INSTE partners with your church to make disciples and develop leaders. A person in your church will need to take the Distance Leader Training (DLT) program to become certified as a group leader. This is accomplished locally, on the leaders own schedule. Contact us for more information or simply go to the Resources tab and click on 'Distance Leader Training Forms' and then follow the directions.
Yes, you may go on to the next course, but if you want a certificate or a diploma, you will need to retake the course in order to graduate.
Yes! We are accredited thru DETC. In January 2008 INSTE became part of the Distance Education and Training Council, the global leader in distance learning accreditation.
Yes, but first that student will need to take Distance Leader Training (DLT) to become certified. However, if another person in the church has been certified as a leader, he/she may assume leadership of the group.
It depends on where you live. It takes 3-5 business days for your order to arrive via U.S. mail. It takes 2-3 days to process the order and then additional 3 to 6 business days to ship it to you. However, if you fax the order to us-with a credit card number-we'll be able to get it to you sooner.
Yes, because we want to make sure that all group leaders understand the methodology and ministry philosophy of INSTE.
Yes, you may be a student and a leader at the same time. When you submit the Book Order Form , send your application/enrollment and all student fees, along with applications and fees of rest of the students in your group.
Only a group leader may order a complete set of books. You may order a complete set of Level 1 books (four books) at a discount when you enroll in Distance Leader Training (DLT).
Yes, as long as not more than 2 weeks have passed. A student cannot miss more than one-fourth of the group meetings. At Level Two, no one may join a group after the first lesson.
Yes, in fact, we feel this is an excellent opportunity for you to mentor someone as a group leader. Having two leaders in a group also enhances group dynamics and provides continuity if it is necessary for one of the two to be absent.
No. INSTE is designed for use in small groups for the purpose of fostering relationships and accountability; therefore, we do not sell books for personal reference.
No. At the present time we do not have the technology available to record phone calls. For accounting purposes we need a paper trail to verify all orders.
Yes, INSTE is constantly updating policies and procedures. If you have not led for more than a year or it has been more than two years since your last certification, you need to take the training again. Refer to the Distance Leader Training Forms page (under the "Resources" tab) for more information.
Under the "Resources" tab click on "Level One Forms". Find the "Transcript Request Form" pdf and print it, fill it out, and send it to the INSTE office. Enclose $5.00 for shipping and handling.
At present many different denominations are enrolled in INSTE including Assemblies of God, Church of God-Cleveland, Church of God-Anderson, Foursquare Churches, Methodist, Open Bible, Amor Viviente, plus many independent churches.
All students are required to take Discipleship 1. Those who have studied courses equivalent to the other Level 1 courses in an accredited institution may request transfer credit. Check with the INSTE office about requirements and procedures. Level 2 courses cannot be substituted by other studies.
For Level 1, your weekly exams are 20% and the final is 80% of the total grade. In Level 2 the weekly exams are 40% and the final is 60% of the total grade.
We use the NIV because it is the most popular modern translation of the Bible used in the English-speaking world. The NIV speaks the language of the 21st century.
Yes. To do so you must submit a transcript request form to INSTE with payment. Note that the acceptance for transfer of academic credit is determined by the receiving institution.
Si. Primero, debes enviarnos una solicitud de tu registro académico con el pago. La transferencia de crédito a cualquier institución está determinada por aquella institución.
