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1 Start-Up Kit Contents Strategic Plan Financial Kit Staffing Structure How to Start & Maintain a BTC Sample Documents

2 Vision & Strategic Plan God, the Master Planner "Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. Hab 2:2 NKJV Vision! All of us have vision, but not all of us know how to reach the vision which God has called us to complete. Strategic planning, structuring, equipping, training and developing -- they are all necessary in seeing any vision accomplished. It has been said, Give a dollar for a plan, but a million dollars for one who will work the plan. God has a plan and God is working His plan in each of us and through each of us! The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of His heart to all generations. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people He has chosen as His own inheritance. Ps. 33:11-12 NKJV All of us are natural visionaries and natural strategic planners -- we just don t realize how natural it is! For an example, we may envision buying groceries because we are hungry. We then naturally begin to think about and plan how we are going to buy those groceries. We go through this process every day and several times a day in multiple ways. It doesn t matter if you are an executive of a world bank or a grandmother cooking for a family in the Peruvian Mountains -- this is basic to each of us. Joshua Nations is committed to equipping and training the people of God with basic and proven models necessary for reaching the vision of God in their lives. So what is a Strategic Plan? A Strategic Plan is simply the documentation of your best and most current thinking about the future. A Strategic Plan revolves around 4 key questions: Where have you been? Where are you now? Where are you going? How are you going to get there? God has documented His Strategic Plan in how He would introduce atonement through Christ in His Holy Scriptures. They tell of our origin, where we have been, where we are now, where we are going, and how we are going to get there. Following the example of God as our model, let s observe His Master Plan:

3 This same model can be seen over and over throughout the Scriptures (for example: the Exodus, building the Tabernacle in the wilderness, entering the Promised Land, building the Temple in Jerusalem, and even you.) The list goes on and on of God s plans to reach His ultimate Vision. Jesus Himself taught us, For which of you, intending to build a tower, does not sit down first and count the cost, whether he has enough to finish it lest, after he has laid the foundation, and is not able to finish, all who see it begin to mock him, saying, 'This man began to build and was not able to finish. Luke 14:28-31NKJV Joshua Nations is committed to providing this same basic model for Strategic Planning, Structure, Training and Financial Development for each of our team members, whether in a Bible Training Center, the National Leadership Team or our Global LeadershipTeam -- we all commit to the same Strategic Plan. Joshua Nation s Strategic Plan

4 What is Vision? Vision is the compelling clarity of the bigger picture! It defines the greatest need or initiative that individuals or organizations are pursuing to fulfill. It is a picture of the future that produces passion in people. Joshua Nations Vision: Disciple the Nations! And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. Matt 28:18-20 NKJV Joshua Nations is committed to training leaders to both bear and cast Vision to their realms of influence. The Scripture clearly states, Where there is no vision, the people perish The People of God are interdependent upon the Vision and the Vision interdependent upon God s People where there is no vision the people perish and where there are no people the vision perishes. One without the other cannot advance, reproduce, or more importantly, resist evil in the earth. What is a Mission Statement? A Mission Statement defines your primary purpose and function in reaching your Vision. It should be short, to the point, easily understood by a teenager and can be recited by memory. What is Joshua Nation s Mission Statement? Unbelievers become believers Believers become disciples Disciples become leaders Leaders become fathers Fathers become leaders of leaders What is a Goal? Goals set the mark for the determined outcomes and results in achieving your Mission. Our Goals pull us into the future! What are Joshua Nation s Goals?

5 To establish Bible Training Centers throughout the world! To Disciple the Nations Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen. Matt 28:19-20 NKJV To Equip Every Student And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ; that we should no longer be children, tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness of deceitful plotting, but, speaking the truth in love, may grow up in all things into Him who is the head Christ from whom the whole body, joined and knit together by what every joint supplies, according to the effective working by which every part does its share, causes growth of the body for the edifying of itself in love. Eph 4:11-16 NKJV We are to lift people to experience more health, growth, and success to become what they never thought they could be and to achieve things they never thought they could achieve. To Reproduce Themselves in Others To have fruit, more fruit, much fruit, and remaining fruit John 15 To Encourage Experiential Transformation by His Word To minister and experience Kingdom advancement as they witness, The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and His Christ. Rev. 11:15 NKJV To Redeem the Cultures of the Nations In your seed all the nations of the earth shall be blessed, because you have obeyed My voice." Gen 22:18-19 NKJV. To redeem and influence the cultures of this world represented in families, education, governments, the market place and the arts and sports. To Provide a Strong Labor Force for the Body of Christ "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." Matt 9:37-38 NKJV To Exemplify the Spirit of Excellence But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us. 2 Cor 4:7 NKJV But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay, some for honor and some for dishonor. Therefore if anyone cleanses himself from the latter, he will be a vessel for honor (excellence in character), sanctified and useful for the Master, prepared for every good work. 2 Tim 2:20-21 NKJV Inasmuch as an excellent spirit, knowledge, understanding, interpreting dreams, solving riddles, and explaining enigmas were found in this Daniel Dan 5:12 NKJV To Become Financially Independent One of our primary focuses is to enable nations to become financially independent of outside funding as well as to become givers to the greater harvest at large.

