Study Guide for the Literature Evangelism Honor 1. The following passages from the Bible and Ellen White’s writings should be helpful in narrowing your focus and completing your essay for step 1: a. Exodus 17:14; 34:1 & 27; Deut. 6:9; 11:20; 17:18; 27:3 & 8; 31:19; Neh. 9:38; Isa. 8:1; 30:8; Jer. 30:2; 36:2 & 28; Ez. 43:11; Hab. 2:1-3; Matt. 4:4, 7, 10; Mark 9:12; Luke 1:3; 18:31; 21:22; 24:44 & 46; John 1:45; 12:16; 20:31; 1 Cor. 4:14; 14:37; 2 Cor. 9:1; 13:2 & 10; 2 Peter 3:1; Jude 1:3; Rev. 1:11 &19; Rev. 14:13; 19:9 & 21:5. b. Chapters 1-2, 6,15, 19-21, 23-24 of Colporteur Ministry. 2. Some essential Qualities of a literature evangelist are: a. Prayerful b. Avid readers c. Hard workers d. __________________________ e. __________________________ To find more answers on your own, read chapters 4 and 7-12 in Colporteur Ministry and chapter 3 of Help in Daily Living. 3. Literature Evangelists are supported by commission from their book sales (usually 50%). There is no guarantee of a certain amount; neither is there any limit to your earning potential. A job with guaranteed minimum wages usually guarantees that there will be a limit to your maximum wage also. Yet in regard to wages, we should keep the following quotes in mind: “So then, don't worry saying, 'What will we eat?' or 'What will we drink?' or 'What will we wear?' For the unconverted pursue these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But above all pursue his kingdom and righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well” Matthew 6:31-33. “If our hearts are touched by His love, the question of compensation will not be uppermost in our minds. We shall rejoice to be co-workers with Christ, and we shall not fear to trust His care” Ministry of Healing, p. 480.
4. Four steps to the sale of a book or magazine: a. Prayer—“Humble, fervent prayer would do more in behalf of the circulation of our books than all the expensive embellishments in the world.” Colporteur Ministry, p. 80. b. Attention—Isaiah 20:2-4—“We must take every justifiable means of bringing the light before the people. Let the press be utilized, and let every advertising agency be employed that will call attention to the work.”—Testimonies, vol. 6, p. 36. c. Interest—“Jesus sought an avenue to every heart. By using a variety of illustrations, He not only presented truth in its different phases, but appealed to the different hearers. Their interest was aroused by figures drawn from the surroundings of their daily life. None who listened to the Saviour could feel that they were neglected or forgotten. The humblest, the most sinful, heard in His teaching a voice that spoke to them in sympathy and tenderness” Christ Object Lessons, p. 21. d. Decision—Deut. 30:19 5. Interests are aroused when we follow Christ’s method: “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‟” Ministry of Healing, p. 143. 6. Meeting objections: demonstrate benefits & exalt the value of what you are offering. What‟s it going to do for them?
Why is your publication worth more than their money?
Remember that their money represents the investment of their time, talent, and energy. 7. Do one of the following: All of the activities listed on the NAD requirements are recommendable and the SAC Publishing Dept. would be glad to provide guidance for any endeavor chosen by the local Pathfinder group. Helpful material: Bible; Colporteur Ministry; Help in Daily Living; Serving God’s Purpose in This Generation; Psychology of Selling (or comparable sales literature).
