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The Deputation Manual for Missionaries

Austin Gardner and Tony Howeth

  

Austin Gardner and Tony Howeth have created a pre-field deputation manual that has helped many missionaries to discover the fundamental keys to effectively raising support. This practical, biblical approach to missions fundraising will answer your most important questions about the deputation process.

From printing your prayer cards to filling your calendar to sharing your vision, the Deputation Manual contains the tools and teaching you need to succeed in this crucial period of ministry.

  

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Table of Contents

 

A Word from the Authors…………………....……………………11

 

Introduction…………………………………...……...……………...15

 

Section 1: THE MAN

Being Mentally Prepared

 

Chapter 1: Before You Begin……………..…………..........……....19

Chapter 2: It’s All About Attitude……….………...……….………..33

Chapter 3: Establishing the Right Focus………….....……………43

 

Section 2: THE MATERIALS

            Gathering Essential Tools

 

Chapter 4: Essential Tool #1 – Prayer Card……………………...51

Chapter 5: Essential Tool #2 – Information Brochure...………....55

Chapter 6: Essential Tool #3 – Display Board………...……..…...57

Chapter 7: Essential Tool #4 – Video Presentation…….……......63

Chapter 8: Essential Tool #5 – Website…………..………......…...67

Chapter 9: Essential Tool #6 – Letters…………..……….….......…73

 

Section 3: THE MEETING

            Making Opportunities Count

 

Chapter 10: Getting Organized……………………....…...………...85

Chapter 11: Setting Goals……………………...……..…..…………89

Chapter 12: Scheduling Meetings………….……...…..………….101

Chapter 13: Participating in the Meeting…..………...…..……….111

 

Section 4: THE MAIL

            Writing Effective Letters

 

Chapter 14: Writing Effective Letters………….............………..…143

 

Section 5: THE MISTAKES

            Avoiding Common Pitfalls

 

Chapter 15: Going Home…………………………..…….……….....153

Chapter 16: Lacking Personal Discipline……………..…….…….159

Chapter 17: Being Unethical……………………..…...……….……161

Chapter 18: Having a Bad Attitude…………………...……….....…165

 

Section 6: THE MONEY

            Counting the Cost

 

Chapter 19: Count the Cost…………………………...……..……....173

Chapter 20: Live on a Budget……………………….………………175

Chapter 21: Conquer Slothfulness…………………...………..……181

 

Conclusion…………………………………………...…......…….…...186

 

Appendix A: Sample Letters...........…………………...…………...193

Appendix B: Calling Pastors…....……………………...……….….205

Appendix C: Pastors’ Perspective on Missionaries …..............208

Appendix D: Sample Video Presentation Script…………..........216

Appendix E: Top15 Mistakes of Web Design ……...…...….........225

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