A Chinese Bible curriculum that equips pastors to train others

Bible Training Centre for Pastors (BTCP) offers a complete Bible curriculum in Chinese for pastors and church leaders.

Deep Bible study in Chinese for the pastors who teach it

Mandarin Chinese has more native speakers than any other language, more than 900 million.

Pastors who serve Chinese-speaking churches have the task of teaching the whole Bible with care. A complete Bible study program in Chinese gives them a path through all of Scripture, and the means to pass it on to others.

A complete Chinese curriculum that pastors can pass on

BTCP’s curriculum is translated into Chinese, so pastors can follow a complete Bible study program in their own language. Its graduates are equipped to lead and train others. One trained leader can begin to equip others, and those leaders can equip still more.

The translation has been used across Asia and North America. Partner reports show more than 3,500 people have taken part in Chinese classes. In Chinese, BTCP partners have completed more than 75 classes over more than two decades, and more than 2,200 people have graduated.

BTCP is a member of the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability, its curriculum is used in 105 countries, and it has more than 200,000 graduates.

Start training the leaders in your network

If you serve Chinese speakers, you can use this curriculum to train the pastors and leaders around you. Join our free introductory Zoom meeting to learn how to bring it to the people you serve. In the meeting, our team will answer your questions and confirm which Chinese materials are available.

Three tracks that fit every level of church leadership

Every leader can start at the right level.

BTCI (5 courses, 275 hours) equips lay leaders and small group hosts. Graduates can apply for advanced standing at Dallas Theological Seminary.
BTCL (8 courses, 400 hours) trains elders, deacons, and ministry leaders.
BTCP (10 courses, 520 hours) is the full program for pastors at any stage.

See the course lists on our three tiers of training page.

Live classes your own church can host

BTCP classes are live and face-to-face, led by a local instructor from your church or ministry. Instructors have theological training through seminary, Bible college, BTCP programs, or equivalent biblical education. BTCP prepares each instructor in a two-day teacher workshop and provides teaching guides and ongoing support.

Fees that keep training within reach

Fees are per student, per course, and depend on where the class meets: $20 in North America and $11 everywhere else. The five BTCI courses cost $100 in North America and $55 elsewhere. Manuals are included, and there are no franchise or subscription fees. If these fees are not workable in your setting, we accept applications for a reduced rate. Partners order materials through BTCP on our ordering page.

Common questions

Is the curriculum available in this language? Yes. The translation is listed as completed on our translations page. Our team will confirm which materials are available when you meet with us.

How long does it take? Partners set the schedule, as long as each course meets its minimum hours. Many classes meet once a week for a few hours; others hold week-long intensives each quarter. The BTCI track (275 hours) usually takes one and a half to two and a half years, depending on how often and how long classes meet.

Where can classes be held? Almost anywhere: churches, homes, rented spaces, even restaurants and other dining establishments.

How are students evaluated? Instructors look at attendance, participation, and consistent completion of the study-question sections in the manuals.

Can students in different tracks learn together? Yes. Students working toward different tracks can study in the same class for the courses their tracks share.

Can students take the courses online? No. Classes are live and face-to-face, so students and teachers learn together in the same room.