NEWSLETTER CONTENTS

* A Line From Danny
* Witnessing -- Why My Father-In-Law is So Effective
* Keys To A Witnessing Church
* Should We Engage Non-Christians in Debating Faith Issues?
* Witnessing/Discipleship Quote by Donald A. McGavran
* Pastor Appreciation Month
* Website Recommendation
* Recent affirmation
* Important Review
* Newspaper Articles on Built By The Owner’s Design
* 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

Have you ever tried to talk to irrational people about faith issues? I haven’t until recently. I’ve reported to you that my authorsden web site is in the middle of a pagan community, though some Christian writers have sites there. It has been an eye-opener to me in pointing out how hostile some people are towards Christians. Their comments have shown me why:

1. Our world is in need of a Savior.
2. Our churches must equip people to verbalize their faith.
3. We must love as Jesus loved if people are to listen to our witness.

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

A special promotion is going on this month to help pastor’s stategize for the coming church year by using “Built By The Owner’s Design”. The book also makes a great gift for “Pastor Appreciation Month”.

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Article: Witnessing: Why My Father-In-Law is So Effective

This article was written to show you how one witnessing lay-person can impact your church and community.

Request this article by emailing Dannyr@kingdomgrowth.com. (No cost for indivual use -- allow up to a month to receive article)

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Article: Keys to a Witnessing Church

This article offers keys to transforming your church into a witnessing body of Christ.

Request this article by emailing Dannyr@authorsden.com. (No cost for individual use -- allow for up to a month to receive article.)

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Article: Should We Engage Non-Christians in Debating Faith Issues?

This article shows the pros and cons of grappling with faith issues with people who are antaganistic to the gospel.

Request this article by emailing Dannyr@huntcom.net. (No cost for individual use -- allow for up to a month to receive article.)

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Witnessing/Discipleship quote from Donald A McGavran

“We seek church growth not for a bigger church or a better standing in the denomination, but for seeing lost souls founded and folded.”

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WITNESSING ASSESSMENT

1. My church laity are mobilized for witnessing in our community.
Never Sometimes Most of the time Always
1 2 3 4

2. My Sunday school/small group leaders share their faith regularly..
Never Sometimes Most of the time Always
1 2 3 4

3. My church actively and aggressively seeks to impact our community for Christ.
Never Sometimes Most of the time Always
1 2 3 4

4. My church recognizes their responsibility to share Christ “as they are going” about their daily lives?
Never Sometimes Most of the time Always
1 2 3 4

5. Numerical results signify our church is a witnessing church? (Most growing churches have at least a 19 to 1 ratio)

Scoring:

20-25 - We are a witnessing church.
14-19 - Some witnessing happens but we are in need of improvement.
5 -13 - We are not a witnessing church.

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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 equipping laity to witness? Let your pastor see chapters 4-11 and begin to see souls saved. Doug Beachem says, “Chapters 8-11 are one of the best descriptions of connecting evangelism and discipleship I have read.”

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 Chip (Charles) Arn concerning “Built by the Owner’s Design”: “BUILT BY THE OWNER'S DESIGN is a book that will broaden the knowledge and insights of pastors who desire to lead a growing church. No pastor should feel they have 'arrived' in terms of the necessary knowledge to be a good shepherd. This helpful resource has practical and useful insights for every reader." President of Church Growth, Inc. (Monrovia, CA) Charles Arn

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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. It is also now posted in their book store.

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH IS OCTOBER!!!

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NEWSPAPER ARTICLES ABOUT BUILT BY THE OWNER’S DESIGN

October 18th - Clarion Ledger Newspaper Of Jackson, Mississippi

October 26th - Commercial Dispatch of Columbus, Mississippi.

Note: Rquest a copy of these two articles by religious news editors by emailing dannyvk@bellsouth.net

Look for coming articles in the Andalusia Star News, Andalusia, Alabama, and the Sun Herald of Biloxi, Mississippi.

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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.

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.

COMING SOON: Two promotional events for “Built By The Owner’s Design” will take place in coming months: 1.) Pastor Appreciation Month in October, 2.) 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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SPECIAL OFFER:

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.

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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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DANNY’S COLUMN

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.

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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” - This is a second in a series which will include 100 Tools for Growing Your Sunday School. Danny has completed this book and has just been informed the editing is complete and is in the mail. By November, he will be submitting it to CSS Publishing.


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