Precept Ministries International (PMI) is an interdenominational Christian evangelical organization whose stated mission is to establish people in God's Word. The ministry ministers to adults, teens and children through Bible study leader training workshops, camps centered around Inductive Bible Study, Bible studies, an Israel tour to biblical sites and conferences.
PMI was founded by Jack and Kay Arthur in 1970 and based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Precept Ministries also publishes books and Bible studies including Precept Upon Precept®, In & Out®, the New Inductive Study Series, the "Lord" study series, 40-Minute study series, and Discover 4 Yourself Inductive Bible Studies for Kids. These unique inductive studies have been developed from years of diligent study and teaching experience, and are being used in nearly 180 countries and 70 languages.
The organization is a nonprofit ministry and a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA).
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Bible Study Training
PMI's main way to establish people in God's word is by equipping individuals to become Precept Bible Study Leaders through training workshops both nationally and internationally. The year-round trainings and resources PMI offers are designed to increase Bible study and leadership skills.
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Student Ministry
Transform Student Ministries is a department of Precept Ministries International. Precept continues to prioritize ministering to minors of all ages, especially those in high school and college. Semi-annually, they hold an ENCOUNTER Student Conference in the fall and winter. Annually, they offer the ENGAGE Internship which takes place over a 10-week span between May through July to train college-age students and young adults to engage in God's Word through the Inductive Bible Study method. The EQUIP Boot Camp program that occurs throughout June and early July is for dedicated students to meet and be encouraged by fellow Christians who have similar goals and standards. Daily activities include Bible study, worship, prayer, sports and fellowship with teens from around the world.
Precepts for Life
Precept Ministries produces Kay Arthur's daily radio and television program Precepts for Life, which provides instruction in Bible study. In 2009 the program received the National Religious Broadcasters' award for "Best Television Teaching Program." Kay Arthur was named to the National Religious Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2011.
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