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Key To Organizations

Many of the organizations and ministries referenced throughout the Olive Branches Bible Study Resources web site are referred to by a 2 or 3 letter designation. The following list provides the key to these designations along with some brief information about each group.

ACD
Name: The Association for Christian Development
Address: PO Box 4748, Federal Way, WA 98063
(PH: (253) 852-3269) (E-mail: acd@godward.org )
Primary: Kenneth Westby
Resources: Bi-monthly magazine "The New Millennium", tapes.
Web Page: http://www.godward.org
Background: A 1974 offshoot of WCG.

AOS
Name: Arm of Salvation
Address: Shekinah Books LTD., 8049 Butternut Drive, Citrus Heights, CA 95621
(PH: 916-721-6068) (E-mail: rose@shekinahbooks.net )
Primary: Ramon Bennett
Resources: Books, Newsletter.
Web Page: http://www.armofsalvation.org/
Background: A prophetically - oriented Jerusalem based ministry dedicated to sharing the Word of God. Books focus on Israel and events in the Middle East, and their relationship to Bible prophecy.

ASK
Name: Associates for Scriptural Knowledge
Address: P.O. Box 25000, Portland OR, 97225-0990
Primary: Ernest Martin
Resources: Tapes, Books, Booklets
Web Page: http://www.askelm.com/
Background: Dr. Martin was formerly the Chairman of the Department of Theology at Ambassador College in Pasadena, CA. Established the Archaeological "dig" project in Jerusalem for A.C. Was instrumental in the WCG change of Pentecost observance from Monday to Sunday. Resigned from WCG in 1974 to continue Biblical research. Established ASK in 1984. Consultant to "The Original Bible Project".

BSA
Name: The Bible Sabbath Association
Address: 3316 Alberta Dr., Gillette, WY 82718
Primary: Current President: Richard Nickels
Resources: The Sabbath Sentinel magazine, Books, Booklets, Directory of Sabbath Observing Groups.
Web Page: http://www.biblestudy.org/bsa/main.html and http://www.biblesabbath.org/
Background: Established in 1945 as a nonsectarian co-operation of Sabbath keepers. Members include Seventh Day Adventists, Seventh Day Baptists, Church of God (Seventh Day), Worldwide Church of God, United Church of God, Global Church of God, Church of God International, Assembly of Yahweh, and many others. Membership is $25/yr. Subscriptions to The Sabbath Sentinel are free upon request.

CBE
Name: The Center for Bible Education
Address: P.O.Box 452, Hawkins, Texas, 75765-0452 (PH: 903-769-3903) (FAX: 903-769-3913) (E-mail: CBEWard@aol.com)
Primary: Dr. Donald Ward
Resources: Audio and video Bible Courses and Seminars.
Background: Dr. Ward was a past President of Ambassador College and the first President of IBLC. CBE will be a similar type of resource, and will, in fact, distribute some of the same materials as IBLC.

CEM
Name: Christian Educational Ministries
Address: P.O. Box 560, Whitehouse, TX 75791
Primary: Ronald L. Dart
Resources: Newsletter, Tapes, Radio Broadcast, Catalog, Corresp. Course, Youth Lessons
Web Page: http://www.cemnetwork.com/
Background: Ron Dart was formerly Vice President of Foreign Education Service for the WCG, and later the Chancellor of Ambassador College at Big Sandy, Texas. Mr. Dart resigned from WCG in 1978 and was with CGI until he formed CEM in 1995. CEM is a "non-aligned" ministry, and not a Church.

CGI
Name: The Church of God, International
Address: P.O. Box 2525, Tyler, Texas 75710
Primary: Vance Stinson, Charles Groce, Bronson James
Resources: Booklets, Tapes, TV Broadcast
Web Page: http://www.cgi.org/
Background: An offshoot of WCG established in 1978 by Garner Ted Armstrong (who has recently moved on to establish a separate "Evangelistic Association").

CG7
Name: Church of God (Seventh Day)
Address: Bible Advocate Press, P.O. Box 33677, Denver, Colorado 80233
Primary: Whaid Rose (Current President), Roy A. Marrs, Calvin Burrell (and others)
Resources: Bible Advocate magazine, Booklets, Summit School of Theology, Spring Vale Academy
Web Page: http://www.cog7.com/ and http://www.baonline.org/
Background: Est. circa 1860. Parent organization of WCG.

