Independent journal of Baptist history, Bible study and church life on Colorado's Western Slope, from 1883 Grand Junction to study methods used today.
Baptist History and Heritage
Section I · five guides
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Baptist History and Heritage
Baptist History and Heritage
Trace Baptist life from its English and American roots to Colorado's 1864 first congregation and the Grand Junction church organized in 1883.
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Baptist History and Heritage
History of Baptist Churches in Colorado From 1864
From the 1864 organization of First Baptist Denver to Western Slope congregations, follow how Baptist churches spread across Colorado.
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Baptist History and Heritage
First Baptist Church Grand Junction History 1883
A sourced timeline of First Baptist Church of Grand Junction, organized February 1883, from its first Grand Avenue building to today.
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Baptist History and Heritage
History of Christianity in Grand Junction Colorado
How churches arrived with the 1882 townsite, which denominations built first, and how congregations shaped Grand Junction's civic life.
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Baptist History and Heritage
Baptist Beliefs Explained in Plain Language
Believer's baptism, congregational governance, soul liberty and the authority of scripture explained plainly, with denominational differences noted.
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Bible Study Methods
Section II · four guides
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Bible Study Methods
Bible Study Methods
A practical library of Bible study approaches, from inductive observation to group facilitation, for readers and leaders at any level.
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Bible Study Methods
Bible Study Methods for Beginners Step by Step
Start reading scripture with five workable methods: observation questions, book overviews, topical tracing, character study and daily reading plans.
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Bible Study Methods
How to Lead a Small Group Bible Study That Lasts
Plan a ninety minute meeting, prepare passages, handle quiet and dominant voices, and keep a small group running season after season.
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Bible Study Methods
Bible Study Questions That Actually Start Discussion
Move a group past yes and no answers with observation, interpretation and application questions, plus a ready set for any passage.
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Church Life and Community
Section III · four guides
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Church Life and Community
Church Life and Community
What happens inside a Baptist service, how congregations run community programs, and how Christian education and discipleship work in practice.
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Church Life and Community
What Happens at a Baptist Church Service
Walk through a Baptist Sunday service from opening hymn to benediction, including communion, baptism Sundays and what visitors can expect.
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Church Life and Community
Church Community Programs From Food Banks to Youth
Survey the programs churches commonly run for their towns: food pantries, youth groups, recovery meetings, ESL classes and seasonal events.
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Church Life and Community
Christian Education and Discipleship Explained
What discipleship means beyond Sunday attendance: Sunday school history, catechism, mentoring pairs and structured learning paths.
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