Psalms Background
Who David, Solomon, Asaph, Sons of Korah, Moses, Heman, Ethan, Nehemiah (?), Samuel (?), Hezekiah (?), and a handful of Unknown Authors to God (on behalf of Israel all throughout her history from wilderness wanderings to post-exile in Babylon) Where & When The Psalms are a compilation of 150 (...
Job Background
Who Elihu to the nations of the world, with a special focus on Israel Where & When This book was probably composed by Elihu (32:1 and following; he is the only person in the story who appears incidentally (e.g., a cameo-appearance), is not rebuked by God as the others, and whose lineage is ext...
Shepherding Check-In Guide
INSTRUCTIONS: Use these questions as a guide and note below any concerns or ways GBC can minister to the family or individual. Provide on-the-spot guidance and loving care as needed. Provide direction to resources within the church ministry as needed. Follow-up with family as needed if you make any...
How to Get a Pastor to Move Across the Country to Your Church
A Checklist for a Small Congregation to Follow Unity of Doctrine in the Leadership—If the church does not have or has a limited doctrinal statement, the leadership should request a detailed doctrinal statement from the pastor. There are several reasons for this: This is not a statement of...