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Table of Contents
Publishing-Centered Model of Church Growth
God's Mission
| Study | Description |
|---|---|
| God's Mission | |
| A Theology of Publishing | |
| God's Purpose in the Publishing Work | |
| Joy in Service | There is rejoicing in heaven when one sinner repents. There is no greater joy for us than to participate in God's mission to save the lost. |
History of Publishing
| Study | Description |
|---|---|
| Biblical Origins of Publishing | |
| From the Dark Ages to Light | |
| Established in Sacrifice | |
| Worldwide Expansion | |
| Destroyed by Fire |
The Need for Publishing
| Study | Description |
|---|---|
| A Frank Analysis | |
| Advantages and Benefits of Publishing | |
| How Reading Helps Members | A summary of the October 1982 Ministry Magazine article on the differences between those who read Ellen White's writings and those who do not. |
| The Preacher-Paper Duo | |
| Publishing and the Three Angels' Messages |
Establishing Publishing
| Study | Description |
|---|---|
| What Do You Have In Your Hand? | |
| Conditions of Success | |
| An Overview of Principles | |
| Location |
Managing Publishing
| Study | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| The Importance of Translation | ||
| Publishing Houses as Mission Centers (PM ch 5-11) | Sacred centers instituted by God, Not merely a business | |
| Leadership (PM ch 12-15) | Keeping the work spiritual, Economy (PM ch 10), Wages (PM 21-22) |
Elevating Content
- PM ch 18–20 (suggested reading)
| Study | Description |
|---|---|
| Symetrical Balance | Literature should be balanced, not exclusively doctrinal or exclusively on the other side. |
| The Character of What we Print | What type of material we should print. |
| Illustrations | How to choose illustrations |
| Content of Periodicals | Guidance for what kind of material should appear in periodicals. |
| Specifically Recommended Literature | Titles specifically recommended for broad distribution. |
Getting Literature to the People
If there is one work more important than another, it is that of getting our publications before the public, thus leading them to search the Scriptures. CM 7.1
| Study | Description |
|---|---|
| Literature Evangelism | This is a work for all members. Some are called to work full-time, but each member can do his part to wisely distribute literature. |
| Medical Ministry | Medical ministry is strengthened when health literature is used. |
- Literature Evangelism (PM 23-28)
- Systematic training of youth and others in literature ministry is key to success.
- This should be the core evangelism strategy for a church.
- Outreach–Marketing and distributing literature (AH ch 30-33)
- Literature tables
- Door-to-door
- Inreach–Literature for Members (AH ch 34-37)
- Advantages of literature in the homes of the members
- Discipleship
- Doctrinal stability
- Develop missionary spirit
- See Ministry magazine article
Other Topics
Application
Stories
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