CG7S
Name: Church of God (7th Day)
Address: Church of God Publishing House, P.O. Box 328, Salem, West Virginia 26426
Primary:
Resources: Advocate of Truth magazine (free monthly), various tracts and booklets.
Web Page: http://members.aol.com/cogsevday/page/index.htm
Background: In 1933 there was a split in the CG7 (above). One group set up shop in Stanberry under the leadership of Burt Marrs. The other group set up shop in Salem, W.V. under the leadership of A.N. Dugger. (Herbert W. Armstrong went with Duggers group). Later, in 1949 representatives from both of these groups re-merged to become the Church of God (Seventh Day) General Conference, with offices in Denver, CO. (see above). However, there was also a remnant from each group that chose not to re-unite. Thus the two separate splinter groups remained also, and have survived to this day. The remnant of the Stanberry group was reestablished at Meridian, Idaho.

CG7M
Name: General Council Churches of God (7th Day)
Address: 1827 West 3rd. St., Meridian, ID 83642
Primary:
Resources: ACTS Magazine
Web Page: http://netnow.micron.net/~acts/
Background: This is the remnant of the Stanberry group that split from CG7 in 1933 (see above).

CGOM
Name: Church of God Outreach Ministries
Address: Box 54621, Tulsa, OK 74155 (PH: 1-800-611-8080)
Primary:
Resources: Publish "Fountain of Life" magazine, "New Horizons" magazine, "The Churches of God Newsletter", various booklets and tapes.
Web Page: http://www.cgom.org/
Background: Offshoot from CGI in Feb. 1996. An association of independent congregations which maintains several "information centers" around the world.

COGSC
Name: Church of God, Southern California
Address: P.O. Box 50734, Pasadena, CA, 91115
Primary: Dr. David Antion
Resources:
Web Page: http://cogsc.info/
Background: The COGSC is an independent Church of God with nearly a twenty year history. Until December, 1998, it maintained a nominal affiliation with CGI in Tyler Texas. Governed by an elected Church Council, it is currently pastored by Dr. David Antion, one time ministerial director for the WWCG. The COGSC adheres to traditional Church of God doctrinal beliefs and, through its affiliated Guardian Ministries, co-operates actively with other independent groups.

CP
Name: Cornerstone Publications
Address: 3802 Olive Street, Texarkana, TX 75503
Primary: Jim Rector
Resources: Tapes, and some printed literature. "Cornerstone" journal.
Web Page: http://web.idirect.com/~church/index.html
or http://www.cornerstonepublication.com
Background: Jim Rector is from WCG and CGI background.

CR
Name: Creation Research
Address: P.O. Box 281, Hartsville, TN 37074 (PH: 615-374-3693)
Primary: John Mackay, Director
Resources: Video tapes, cassetts, books, seminars, field trips.
Web Page: http://www.vicmar.com.au/creation
Background: Headquartered in Australia, with offices in Canada, the U.K., and the USA. Their aim is to reach the millions who have been indoctrinated into the theory of evolution, which leads to the rejection of the Bible as false, creation as myth and Christ as irrelevant. They challenge evolutionists by presenting scientific and historical evidence for Christ, for Creation, and for the accuracy of the Biblical record. [There are also several similar, but separate, organizations that seem to promote each others literature, including: The Institute for Creation Research (San Diego, CA) and Creation Resource Foundation (El Dorado, CA)].

FFZ
Name: First Fruits of Zion
Address: PO Box 620099 Littleton, CO 80162-0099 (PH: 1-800-775-4807)
Primary: Boaz Michael
Resources: "Messiah Magazine" (formerly Bikurei Tziyon) (Glossy full color 56 page magazine, 5 issues / yr., No set subscription fee. Can be received for an annual donation of any size.), Torah Club (weekly tape and study notes), Books, Resource Catalog.
Web Page: http://www.ffoz.org/
Background: A Jerusalem based Messianic Jewish outreach.

