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Deputation Manual for Missionaries
Austin Gardner and Tony Howeth have created a pre-field deputation manual that has helped many missionaries to discover the fundamental keys to effectively raising support. This practical, biblical approach to missions fundraising will answer your most important questions about the deputation process.
From printing your prayer cards to filling your calendar to sharing your vision, the Deputation Manual contains the tools and teaching you need to succeed in this crucial period of ministry.
Table of Contents
A Word from the Authors…………………….…………………11
Introduction………………………………………………………15
Section 1: THE MAN
Being Mentally Prepared
Chapter 1: Before You Begin……………..…………………….19
Chapter 2: It’s All About Attitude……….……….….………..33
Chapter 3: Establishing the Right Focus..……..……………43
Section 2: THE MATERIALS
Gathering Essential Tools
Chapter 4: Essential Tool #1 – Prayer Card…………………51
Chapter 5: Essential Tool #2 – Information Brochure.…….55
Chapter 6: Essential Tool #3 – Display Board………………57
Chapter 7: Essential Tool #4 – Video Presentation..………63
Chapter 8: Essential Tool #5 – Website………………………67
Chapter 9: Essential Tool #6 – Letters…..……….……….…73
Section 3: THE MEETING
Making Opportunities Count
Chapter 10: Getting Organized……………………….………85
Chapter 11: Setting Goals…………………………..…………89
Chapter 12: Scheduling Meetings………………..………….101
Chapter 13: Participating in the Meeting..………..……….111
Section 4: THE MAIL
Writing Effective Letters
Chapter 14: Writing Effective Letters…………..………..…143
Section 5: THE MISTAKES
Avoiding Common Pitfalls
Chapter 15: Going Home…………………..…….…………..153
Chapter 16: Lacking Personal Discipline……..…….…….159
Chapter 17: Being Unethical……………..…………….……161
Chapter 18: Having a Bad Attitude..……………………..…165
Section 6: THE MONEY
Counting the Cost
Chapter 19: Count the Cost…………………………………173
Chapter 20: Live on a Budget………………………………175
Chapter 21: Conquer Slothfulness…………………..……181
Conclusion………………………………………………….……186
Appendix A: Sample Letters………….…………………………193
Appendix B: Calling Pastors…….………………………….….205
Appendix C: Pastors’ Perspective on Missionaries ………208
Appendix D: Sample Video Presentation Script……………216
Appendix E: Top15 Mistakes of Web Design ………………225
Vision Singing Live CD (Digital Download)
- Alas and Did
- O Wondrous Love
- Nothing but the Blood
- I Will Glory in My Redeemer
- It Is Not Death to Die
- Glorious and Mighty
- I Surrender All
- May the Peace of God
- Your Grace Still Amazes Me
- Knowing You, Jesus
- As Long as You are Glorified
- O Great God
- The Power of the Cross
Deputation Manual (Kindle Edition)
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