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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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LeRoy Dais Young Writers Challenge

  • By Jason Overman
  • December 20, 2019

The Bible Advocate is excited to announce its first-ever writing contest for young writers. Named in honor of LeRoy Dais, who dedicated himself to the…

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Announcing 2020 Adult Quarterly Series

  • By Jason Overman
  • December 6, 2019

Greetings Dear Readers, I’m excited to announce a brand new Adult Quarterly series for 2020 on “The Ministry of Reconciliation” from 2 Corinthians 5. Have…

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Categories BA Editor's Desk November December 2019

First Word – Immanuel

  • By Jason Overman
  • November 4, 2019

“And, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen” (KJV).  With these words from Jesus, we conclude our Resurrection…

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How do we know what is abolished from the old covenant?

  • By Jason Overman
  • September 3, 2019

How do we know what is abolished from the old covenant? Is Leviticus 19:19 still binding?   We should recognize a basic tension in the…

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2020 BA Themes Announced

  • By Jason Overman
  • August 15, 2019

2020 BA THEMES ANNUAL THEME: “THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION”   Greetings readers! I’m excited to announce the 2020 Bible Advocate theme and issue sub-themes. In…

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Categories July August 2019 Q&A

I’ve seen Sabbath described as a gift. Does this mean Sabbathkeeping is optional?

  • By Jason Overman
  • July 6, 2019

In a recent BA and quarterly, I’ve seen Sabbath described as a gift. Does this mean that Sabbathkeeping is optional?   Let’s begin with the…

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Categories BA July August 2019 Online Extras

A Sabbath in Paris

  • By Jason Overman
  • June 27, 2019

France is renowned for its churches and cathedrals, and I admit that as a Christian and armchair historian, I’m fascinated by them. On a recent…

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Correction

  • By Jason Overman
  • February 22, 2019

There is an error on page 23 of the March-April Spanish Bible Advocate. In the second paragraph, the 2019 GC Convention theme is incorrectly identified as…

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A New Look!

  • By Jason Overman
  • February 19, 2019

Exciting news about a new look for CG7.

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2019 GC Convention

  • By Jason Overman
  • February 1, 2019

2019 GC Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

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Categories BA January February 2019

The Little Commission: Before You “Go”

  • By Jason Overman
  • January 3, 2019

Improving our witness by going back to worship.

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Apology Regarding Bill Hybels Reference

  • By Jason Overman
  • August 28, 2018

The publication schedule for Bible Advocate magazine requires articles to be received by the editor over two months before that issue of the BA arrives…

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