6 What are Strategies? Strategies are the integration of plans, personnel, and resources operating within your core values and beliefs to accomplish your goals. Simply put, it is the documentation of your best and most current thinking about the future. Strategies are contingent upon both short and long term success. Therefore, flexibility and adjustments are essential as you work your Strategic Plan. A Strategic Plan should be rigid in following your principles (core values and beliefs) as well as flexible and adjustable in methodology. Strategic Planning revolves around four basic questions: Where have you been? Where are you now? Where are you going? And how are you going to get there? What are Joshua Nation s Strategies? Joshua Nations has three primary strategies, which are Discipleship, Leadership and Stewardship. Discipleship And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, " Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations Matt 28:19 There is only one effectual way to disciple the nations one person at a time, up close and personal! Jesus was available to His disciples! He ate, walked, taught, ministered, corrected, laughed and cried with them. His close proximity to His disciples afforded Him time to both train and equip them. We are called to this very model with one another as mentioned by the Apostle Paul in Ephesians, And He Himself gave some to be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, and some pastors and teachers, for the equipping of the saints for the work of ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ, till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ We focus our efforts in four key areas while training and equipping disciples: Helping them to recover wholeness in body, soul and spirit Helping them to discover their function and gifting in the Body of Christ as well as encourage specialization, i.e., ministry with youth, children and adults Helping them to correct and adjust themselves to the will of God Helping them to fully qualify for the work of the ministry through hands-on experiences Coaching believers and leaders to full maturity in Christ Leadership Joshua Nations is committed to leading people! One of the most profound, yet simple truths communicated in modern times is in a quote by Stephen Covey, You manage things, but you lead people. Leadership is influence! There are good leaders and there are bad leaders, thus there are those who influence for good and those who influence for bad. The question is, What kind of leaders are we? Position does not qualify character. While the polar of good and bad are usually obvious, it is the arenas of compromise that cause ineffective leadership in each of us. Therefore, we ourselves must commit to excellence, and in turn, trust and hope to influence a righteous generation both now and those to come.

7 Leadership takes responsibility to affect the experience of his or her followers with good mentoring, coaching and fathering. Leaders lead in today s character with tomorrow s influence in mind. Many of us have heard the saying, Leaders are born. But in the Bible we see that there are both born leaders and made leaders, evident in the contrast between David (a born leader) and Gideon (a made leader). However, whether born or made, we are all being formed by the Hand of God to lead in our various realms of influence for the furtherance of His Kingdom. God s heart will not be satisfied until we are ALL leaders in our unique callings. But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him, who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light; who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy. 1 Peter 2:9-10 NKJV So he shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart, and guided them by the skillfulness of his hands. Ps 78:72 NKJV Note this extraordinary model of leadership given to Moses, So Moses' father-in-law said to him, "The thing that you do is not good. Both you and these people who are with you will surely wear yourselves out. For this thing is too much for you; you are not able to perform it by yourself. Listen now to my voice; I will give you counsel, and God will be with you: Stand before God for the people, so that you may bring the difficulties to God. And you shall teach them the statutes and the laws, and show them the way in which they must walk and the work they must do. Moreover you shall select from all the people able men, such as fear God, men of truth, hating covetousness; and place such over them to be rulers of thousands, rulers of hundreds, rulers of fifties, and rulers of tens. And let them judge the people at all times. Then it will be that every great matter they shall bring to you, but every small matter they themselves shall judge. So it will be easier for you, for they will bear the burden with you. If you do this thing, and God so commands you, then you will be able to endure, and all this people will also go to their place in peace." Ex 18:17-23 NKJV Who qualifies for the selection of leadership? Having ability (to serve both relationally and in task) Having the fear of the Lord Individuals of Truth Individuals who hate covetousness And what will these leaders do: Delegate: You cannot be an effective leader if you do not learn to delegate! Remember, our goal is to empower others to become great leaders! Delegate responsibilities according to a leader's ability as he or she is able to lead over 10s, 50s, 100s, and 1000s. Have One Standard: Teach them how and show them the way in how they should walk, modeling in yourself first moral integrity. Do not have a double standard! All growth is hindered by lack of character. Your inner character or lack thereof (love, joy, peace, long suffering, goodness, kindness, meekness, faithfulness and self control) will determine the ceiling of your leadership. Problem Solvers: Teach and show that we are called to be problem solvers in our designated realms of influence. Always require suggestions for resolving problems from team members. If their

