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. — by David Berg, ML DO 2056.
• 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.
• Our Teen Training Standard (7 pages, 1.41MB) – pages 39-45. — by Sara Kelley
• Don't Be A Deliquent Parent! (3 pages, 322k) – pages 45-46. — by Sara Kelley
• Teen Life With Dad in Huntington Beach! (12 pages, 2.55MB) – pages 47-58. — by Jonathan Berg
• Our Main Motive: To Witness & Win Souls! Reflections on How Dad Raised Us As Teenagers! (4 pages, 852k) – pages 49-62. — by Jonathan Berg
• Teen Maturity & The Challenge (2 pages, 496k) – pages 63-64. — by Faith Berg
• Letters From Our Shepherds! (1 page, 150k) – page 65.
• Dad's Prayer For David's Fever! (7 pages, 1.61MB) – pages 66-72. — by David Berg, ML DO 2236.
• Sensitivity! (5 pages, 1.06MB) – pages 72-76. — by Steven Kelly, Peter Letter 32.
• Appreciate Your Blessings!--Dad's Talk to the Kids! (2 pages, 393k) – By David Berg, ML DO 2237.
• "In Quietness & Confidence!" (4 pages, 787k) – pages 79-82. – By David Berg, ML DO 2238.
• Mama's Talk to David & Techi on Daydreaming! (5 pages, 1.18MB) – pages 83-87. — by Karen Zerby, Maria Letter 49.
• Mind Discipline!--Teaching Children To Concentrate! (4 pages, 952k) – pages 88-91. — By Karen Zerby, Maria Letter 50.
• Thinking His Thoughts! (2 pages, 326k) – pages 91-92.
• Conviction & Honesty! (4 pages, 1MB) – pages 93-96. — By Karen Zerby, Maria Letter 51-R.
• Jealousy & Yieldedness! (6 pages, 1.35MB) – pages 97-102. — by Stevn Kelly, Peter Letter 34.
• 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.