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
* 5 Minute Seminars - NEW!
* Recommended Reading
* Missions Support
* Newsletter Evaluation
* Next Book
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A LINE FROM DANNY

Church growth is eluding most churches because the culture has impacted the church, not vice versa. I believe this has happened because God's leaders have not sold out to Jesus Christ ... He is not their everything. God will never bless a partial commitment. Our people become like us. Until the only thing that matters is Jesus, we will flounder with little direction, blessing, and help. May we get on our knees, confess our sin, and live every day praying without ceasing -- trusting God completely. When we do, our people will follow ... growth will occur.

Hi! For those who recently subscribed to this newsletter, I'm Danny Von Kanel -- church growth consultant, freelance writer, and church minister. Any assistance I and Framework Ministries can be to you, please don't hesitate to email or call. God bless you in His 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.

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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 "Impacting Our Culture" 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, "Kids Leading Worship --A Tool To Preparing Future Authentic Worshippers" simply sign the guest book Put in the body: FREE ARTICLE - Kids.
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SUNDAY SCHOOL ARTICLES
* If you need help in outreach management ask for Danny's article entitled, "How to Coordinate Sunday School Oureach For Maximum Effect".

Request the article at: dannyr@huntcom.net or dannyr@authorsden.com

* If you need to know how the Sunday school can stop "backdoor departures" consider reading Danny's article, "Slamming The Backdoor Shut" (Retaining Members for The Long Run).

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.corn/publishe.htm
* Church Growth Schedules -
www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com/schedule.htm Note: Further updates are coing to this site by the end of the year.
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NEW BOOK RELEASE -52 DAYS UNTIL PUBLICATION

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.corn/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. Cost: $14.95 CSS Publishing, 1-800-241-4056; Fax: 419-228-9184

REVIEW: "I was impressed by the book and the subject matter. In my opinion, author Danny Von Kanel is right on target with his new book, Built By The Owner's Design. It was particularly interesting to find so many churches who claimed to be evangelistic yet did not win many people to Christ. I think this book comes at a time when churches need to reevaluate what it means to be evangelistic and Von Kanel's book gives a good framework for being a truly evangelistic church ... We need to get back to the Owner's Design. Read the book, change your life, change your church, your city, your state and your world." Tim Posey, President and Executive Director of Freedom Ministries International, Inc. Former President, Conference of Mississippi Baptist Evangelists.

OTHER REVIEWS: Found at www.authorsden.com/dannyrvonkanel. Click on news.

COMING SOON: Critical reviews from Peg Keeley (Asbury Seminary) and Dr. Bill Day, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.

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
* Liberty Library, Liberty, Mississippi - Date Pending
* Tuesday, January 21 st - Washington Parish Library, Franklinton, LA Branch; 6:30 P.M.
* Thursday, January 23rd, Merry Hearts, First Baptist Church, Franklinton, 10:00 A.M.; Senior Center
* January 28th -Washington Parish Library , Bogalusa, LA Branch; 6:30 P.M.
* February 23rd -Pastors Conference for area ministers; 1:00 P.M.; location yet to be determined (Washington Parish).

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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. 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 anew 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.corn/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

* Recently, NavPress posted Danny's July article found in the July issue of Mature Living magazine entitled, "Dealing With Sudden Grief'. To find it, go to www.navpress.com/cWsearch.asp. Type in the word grief. Scroll down to the second item entitled, "When Loved Ones Die, What Then?" Click view article. You must be a subscriber to view the complete article. SUPER ARTICLE ON COPING WITH GRIEF.

* Smallgroups.com has recently posted Danny's article entitled, "Taking The Sting Out Of Criticism". A membership is required to access the article. A free trial membership is available at www.smallgroups.com/freemembership. THIS IS A GOOD TOOL TO HELP ONE DEAL WITH CRITICISM.

* Creator Magazine currently has 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 Mclntosh 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". Fall, 2002. EXCELLENT ARTICLE ON TEACHER MOTIVATION & AFFIRMATION.

* The ChristianWriters.com has recently posted Danny's articles entitled "Second Wind" and "Touched By An Anger'. Go to www.christianwriters.com and click on ARTICLES. HELPFUL READING FOR PASTOR'S NEEDING ENCOURAGEMENT TO CARRYON 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 Lever' for their November/December 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?

Not a new Gospel. I'm about rediscovering the doctrine that shook the world. What book am I?

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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5 MINUTE SEMINARS

Each week a new 5 MINUTE SEMINAR will be posted. This week's entry is: "Establishing An Effective Outreach Program".

Contact Danny at dannyr@huntcom.net for a copy.
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RECOMMENDED READING

1. The Gospel Of Grace By James Montgomery Boice
2. The Church Of Irresistible Influence By Robert Lewis (Zondervan)
3. True Spirituality by Francis A. Schaeffer (Tyndale)
4. Worship Evangelism by Sally Morgenthaler (Zondervan)
5. Radically Unchurched: Who They Are and How To Reach Them by Alvin Reid (Kregal)
6. One Church, Four Generations by Gary Mclntosh
7. Going ...One On One by Harry M. Piland (Convention Press)
8. Jesus, CEO by Laurie Beth Jones (Hyperion)
9. The Church Of Irresistible Influence by Robert Lewis (Zondervan)
10. The 17 Indisputable Laws Of Teamwork by John Maxwell (Thomas Nelson)
Note: The first number is the newest addition to this list. Starting this week, we will only list the ten most recent. You can request past listings on this list by contacting Framework Ministries at dannyr@huntcom.net.
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MISSION SUPPORT
Missions is best lived out through the organization of Global Outreach International. Go to their web site at www .globaloutreach .org

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NEXT BOOK

"Building Sunday School ... By The Owner's Design" (100 Tools For Building Your Sunday School)

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