8 Stewardship resolution is correct, affirm, validate and encourage implementation. If their resolutions are short of desired outcomes, walk the team member through the process of resolving problems. Stewardship is the management of time, resources, talents and gifts entrusted to individuals, organizations and nations. Whatever we have been given by God belongs to God in the end, even our very breath. Therefore, our life s journey is measured by how we steward our time, resources, gifts, and talents. The Depositing of Talents "For the Kingdom of Heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents. And likewise he who had received two gained two more also. But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord's money. After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them. The Accountability of Talents "So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, 'Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.' His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.' He also who had received two talents came and said, 'Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides them.' His lord said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.' "Then he who had received the one talent came and said, 'Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.' "But his lord answered and said to him, 'You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents. The heart of Jesus being spoken in this passage of Scripture is stewardship! The things that characterize the good servants were faithfulness and multiplication. The things that characterize the wicked servant were laziness, fear and a lack of reproducing! For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Matt 25:14-30 NKJV It is evident that God is a good businessman! He is looking for a yield on His investments within each of us. Joshua Nations is committed to empowering and training individuals and nations to steward their time, resources and talents in practical life applications. One of our primary focuses is to enable nations to become financially independent of outside funding as well as to become givers to the greater harvest at large. We have developed a simple biblical model that will guide in the stewardship of both character and funds. Funds generated by a Bible Training Center will become a resource to support the furtherance of The Kingdom to the peoples indigenous to that nation. This is a PROVEN and very simple financial model that will enable a Bible Training Center to reproduce and sustain growth year after year.

9 The familiar and true statement, You can feed a man a fish for a day (creating dependency upon you), or teach him to fish and feed him for life (empowering and equipping him as a steward to procure resources). We all agree with the principles of the harvest which are basic to life -- receiving seed, planting seed, and then tending seed to a full yielding harvest. However, while that is the natural course of agricultural cause and effect, there is yet a greater principle of reproducing yields of 30, 60 and 100 times their fold. Key to understanding this greater principle is to understand that increase in The Kingdom is not measured by accumulated wealth, rather by circulated wealth! How much can God entrust to us to circulate our time, resources, gifts and talents back into The Kingdom for the renown of His Name and Word in earth? While all the promises of God are sure and amen, they will not be realized in abundance if we violate the principles of increased sowing from increased harvests. Stewardship is fundamental to all we do! Tithes and Offerings The tithe is the redemptive part of the whole. It is worthy to note that God requires the tithe, the FIRST of all our increase. The tithe was required under every Covenant throughout Scripture. Able brought his first and best lamb, Noah offered clean sacrifices after the flood, Abraham offered a tithe to Melchizedek, the Mosaic Law required the tithe (interesting to note that the average giving of tithes and offerings under the Mosaic Law averaged about 30%), the prophets admonished the people to put their money where their mouth is and return and honor the Lord with the BEST of all their increase, Jesus spoke on many occasions that we were to have an attitude of giving our tithe and offering with wholeheartedness as well as the Apostles. Our offerings, are voluntary opportunities to invest in His Kingdom on earth with a secured interest promised in Heaven! Spirit-led Giving In 2 Corinthians, chapters 8 and 9, the Apostle Paul talks about classic Spirit-led giving. No doubt about it, what we value the most gets our time, resources, gifts and talents! Joshua Nations believes it is essential to every believer to have a clear understanding about stewardship so that they might sustain continued growth in all areas of their lives. What are Tactics? Tactics are methods of procedures to accomplish end results. The military perspective of a tactic is the art and science of disposing and maneuvering methods or procedures and/or troops to action in the presence of the enemy. What are Joshua Nation s Tactics for operating a Bible Training Center? Promotion The Sower and the Seed Then He spoke many things to them in parables, saying: Behold, a sower went out to sow. And as he sowed, some seed fell by the wayside; and the birds came and devoured them. Some fell on stony places, where they did not have much earth; and they immediately sprang up because they had no depth of earth. But when the sun was up they were scorched, and because they had no root they withered away. And some fell among thorns, and the thorns sprang up and choked them. But others fell on good ground

