precept studies for about fifteen years, this year, probably more than ever, I have seen how effective the inductive study method is. Despite the simplicity of what we do as we observe, reflect and discuss God’s Word, I continue to marvel at how God is working to bring insight and change — not only in myself as I study but in the lives of those who study with me.
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Leader Tips
Word Studies with Beth Schmidt
Word studies should go beyond simply looking at the one-word definitions in most online apps. Hebrew and Greek scholars have given us readily accessible tools to help us and others in our Bible study groups dig much deeper into God’s Word.
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Why hold an orientation session? with Sharon Kaufman
An orientation session is for new people and can also be a refresher for those familiar with Inductive Study. This session will give everyone in your group the confidence to be prepared to participate fully in the first official week of the class study.
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Commentaries 101 with Mark Sheldrake
“How do you know which commentary is best to use?” Find out how to find the best commentaries to use for your study.
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How to disciple your students with Sandra Loewen
Discipleship is more than leading a weekly class. God was teaching me that He does not call us to be all that we can be, all on our own. Instead, he calls us to pour ourselves out for others like a drink offering. I realized that not to make disciples (in the Spirit’s power) is to disobey Jesus.
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Training 101 with Mark Sheldrake
Our new leadership workshops are designed to create an environment to practice new skills learned in training or to use the skills you have been developing over the years to teach a practice lesson where others can learn from your experience. Leaders, I want to encourage you to refresh your skills in our workshops. Here are two things vital for leaders and three workshops I want to highlight for you.
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Creative Questions with Carol Folkeringa
It is super important for students to keep reviewing and reinforcing what they’ve already learned and use that knowledge as a basis for what they will learn. But can I just say — don’t these kinds of questions sometimes get B.O.R.I.N.G? Still, I wonder: could we do the review in a more interesting or engaging way to help students remember without repeating the same questions every week?
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Tool Highlights
How to Study Your Bible
Step-by-step instructions and practical helps so you can use the inductive method–letting the Bible speak for itself–to discern the clear, timeless meaning of any passage of Scripture.
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Logos Bible Software
Logos is an intuitive and rich resource filled with in-depth study tools that can help you as you prepare your studies. It is is a powerful tool available online, on your computer or as an app. You can even download Logos 9 Basic for FREE!
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The New Inductive Study Bible
Every feature of this study Bible is designed to help you gain a more intimate understanding of God and His Word. This is a fantastic study companion to have because it is the only Bible based entirely on the inductive study approach.
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We will not be silenced — Responding Courageously to our Culture's Assault on Christianity
This is a must read for every Christian as it will open your eyes to see what is happening in our culture today. From discussions on Progressive Christianity, racism, gender issues, sexual sin and cancel culture Erwin Lutzer opens our eyes to how today’s culture is looking to turn even further away from a biblical worldview. This book focuses on what is happening in the USA today but easily applies to what is happening in Canada today. One of the most important aspects of this books is how the church should respond in action and prayer.
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Another Gospel by Alissa Childers
There is a movement that is seeking to redefine Christianity called Progressive Christianity. This new thinking seeks to redefine the historical truths of Christianity itself with “new thinking”. This book is one of the most important books to read and Alissa Childers takes you on a personal journey as the Progressive Movement attempted to deconstruct her faith. Learn about Progressive Christianity and how to answer questions about this movement.
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The Power of Knowing God (40-Min Study)
This is a great study to engage new people in the study of God’s Word. This book is self contained which means the scriptures are in the book as well as the questions. I would encourage you to purchase two of these studies and invite someone to study it with you this summer.
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