FOTS
Name: Friends of the Sabbath International
Address: 27068 La Paz #500, Laguna Hills, CA 92656-3045
Primary: Dr. John L. Merritt
Resources: Tapes, Conferences. (Conference tapes are available through the Bible Sabbath Association (BSA))
Web Page: http://users.netinfo.com.au/~quokka/fos/ (Austraila Chapter)
Background: Founded March 1995 by Dr. Merritt. Its purpose is to provide support among the community of Sabbatarians. It sponsors conferences, seminars, local chapters, and distributes tapes of many of its events (also available through the BSA). It is not a church. (Dr. Merrit is of WCG background).

GCG
Name: Global Church of God
Address: P.O. Box 501111, San Diego, CA 92150-1111
Primary: Larry Salyer (and others)
Resources: The World Ahead magazine, Global Church News, Booklets, Tapes, TV Broadcast.
Web Page: http://www.worldahead.org/ and http://www.gcg.org/
Background: Est. 1992. Offshoot of WCG. Founder Roderick C. Meredith has since moved on to establish the "Living Church of God". In 1999, the Global Church of God closed its doors, but some of the former leadership have come together to form the "Church of God, a Christian Fellowship", with web sites at http://www.cgcf.org/ and http://www.newworldahead.org/.

G&S
Name: Giving & Sharing
Address: P.O. Box 100, Neck City, MO 64849
Primary: Richard C. Nickels
Resources: Books, Literature, Newsletter, Diskettes, Lending Library, Bookstore.
Web Page: http://www.biblestudy.org/gands/main.html and http://www.vcn.com/~giveshare/ and http://www.giveshare.org/ and http://www.ozemail.com.au/~bsags/ (Australia)
Background: Est. 1978. (Not a Church, but comes from former WCG background)

HM
Name: Hatikva Ministries
Address: P.O. Box E, Nederland, Texas 77627 (PH: 409-724-7601)
Primary: Joe Good
Resources: Tapes, Books, Videos.
Web Page: http://www.hatikva.org/
Background: Hatikva's stated goals are: "1. Teaching the good news of the Messiah and the coming redemption, 2. Revealing the Jewish roots of the faith, and 3. Standing against anti-semitism." An excellent source of teaching tapes and other materials. Ask for their "Study Materials Catalog" and pricelist.

HOD
Name: House of David (Messianic Israel Ministries)
Address: P.O. Box 700217,Saint Cloud, FL 34770-0217
(PH: Inquires 407-348-5577, orders 800-829-8777), (e-mail: Housedavid@aol.com )
Primary: Angus and Batya Wootten
Resources: Newsletter, Books, Bible study aids (catalog)
Web Page: http://www.mim.net/
Background: The Woottens, though not Jewish themselves, were closely involved with the developing Messianic Jewish movement in the 1970's. They have authored several books, and publish a monthly newsletter "The House of David Herald".

HR
Name: Hebrew Roots
Address: P.O. Box 400, Lakewood, WI 54138-0400 (e-mail: HebrewRoots@aol.com )
Primary: Dean & Susan Wheelock
Resources: Quarterly "Hebrew Roots" journal, Tapes.
Web Page: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Woods/8172 and http://www.geocities.com/~hebrew_roots/ and http://www.hebrewroots.net/
Background: Hebrew Roots is a ministry dedicated to exploring the roots of the Christian faith. It is not a Church. The Wheelocks have a Church of God background.

IBLC
Name: International Bible Learning Center
Address: 1340 N. Dousman Rd., Oconomowoc, Wisc. 50366
Primary: John Merritt, Chairman
Resources: Audio and video Bible courses and seminars. (PH: 877-444-IBLC) (E-mail: info@iblc.org )
Web Page: http://www.iblc.org/iblc
Background: IBLC is an institution of higher learning (not a church). Its goal is to provide everyone regardless of age or educational background an opportunity to receive high quality Biblical instruction. The intent is to function as a "virtual university" and to eventually become a certified college. The founders also desire IBLC to serve as a unifying force within and among all the Churches of God. Founders include Dr. John Merritt - a former member of the Board of Directors of Ambassador College and also the founder of "Friends of the Sabbath", Dr. Don Ward - past president of Ambassador College, and John Barry Skidmore.