10 and yielded a crop: some a hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty. He who has ears to hear, let him hear! Matt 13:3-9 NKJV Student Recruitment In context of this parable of the Sower and the seed, the target harvest Jesus is referring to is souls! Those positively responding to the seed will yield their increase in discipleship. One very pointed truth is made in this parable - the seed reveals to the soil! You never know who is going to be interested in a Bible Training Center, our encouragement to you is to cast your seed and see who responds to God s call. Promote your Bible Training Center to the following: Leaders of denominations and churches Pastors Church members Friends and family The lost Students and faculty best advertisement Events and graduation (many come from here) Teacher Recruitment A Bible Training Center s objective is for students to become a harvest of teachers! The same qualifications and requirements for leaders noted above in our strategy for leadership are the same for teachers and students there is one standard for all of us! The primary discipline of being a good teacher is to be a good learner! Nothing can be more boring than to hear someone manage information rather than to infuse and impart hearers with a passion for the truth. Knowledge puffs up, but love edifies. 1 Cor 8:1 NKJV So what is the bridge from mere knowledge to a spirit of love that edifies? Bringing understanding to the truths you are teaching. Observe in the Scripture the attributes of those who embrace understanding. They are promoted and honored, they receive an ornament of grace and are crowned with glory! That is edifying! So we encourage our teachers to, with all their getting, get understanding! And in all your getting, get understanding. Exalt her, and she will promote you; she will bring you honor, when you embrace her. She will place on your head an ornament of grace; a crown of glory she will deliver to you." Prov 4:7-9 NKJV Like leaders, some teachers are born and others are made. Teachers need to be mentored and evaluated in two areas of continued learning, How to teach and How to plan a course of study. While the objective is to harvest teachers from graduates of the program, until that time, we encourage inviting pastors and leaders of churches to start BTC s, as well as pastors and leaders of area ministries. Organization & Administration Organization is the structure of all resources, personnel, product and facilities. Administration is the oversight of all organization. Organization and administration is the infrastructure that works the plan, which is vital to the Bible Training Center s overall ORDER.

11 Financial Management A Critical Area of Focus Identify Sources of Income Application fee, Registration fee, Tuition, Resources (curriculum) and Graduation fees (All income will vary according to each national economy. A BTC may use any and all of these fees but are not required to. A BTC will need to evaluate the income needed to meet their budget. The BTC has options to either bundle various fees to make an all-inclusive price or to itemized fees and/or even wave fees. The individual BTC makes these decisions based on the needs of the BTC. Budget Scope Each BTC will have a Monthly Budget Scope as well as a Year End Budget Scope. Templates have been provided, complete with basic allocated funding. Financial Model (While this model has been proven time and again, we are only suggesting and encouraging that you use this model. It is not mandatory.) Tithe: the first 10% of all your increase Missions: from the 5% represented, we suggest that you give to both national and global missions. Humanitarian Aid: a recommended 5% to buy needed food, medical supplies or relief efforts for the community in which your BTC is located. Development: we suggest that you set aside 10% for future development, such as, but not limited to, further resources (translations, printing, and distribution), seminars, occupational training, facilities repairs and/or additions, vehicles, transportation, etc. Administration (staffing): we suggest 35% be given as salary, stipend or gift to your teaching team. We also suggest 3% be reserved for the Regional and/or National Team as a contribution for their traveling expenses to and from BTCs within your nation. Operational Cost: we suggest that you manage within 35% for your expenses, including, but not limited to rent, facilities, supplies, and maintenance.

12 What are Measurements and Assessments? Simply put, is the plan working? The practice of measuring outcomes and assessing processes is to determine whether or not our goals, strategies and tactics are working in reaching our vision and mission. There are two primary areas that are necessary to measure and assess, relational areas and functional areas. What are Joshua Nations Measurements and Assessments? A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. Therefore by their fruits you will know them. Matt 7:15 Measurement and Assessment Are we reaching our Vision, Mission and Goals? Measure: Do we have measurable fruit (outcomes)? Assessment: If so, what kind of fruit is it? Good or bad? RELATIONAL Measurements and Assessments: Are the laborers well? Are our strategies working? Needed adjustments? Are there any suggestions that might foster better relationships? FUNCTIONAL Measurements and Assessments: Are our tactics working? Needed adjustments? Suggestions? Are there any needed tweaks within the infrastructure or processes?

