NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

* A Line From Danny
* Special Offer
* Request For Comments
* Framework Ministries
* Sunday School Articles
* Writer’s Kingdom Growth Web Site
* New Book Release
* Request For Reviews
* Danny’s Speaking Engagements
* New Column
* The Immediate Word
* Recent Article Acceptance
* Writer’s Authorsden Web Site
* Recent News Link
* Can You Answer Me
* Evaluation Tools
* Recommended Reading
* Missions Support
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A LINE FROM DANNY

Church growth ... church health ... church renewal. Many voices speak these days concerning how to grow churches. Much can be learned from each. None of us know all the answers. Thank God, men and women listen when He speaks ... share their insights ... and allow God’s ministers to reap the whirlwind.

Hi! For the many just subscribing to this newsletter, I’m Danny Von Kanel. I welcome you to the wonderful world of church growth.

A “special welcome” to church growth leaders who have
recently subscribed to this newsletter. The evangelical Southern Baptist among us welcome you. Any assistance I and Framework Ministries can be to you, please don’t hesitate to email or call. God bless you in your ministry.

This newsletter issue contains some helpful info. Please consider taking the time to read the selected articles. Also, take advantage of the free offers. This newsletter changes weekly. This week’s issue features new article on “Picking Your Battles”, leadership helps, worship features, and my new book, “Built By The Owner’s Design”.
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SPECIAL OFFER:

FREE CHURCH GROWTH CONSULTATIONS: To any pastor
church leader, or parachurch ministry needing advice, counsel, direction, or simply a listening ear, please contact Danny Von Kanel at dannyr@huntcom.net or dannyr@authorsden.com. A Free article on “Mission Statement Accomplished: Now what?” will be sent to
the first five emails. email Danny at dannyr@huntcom.net.

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WE WANT YOUR COMMENTS

This newsletter is for YOU! Please send your comments, suggestions, and helpful tips that will help make this newsletter a better tool to assist you in ministry. A free gift for all whose suggestions we use.

Send to: dannyr@huntcom.net or dannyr@authorsden.com.

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FRAMEWORK MINISTRIES

Delivers honest and practical helps from an evangelical point of view, with feature articles, challenging thought pieces, and the most practical hands-on ideas for growing ministries in the church. To get these helps go to: www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com.
To get a free article entitled, “Conversations In Cuisine -- A Unique Approach To Age Group Outreach”, simply sign the guest book. Put in the body: FREE ARTICLE - Conversations (Note: We at Framework Ministries kept this entry in the newsletter for
another week because of the absolute creative aspect of the event)

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SUNDAY SCHOOL ARTICLES

* If you need help in reaching the full potential of your Sunday school ask for Danny’s article entitled, “Sunday School Growth: Why It’s Not Always About Multiplying And Dividing”. Request the article at:

dannyr@huntcom.net or dannyr@authorsden.com

* If you need to know why Sunday school refuses to grow in many of our churches, ask for Danny’s article entitled “Why Sunday School Flounders: From The Perspective Of A Church Growth Consultant ”. Request the article at:

dannyr@huntcom.net or dannyr@authorsden.com

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DANNY’S KINGDOM GROWTH WEB SITE

If you haven’t already, consider looking at these pages at Danny’s site:
* About Danny - www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com/about.htm
* What Others Are Saying
www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com/others.htm
* Article Clips - www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com/clips.htm
* Previously Published - www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com/publishe.htm
* Church Growth Schedules - www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com/schedule.htm
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NEW BOOK RELEASE

CSS Publishing has recently announced the coming release
of “Built By The Owner’s Design” by Danny Von Kanel for
January, 2003. For info on this book see:

www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com/book.htm

You can pre-order the book at www.csspub.com or by emailing dannyr@authorsden.com or dannyr@huntcom.net The book is not up yet at the site but will be in coming months. The ISBN Number is 0-7880-1952-X. The publisher has not yet decided on a price. (Probably the $10.00 to $15.00 range). CSS Publishing, 1-800-241-4056; Fax: 419-228-9184

Stan Purdum, Acquisitions Editor at CSS Publishing said:
“While we receive hundreds of submissions like yours (Danny’s) of books addressed to pastors, I found yours to be unique and appealing, and I suspect it will be useful to pastors and evangelism committees alike.”

