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God's Plan of Salvation Chart Sean Harris 5/21/2012 | PDF Size: 317k | Views: 360+ This chart is designed to help Christians learn how to share the gospel with others. It is a free resource for all. There are four parts: 1) God the Bible, 2) the bad news--man the sinner, 3) Christ our Savior--the gospel, and 4) Man's response....

Articles on Practice

Berean Missions Philosophy and Expectations Sean Harris & Bill Sturm 11/14/2012 | Size: 186k | Views: 40+ Berean Baptist Church is committed to financially partnering with men (and their spouses) who meet the qualifications of a bishop in 1st Timothy 3 and are... Crises Intervention William J. Sturm 1/29/2011 | Size: 383k | Views: 170+ Here are some simple strategies on approaching and caring for those who are suffering. Funeral Checklist Sean Harris 2/18/2012 | Size: 231k | Views: 70+ This is a one page checklist to help a pastor led a family through a death in the family. Pastors and Elders Sean Harris 9/21/2017 | Size: 105k | Views: 30+ This introductory document for Berean Baptist Church. Shopping for A New Church Sean Harris 7/23/2014 | Size: 192k | Views: 50+ The Issue of Inerrancy in Fundamentalism Sean E. Harris 8/5/2011 | Size: 248k | Views: 670+ The paper deals with the manner in which fundamentalists have turn to fighting within instead of without--on the issues of the KJV Bible. A Vision Statement for Berean Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 129k | Views: 90+ Having been the senior pastor of Berean Baptist Church for nearly three years, I have been asked on more than one occasion about my vision for the church. It... Position Paper on Bible Translations BBC Pastors 1/6/2011 | Size: 329k | Views: 160+ This document outlines the pastoral staff's position on the KJV Bible and other translations. Sinner's Prayer Biblical or X-Biblical Sean Harris 1/5/2011 | Size: 411k | Views: 170+ The way many tracts and web pages are written, it appears that most believe words of faith must be articulated in a prayer or that the words guarantee...

Articles on Theology

Christ Our Passover Sean Harris 11/8/2014 | Size: 211k | Views: 40+ How is Christ our Passover? How is the Jewish Passover a foreshadowing of Christ and the Lord’s Supper? The chart below seeks to compare and contrast the... Is the Pretribulation Rapture in the Olivet Discourse? Sean Harris 11/24/2012 | Size: 660k | Views: 70+ In Mark, chapter 13, an abbreviated representation of the Olivet Discourse is presented. In the Gospel of Luke, the Olivet Discourse seems to be separated into... YAHWEHS SILENCE ENDS WITH A PROMISE OF GRACE AND JUSTICE Sean E. Harris 5/9/2011 | Size: 168k | Views: 490+ The primary purposes of this paper are to provide an exposition of Isaiah 65:1-16, with a focus on the interpretive issues of the passage, identify the... THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ABRAHAMIC COVENANT IN RELATIONSHIP Sean E. Harris 5/9/2011 | Size: 172k | Views: 520+ Todays student of the New Testament will struggle greatly at understanding Pauls epistles and Gods plan for His people without a good understanding of the... A Word Study of the Hebrew Word Hesed Sean Harris 3/7/2011 | Size: 162k | Views: 80+ This is a thorough examination of the OT word "checed" or "hesed." Hesed often translated mercy or lovingkindness communicates much about God's covenant... MelchizedekA Canaanite Priest, King, and Glorious Sermon Illustration Sean Harris 1/8/2011 | Size: 164k | Views: 70+ Without the book of Hebrews clarifying commentary on Melchizedek, Jews and Christians both find themselves puzzled as they encounter the brief historical...

History and Analysis

An Overview of the Life of C.S. Lewis George Montalvo II 6/10/2015 | Size: 275k | Views: 20+ See this work of research done by BBA Senior An Overview of the Life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Matthew Eddy 6/11/2015 | Size: 305k | Views: 30+ Written by recent graduate of Berean Baptist Academy An Overview of the Life of Martin Luther Heather Wilson 6/11/2015 | Size: 246k | Views: 20+ Written by newly graduated valedictorian of BBA. An Overview of the Life of William Carey Ashley Hemingway 6/11/2015 | Size: 211k | Views: 20+ Written by recent graduate of BBA An Overview on the Life of Jim Elliott Kyla Usher 6/15/2015 | Size: 195k | Views: 20+ Recent BBA graduate writes on her biographical selection for church History class An Overview of the Life of Billy Graham Hannah Secrest 6/3/2015 | Size: 220k | Views: 20+ BBA Senior selected Billy Graham as her biographical project for her time in Church History Class An Overview of the Life of Billy Sunday Daniel Dues 5/22/2015 | Size: 101k | Views: 20+ Edited by Starr Russell An Overview of the Life of D.L. Moody Chantel Johnson 5/22/2015 | Size: 340k | Views: 20+ An Overview of the Life of Jerome of Antioch Jordan Hargis 6/9/2015 | Size: 391k | Views: 30+ Jordan was a senior at Berean Baptist Academy and student in the Church History class. An Overview of the Life of Saint Patrick Brian Yerby 5/20/2015 | Size: 347k | Views: 20+ BBA Senior Brian Yerby's work. What Did Pre-Reformers Believe About the Bible? William J. Sturm 11/4/2014 | Size: 264k | Views: 80+ Fundamental Bible Believers and Their Inerrancy William J. Sturm 7/15/2013 | Size: 578k | Views: 90+ Roger Williams: Free in His Conscience William J. Sturm 10/16/2012 | Size: 451k | Views: 60+ The First Baptist in America considered in a short research paper God's Sovereign Role in the Canonization of the New Testament Sean Harris 1/17/2011 | Size: 357k | Views: 100+

