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"And further, by these, my son, be admonished: of making many books there is no end; and much study is a weariness of the flesh.

Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man."   Ecclesiastes 12:12-13

 
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Pastor Mike Aylestock has taught in three Bible colleges for over thirty years. In these classrooms, he has honed his thoughts regarding a number of doctrines and issues.

The following are lists of articles and other materials that he has written or collected for use in classrooms and church-plants. Perhaps you will find them of interest.


Church-Planting and Pastoring

  1. Organizing a Church
  2. Getting Started Right Financially
  3. Lessons from Richard Major (Virginia Church-planter in the 1700's)
  4. Paying a Pastor
  5. Budget Adoption Procedures
  6. Government of the Church
  7. Pastor & Pastoral Staff Relationships
  8. Articles of Faith
  9. Constitution & By-Laws
  10. Joining the Core (Leadership Standards)

Tools for "Passing My Faith" to My Children

Children raised in Christian homes and churches are abandoning the faith! What can you, as a parent, do to help your children embrace Jesus Christ for life? Check out "What is Happening?" below:

  1. What is Happening?!?  — What you can do as a parent to "Pass Your Faith" to your child.
  2. Articles of Faith Catechism  — A Q&A booklet that matches CBC's Articles of Faith.
  3. Baptist Bar Mitzvah Certificate — How we welcome our children to adulthood...at age 12.
  4. Christmas Story in Chronological Order — Teach your child the real Christmas story...all of it!
  5. Week of Jesus Passion in Chronological Order — Teach the events of this action-packed week.

Baptist & Church History

  1. Baptists in History, W. D. Harvey
  2. Our Baptist Heritage, Dr. Bruce Cummons
  3. Our Glorious Heritage, written in 1893 
  4. The Anabaptists: neither Catholics nor Protestants, William McGrath
  5. Why Baptist Distinctives?, Dr. Richard Weeks
  6. Why Be a Baptist?, Rev. Norman Pipe
  7. Why I Am a Baptist, Joe Odle
  8. Why Baptist?s Are Not Protestants, Dr. Chester Tulga

Local Church vs. Universal Church

  1. Universal Church Issue Summary
  2. Origin & Development of the Universal Church Theory, Dr. Thomas Strousse
  3. Riches of John Bunyan
  4. Book of All Religions – Spirit Baptism
  5. Why I Am a Baptist – 1925 vs. 1963, Joe Odle
  6. Ecclesiology (Lecture #1)
  7. "In Christ" or A Part of His Body?
  8. Baptized by One Spirit into One Body (1 Corinthians 12:13), Forrest Keener
  9. Baptism, Indwelling and Filling
  10. Baptism of the Holy Spirit, I. K. Cross

Material Sold on CD's

  1. Wine in the Bible (2 lessons, audio & printed material)
  2. Why CBC Uses the KJV (audio lesson & printed material, w/ PowerPoint)
  3. Faithful Deacons (7 sermons, audio & printed material, w/ PowerPoint)
  4. Principles for Effective Parenting (25 lessons, audio & printed material, w/ PowerPoint)
  5. The Epistle to the Ephesians (college course, w/ PowerPoint)
  6. The Gospel According to Matthew (college course)
  7. Discovering CBC (prospective church members, w/ PowerPoint)
Email the church office to inquire about the purchase of these materials.
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