| Study | Description |
|---|---|
| God's Mission | God's mission is sure, and He is accomplishing it. The only way for us to experience true success and growth is to align our mission with God's mission. |
| A Theology of Publishing | Explore the ways in which the publishing work is God's work. The Publishing Ministry is an indispensable component of His strategy to accomplish His mission. |
| God's Purpose in the Publishing Work | Discover what God wants to accomplish through the Publishing Ministry. |
| 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. |
| Study | Description |
|---|---|
| Biblical Origins of Publishing | The page explains that publishing ministry began in the Bible itself, as God instructed His messages to be written, preserved, and shared with others. It presents literature ministry as a biblical method God has long used to spread truth and strengthen His people. |
| From the Dark Ages to Light | This page shows how God used the spread of Scripture and printed truth to bring people from spiritual darkness to light, especially during the Reformation, and explains why publishing ministry remains essential for advancing God’s work today. |
| Established in Sacrifice | The work began with great difficulty and at immense personal sacrifice. God blessed this spirit, and the publishing work grew. |
| Worldwide Expansion | |
| Destroyed by Fire |
| Study | Description |
|---|---|
| A Frank Analysis | |
| In this Digital Age, Why Use Paper? | As digital formats increase in popularity, we must not forget the importance and advantages of the printed page. |
| Advantages and Benefits of Publishing | This page explains why printed literature remains one of the most powerful tools for evangelism, discipleship, and church growth. Unlike spoken sermons, literature can travel widely, endure over time, cross barriers of prejudice, reinforce instruction through repeated reading, and continue teaching long after the preacher has left, making it an essential companion to public preaching in God’s mission strategy. |
| 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 | God's plan is for the spoken word to be accompanied by the written word. |
| Publishing and the Three Angels' Messages |
| Study | Description |
|---|---|
| What Do You Have In Your Hand? | |
| Conditions of Success | God's promises are conditional. He promises success. If we want success, we need to claim God's promisses and fulfil the conditions in His strength. |
| An Overview of Principles | |
| Qualifications for Workers | Can non-Adventists work in the print shop? Is a diploma needed? What qualifications are necessary? |
| Location | Adventist publishing houses should be located outside the cities. We are to reach the cities from outpost centers. |
| 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) |
| Study | Description |
|---|---|
| Symetrical Balance | The selection of literature should be balanced, not exclusively doctrinal or exclusively on health. |
| Guidelines for Writing | What type of material we should print. |
| Guidelines for 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. |
| Topics that should be covered | Here is a collection of needed topics. When there is no tract to address a given need, write the topic here. When writers are recruited, they can choose their topics from this list. |
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, not just full-time literature evangelists. Some are called to work full-time, but each member can do his part to wisely distribute literature. Literature evangelism should be at the core of evangelism strategy for a church. Members need to be trained. |
| Outreach: Marketing and distributing literature | Diversity in distribution methods increases success. Here are a few ideas for how to market and distribute literature. (literature tables, door-to-door, etc |
| Medical Ministry | Medical ministry is strengthened when health literature is used. |
| Inreach: Literature for members | Advantages of having literature in the homes of members include: discipleship, doctrinal stability, development of missionary spirit, etc. See Ministry magazine article. |
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