13 Financial Models Contents [Disclaimer: Joshua Nations has provided financial templates empty of any and all financial data / values. All data and values represented hereafter, as well as any knowledge of the laws of the nation in which the BTC is located, are the sole responsibility of the Bible Training Center.] Financial Management Nat l Development Model Cost of Books Model Number of Books Model Monthly Budget Year Budget

14 Financial Management Identify Sources of Income The Application fee, Registration fee, Tuition, Resources (curriculum) and Graduation fees will all vary according to each nation s economy. A BTC may use any and all of these fees but are not required to. A BTC will need to evaluate the income needed to meet their budget. The BTC has options to either bundle various fees to make an all-inclusive price or to itemized fees and/or even wave fees. The individual BTC makes these decisions based on the needs of the BTC. Financial Model - While this model has been proven time and again, we are only suggesting that each BTC use this basic model to structure the allocation of funds. This model is not mandatory. Tithe: The first 10% of all your increase Missions: From the 5% represented, we suggest that you give to both national and global missions. Humanitarian Aid: A recommended 5% to buy needed food, medical supplies or relief efforts for the community in which your' BTC is located. Development: We suggest that you set aside 10% for future development, including, but not limited to, further resources (translations, printing, and distribution), seminars, occupational training, facilities repairs and/or additions, vehicles, transportation, etc. Administration (staffing): We suggest 35% be given as salary, stipend or gift to your teaching team. Of this we suggest 3% be reserved for the Regional and/or National Team as a contribution for their traveling expenses to and from BTCs within your nation. Operational Cost: We suggest that you manage within 35% for your expenses, including, but not limited to rent, facilities, supplies, and maintenance.

15 National Development Model Now may He who supplies seed to the sower, and bread for food, supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness, while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. 2 Cor 9:10, 11 Leadership Training Seminar Books BTC Tuition Book Sales BTC Expenses Printing more books Example $3K Developmental Budget Revenue NOTE: Joshua Nations does not expect/require any money back. All profits/revenue are a one-time gift (seed) sown in the nation of interest in trust that God will multiply it for the furtherance of His Kingdom.

16 Part 1 - Seed to the Sower (JN National Development Model) Now may He who supplies seed to the sower 2 Cor 9:10 Leadership Training Seminar Books Example $3K Developmental Budget * Please see JN s model of how to determine book cost and number of books needed Example Joshua Nations will sow a one time seed of $3,000 to the National Leadership Team (NLT) to begin to develop a nation. The NLT will then budget or steward the seed to price the cost for: 1. The Leadership Training Seminar (What is left over will be the balance of cash for printing books) 2. Printing of the first books (Curriculum) Example: $3,000 Seed Leadership Training Seminar: $500 Balance: $2,500 Printing *Books = $2,500 NOTE: Joshua Nations does not expect/require any money back. All profits/revenue are a one-time gift (seed) sown in the nation of interest in trust that God will multiply it for the furtherance of His Kingdom.

17 Part 2 Supply and Multiply the Seed (JN National Development Model) supply and multiply the seed you have sown and increase the fruits of your righteousness 2 Cor 9:10 Tuition Book Sales Bible Training Center (BTC) The National Leadership Team (NLT) will then have books to sell to their students as well as the tuition fees to start a Bible Training Center (BTC). With these funds, the NLT can then begin to reprint more curriculum books at will. Example Cost per book $5 $2,500 (the balance of the $3,000) = 500 Books NLT can either sell the book at cost ($5) or at a modest increase, for an example, $7. So $7 x 50 students = $350 (Even if the NLT sold the books for less than cost, the NLT has still reproduced income from the initial seed sown by Joshua Nations.) NOTE: Joshua Nations does not expect/require any money back. All profits/revenue are a one-time gift (seed) sown in the nation of interest in trust that God will multiply it for the furtherance of His Kingdom.

18 Part 3 The Seed Harvest (JN National Development Model) while you are enriched in everything for all liberality, which causes thanksgiving through us to God. 2 Cor 9:11 BTC Expenses Printing more books Revenue The National Leadership Team (NLT) now stewards the revenue (harvest) of that seed to reproduce seed for the furtherance and expansion of The Kingdom increasing according to faith and ability. Joshua Nations has provided a suggested budget to build and develop long-term growth through a Bible Training Center (BTC). NOTE: Joshua Nations does not expect/require any money back. All profits/revenue are a one-time gift (seed) sown in the nation of interest in trust that God will multiply it for the furtherance of His Kingdom.

19 Cost of Books Model Example Printing $1 each Translation $150 (Flat) Distribution $.10 each $2.60 each Model Based on 100 Books Translations $150 Flat Rate 0 x $150 $150 Printing $1 Each 100 x $1 $100 Distribution.10 Each 100 x.10 $10 Sub-Total $260 $260 divided by 100 Books = $2.60 per book

20 Number of Books Model Example 1 Leader 10 Students 10 Books 1,000 Leaders 10,000 Leaders 10 Leaders 10 0 Leaders 100 Books 1000 Books 10,000 Books 100,000 Books

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24 Staffing Structure Contents Administration Records Management Teaching Team Special Assistance Team Contents Administration

