Conducting Bible Studies

1. Get approval of jail and prison officials to begin Bible Study.
2. Have all materials used pre-approved by chaplain or program director.
3. Use a wide variety of Scripture passages not just familiar ones.
4. Teach Scriptures on the following subjects as well as basic Christian understandings.
   • How to love and be loved
   • How to forgive and be forgiven
   • How to live ethically
   • How to take responsibility for own actions
   • How to help inmates visualize ways to become useful members of God’s family
5. Use common language, stories, drawings and objects to keep attention.
6. Have a time for questions and answers.
7. Have a strategy for follow up when decisions are made.