Files Gallery Overview

The files gallery is under constant development and will contain text files, courses, video, and audio files that have proven useful in CHRISTWORKS projects. The types of files are identified by a title and brief summary on this page. The title serves as a hot link to go to a separate set of pages where individual files can be found. Many are downloadable. We try to keep the size of the files reasonable so that people with limited online capability can download them or use them online without serious problems.

There are no fees or charges to use the files but the information is copyrighted--primarily to ensure they are used for non-commercial use. We aim to help people in the name of Jesus Christ -- a function that is not for personal or organization profit. An application form must be submitted for some courses of instruction. In almost all cases, the files may be copied freely. Please remember, none of the material or images can be re-copied or modified for the the purposes of sales or inclusion into other materials that are for sale.

If an application form is needed for some files or courses, a registration notice is included in the summary with appropriate links for registering. This process is used to identify users if they have questions or suggestions. Your feedback on any of the files is always valuable as we seek to improve material or develop new materials.

We are not equipped to send hard copy of any of the files unless we have a specific project for a group of people that requires it. We handle these requests separately. 

We conduct training sessions and presentations on many of the subjects that are covered. We can adapt material to suit a variety of venues if it is needed. More information is provided when you go to specific pages.

Contact us if you have any questions. Use the contact "button" that is on most site pages if you have general questions. We will get back to you as quickly as we can. 

Astronomical Observing From A Biblical View (AOBV)

This course is now downloadable. The link (above) goes to the Overview that has a link at the end for Lesson 1. If you are not a registered user, the link takes you to a Registration page. For registered users, use the Login at the top of most pages to go directly to the downloadable lessons.

These files comprise a 12-lesson curriculum that teaches practical observation of the heavens from a Biblical view. The course is authored by Roland and Linda Beard and is copyright protected. CHRISTWORKS, as an organization, has permission to use the course to train others and to assist disadvantaged groups with observing the heavens from a Biblical world view. It is available for non-commercial use. It is our sincere desire for users to learn observing skills to see the beauty and majesty of the created heavens, because they point to their creator. If you are curious about the heavens, want to learn to observe with basic instruments, and love God or are curious to get to know Him through what he has made, this is a course for you. We have taken it to other countries and cultures successfully.  While the material can be reviewed and mastered without this prerequisite, it can be difficult if the user has no familiarity with astronomy tools, the sky, or the scriptures (relative to creation and the heavens). It is oriented to children that are 13 years or older but can be used for younger children with some adjustment.

Teaching Students to Observe from a Biblical View
A two-part presentation at the National Conference for the Institute of Foundational Learning (Philippines) is titled, "Observing the Heavens and the Earth from a Biblical View". The first part of the presentation addresses observing the heavens and provides an introduction to AOBV (Astronomical Observing from a Biblical View), which is a downloadable course from this CHRISTWORKS MINISTRIES site (see above). Topics in this presentation include the definition and disciplines of observing God's created heavens, examples, and helpful links and references. The second part, on observing the earth, will be posted shortly. [View Presentation]

Disaster Preparedness From a Biblical View (DPBV)

This file section is being developed for believing families and individuals so they may be better equipped to assist their neighbor in the event of a catastrophe. The course is actually a practical extension of "loving your neighbor". We have learned from other assistance projects in response to disaster, local catastrophes, and emergencies that many believing families in developed nations are poorly prepared for disaster themselves and even less prepared to assist their neighbor. As a home-based ministry, we see a real need for believers to be better prepared at home for themselves but also prepared to assist their neighbors when emergencies arise. The Biblical basis for this kind of preparedness is strong. One need to no further than the story of Joseph, the parable of the Good Samaritan, and the believers responses to situations in Acts to see that God intended us to look out for the interests of others in times of need. When done by faith in the name of Jesus Christ, it provides evident token of the love of God to believers and unbelievers alike who are in need.

July 2011 Note:

We are beginning to outline chapters and write specific sections. They will be posted in draft form to give readers an idea where we are going. If interested in assisting us or if you have ideas, let us know via the contact page.