25 Staffing Structure a. Administrator The Administrator sets the standard of spiritual, moral and ethical excellence by providing leadership and oversight in directing all staff, student body, planning, and management of finances and operations. The Administrator reports to the designated regional, national or global team member on the spiritual and relational progress of their BTC, as well as discuss any outstanding issues. b. Teaching Staff Team The Teaching Staff Team commits to spiritual, moral and ethical excellence in teaching a love for truth and understanding in the spirit of humility, genuinely honoring their students. The Teaching Staff Team will report directly to the Administrator and will be responsible for submitting lesson plans for each subject as well as keeping attendance, recording grades and giving exams. Teachers will be expected to communicate both progress and outstanding issues or potential issues for each class to the Administrator. The teachers and leaders will have a unique and limited opportunity with students to teach practical and basic applications for life management skills. We encourage teachers to disciple their students in: Personal responsibility in all areas of life Time management skills Practical and spiritual life disciplines that help them reach their goals c. Records Manager The Records Manager commits to spiritual, moral and ethical excellence in keeping all financial, office and student records. The Records Manager reports directly to the Administrator and assists with budget, expenses and dual accountability of all monies. d. Special Assistance Team The Special Assistance Team commits to spiritual, moral and ethical excellence as a BTC Team member. The Special Assistance Team will report directly to the Administrator. The Administrator will assign regular and routine responsibilities for the Special Assistance Team to assist the Administrator, Records Manager and Teaching Staff Team in whatever needs to be done.

26 How to Start & Maintain a BTC Suggestive Guidelines

27 1. HOW TO START & MAINTAIN A BIBLE TRAINING CENTER A. Direction comes from the Lord 1. This is a suggested order, but every culture will need to organize in order to best meet the needs of the BTC and students. Pattern after primary principles, but develop your own strategy as God leads and directs you. B. General Strategies in Promoting a BTC 1. Conduct seminars, host a breakfast or luncheon for pastors, ministers, and/or church members. 2. Visit pastors and ministry leaders individually extending an invitation to start a BTC in their churches. 3. Print brochures for BTC and/or make available to other forms of media promotion. 4. We suggest that you name the BTC after the city, town or village so that the people can identify with it; they will then see it as their own school (not a foreign entity). C. Time and Place of a BTC 1. Generally, a neutral building is best (a non-church building) which is centrally located (easy access for everyone). a. Public school buildings/auditoriums b. Theaters c. Halls or multi-purpose buildings d. Homes 2. PRE-REGISTRATION AND PROMOTION [Note: Application Fees, Registration Fees, Tuition, and Graduation Fees are to be determined by the economy of each nation. Less advanced nations will offer a lower ratio of fees than more advanced nations. It is solely up to the BTC to determine income. Each BTC has the right to wave any fee.] A. Documents 1. Application form 2. Acceptance letter B. Student requirements 1. Complete application form 2. Return application form for processing C. Office requirements (school office) 1. Process application forms 2. Send out acceptance letters

28 3. REGISTRATION A. Acceptance and Registration of Students 1. Acceptance letters are sent to those who have submitted their applications along with the application fee. 2. To register, prospective students must pay their registration fee. Once registered, the student receives a numbered receipt and is assigned a student ID number. 3. Have at least two weeks of registration prior to the opening day of orientation. B. Documents 1. General Report will become the students Permanent Record Card (PRC) - 1 st, 2 nd and Expanded Learning Year 2. Attendance Sheet 1 st, 2 nd and Expanded Learning Year 3. Regular Financial Income Statement 4. Welcome Letter 5. Pre-numbered registration receipt books 1 st, 2 nd and Expand Learning Year 6. Receipt books for tuition 1 st, 2 nd and Expanded Learning Year C. Student Requirements 1. Application Fee (optional) 2. Registration Fee 3. Signed agreement for tuition schedule D. Registration Procedures 1. To register, prospective students must bring their registration fee and once registered, students receive a numbered receipt and are assigned a student ID number. 2. Student receives a welcome letter and is reminded to be in school on orientation day (orientation day may also be the day of registration). 4. ORIENTATION A. Orientation of Students 1. Opening day serves as a special and exciting time to welcome and to acquaint students with the BTC. a. Familiarize students with tenets of faith b. Provide calendar of events and schedule of classes (weekly, monthly and yearend calendar) c. Provide rules and regulations (these rules are to be determined by the leadership of the BTC) d. Explain discipleship programs