IT
Name: In Transition - News of the Churches of God
Address: P.O. Box 450, Monroe, Ind. 46772
Primary: John Robinson
Resources: In Transition newspaper - subscription is $18/yr (12 iss).
Web Page: http://www.io.com/~robinson/
Background: Est. 1995. John Robinson was the original Managing Editor of the Worldwide News. In Transition ceased publication with the Jan. 97 issue, but continues to maintain the Web site. Former Managing Editor Dixon Cartwright now carries on the tradition of In Transition with the publication of "The Journal".

JFJ
Name: Jews for Jesus
Address: 60 Haight Street, San Francisco, CA 94102-5895
Primary: Moishe Rosen
Resources: Newsletter, Purple Pomegranate Catalog of books, tapes, videos, and other Messianic resources.
Web Page: http://www.jews-for-jesus.org/
Background: A missionary work of Messianic Jews and Gentiles (not a church) devoted to introducing Jews to the Messiah.

LAMB
Name: LAMB Ministries
Address: PO Box 3381, Lebanon, TN 37088 (PH: 615-683-6104)
Primary: Scott and Jane Diffenderfer
Resources: Messianic Home Magazine (Quarterly. A subscription can be started with any donation).
Web Page: http://www.messianichome.org
Background: Messianic Home is a forum based magazine dedicated to building up strong, biblically-based families and reuniting the Two Houses of Israel in Messiah Yahshua.

LCG
Name: Living Church of God
Address: P.O. Box 501304, San Diego, CA 92150-1304
Primary: Roderick C. Meredith
Resources: "Tomorrow's World" telecast, literature.
Web Page: http://www.livingcog.org/
Background: Est. 1998. Offshoot of GCG.

MLO
Name: Messianic Literature Outreach
Address: P.O. Box 14103, Columbus, Ohio 43214-0103
Primary:
Resources: Tracts, booklets, books. Quarterly Magazine "The Messianic Outreach", $8/yr.
Web Page:
Background: A Messianic Jewish missionary work providing assorted publications.

MJMI
Name: The Messianic Jewish Movement International
Address: P.O. Box 1212, Chandler, AZ 85244-1212 (PH: 480-786-6564)
Primary: Nathan L. Jacobus
Resources: Catalog of books, tapes, videos and other Jewish/Messianic items, Newsletter.
Web Page: http://www.Messiah.net/
Background:

PCG
Name: Philadelphia Church of God
Address: P.O. Box 3700, Edmond, OK 73083
Primary: Gerald R. Flurry
Resources: The Philadelphia Trumpet magazine, Royal Vision magazine, booklets, TV broadcast.
Web Page: http://www.pcog.org/ and http://www.thetrumpet.com/
Background: Est. 1989. Offshoot of WCG.

SDA
Name: Seventh Day Adventist
Address:
Primary:
Resources:
Web Page: http://www.adventist.org/
Background: The Seventh Day Adventists are, of course, a very large organization of over 4.5 million members with congregations, universities, hospitals, etc. located around the world. They also have the 3rd largest parochial school system in the United States. Of particular interest to many in the various "Churches of God" recently have been some of the publications of Dr. Samuele Bacchiocchi, a Professor at Andrews University, relative to the Sabbath and the annual Holy Days. His publications are available from: Biblical Perspectives, 4990 Appian Way, Berrien Springs, MI 49103. "Dr. Sam's" web page is found at http://www2.andrews.edu/~samuele/, or http://www.biblicalperspectives.com/. He can also be contacted via e-mail at: samuele@andrews.edu

SDB
Name: Seventh Day Baptist Center
Address: 3120 Kennedy Road, P.O. Box 1678, Janesville, WI 53547-1678
Primary:
Resources: The Sabbath Recorder magazine, booklets, tracts, tapes, videos
Web Page: http://www.seventhdaybaptist.org/
Background:

SN
Name: Servants News
Address: P.O. Box 107, Perry, Mich. 48872-0107
Primary: Norman Edwards
Resources: Servants News newsletter (free), literature.
Web Page: http://www.best.com/~oasis7/sn/snews.htm and http://www.servantsnews.com/
Background: Est. 1996. (not a church). Independent newsletter covers news and discussion topics relative to all the Churches of God. Similar to "In Transition", but perhaps even more "open".

