NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

* A Line From Danny
* 6 Keys to Assimilating Your New Members
* Secrets To Assimilation Mega Churches Know That We Don’t
* Assimilation: The Touch, See, & Hear Approach
* Assimilation Quote from Carl F. George
* Pastor Appreciation Month
* Website Recommendation
* Recent affirmation
* Important Review
* Radio/Television & Other Speaking Engagements
* New Book Release
* Order Information
* Area Representatives
* Special Offer
* Unique Testimony
* Request For Comments
* Framework Ministries
* Column
* Add Links
* Next Book
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A LINE FROM DANNY

It has been our desire that the Framework Weekly provide resources and helps for church leaders. We have chosen to do that through my writings. We don’t make any apologies for that but do understand it is a delicate balance between offering assistance and coming across as just promoting my writings. All we have to offer you, unless I come to your church, is my prose. My
writings are based on 25 years of serving the local church as well as research we have completed personally. We occasionally recommend other writings as well other resources (people) who can assist you. (Note: This issue alone quotes another writer, recommends a website, and points you to a dynamic testimony personality). We will continue to do my best to provide the best material on a wide range of leadership and church growth topics.

We unashamedly promote “Built By The Owner’s Design” in this newsletter because we are convinced church leaders need to see what it has to offer.

This issue of the Framework Weekly is on assimilation. May you find some help for you and your leaders in its content.

A special promotion is planned in coming months to use “Built By The Owner’s Design” to strategies for the new church year and as a gift for “Pastor Appreciation Month” in October.
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Article: 6 Keys To Assimilating New Members

This article was written to help churches do a better job of assimilating new members.

Request this article by emailing DannyVonKanel@kingdomgrowth.com. Cost: $10.00
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Article: Secrets To Assimilation Mega Churches Know That We Don’t

This article offers some secrets from three mega churches in three different denominations.

Request this article by emailing Dannyr@authorsden.com. Cost: $10.00
********************************************************Article: Assimilation: The Touch, See, and Hear Approach

This article uses the senses to explore how some churches are approaching the subject of
assimilation.

Request this article from The American Society for Church Growth published in their journal, volume 14, Winter 2003. Contact editor, Gary McIntosh at 562-944-0351 or fax at 562-906-4502. Email Gary at mcintosh@peter.biola.edu.
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ASSIMILATION QUOTE From Carl F. George

“Whichever entrance into the church is used (front or side door), the common element that helps new people assimilate and identify with the church, particularly the ten-or-so cell group ... is quality, caring groups.”
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PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH

What better way to let your pastor or pastors in your charge know you appreciate them than by securing a copy of “Built By The Owner’s Design” by Danny Von Kanel for Pastor Appreciation month in October. Having trouble assimilating people, let your pastor see chapters 8-11 and begin keeping members. The book is available at all Lifeway & Family Christian bookstores or at www.csspub.net. In addition, you can purchase a copy at www.amazon.com, www.borders.com, or at www.walmart.com.
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WEBSITE RECOMMENDATION

A great website to let missionaries know about is www.missiophone.com. This site has lots of services that many missionaries probably do not know exist. This site can be a tremendous help with missionary burnout because it allows families, supporters, and churches to stay in better contact with missionaries without spending a fortune.

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RECENT AFFIRMATION

Danny was pleased to hear from two SBC Executive Directors about his book, “Built By The Owner’s Design”. Michigan’s Executive office said, “He really liked the book and wanted to know how to order copies for his staff.” New York’s executive director said, “From skimming the work, I liked what I saw. I have asked my evangelism director and church growth personnel to review it and get back to him.” Both wanted to share the book with pastors in their state.

Another top executive in a sister denomination said chapters 8-11 was one of the best combinations of evangelism and discipleship he had ever read. See his review at www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com
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IMPORTANT REVIEW - BUILT BY THE OWNER’S DESIGN

If you haven’t heard, a recent review of Danny’s book, “Built By The Owner’s Design” by Randall Murphree, editor of the American Family Journal, has been posted by the American Family Association at their web site at www.afa.net. Subsequently, this review was picked by numerous sites on the internet and run for a short time. The review is now archived but you can
find it in the May reviews.

“Built Book By The Owner’s Design” and Framework Ministries is now listed at www.smallgroup.com in their resource section. In coming weeks, we hope to have it posted in their book store.

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH IS OCTOBER!!!
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RADIO/TELEVISION/ AND OTHER SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Note: On June 1st, the senior editor for the Herald & Review Newspaper, a daily in Decatur, Illinois, had a column about Danny Von Kanel and his new church growth book, “Built By The Owner’s Design”. You can access this article by going on-line, type in Theresa Churchill under search, and look for the article for June 1st. Only a portion of the article is listed. The entire article can be purchased for a nominal fee.

Coming Engagements: Monthly luncheon with Presbyterian Ministers in the Bogalusa, Covington area - dates & time TBA. Methodist Minister meeting in the Washington Parish area - date and time TBA.