29 2. Introduce teachers and staff of the BTC and minister an inspirational message to the students. a. Introduce special guests b. Have a time of praise and worship c. Serve communion 3. Hand out course outlines and books. Documents 1. Tenets of Faith 2. RuIes & Regulations 3. School schedule (weekly, monthly and year-end) 4. Song sheet of common songs to be used in praise and worship 5. THE OPERATION OF A BTC A. Administrator The Administrator sets the standard of spiritual, moral and ethical excellence by providing leadership and oversight in directing all staff, student body, planning, and management of finances and operations. The Administrator reports to the designated Regional, National or Global team member on the spiritual and relational progress of their BTC as well as discuss any outstanding issues. B. Teaching Staff Team The Teaching Staff Team commits to spiritual, moral and ethical excellence in teaching a love for truth and understanding in the spirit of humility, genuinely honoring their students. The Teaching Staff Team reports directly to the Administrator and is responsible for submitting lesson plans for each subject, as well as to keep attendance, record grades and give exams. Team members will be expected to communicate both progress and outstanding issues or potential issues for each class to the Administrator. The teachers and leaders have a unique and limited opportunity with students to teach practical and basic applications for life management skills. We encourage teachers to disciple their students in: Personal responsibility in all areas of life Time management skills Practical and spiritual life disciplines that help them reach their goals C. Records Manager The Records Manager commits to spiritual, moral and ethical excellence in keeping all financial, office and student records. The Records Manager reports directly to the Administrator and assists with budget, expenses and dual accountability of all monies. D. Special Assistance Team

30 The Special Assistance Team commits to spiritual, moral and ethical excellence as a BTC Team member. The Special Assistance Team will report directly to the Administrator. The Administrator will assign regular and routine responsibilities for the Special Assistance Team to assist the Administrator, Records Manager and Teaching Staff Team in whatever needs to be done. 6. DAILY OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOOL A. Documents 1. Attendance Sheets 1 st yr, 2 nd yr and Expanded Learning 2. Exams Record 1 st yr, 2 nd yr and Expanded Learning 3. Payment Record- 1 st yr, 2 nd yr and Expanded Learning 4. General Report 1 st yr, 2 nd and Expanded Learning 5. Term exams 1 st yr, 2 nd yr and Expanded Learning B. Teaching staff related documents 1. Letter asking teachers to teach 2. Notification for meetings 3. Teaching schedule C. Teaching staff-related procedures 1. Teachers are encouraged to meet often with fellow team members 2. Every teacher should be given the teaching schedule for each term 3. When teaching and preaching labs are offered, teachers will be given a sermon evaluation form for each student to complete D. Miscellaneous Documents 1. Volunteer Staff Contractual Agreement 2. Cash voucher 3. Monthly Minister s Report 4. Ministry letterhead(s) E. Student requirements 1. Each student is required to be present in all class sessions. 2. Each student is required to meet financial obligations in accordance with the school schedule 3. Each student is required to take all scheduled exams 4. Each student is required to have good conduct F. Procedures for Records Manager 1. Attendance Sheets should be prepared prior to each class

31 a. Prepare one or more attendance sheets for each class and give to the teachers of those each classes b. Attendance sheets are also used for student grades, distribution of materials and many other purposes. 2. Exam Records should be kept for each student, showing ID number and courses offered, in which student's exam grades are entered. 3. Payment Records are permanent financial records of students. Information is taken from the receipt book. This report reflects the date of payment, amount and receipt number. 4. General Report Form combines the financial, exam grades, and attendance records on the same form and will serve as a student Permanent Record 7. END OF FIRST SEMESTER A. Documents 1. A copy of the Student Status Form (grades, finances, attendance, and conduct) is given and reviewed by either the teacher or Records Manager with the students of their present status B. Student Requirements 1. Each student must have met all academic, attendance, and financial requirements (in accordance with the school rules and schedule) to be eligible for 2nd semester C. Inner-Office Procedures 1. The General Report Form should be prepared by transferring data from the Student Status form allowing office to know the academic, financial, and attendance status of each student. 8. END OF THE YEAR A. Documents 1. General Report Form will serve as the Permanent Record Card (s) 2. Diplomas or completion certificates for the various classes 3. Invitations to the graduation ceremony 4. Printed graduation program B. Student requirements for graduation 1. Students must be in good standing in the following areas: conduct, grades, attendance, and finances 2. All students must have met the requirements for Evangelism C. Office procedures 1. Receipt books should be available for graduation fees

32 a. Money collected as graduation fees should have a separate account and be used for graduation purposes only (such as printing of programs, reception and facilities rental) 2. Complete all grade, attendance, and financial records 3. Confirm with the student the name they would like printed on their certificate of diploma 4. Organize a Graduation Committee with students from each class to plan and facilitate the graduation ceremony 9. POSTGRADUATION A. All financial, academic, and attendance records of students completely processed and documented for future use

