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Author Jason Overman

Jason Overman is Editor of Publications of the Bible Advocate Press. After 24 years in the publishing industry (in sales and management) with the Harrison Daily Times, Jason left his general manager’s position to join the BAP family in 2015. He has served in ministry for 30 years and currently pastors the Church of God (Seventh Day) in Jasper, Arkansas, with his wife, Stephanie, and two children, Tabitha and Isaac. Jason enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, reading theology, playing his guitar, and taking in the beautiful Ozark Mountains he calls home.
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A Special BA!

  • By Jason Overman
  • September 1, 2022

Greetings Dear Readers, The new digital BA is uploaded and ready for you to read, download or listen to. See the quick links to the…

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Categories Online Extras September October 2022

With You!

  • By Jason Overman
  • September 1, 2022

A Lord’s Supper reflection. As I prepared for our annual Lord’s Supper service last April, I realized that this year would be my fortieth Supper…

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Categories BA Editor's Desk September October 2022

THE NEW AUDIO BA IS HERE!

  • By Jason Overman
  • August 30, 2022

Greetings Bible Advocate readers (and listeners!). The Sept-Oct BA magazine is in the mail and heading your way. The digital magazine will be posted here…

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Categories Doctrine Lifestyle Q&A

Where does the saying “Be in the world but not of it” come from?

  • By Jason Overman
  • August 30, 2022

Where does the saying “Be in the world but not of it” come from, and what does it mean?   This familiar expression is derived…

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2023 Bible Advocate Theme(s)

  • By Jason Overman
  • August 15, 2022

2023 Bible Advocate Theme: “Come and See” I am excited to announce a new theme for the Bible Advocate in 2023. Jesus invited would-be disciples to…

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NEW Quarterly Series Announced

  • By Jason Overman
  • July 29, 2022

NEW Quarterly Series Announced I am excited to announce our Sabbath school series on Spiritual Formation for 2023. This adult Bible study series comes to…

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Brother Calvin Burrell

  • By Jason Overman
  • July 1, 2022

With much sadness, we announce the death of our dear brother, Elder Calvin Burrell, a great man of God. His wife, Sister Barbara Burrell shared,…

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Categories July August 2022 Lifestyle Q&A

How do we reconcile divine grace and human responsibility in the work of salvation?  

  • By Jason Overman
  • July 1, 2022

How do we reconcile divine grace and human responsibility in the work of salvation?     Ephesians 2:8 is maybe the best verse for understanding the…

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Categories BA Editor's Desk

A Click Away!

  • By Jason Overman
  • May 6, 2022

Dear Bible Advocate Readers, The May-June BA is out. In this issue, we continue our exploration of “The Gospel” focusing on the Gospel of Jesus…

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New AudioBA is Here!

  • By Jason Overman
  • April 28, 2022

Greetings BA readers (and listeners!). We’re still a few days away from uploading the new May-June BA, but the AudioBA version is up now. Listen…

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Categories BA March April 2022

Kingdom Rest

  • By Jason Overman
  • March 18, 2022

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from…

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Categories BA Editor's Desk

Easier Than Ever!

  • By Jason Overman
  • March 11, 2022

Did you know that the Bible Advocate is going to be 160 years old next year? What a legacy! It’s been an honor and pleasure…

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