https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/ 2026-05-30T00:34:02+00:00 https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/ https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/lib/exe/fetch.php?media=wiki:logo.png text/html 2026-05-25T09:11:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:answering_objections&rev=1779700263&do=diff Answering Objections Why do objections arise? Because the work is not understood as it should be. Objection: "People do not read" or "Our culture is oral, not written" Jesus repeatedly referenced written Scriptures. We should not decide in advance who will read and who will not read. God can create a willingness to read when literature is presented. But if no literature is presented, what will they desire to read? What God has clearly commanded us to do, let us not neglect because of our huma… text/html 2026-03-14T09:57:50+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:application&rev=1773482270&do=diff Application: Practicing What We Know You are probably familiar with the cycle of evangelism. * Prepare the ground * Plant the seed * Cultivate the crop * Harvest the fruit * Preserve the harvest Often, our evangelism efforts yield poorly because we fail to follow God's plan and attempt to do it our way. We like to skip the steps we don't like or the harder steps or the steps we don't think we have time for. But our way is never as good as God's way. God's way is always best, and fol… text/html 2026-05-21T07:11:36+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:biblical_origins&rev=1779347496&do=diff Biblical Origins of Publishing History of Publishing Series The Word of God: Communication Begins with Speaking Since the beginning, God communicated through speaking. We call this the “Word of God.” * God created all things through speaking — text/html 2026-04-04T10:01:09+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:conditions_of_success&rev=1775296869&do=diff Conditions of Success This document compiles every significant statement in the book Publishing Ministry where Ellen White identifies a condition for success. Statements are organized into categories, with repetitions eliminated. * Bold text identifies a condition or prerequisite. text/html 2026-05-25T09:30:28+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:dark_ages_to_light&rev=1779701428&do=diff From Dark Ages to Light The Dark Ages Satan does not like written truth. He hates “It is written.” God’s Word is powerful and strengthens people to resist his power. He is obligated to flee before the power of God’s word. Paul foresaw a period of difficulty for God’s people. text/html 2026-05-26T14:53:31+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:essential_topics&rev=1779807211&do=diff Topics that should be covered The first part of this page organizes suggested subjects for tracts. Each subject may lead to one or more tracts. Titles may be suggested by each subject (in parentheses). The second part of this page is to collect sources of ideas. text/html 2026-05-25T17:22:14+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:frank_analysis&rev=1779729734&do=diff A Frank Analysis " While God and His angels are doing their work, those who profess to be followers of Christ seem to be coolly indifferent. They do not work in unison with Christ and holy angels. Although they profess to be servants of God they are serving their own interest and loving their own pleasure, and souls are perishing around them. These souls can truly say: “No man careth for my soul.” The church have neglected to improve the privileges and blessings within their reach, and through… text/html 2026-05-12T10:59:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:gods_purpose_publishing_work&rev=1778583593&do=diff God's Purpose in the Publishing Work The Publishing Ministry is not an optional ministry, but integral to God's plan. While we obviously focus on the publishing work in this study, let us not forget that publishing is only one of several agencies that God uses to accomplish His work. text/html 2026-03-25T10:00:39+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:importance_of_translation&rev=1774432839&do=diff The Importance of Translation " The books containing the reasons of our faith must be translated into all languages. This work must make more rapid progress than it has made. PM 211.2" text/html 2026-03-12T17:03:42+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:introduction&rev=1773335022&do=diff Introduction to the Publishing-Centered Model of Church Growth Explain the problem and give hope the literature can help solve it. Publishing is not an optional infrastructure. It is necessary and fundamental. You say, “But we've been operating for 50 years without it. text/html 2026-05-22T14:10:16+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:joy_in_service&rev=1779459016&do=diff Joy in Service What is it like to serve God in His mission? Is it a life of drudgery, hard work, suffering, misery? Life's deepest satisfaction is found in serving God. God has put something in humans that is only satisfied through service. We Find Joy in Bringing Joy to God text/html 2026-04-03T09:09:10+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:literature_evangelism&rev=1775207350&do=diff Literature Evangelism " The lost sheep of God’s fold are scattered in every place, and the work that should be done for them is being neglected. From the light given me I know that where there is one canvasser in the field, there should be one hundred. Canvassers should be encouraged to take hold of this work, not to canvass for storybooks, but to bring before the world the books containing truth essential for this time. 6T 315.1 text/html 2026-05-26T08:09:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:location&rev=1779782986&do=diff Publishing House Location In choosing a location for a publishing house, we must consider multiple aspects. Below is a summary of the main points, followed by supporting quotations from SOP. Property Selection * Low-cost * Access to water * Access to electricity text/html 2026-04-03T13:34:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:medical_ministry&rev=1775223281&do=diff Medical Ministry " In new fields no work is so successful as medical missionary work. If our ministers would work earnestly to obtain an education in medical missionary lines, they would be far better fitted to do the work Christ did as a medical missionary. By diligent study and practice, they can become so well acquainted with the principles of health reform, that wherever they go they will be a great blessing to the people they meet. CME 43.1 text/html 2026-05-15T16:23:18+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:overview_of_principles&rev=1778862198&do=diff Operational Guidelines at a Glance This document will provide a short summary of the “do's” and “don'ts” of Adventist publishing. Start small; do not be discouraged by a small beginning. PM 196.4 Location Publishing house location Type of Building " The fact that, in many cases, the owners of these properties are anxious to dispose of them, and are therefore willing to sell at a low price, is greatly in our favor. We must study economy in