33 Sample Documents Contents Tenets of Faith Diplomas Teaching Guide for Preparing Lessons (2) Types of Attendance Records Acceptance Letter Application for Admission Teacher s Letter Student Status Form (Permanent Record) Discipleship Report Form Evangelistic Report General Report Grading Record Terms Example Outline Sample Brochure

34 Tenets of Faith We Believe The Bible is the divinely inspired, infallible, inerrant Word of God. There is one God, eternally present in three persons; God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. In the Virgin birth of Jesus, His deity, His sinless humanity, the all sufficiency of His atoning death, his bodily resurrection, His ascension to the Father s right hand, and His personal, future return to this earth to receive us into His power and glory. That in being born again, one receives positional sanctification, being set apart unto God, continuing in practical sanctification in all aspects of life, and receiving perfected sanctification at the coming of Christ. In the ministry of the Holy Spirit who convicts, regenerates, indwells, enlightens and empowers believers for Godly living and in the baptism of the Holy Spirit who imparts spiritual gifts for the edification and equipping of the saints. In the resurrection of the human body and eternal existence of all people in heaven or hell. In God s plan for the past, present and future standing of the nation of Israel. The church is the spiritual body which Christ is the head, both functionally and eternally, observing the ordinances of Christian Baptism and the Lord s Supper.

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41 Teacher Letter Dear You are cordially invited to the regular BTC Teachers Meeting on (date), at the hour of. We will be discussing very important issues concerning our teaching role in the Bible School. Please be present and on time. God bless you richly. In His Service, Administrator

42 ENT STATUS STUD Name ID # Date Dear student, This is a summary of your grades, finances and attendance to date. Please review this information to verify if this information is correct. The contents on this page will reflect as a Permanent Record of overall performance. Exams: Obedienc e Term I Foundati on of Faith Divine Healin g Characte r of God Praise & Worshi p Blood Covenan t Terms II Holy Spirit Evangelis m Finances: Registration Month I Month II Month III $_. $_. $_. $_. Total Attendance: Unjustified Absences Hours Justified Absences Hours Total Areas that need your immediate attention: Attendance Discipline Exams Financial Requirements Sincerely, Administrator / Records Manager

43 DISCIPLESHIP REPORT Name Date Discipleship Number of Students Present Describe your activities for the week. Did you face any difficulties, challenges, etc? Write your plan for next week s discipleship. Do you have any needs? Signature Date

44 EVANGELISTIC REPORT Date: Team Number : Leader(s) Describe you ministry this past week: Number of students engaged in evangelism: Number of people ministered to: New births: Number of families / people discipled: Describe and problems. Suggestions / Recommendations:

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48 SAMPLE BROCHURE The BIBLE TRAINING CENTER is much more than just a Bible School. It is a place where lives are transformed by the Word of God and by the Spirit of God. Come and experience the excitement of the BIBLE TRAINING CENTER where the Word of God is taught with soundness and demonstrated with boldness, power, and anointing. The BIBLE TRAINING CENTER! EXPERIENCE IT! Once you have, you will never be the same again! I. WHAT IS THE BIBLE TRAINING CENTER? The BIBLE TRAINING CENTER is not a church, but it is an interdenominational BIBLE TRAINING CENTER which emphasizes training men and women in the Word of God so they can be more effective in their churches and in their own lives. II. WHERE AND WHEN DOES THE BIBLE TRAINING CENTER MEET? To be determined by each individual BTC. III. WHAT DOES IT COST TO ATTEND? The cost of the BIBLE TRAINING CENTER is $_. a year. We offer a payment plan of $_. per month. IV. WHAT MUST I DO TO ATTEND? Fill out the attached application and bring it to our school office. V. FIRST YEAR CURRICULUM Blood Covenant Holy Spirit Obedience Character of God Foundations of Faith Evangelism Divine Healing Understanding Authority The Gospels Bible Doctrines Righteousness Demonology Prayer Christian Stewardship Practical Ministries Introduction to Ministry

49 VI. SECOND YEAR CURRICULUM The second year curriculum is primarily designed to train students in the various areas of Ministry in which they sense the calling of God. We offer training in such areas as : Pastoral Ministry Missions Teaching Ministry Helps Ministry Evangelism Children Ministry VII. DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING PROGRAM At the BIBLE TRAINING CENTER, we believe in training students by precept and example. Along with classroom instruction, we also make available to our students a hands-on discipleship training program in various areas of ministry. This training includes: Teaching opportunities Music Ministry Sound Equipment Operation Leadership Training Children's Outreach Administration VIII. BENEFITS YOU RECEIVE Greater Knowledge of God's Word Outlines of Every Course Use of a Reference Library