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.
• The Word Warrior's Weapon! (1 page, 182k) – page vi. — by Edward Priebe
• Teens!--The Future of Your Father! (1 page, 220k) – page 1.
• Revolution For Jesus! Are You With Us? (1 page, 146k) – page 2.
• Confirmation that "Revolutionary Rules" Are for Today (1 page, 235k) – page 3.
• Introduction to "Revolutionary Rules" (6 pages, 1.3MB) – pages 4-9.
• What Does It Mean To Be Truly Revolutionary? (6 pages, 1.3MB) – pages 10-15. — by Karen Zerby
• To Our Teens!--Do Your Best! (9 pages, 1.9MB) – pages 16-24. — by Sara Kelley
• When Are Teens "Adults"? – pages 25-28. — by Sara Kelley
• Prayer for Sara! Peter's Challenge To The Teens! (10 pages, 2.1MB) – pages 29-38. — by Sara Kelley and Steven Kelly
• 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.