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God's Plan of Salvation Chart Sean Harris 5/21/2012 | PDF Size: 317k | Views: 70+ 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

A Cross Cultural, Church Planting Strategy William J. Sturm 7/8/2011 | Size: 629k | Views: 40+ See what appears to be a biblical strategy for planting churches. Berean Missions Philosophy and Expectations Sean Harris & Bill Sturm 11/14/2012 | Size: 186k 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: 80+ Here are some simple strategies on approaching and caring for those who are suffering. Funeral Checklist Sean Harris 2/18/2012 | Size: 231k | Views: 20+ This is a one page checklist to help a pastor led a family through a death in the family. The Issue of Inerrancy in Fundamentalism Sean E. Harris 8/5/2011 | Size: 248k | Views: 210+ The paper deals with the manner in which fundamentalists have turn to fighting within instead of without--on the issues of the KJV Bible. The Ordination of Women William J. Sturm 1/18/2011 | Size: 148k | Views: 100+ Is it Biblical to ordain sisters in Christ to the ministry of the pastorate or the deaconship? A Vision Statement for Berean Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 129k | Views: 50+ 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: 80+ 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: 100+ 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

Exposition of Isaiah 66:15-24 William J. Sturm 10/20/2012 | Size: 252k Exposition of Psalm 50 William J. Sturm 1/2/2013 | Size: 556k Eschatology and History in this great Psalm Is the Pretribulation Rapture in the Olivet Discourse? Sean Harris 11/24/2012 | Size: 660k 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... John's 'Jesus' is Twice-Represented William J. Sturm 10/9/2012 | Size: 485k | Views: 10+ See how the Holy Spirit is presented in John. The Best Answer for Hebrews' Authorship William J. Sturm 11/15/2012 | Size: 509k Can I Walk Like Adam Walked? (Colossians 3:5-16) William J. Sturm 3/20/2012 | Size: 182k What does it mean to be "renewed after the image of the Creator?" (Colossians 3:10) Exegesis/Explanation of Romans 5:12-17 William J. Sturm 10/10/2012 | Size: 247k | Views: 10+ Revised Version of Previously Posted Paper May I Ask God to Curse Others? William J. Sturm 12/10/2011 | Size: 481k | Views: 10+ Many Biblical saints speak of their enemies dying horrible deaths. Were they praying for such things justifiably or were they just having "a bad day?" The Clear Mind of Romans 12:1-2 and Ephesians 4:17-20 William J. Sturm 7/8/2011 | Size: 323k | Views: 20+ What does it mean to have "spirituality?" See Paul's explanation. What is Spiritual Formation? William J. Sturm 7/2/2011 | Size: 452k | Views: 30+ Find what God's Spirit uses to form Christ in us. Comparing Commentaries on Hebrews 6:1-8 William J. Sturm 6/25/2011 | Size: 233k | Views: 20+ Do you think this passage is confusing? YAHWEHS SILENCE ENDS WITH A PROMISE OF GRACE AND JUSTICE Sean E. Harris 5/9/2011 | Size: 168k | Views: 150+ 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: 160+ 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: 30+ This is a thorough examination of the OT word "checed" or "hesed." Hesed often translated mercy or lovingkindness communicates much about God's covenant... God's Sovereign Role in the Canonization of the New Testament Sean Harris 1/17/2011 | Size: 357k | Views: 50+ MelchizedekA Canaanite Priest, King, and Glorious Sermon Illustration Sean Harris 1/8/2011 | Size: 164k | Views: 30+ Without the book of Hebrews clarifying commentary on Melchizedek, Jews and Christians both find themselves puzzled as they encounter the brief historical...