Pamphlets & Tracts

My Third Book (Sixth Grade Bible Q&A for BBA) William J. Sturm 6/16/2015 | Size: 1,361k | Views: 70+ Are you smarter than a Sixth Grader? My Second Book (2nd-5th Grade Bible Q&A for BBA) William J. Sturm 6/22/2015 | Size: 719k | Views: 60+ Can you pass this test? My First Book (K5-1st Grade Bible Q&A Book) William J. Sturm 6/23/2015 | Size: 1,263k | Views: 80+ This book is taught to our Kindergarten through 1st Grade at BBA God's Plan of Salvation Chart Sean Harris 5/21/2012 | Size: 317k | Views: 360+ This chart is designed to help Christians learn how to share the gospel with others. It is a free resource for all. There are four parts: 1) God the Bible, 2)... What Does it Mean to Be 'Born Again?' William J. Sturm 9/7/2011 | Size: 715k | Views: 120+ A Rehearsal and Re-enforcement of the Gospel My First Step: Baptism Pastor Sean Harris 8/17/2011 | Size: 628k | Views: 80+ This booklet will take you through the Biblical necessity of baptism.

Resource for Pastors

Associate Pastor Job Description William J. Sturm 6/11/2015 | Size: 253k | Views: 50+ Church Receptionist Job Description Dr. Steve Wilson 2/11/2017 | Size: 108k | Views: 30+ Guest Speaker Support Plan Sean Harris 7/15/2015 | Size: 73k | Views: 20+ Have you got a plan for hosting a missionary speaker? Missions Trip Application William J. Sturm 5/3/2016 | Size: 215k | Views: 50+ Application for Prospective Missionaries Pastor Sean Harris 6/28/2011 | Size: 169k | Views: 40+ Herein you will find a letter of introduction to prospective missionaries and a saveable PDF application of four pages. Bible Teacher Questionnaire Sean E. Harris 6/11/2015 | Size: 345k | Views: 340+ Does your Sunday School teacher have the proper qualifications? Bible Teacher's Spouse Questionnaire William J. Sturm 6/11/2015 | Size: 518k | Views: 50+ Is the spouse on board? High School Principal Job Description Sean Harris 1/31/2013 | Size: 258k | Views: 20+ This could help in your interview process Mission Trip Planning Checklist William J. Sturm 6/9/2015 | Size: 416k | Views: 50+ Have you done one of these before? Missionary/Special Speaker Reimbursement Form Sean Harris 2/22/2013 | Size: 102k | Views: 20+ Missions Conference Planning Checklist William J. Sturm 6/9/2015 | Size: 396k | Views: 60+ Maybe you can use this? Pastoral Staff Application Sean E. Harris 5/10/2011 | Size: 234k | Views: 490+ This is a fill-in-blank application for a pastor. Deacon Nomination Letter Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 38k | Views: 70+ This is the kind of letter deacons could receive informing them that they have been nominated but need to take additional action. Deacon Ordination Certificate Bill Sturm 1/13/2011 | Size: 77k | Views: 60+ Deacon Questionnaire Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 279k | Views: 70+ This is the type of questionnaire a church could use to help screen unqualified deacons from appearing before the church for a vote. Employment Application Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 194k | Views: 70+ This pdf provides an example of employee application created for a church. Example Job Description Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 260k | Views: 170+ This document will provide an example of what a church might put together for a job applicant. Ordination Certificate Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 51k | Views: 70+ This pdf provides pastors an example of how an ordination certificate can be custom designed. Ordination Service Program Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 280k | Views: 60+ This pdf provides an example of a program that might be created for a special ordination service for a pastor. Pastoral Ordination Council Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 37k | Views: 70+ If you have never planned and executed an ordination of a candidate for the ministry of the gospel this checklist could be a good resource. Pastoral Staff Candidate Questionnaire Sean Harris 1/7/2011 | Size: 344k | Views: 100+ This document is used in the hiring process of staff pastors. Senior Pastor Duties and Responsibilities Church Constitution 1/18/2011 | Size: 170k | Views: 80+ This document summarizes what the church constitution says about the pastors duties and responsibilities.