the outlay of means. At this stage of our work, we… text/html 2026-04-06T10:37:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:periodicals&rev=1775471877&do=diff Periodicals Purpose of Health Literature Breaks Prejudice " Ministers can and should do much to urge the circulation of the health journals. Every member of the church should work as earnestly for these journals as for our other periodicals. There should be no friction between the two text/html 2026-03-12T17:31:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:personal_evangelism&rev=1773336719&do=diff " Christ’s method alone will give true success in reaching the people. The Saviour mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, “Follow Me.” MH 143.3 text/html 2026-04-03T13:29:38+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:phase1_scatter_literature&rev=1775222978&do=diff Phase 1: Scatter Literature Selecting the Literature Medical missionary work is often the opening wedge. Consider the needs of the community. Consider starting the work with distributing health-related literature. text/html 2026-05-22T19:48:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:preacher_paper_duo&rev=1779479282&do=diff Preacher-Paper Duo God's plan is to combine speaking and writing. When God gave the Ten Commandments, He first spoke them with His mouth. Then, He wrote them in stone. " The tract and missionary work is an important part of the third angel’s message. Canvassers must go out into various parts of the country. The importance of this work is fully equal to that of the ministry. The living preacher and the silent messenger are text/html 2026-04-04T10:33:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:publishing_and_three_angels_messages&rev=1775298807&do=diff Publishing and The Three Angels' Messages In the Advantages and Benefits page, we see " Then I saw another angel flying in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth--to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people (Revelation 14:6). text/html 2026-04-03T14:53:25+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:reading_helps_members&rev=1775228005&do=diff How Reading Helps Members In the October 1982 Ministry Magazine, we find a fascinating article entitled “Who reads Ellen White?” It summarizes a study of over 8,000 Seventh-day Adventists across North America to explore patterns in spiritual life and involvement in church. A part of this study compared those who regularly read the writings of Ellen White and those who do not. The findings reveal a consistent pattern: text/html 2026-04-01T09:27:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:specifically_recommended_literature&rev=1775035657&do=diff Books Specifically Recommended for Distribution * The Great Controversy * This book is of high priority because it contains light and warnings to help people prepare to stand in the last day. It guards them against widespread deceptions. * Patriarchs and Prophets text/html 2026-05-25T17:02:15+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:spirit_of_sacrifice&rev=1779728535&do=diff A Spirit of Sacrifice This material is based on Publishing Ministry chapters 1-3. It is because of the spirit of sacrifice that the work was able to grow into a global work. " In the early days of the third angel’s message those who established our institutions, and those who labored in them, were actuated by high motives of unselfishness. For their arduous labors they received no more than a mere pittance—barely enough for a meager support. But their hearts were baptized with the ministry o… text/html 2026-05-28T14:06:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:start&rev=1779977181&do=diff Publishing-Centered Model of Church Growth Introduction to the Publishing-Centered Model of Church Growth God's Mission 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. text/html 2026-03-12T17:27:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:supply_storage&rev=1773336479&do=diff Simple Systems for Supply and Storage Literature has to be available to the members. How can this be accomplished? The members need to know what literature is available. * DTM should provide printed catalogs with clear information * DTM should provide an online catalog text/html 2026-04-06T10:52:05+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:symetrical_balance&rev=1775472725&do=diff Symmetrical Balance Religion and Health Hand in Hand " True religion and the laws of health go hand in hand. It is impossible to work for the salvation of men and women without presenting to them the need of breaking away from sinful gratifications, which destroy the health, debase the soul, and prevent divine truth from impressing the mind. text/html 2026-05-22T13:51:53+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:theology_printed_page&rev=1779457913&do=diff Theology of Publishing If we understand God's mission correctly, we will understand that the Publishing Ministry is a divine institution created by Him to accomplish His purposes. Each of the points below deserves serious reflection beyond the scope of this summary document. I encourage you to take the time to meditate on each point prayerfully and allow God to teach you. text/html 2026-04-03T09:18:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:what_do_you_have_in_your_hand&rev=1775207927&do=diff What Do You Have In Your Hand? God's way is to value the “day of small things” Choosing to follow His specific direction in establishing these facilities, even on a small scale, is the only path of safety and true success text/html 2026-05-18T06:26:08+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:what_should_we_print&rev=1779085568&do=diff The Character of What We Print " The power and efficiency of our work depend largely on the character of the literature that comes from our presses. Therefore great care should be exercised in the choice and preparation of the matter that is to go to the world. The greatest caution and discrimination are needed. Our energies should be devoted to the publication of literature of the purest quality and the most elevating character. Our periodicals must go forth laden with truth that has a vital,… text/html 2026-05-25T08:55:41+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:why_print&rev=1779699341&do=diff How Publishing Ministry Strengthens Church Growth The publishing ministry has a far-reaching, powerful impact. It is indispensable for a church that desires to grow. Where it is absent, the church is weakened and disadvantaged. I. Expands the Mission text/html 2026-05-27T07:30:27+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://docs.deserttreeministry.org/doku.php?id=en:operating_principles:dtm:publishing_church_growth_model:why_publishing_digital_age&rev=1779867027&do=diff In this Digital Age, Why Use Paper? Introduction Why should we publish? The short answer is because God has told us to, and this work will be successful! " Human power did not establish the work of God, neither can human power destroy it. To those who carry forward His work in face of difficulty and opposition, God will give the constant guidance and guardianship of His holy angels. His work on earth will never cease