Book Critiques

Critique of "Four Views of Hell" William J. Sturm 5/20/2013 | Size: 363k Critique of Cloud's "9 Things You Simply Must Do" William J. Sturm 5/21/2013 | Size: 146k Critique of Hawkins' Strengthening Marital Intimacy William J. Sturm 1/24/2013 | Size: 156k Critique of Peterson's "Why Don't We Listen Better?" William J. Sturm 5/21/2013 | Size: 182k Critique of 'Understanding Fundamentalism and Evangelicalism' by Marsden William J. Sturm 10/28/2012 | Size: 93k Critique of Worthington's "Hope-Focused Marriage Counseling" William J. Sturm 12/24/2012 | Size: 175k Review of Spurgeon's 'Lecture to My Students' William J. Sturm 5/17/2013 | Size: 133k A Critique of 'Family To Family' William J. Sturm 9/24/2012 | Size: 99k | Views: 10+ A Critique of 'Purpose-Driven Church' William J. Sturm 11/17/2011 | Size: 231k | Views: 10+ Is this guy a liberal? Is there anything we can learn from a progressive who planted a church? Critique of "Conctric Circles of Concern" William J. Sturm 10/9/2012 | Size: 108k Concentric Circles of Concern By William J. Sturm October 2008; Revised September 2012 Bibliographical Entry Thompson, W. Oscar, Jr. Concentric Circles of... Critique of "Share Jesus Without Fear" William J. Sturm 9/28/2012 | Size: 106k A Critique of "A Celebration of Discipline" by Richard J. Foster William J. Sturm 8/23/2011 | Size: 169k | Views: 10+ Another Book not to buy A Critique of "Cross-Cultural Servanthood" by Duane Elmer William J. Sturm 7/5/2011 | Size: 231k | Views: 10+ What uses does this book have? Is it relevant? A Critique of "Spiritual Life: The Foundation for Preaching and Teaching" William J. Sturm 7/6/2011 | Size: 262k | Views: 10+ Read this critique before you spend God's money on this book. A Critique of 'Advanced Strategic Planning ' William J. Sturm 11/17/2011 | Size: 312k Is there any value in looking ahead? Is this a Fortune 500 philosophy or does it have a place in the church? A Critique of 'Effective Invitation' William J. Sturm 9/27/2011 | Size: 291k | Views: 10+ Is the invitation at the end of the service biblical? Is it obligatory?

History and Analysis

Essays on the Army Chaplaincy William J. Sturm 12/5/2011 | Size: 303k | Views: 10+ Is the Chaplaincy Biblically feasible? Hear the struggles from an Army Chaplain. Fundamentalist Bible Believers and Their Inerrancy William J. Sturm 10/28/2012 | Size: 692k John 7:53-8:11--Was it In the Original Bible? William J. Sturm 10/11/2012 | Size: 310k Pastor Sean Preaches on Jehovah's Witnesses Pastor Sean Harris 9/16/2012 | Size: 215k Pastor Sean preaches on two Sunday nights concerning the Jehovah's Witnesses Review of Film: 'The Mission' William J. Sturm 11/15/2012 | Size: 416k I do not recommend this movie as it has "native" nudity. Roger Williams: Free in His Conscience William J. Sturm 10/16/2012 | Size: 451k The First Baptist in America considered in a short research paper Shubal Stearns: Church Planter William J. Sturm 5/20/2011 | Size: 256k | Views: 30+ Was this "first English-speaking Baptist pastor in the South" a real Paul-like sort of church-planter? Or, is he simply over-glamorized? World Evangelism at the Cost of Families William J. Sturm 12/8/2012 | Size: 364k This paper examines the high cost of missions in the forsaking of family.

Resource for Pastors

Application for Prospective Missionaries Pastor Sean Harris 6/28/2011 | Size: 169k | Views: 20+ Herein you will find a letter of introduction to prospective missionaries and a saveable PDF application of four pages. High School Principal Job Description Sean Harris 1/31/2013 | Size: 258k This could help in your interview process Missionary/Special Speaker Reimbursement Form Sean Harris 2/22/2013 | Size: 102k Pastoral Staff Application Sean E. Harris 5/10/2011 | Size: 234k | Views: 150+ This is a fill-in-blank application for a pastor. Wedding Transcript (Green/Birkholz) William J. Sturm 7/23/2012 | Size: 121k | Views: 10+ Here's some ideas for first time officiators. Deacon Nomination Letter Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 38k | Views: 40+ 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: 40+ Deacon Questionnaire Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 279k | Views: 50+ 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: 50+ This pdf provides an example of employee application created for a church. Example Job Description Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 260k | Views: 150+ 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: 40+ 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: 40+ 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: 50+ 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 Application Sean E. Harris 4/21/2011 | Size: 229k | Views: 170+ This is a fill-in-blank applicaton for a member of a pastoral staff. Pastoral Staff Candidate Questionnaire Sean Harris 1/7/2011 | Size: 344k | Views: 70+ This document is used in the hiring process of staff pastors. Senior Pastor Duties and Responsibilities Church Constitution 1/18/2011 | Size: 170k | Views: 50+ This document summarizes what the church constitution says about the pastors duties and responsibilities. Teacher Questionnaire Sean Harris 1/6/2011 | Size: 339k | Views: 40+ This is an example of a questionnaire a church might use to help screen candidates for teaching.

Tracts & Pamphlets

God's Plan of Salvation Chart Sean Harris 5/21/2012 | Size: 317k | Views: 70+ 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)... My First Step: Baptism Pastor Sean Harris 8/17/2011 | Size: 628k | Views: 30+ This booklet will take you through the Biblical necessity of baptism. What Does it Mean to Be 'Born Again?' William J. Sturm 9/7/2011 | Size: 715k | Views: 20+ A Rehearsal and Re-enforcement of the Gospel