Dr. Don Aycock , Pastor of First Baptist Church, Palatka, Florida says “Danny Von Kanel wants to reach people for Christ! His book, “Built By The Owner’s Design,” is intended for that purpose. Danny has little patience with marketing gimmicks or shallow programs. He is not afraid to tackle non-effective structures that promise growth but deliver little. The author takes issue with some contemporary patterns of doing church ... Surveys on evangelism, discipleship, teaching, and spiritual growth are included in the book.... This book will help churches rethink their outreach methods and redouble their efforts.”

Dr. Randall Von Kanel, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Tupelo, Mississippi and President Of The Board at Global Outreach, says, “With many years of church staff experience and a heart to see the local church be more effective in reaching the lost, Danny Von Kanel invites us into the drawing room of the Master Designer to examine His blueprints for evangelism and church growth. Using the methods of solid research and employing the plumb line of God’s Word, Von Kanel makes it clear that God’s way of growth and outreach is most effective! A different perspective -- a needed book. Built By The Owner’s Design will call a generation of church leaders to a new assessment of what is being done to reach people.”
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OUR NO RISK GUARANTEE
This book will guide your church from plateau or decline
to new growth. If this book fails to satisfy your needs, please return it with the receipt to Danny Von Kanel, 826 10th Ave. Franklinton, LA 70438, and we will return your money and book rate postage, no questions asked.

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REQUEST FOR REVIEWS

Review copies are available. Contact Danny Von Kanel at
dannyr@huntcom.net to receive your copy or contact CSS Publishing at 1-800-241-4056.

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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS FOR DANNY VON KANEL

* Tuesday, January 7th - V.I.P. Senior Adults, Liberty, MS 11:00 A.M.
* Tueaday, January 21st - Washington Parish Library,
Franklinton, LA Branch; 6:30 P.M.
* January 28th - Washington Parish Library, Bogalousa, LA Branch; 6:30 P.M.
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NEW COLUMN

Danny has recently begun a new column entitled, “Faith Frameworks”. This online column is found at www.Lucedale.biz. This column will feature weekly articles on issues of faith. This is the same column
that appeared in the former Tri-County Neighbor newspaper in the Lucedale/Leakesville, Mississippi area. Click on columnist. The first introductory article about Danny should be online this weekend.

Faith Frameworks is available for syndication. Contact Framework Ministries at dannyr@huntcom.net or dannyr@authorsden.com or FaithFrameworks@Lucedale.biz of your interest.
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THE IMMEDIATE WORD

This is a new service from CSS Publishing. By subscribing, you will receive timely, thought provoking resources based on important issues and concerns in the current life of our congregations as viewed from a Christian perspective. To learn more about The Immediate Word service click on the following link: www.csspub.com/iw

Note: The views expressed in The Immediate Word do not
necessarily reflect the views of Framework Ministries or Danny Von Kanel.
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RECENT ARTICLE ACCEPTANCE

Creator Magazine currently has posted Danny’s article entitled, “Picking Your Battles” online at www.creatormagazine.com. It also can be found in their print addition. A NEEDED ARTICLE ON KNOWING WHEN TO STAND FIRM AND WHEN TO BACK AWAY.

Gary McIntosh recently announced Danny’s article, “Assimilation: The Touch, See, and Hear Approach” will be in the February issue of the “Journal Of The American Society For Church Growth.” A UNIQUE ARTICLE ON THE ASSIMILATION MINISTRIES OF THREE MEGA CHURCHES FROM THREE DENOMINATIONS.

Enrichment Journal not long ago purchased Danny’s article entitled, “Just A Spoonful Of Sugar”. Publication date is yet to be determined. EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON TEACHER ENLISTMENT & AFFIRMATION.

