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
* Newsletter Evaluation
* Next Book (Lord Willing)
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A LINE FROM DANNY

Much can be said for addressing church growth issues. Even more can be said for taking care of our families --spending time with them -- cherishing the precious moments. Those of us who get tied up helping churches
reach their full potential should never forget God gave us our families first.

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

A “special welcome” to new subscribers. 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 a new on-line article on grief (Navpress.com), leadership helps, Sunday school 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 “Focusing Resources For Maximum Impact” 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, “Meeting Needs: One Member At A Time” simply sign the guest book. Put in the body: FREE ARTICLE - Meeting
Needs.

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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, “Where Have All The People Gone?” Request the article at:

dannyr@huntcom.net or dannyr@authorsden.com

* If you need to know why visitors return to some churches but others never come back, ask for Danny’s article entitled “The One Time Visitor: Why Some Never Return ... And How To Bring Them Back”.

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

Note: Further updates are coing to this site by the end of the year.
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NEW BOOK RELEASE - 66 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.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. Price: $14.95 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.”

COMING SOON: Critcal reviews from Tim Posey, Founder & Director of Freedom Ministries (former president of the Mississippi Baptist Evangelism Association) and Peg Keeley (Asbury 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. Framework Ministries received a request to review “Built By The Owner’s Design” from LBC LIVE, a publication of the Louisiana Baptist Convention. (Wednesday, October 23rd).
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SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS FOR DANNY VON KANEL

* Liberty Library, Liberty, Mississippi - Date Pending
* Tuesday, January 21st - 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 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

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/ctt/search.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 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?

YOU’LL KNOW ME WHEN YOU FIND HARRY AND MARY!

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
* Deacons

Contact Danny at dannyr@huntcom.net for a sample. Bottom
entry is new!

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RECOMMENDED READING

1. True Spirituality by Francis A. Schaeffer (Tyndale)
2. Worship Evangelism by Sally Morgenthaler (Zondervan)
3. Radically Unchurched: Who They Are and How To Reach
Them by Alvin Reid (Kregal)
4. One Church, Four Generations by Gary McIntosh
5. Going ... One On One by Harry M. Piland (Convention Press)
6. Jesus, CEO by Laurie Beth Jones (Hyperion)
7. The Church Of Irresistible Influence by Robert Lewis (Zondervan)
8. The 17 Indisputable Laws Of Teamwork by John Maxwell (Thomas Nelson)
9. The Wonder Of Worship by Ronald B. Allen (Word)
10. Inside The Mind Of Unchurched Harry & Mary by Lee Strobell
(Zondervan)
11. Redefining Church Membership by John S. Powers (LifeWay)
12. You Can Double Your Class In Two Years Or Less by Josh
Hunt (Group Publishing)
13. Finding Them, Keeping Them by Gary McIntosh & Glen
Martin (Broadman Press)
14. The Habits Of Highly Effective Churches by George
Barna (Regal Books)
15. 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 best lived out through the organization
of Global Outreach International. Go to their web site at
www.globaloutreach.org
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