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By Lillie Jaenchen
Precept USA cofounder Kay Arthur died this morning, May 20, 2025, at the age of 91 in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
“In the late 1960s, Kay and her husband, Jack, started leading Bible studies from their living room. Over the past 55 years, that small outreach has grown into an international ministry discipling millions through Scripture,” Precept USA posted on Instagram. “Through television, radio, writing, and speaking, God has used Kay to transform millions of lives across the world. Including ours.”
The late author wrote over 100 books and Bible studies, and her Precept Bible Study Method encouraged “millions to observe, interpret, and apply the truth of Scripture.”
“When you know what God says, what He means, and how to put His truths into practice, you will be equipped for every circumstance of life,” she often said.
Arthur gave her life to Christ at the age of 29 following a divorce from her first husband and “a period of great personal hardship that the Lord later mended and used to prepare her for ministry.”
She later married Jack Arthur in 1965, and the couple served as missionaries in Mexico before returning to Chattanooga. Once back in Tennessee, Arthur began hosting Bible studies for teenagers.
Her ministry brought the Gospel around the world through her PRECEPTS FOR LIFE syndicated Bible study teaching program, which she hosted from 1999-2019. It was broadcast in more than 30 countries, reaching 75 million homes. The program was recognized as the National Religious Broadcasters’ Best Television Teaching Program twice.
Her impact on Christian TV and radio resulted in numerous accolades, including receiving the National Religious Broadcasters Hall of Fame Award and Lifetime Achievement award.
She was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2020, though she continued to work with Precept until her death.
Throughout her ministry, Arthur’s focus was simple: “engaging people in relationship with God through knowing His Word.”
“She will be dearly missed, but we rejoice knowing that she is whole and made new in the presence of her Maker,” Precept wrote.
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Movieguide® founder Dr. Ted Baehr reflected on his friendship with Arthur.
“Kay was a great friend and a mighty woman of God. She came to several of our events, and I visited her several times at her ministry, where she interviewed me and I spoke to her staff about media-wisdom,” he said. “We prayed for each other and were blessed by each other’s commitment to Jesus Christ and ministry. I look forward to seeing her again at the Heavenly banquet.”
Christian influencer Priscilla Shirer honored the Bible teacher on Instagram, writing, “Thank you for everything Ms. Kay. Welcome Home.”
Arthur is survived by her three sons, nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Her husband Jack died in 2017.
Precept shared that her “hope and prayer was for every person to know God deeply,” and she often quoted Daniel 11:32b: “…the people who know their God will display strength and take action.”
Continue to keep Arthur’s family and all those impacted by her ministry in your prayers as they mourn her death but rejoice that she is with her Savior.
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