OPEN BIBLE MANUAL A compendium of the governing documents of Open Bible Churches. Download the Open Bible Manual (.pdf) Church Bylaws Models (Microsoft Word format) and Explanations (.pdf) Supplemental Documents (.pdf) Church Bylaws Selection Form (.pdf) Church Bylaws Selection Form (.pdf)
	THE MESSAGE of the OPEN BIBLE (One year: $9.95, Two years: $17.50) The Message of the Open Bible is our official magazine. A bimonthly publication, the Message provides news about Open Bible ministries, testimonies of God’s miracles and power, inspirational stories and features, and biblical insight on contemporary issues. Click to view new articles from the Message online (.pdf) (.pdf) Subscribe to the Message
	HERITAGE & HORIZONS By R. Bryant Mitchell, one of the founders of Open Bible Churches, Heritage & Horizons documents the history of the Open Bible movement from its beginnings in 1935 to the Golden Anniversary Convention of 1982. Download Heritage & Horizons (.pdf - 19.7 MB)
	HERITAGE & HARVESTS A history of the Department of International Ministries of Open Bible Churches written by R. Bryant Mitchell and Lucille M. Mitchell. This 438 page book is an inspirational account of people who were faithful to God, heard His voice, and responded with unswerving commitment.
	JEFF’S JOURNAL A bi-monthly, four-page publication that casts vision and provides resources to the credentialed ministers and friends of the Open Bible family. Included are legal updates for churches, personal estate planning counsel, Web site resources for the busy pastor, prayer and evangelism quotes, book reviews, merry-makers, and more. You won't want to miss this always-anticipated newsletter. Current Issue                                                                 Archives
	IN TOUCH This newsletter is sent to all subscribers. It is $5.00 a year for three issues and mailed directly to the home. It features Open Bible women, our ministries, and news from other Women’s Ministries. We unite the women in Open Bible through this publication. It can be ordered by the bundle to be distributed by the church. It is Women’s Ministries primary means of support. To subscribe, send your name and address along with $5.00 for each subscription (make check payable to Women’s Ministries) to: Women’s Ministries, Open Bible Churches, 2020 Bell Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50315. Subscribe Online!
	LEADERSHIPS TIPS A publication of the Department of Leadership Development and Church Ministries, compiled by Dr. Paul Leavenworth, Director of Church Ministries for Open Bible Churches   Current Issue            EMERGENCY ISSUE            Archives
	WE BELIEVE, Principles in Christian Living Open Bible’s 12 lesson doctrinal study course for adults is based on Open Bible’s Articles of Faith and designed as a self-study manual or to be used in a classroom setting. WE BELIEVE was written to provide Open Bible Churches with a basic Bible and theological introduction that is distinctively Pentecostal and Open Bible in its orientation. For many it has been a bridge into INSTE and/or other more advanced Biblical and theological studies. WE BELIEVE products include a student manual, Leader’s Guide, and Certificate of Completion. For price information and to place an order contact the Church Ministries Department at 515.288.6761.
	WE BELIEVE, Principles in Christian Living (Spanish Edition) Scheduled for publication in early 2004. For publication schedule update, price information, and to place an order contact the Church Ministries Department at 515.288.6761.
	CROSSTRAINING FOR KIDS Starting with the rewriting of the Open Bible Articles of Faith into a language understood by children, this 26 lesson doctrinal study is designed for 5th and 6th graders. Excellent illustrations and object lessons are incorporated, as well as Student Pages and review questions, with varied degrees of difficulty, for each lesson. With its reproducible format you’ll be able to use the curriculum time and time again. To affirm your students, there are colorful Certificates of Completion available. For price information and to place an order contact the Church Ministries Department at 515.288.6761

This is an excellent site for statistics on religion and churches.		www.barna.org
Sign up for a free Christian e-newsletter. There are many subjects from which to choose.		www.christianitytoday.com
To assist your families with parenting skills visit Focus on the Family Web site.		www.family.org
To help you – as a church leader – change lives and redefine the way ministry is done.		www.onlinerev.com
Virtual Prayer Journeys is a Web site that allows you to take prayer journeys to remote and needy areas of the world right from your computer. Photos and text walk you through five minutes of intercession.		www.ozemail.com
This Web site is designed to minister to ministers. It offers free resources that are designed to make a church leader’s job easier and more rewarding.		www.pastorport.com
Check out this site which encourages pastors and church leaders with tools for healthy, growing churches.		www.pastors.com
Advancing the art of Bible teaching, this site offers links to illustrations, sermon builders, and preaching skills.		www.preachingtoday.com
You can search for sermons by illustrations, scripture reference, keyword, topic, drama, audience age, contributor or denomination.		www.sermoncentral.com
This is a resource for pastors, lay ministers, and serious-minded Christians to access sermons and Bible-study content and tools.		www.sermonsearch.com
A ministry dedicated to redeeming the values of the mass media according to biblical principles,  by influencing entertainment industry executives and helping families make wise media choices..		www.movieguide.org

 

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Church Marketing If you have volunteers or staff members who can handle your church marketing, that’s amazing, but the rest of us might need the help of an expert. These companies all specialize in church marketing:
Artistry Marketing		www.artistrymarketing.com
Breakthrough Media		www.breakthroughchurch.com
Center for Church Communication		www.cfcclabs.com
FaithHighway		www.faithhighway.com
Faith Span		www.faithspan.com
Outreach Marketing		www.outreachmarketing.com
Mustard Seed Studio		www.mustardseedstudio.com
Insurance Smarts Web site resources to make your church as safe as possible, plus compare prices and policies for auto, home, life, dental and other types of insurance.
GuideOne		www.guideonecenter.com
Insure.com		www.insure.com
Electronic Giving Solutions Web services to assist churches and non-profit organizations set up online giving programs.
Vanco Services		www.vancoservices.com
Worship Banners
Praise Banners		www.praisebanners.com
Banners by Rose		www.bannersbyrose.com
Heaven Sent Designs		www.heavensentdesigns.com
Legal Resources for Churches
Church Legal Matters by Teri Beyer		Legal Resources
Ministry Resources
Outreach.com		www.outreach.com

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National Association of Evangelicals		www.nae.net/index.cfm
Mission America		www.missionamerica.org
Christian Churches Together		www.christianchurchestogether.org
Pentecostal/Charismatic Churches of North America		www.pccna.org