September 8th - St Tammany Baptist Association minister’s meeting, 10:30 A.M. Grace Memorial Baptist Church

October21st - BAGNO (Baptist Association of Greater New Orleans) minister’s meeting, 12:00 noon at the associational office.

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BOOK RELEASE - BUILT BY THE OWNER’S DESIGN BY DANNY VON KANEL .

For info see: www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com/book.htm.

Early reviews can be found at www.dannyvonkanel.kingdomgrowth.com, and www.amazon.com
(type in book name and scroll down). PLEASE HELP DANNY OUT BY ADDING YOUR REVIEW TO AMAZON.COM. As promised: see Randall Murphree ‘s review at www.afa.net. Randall is the Editor of The American Family Journal, magazine for AFR Radio. This review is also posted at www.townhall.com/bookclub/vonkanel.html or at agapepress.org/lastweek.asp. See the book review archives under the month of May listings.

Note: Dee Norton is no longer Danny’s author representative at CSS Publishing. We wish her God’s speed and blessing in this new stage of her life. Renee Brooks is now the representative. Contact Renee at rbrooks@csspub.net.

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH IS OCTOBER!!!

Book Location: All Family Christian and LifeWay Book Stores. Danny’s book can now be found at www.WalMart.com. Also you can find it on ebay at www.half.ebay.com.

A down loadable media kit will soon be available at www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com according to Tim Posey. This will include printable reviews.

COMING SOON: Three promotional events for “Built By The Owner’s Design” will take place in coming months: 1.) Pastor Appreciation Month in October, 2.) New Church Year Promotion in September, and 3.) 1st Year Anniversary of the book’s release on January 2nd, 2004. Your help will be needed in making these events a success. Our pastors will receive the true benefit.
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OUR NO RISK GUARANTEE

This book will guide your church from plateau and decline to new growth. If this book fails to satisfy your needs, please return it with the receipt to Danny Von Kanel, 826 10th Avenue, Franklinton, LA 70438, and we will return your money and book rate postage, no questions asked.
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ORDER INFORMATION
Built By The Owner’s Design
Order Toll Free: 1-800-537-1030
Fax: 419-228-9184
Cost: $14.95
ISBN: 0-7880-1952-X

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH IS OCTOBER!!!
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AREA REPRESENTATIVES FOR “BUILT BY THE OWNER’S DESIGN”

Framework Ministries and Danny Von Kanel are requesting people to serve as area representatives for “Built By The Owner’s Design”. Some perks come with the position.

If you would like to help in this effort, contact Danny at dannyr@huntcom.net or dannyvk@bellsouth.net. A packet of materials will be mailed to you including a free autographed copy of “Built By The Owner’s Design”.
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FREE CHURCH GROWTH CONSULTATIONS: To any pastor, church leader, or parachurch ministry needing advice, counsel, direction, or simply a listing ear, please contact Danny Von Kanel at dannyvk@bellsouth.net or dannyr@authorsden.com.

Danny is available to discuss implementing a “Built By The Owner’s Design Seminar” at your church. Please call 1-985-839-3427 if you are interested.
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UNIQUE TESTIMONY

Darko - Danny Von Kanel recently heard Darko give his testimony in Daytona Beach, Florida. Danny says, “It was the most dynamic testimony I have ever heard.” Darko was raised a communist in Yugoslavia. His journey winds up in Jackson, Mississippi where he is President of the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra. His story is one of God’s grace. Contact Darko at darko@gracellc.com.

His testimony is on CD. Just today, Danny scheduled Darko to be at First Baptist Church, Franklinton for a “Whatever It Takes High Attendance Day” on September 28th.
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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 suggestion(s) we use. Send to dannyr@huntcom.net or dannyvk@bellsouth.net.
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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 or
www.authorsden.com/dannyrvonkanel.
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Go to www.lucedale.biz for Danny’s weekly column “Faith Frameworks”. This column features columns on faith issues of interest to the general population. The most recent article will soon be posted: Worship -- Renewing The Spirit
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ADD LINKS

You can add the following links to your web site to access info about Danny R. Von Kanel and “Built By The Owner’s Design”. Danny can link back to you in return.

* www.lucedale.biz (Danny’s Faith Frameworks column)
* www.Christianwriters.com
* www.authorsden.com/dannyrvonkanel
* www.smallgroups.com
* www.groups.msn.com/AmiteReunion (Click on Amite Author)
* www.revmagazine.com (See archives)
* www.aoi.edu/links.html - Asbury Seminary On-Line
* www.Christianmagazine.com
* www.armorbearers.net
* www.afa.net
* www.WalMart.com
* www.agapepress.org
* www.townhall.com
* www.herald-review.com
* www.DannyVonKanel.kingdomgrowth.com
* www.integritybibles.com
* www.bizave.com
* www.allbookstores.com
* www.booksxyz.com
* www.bookfinder.com

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NEXT BOOK

“Building Sunday School ... By The Owner’s Design” - still in the writing stages. This is a second in a series which will include 100 Tools for Growing Your Sunday School. Danny has finished the first six chapters -- 9 more to go! Please pray for him as he manages his church, promotes “Built By The Owner’s Design”, and continues work on this second book.

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