TJ
Name: The Journal
Address: Box 1020, Big Sandy, Texas 75755
Primary: Dixon Cartwright Jr., Publisher
Resources: Newspaper
Web Page: http://www.thejournal.org/
Background: The Journal, subtitled "News of the Churches of God", is a monthly newspaper of about 20 pages in length covering articles and news items of interest to many of the various Churches of God and related groups,as well as to the greater Sabbatarian community. Current subscription rates are $12 for 6 issues, or $22 for 12 issues.

TPM
Name: Triumph Prophetic Ministries
Address: Box 292, Altadena, CA 91003
Primary: William F. Dankenbring
Resources: Prophecy Flash! magazine, tapes, literature, radio program.
Web Page: http://www.triumphpro.com/
Background: Est. 1987. Offshoot of WCG.

UCG
Name: United Church of God, an International Association
Address: Box 541027, Cincinnati, OH 45254-1027 (PH: 513-576-9796)
Primary: Les McCullough, Robert Dick
Resources: The Good News magazine, booklets, tapes.
Web Page: http://www.ucg.org/
Background: Est. 1995. Offshoot of WCG.

UCGB
Name: United Church of God - Birmingham
Address: P. O. Box 361334, Birmingham, AL 35236-1334
Primary:
Resources:
Web Page: http://www.biblestudy.org/beacon/main.html and http://www.ucgbham.com/frmain.htm
Background: Offshoot of WCG

UCM
Name: United Christian Ministries
Address: P.O. Box 1045, Gardendale, AL 35071
(PH:1-888-985-9066 Toll Free) (E-mail: UCM3821@aol.com )
Primary: Ray Wooten
Resources: The Christian Beacon (quarterly, free), weekly sermon tapes, hymnal available. Live Sabbath services via telephone (to connect, call 1-918-222-7424 and enter Code 3325# when prompted. Services begin each week at 1PM Central Time. Long distance charges through your selected service provider may apply)
Web Page: http://www.unitedchristianministries.com/
Background: A service organization started by UCGB in late 1996.

WAR
Name: Wyatt Archaeological Research
Address: 3413 Greens Mill Road, Spring Hill, TN 37174
Primary: (Ron Wyatt, deceased), Richard Rives
Resources: Books, booklets and videos on past and current research.
Web Page: Museum site at http://www.wyattmuseum.com/. (Also an independent site at: http://www.anchorstone.com/wyatt/ )
Background: Ron was an "amateur" Biblical archaeologist claiming to have uncovered evidence that supports various Biblical accounts including Noah's ark, Sodom & Gomorrah, the Exodus "Red Sea" crossing point, the Ark of the Covenant, etc. Interesting reading. WAR continues his research.

WCG
Name: Worldwide Church of God
Address: Pasadena CA 91123-0050
Primary: Joseph Tkach, Jr.
Resources: Plain Truth magazine, Worldwide News, booklets.
Web Page: http://www.wcg.org/index.htm and
http://www.ptm.org/index.htm
Background: Founded by Herbert W. Armstrong. New leadership has in recent years instituted several major doctrinal changes. Disagreements with these changes have resulted in many of the more recent "offshoot" groups.

YNCA
Name: Yahweh's New Covenant Assembly
Address: P.O. Box 50, Kingdom City, MO 65262-0050
Primary: Donald Mansager
Resources: Light magazine, booklets, tapes, videos, TV broadcast.
Web Page: http://www.ynca.com/
Background: Est. 1980. Split from Assemblies of Yahweh (est. 1966). Not connected with WCG or CG7, but shares many similarities (incl. Sabbath, Holy Days, etc.).

ZOLA
Name: Zola Levitt Ministries, Inc.
Address: Box 12268, Dallas, TX 75225-9987
Primary: Zola Levitt
Resources: Levitt Letter newsletter, books, booklets, tapes, videos, TV program.
Web Page: http://www.levitt.com/
Background: Zola Levitt is a Messianic Jewish Ministry (not a church). Zolas formative Christian background appears to have been influenced by Dallas Theological Seminary (Dispensationalist, Rapture, etc.), and this becomes evident in his materials. Newsletter does a good job of reviewing events in Israel and the Middle East.

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