Comprehensive Bible Training for Pastors

A systematic 10-course program that equips ministry leaders through life-on-life mentoring, practical skills development, and a deep biblical foundation within a local church context.

BTCP provides the "irreducible minimum" every pastor and church leader needs: solid biblical knowledge, practical ministry skills, spiritual maturity, and the ability to train others. Our church-based, cross-denominational approach focuses on life transformation rather than academic achievement, preparing leaders who can multiply their impact for God's kingdom.

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Using the Curriculum

BTCP “Classic”: Classes are conducted by partnering ministries in various full-time programs or modular formats. Class schedules can also be adapted to the students’ needs. Partnering ministries include churches, mission agencies, associations of churches, Bible colleges and seminaries, para-church ministries, and individual missionaries and pastors.

Church Sponsored Bible Institutes: Many churches in the USA see a need for better scriptural teaching. They use 5 of the 10 BTCP courses. This helps train elders, deacons, Bible teachers, and small group leaders. We call this Bible Training for Church Leaders (BTCL).

Bible College: Some of our partners use our concept and curriculum to form the “backbone” or core of their multi-year formal programs.

Seminary Extension Bible Institute: Several seminaries outside the USA use BTCP to extend basic theological training in a Bible Institute format to remote locations.

Key Benefits

Church Based

Learn in your local church context

Multiplication Focus

Develop skills to train others

Bible Centered

Master proper interpretation methods and survey both testaments

Non-Traditional Academics

Focus on spiritual growth and practical application

Unity in Christ

Unity around biblical truth while respecting denominational distinctives

Life-on-Life Discipleship

Personal guidance from experienced mentors for life and ministry

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Download our comprehensive Program Summary Manual for detailed curriculum information, course syllabi, and sample lessons from all 10 courses.

Explore the BTCP Curriculum

  • MANUAL 1

    An introduction to basic Bible study methods and rules of interpretation with emphasis on accurately understanding and obeying God’s Word and the development of practical skills. Students will learn to determine what Scripture says, what it means, and how it can be applied.

    Manual 1 Sample

  • MANUAL 2

    A broad overview and survey of the Old Testament designed to emphasize the structure, theme and message of the Old Testament and each of its 39 individual books in order to provide understanding of God’s self-revelation and His plan of redemption.

    Manual 2 Sample

  • MANUAL 3

    An overview survey of the New Testament focusing on the theme, purpose, structure and basic content of each individual book and relating each book to the whole Bible. Strong emphasis is also given to the applicational message of each book.

    Manual 3 Sample

  • MANUAL 4

    Preaching Biblical Messages is designed to equip pastors with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare and communicate messages from God’s Word. Pastoral Ministry is designed to equip pastors with the knowledge and practical skills required for effective, fruitful ministry.

    Manual 4 Sample

  • MANUAL 5

    A survey and summary of the ten major doctrines of the Bible with an emphasis on the pastor or church leader knowing God more fully while understanding and practicing sound theology.

    MANUAL 5 SAMPLE

  • MANUAL 6

    This course is designed to teach pastors and church leaders the basic concepts and principles of the spiritual life so that they can personally grow to spiritual maturity and live a life that is pleasing to God.

    Manual 6 Sample

  • MANUAL 7

    This course is designed to teach pastors and church leaders the basic concepts and principles of the spiritual life so that they can personally grow to spiritual maturity and live a life that is pleasing to God.

    Manual 7 Sample

  • MANUAL 8

    Designed to equip pastors and church leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively teach God’s Word. Much emphasis is placed on the pastor’s role as teacher and the biblical goal of teaching.

    Manual 8 Sample

  • MANUAL 9

    This course is an introduction to the people, the major political, historical, and cultural developments, religious movements, and doctrinal issues which have influenced and shaped the Christian church.

    Manual 9 Sample

  • MANUAL 10

    This course is designed to ground pastors and church leaders in the basic biblical principles of missions, evangelism, and discipleship to equip the church in bringing lost people to Christ.

    Manual 10 Sample
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In order to order the BTCP manuals, you must be an active BTCP ministry partner. Please see Partnering With BTCP for the criteria. Contact us by email at info@btcp.com or call 770-938-6160 Ext. 206, and we would be delighted to discuss BTCP more fully.

Other materials available to order without a partnership:

Bible Book Studies for Adults (BBSA) from Bible Training Centre for Pastors

The BBSA series helps people understand and apply God’s Word through studies of individual Bible books. It focuses on what Scripture says. This way, believers can develop a biblical worldview and seek God’s guidance in all areas of life. Every Christian should take part in regular Bible study for spiritual growth and effective service.

1 Peter 3:18; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Ephesians 4:14-16

The BBSA manuals can be ordered here (*Please note that we can only ship these books to US addresses at this time)