Publishing Ministries
Publishing ministries coordinates and promotes literature evangelism under supervision of the publishing ministries council and the appropriate publishing organization for the territory. It assists other departments in the promotion, sale, and distribution of subscription magazines and other missionary literature. The department works with the pastor and other departments in planning for systematic ways to involve members in publishing ministries.
“There are many places in which the voice of the minister cannot be heard, places which can be reached only by our publications – the books, papers, and tracts filled with the Bible truths that the people need.” – CM 4.
The mission of publishing ministries is evangelism and the nurture of church members. Ellen G. White encouraged members to “sell or to give away our literature.” – CM 91.
Selling Through Literature Evangelists – “God calls for workers from every church among us to enter His service as canvasser evangelists [literature evangelists].” – CM 20.
Giving Away (Sharing) by Church Members – “Let every believer scatter broadcast tracts and leaflets and books containing the message for this time.” – CM 21.
Publishing Ministries Coordinator – The church elects a publishing ministries coordinator to provide leadership in literature evangelism activities.
Publishing Ministries Council – The board appoints the publishing ministries council, which works under the board’s direction. The publishing ministries coordinator chairs the council. The pastor, personal ministries leader, and personal ministries secretary serve as ex officio members. Members should have interest and experience in literature evangelism.
