Learn to Lead.
Lead to Inspire.
Do you see the overwhelming need for people to know God and His truth for themselves? For their hunger for truth to be satisfied by being equipped to handle the Bible? If you answered "Yes!" keep reading...
With a focus on discipling others, biblical leadership, and practical ministry training, the Precept Leader Academy prepares you to lead Bible study groups, foster spiritual growth, and multiply your impact by equipping others to disciple those around them. If you’re passionate about discipling others and creating a lasting spiritual legacy, then the Precept Leader Academy is your next step. Start your discipling journey today with Precept UK / Ireland / Scotland.
The upcoming Academy will consists of 5 modules. Throughout the PLA you will be introduced to various types of Precept studies and after each course, you will be encouraged and supported to lead a small group through the study you have just completed.
We want to raise up confident, competent, compassionate, creative Bible study leaders – with a long-term vision of raising up Precept Trainers across the UK and Ireland. Join us and be used by the LORD to reach your community and nation for Him.
Ready to Become a Powerful Disciple-Maker?
The Precept Leader Academy is your gateway to mastering the inductive Bible study method and becoming an effective disciple-maker. This comprehensive training program is designed to equip you with the skills to not only study the Bible deeply but also disciple others in their journey with God. Whether you’re currently leading or aspire to lead, the academy will empower you to teach others how to engage with Scripture and grow in their faith.
Additional topics covered
In addition to being equipped to study and lead Precept study series (see below for full details), the following topics are covered:
Precept’s Inductive Study Method
Starting and running a Bible study group
Use of social media to build your group
Creating simple power point presentations
Online Bible study tools
Raising up new leaders
Short testimonies and stories of lives transformed by God’s Word
Using Precept YouTube videos
Requirements to take part
You will receive from us the appropriate Precept study book by post.
You will need a computer, laptop or tablet etc which has a camera and audio facility. Using a headset or earphones with a microphone increases the clarity of sound and speech. Access to a printer is also needed as assignments may be given during the course which you will need to print. Please also have pens, coloured pencils and a Bible.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How much does the Precept Leader Academy cost?
Each module costs £30 and the textbook is included in the price.
Q. What is the difference between the Precept Leader Academy and other Precept events?
Unlike other Precept training courses, or Precept Bible Schools, the PLA will include daily practical or written assignments which will allow you to put into practice what has been learned, with a final written assignment.
Q. What time does the course run from?
Each module will start with a half day or full day’s training, and then weekly evening meetings from 7-9.15pm. There will be home assignments to be completed between sessions.
In order to complete some of the studies, there may be optional follow-up meetings after the course.
Q. Do I have to commit to all modules?
No. You can attend the module that you are interested in, and not attend any others. However, we encourage attendees to consider attending as many or all of the modules as possible in order to get the best possible training.
Q. I want to complete the PLA, but I missed a module. What happens now?
If you missed the start of a cycle, or missed a module, you can attend that module during the following cycle when it is repeated.
Our upcoming course starts:
7 March 2026
Being A Disciple: Counting the Real Cost
If you have further questions and would like to speak with us about the PLA, please email info@preceptireland.org
Future Courses
Being a Disciple counting The Real Cost – 40Minute Series (Team building):
Saturday 7th March 8.30am-1pm, then Wednesday evenings 7-9.15pm March 11th, 18th, 25th, April 1st
LORD, Teach Me To Study The Bible in 28 Days (Reaching a generation without hope):
Saturday 16th May 9am-5pm, then Wednesday evenings 7-9.15pm May 20th, 27th, June 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
The Truth About Sex – (Reaching the young generation):
Saturday 12th September 9am-5pm, then Wednesday evenings 7-9.15pm September 16th, 23rd, 30th, October 7th, 14th, 21st
Titus – Precept Upon Precept Series (Building character):
Dates TBC
Nehemiah – Precept Upon Precept Series (Leadership & restoration):
Dates TBC