Basic Training Handbook

Inside cover page. Illustration by Hugo Westphal.

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The Basic Training Handbook (BTH) is a manual published in February 1987 by The Family for teenagers on how to become a Family "disciple". The cover page of the book states that it is "suggested required reading for all members ages 10 & over."

Archived Pages

• Cover and Table of Contents – (6 pages, 779k) — pages i-v.
• Mexico TTC Teens Heed the Call! – pages 215-217 — by Grant Montgomery
• Questions You Always Wanted To Ask! – (8 pages, 1.9MB) — pages 293-300.