The ChristianWriters.com has recently posted Danny’s articles entitled “Second Wind” and “Touched By An Angel”. Go to www.christianwriters.com and click on ARTICLES. HELPFUL READING FOR PASTOR’S NEEDING ENCOURAGEMENT TO CARRY ON OR WHO WANT TO BECOME AN
AMBASSADOR OF CHANGE IN PEOPLE’S LIVES

The Evangelical Baptist magazine has recently announced
the acceptance of Danny’s article, “Raising Your Authority Level” for their September/October Issue. Email eb@fellowship.ca. to secure a copy. GREAT HELP IF YOU ARE LOSING OR HAVE LOST YOUR AUTHORITY TO LEAD OR JUST NEED TO TAKE IT UP A NOTCH.

The Evangel Magazine recently announced the acceptance of Danny’s article entitled, “Ten Ways To Make Your Pastor’s Day” for their April 2003 Issue. ASK YOUR PASTOR FRIENDS TO SEND THIS TO YOUR DEACON BODY, CHURCH STAFF, OR OTHER CHURCH LEADERS.

Lorenz Music has also recently announced the acceptance of Danny’s article entitled, “Preparing For Worship”. The publication date is yet to be determined but will be in the SAB or Volunteer Choir Mag. THIS ARTICLE IS MUST HAVE FOR ALL CHOIR MEMBERS WHO WANT TO BE BETTER WORSHIP LEADERS.

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WRITER’S AUTHORSDEN WEB SITE

More information on Danny Von Kanel can be found at
www.authorsden.com/dannyrvonkanel. Eight articles can
be found on this site. Click on articles when you get to the above page. The newest (added 10/5/2002) is entitled, “Does Your Teaching Make Students Groan?”.
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RECENT NEWS

Go to www.authorsden.com/dannyrvonkanel. Click on NEWS in the left hand column.
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CAN YOU ANSWER ME?

Though radical we're reachable. Find out who we are and find we’re teachable.

Let us know this weeks “come answer me” book and author
and receive a 30% discount when you pre-order “Built By
The Owner’s Design”. Email Danny the answer at
dannyr@authorsden.com. (Note: You’ll receive your discount upon publication in January, 2003)

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EVALUATION TOOLS

Do you need something to assist you in evaluating ministry? Consider contacting Danny about a one page evaluation instrument in these areas:

* Growth
* Music
* Youth
* Sunday school
* Outreach
* Ministry
* Staff
* Visitation
* Evangelism
* Discipleship
* Preschool
* Finances
* Staff Meetings
* Security
* Accountability
* Prayer
* Family Life Centers

Contact Danny at dannyr@huntcom.net for a sample.

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RECOMMENDED READING

1. Radically Unchurched: Who They Are and How To Reach
Them by Alvin Reid
2. One Church, Four Generations by Gary McIntosh
3. Going ... One On One by Harry M. Piland (Convention Press)
4. Jesus, CEO by Laurie Beth Jones (Hyperion)
5. The Church Of Irresistible Influence by Robert Lewis (Zondervan)
6. The 17 Indisputable Laws Of Teamwork by John Maxwell (Thomas Nelson)
7. The Wonder Of Worship by Ronald B. Allen (Word)
8. Inside The Mind Of Unchurched Harry & Mary by Lee Strobell (Zondervan)
9. Redefining Church Membership by John S. Powers (LifeWay)
10. You Can Double Your Class In Two Years Or Less by Josh Hunt (Group Publishing)
11. Finding Them, Keeping Them by Gary McIntosh & Glen
Martin (Broadman Press)
12. The Habits Of Highly Effective Churches by George
Barna (Regal Books)
13. Running The Race by Judson Edwards (Broadman Press)

Note: The first number is the newest addition to this list.

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MISSION SUPPORT

Missions is no better lived out than through the organization of Global Outreach International. Go to their web site at www.globaloutreach.org

This issue may be FREELY distributed to friends, discussion lists and leadership groups as long as the entire issue is included.

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