Publishing/SOP Ministries Department

 

Adventist Publishing Ministry

 

Director	Nestor Fabeliña
Associates	Abraham del Rosario Freddie Matira
Secretary	Mary Nierras Ruth Mendoza

 

Philosophy:
“Our Publications should go everywhere….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 people need.” (Colporteur Ministry, p.4)

Mission:
The Publishing Ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church exists to proclaim through the media the gospel of hope to the whole world in this generation.

We Aim:

• To uplift and dignify people through better living--physically, socially, and spiritually--thus preparing them for the world to come.
• To encourage and equip everyone to share the good news of Jesus and His second coming.
• To strengthen personal faith through the spiritual nurture that comes from sharing the light with others.

Publishing Ministries Programs:

• Christian Life and Nurture
  The Publishing Ministries Department is to train Literature Evangelists to go forth as messengers of light. Thus they will be encouraged to develop a vibrant and infectious faith so that they may become real instruments in the preaching of the Three Angel’s Message through the printed page.
  Strategies:
  o Spiritual Leadership Training
  o LE Devotionals
  o LE Prayer Partner Teams
  o LE Prayer Bands/Marathons
  o LE Fellowships
  o Church Services Attendance
  o LE Retreats
  o LE Revival Meetings
  
  

• Training and Professional Growth
  The Publishing Ministries Department is to prepare Literature Evangelists to do their work as effectively as possible according to the potential that each individual possesses.
  Strategies:
  o Product Sales Presentation Mastery
  o Lecture & Demo Skills Training
  o Individual LE Evaluation
  o Book Reading Courses
  o Product Knowledge Tests
  o LMS Training and Upgrading
  o IQ Tests
  o Creativity Development
  o Continuing Education Program
  o Customer Life Cycle Seminar
  o Selling through the Web Seminar
  o Multi-referral System Training
  
  

• Health Enhancement and Physical Development
  The Publishing Ministries Department is to support Literature Evangelists to be living examples of the Health Message contained in the publications that they distribute.
  Strategies:
  o NEWSTART Lectures
  o Personal Health Library
  o Natural Diet and Health Drink
  o Joggers’ Club
  o Camping
  o BIG FAITH (Backyard/Indoor Garden – Food Always in the Home)
  o Canvassing and Sports Uniforms
  o Team Building Games
  
  

• Relationship Enhancement
  The Publishing Ministries Department is to help Literature Evangelists to learn to work and live as cooperating members of an organization that is composed of people with varying dispositions.
  Strategies:
  o Recruitment of New LE’s
  o LE Birthday Celebrants
  o Visitation of Absentee LE’s
  o Working with/for LE’s
  o Small Groups
  o Lay Partnering Program
  o New Member Book Gift Program
  
  

• Emotional Development
  The Publishing Ministries Department is to nurture Literature Evangelists to develop truly human perspectives in viewing themselves and others.
  Strategies:
  o Temperament Types Seminar
  o LE Counseling
  o Positive Attitude Cultivation
  o Self-Motivation Lectures
  o EQ Tests
  
  

• Resource Management and Stewardship
  The Publishing Ministries Department is to train Literature Evangelists in the various aspects of personal and organizational financial management.
  Strategies:
  o Stewardship Seminar
  o LE Group Revolving Capital
  o LE Capital Build-up Plan
  o Cash, Budget Management Seminar
  o Debt-Free LE’s Program
  o Zero Balance Accounts
  o LE Multi-Purpose Cooperative
  o LE Group Office
  o Time Management Seminar
  
  

• Literature Ministry Program Promotions and Advocacy
  The Publishing Ministries Department is to encourage Literature Evangelists to take an active part in the promotion of its programs and advocacies.
  Strategies:
  o Recruiting Rallies & LEARN Seminars
  o Student-LE Program
  o SALE AUP Chapter
  
  

• Marketing and Product Development
  The Publishing Ministries Department is to arm Literature Evangelists with the marketing tools and systems required in a competitive commercial environment.
  Strategies:
  o BS Posters & Stickers
  o BS Brochure Standees
  o Billboard Ad Ideas
  o BS Flyer Letter
  o Health & Home Brochures
  o House-to-House Campaign
  o Book Displays
  o Health Lectures & Demos
  o Leafletting
  o Market Site Saturation
  o Telemarketing/Prospecting
  o Target Clientele Saturation
  o Multi-Referral System for Health Home
  o Marketing and Advertising Budget
  o Customer Database
  
  

• Recognition and Awards
  The Publishing Ministries Department is to provide Literature Evangelists with sufficient encouragement and motivation to undertake their tasks.
  Strategies:
  o Baptist Camp Weekend Get-away
  o Awards for Monthly Goal Achievers
  o Annual Cash Awards
  o CLC P70T Sales Club
  o Cell Phone/P2T for LE
  o Recognition and Certification Awards
  o CLC Cash Awards
  o CLC Luzon Incentive Tour
  o NPUM Incentive Tour
  o SSD Incentive Tour
  
  

• Missionary Outreach
  The Publishing Ministries Department is to support the missionary outreach program of the church.
  Strategies:
  o Free Literature Distribution
  o Enrollment in Voice of Prophecy Courses
  o Invitation of Non-SDA’s to church services
  o Offering prayers in the homes of customers
  o Giving Bible Studies
  o Guiding candidates to baptism
  o Recruiting new Literature Evangelists

SOP Programs:

• Education
  The Spirit of Prophecy Department is to educate church leaders and members regarding the value of the Spirit of Prophecy in preparing the church to proclaim the Three Angels’ Message in the Last Days.
  Strategies:
  o SOP Book of the Month Reading Plan
  o CLC/Church SOP Discussion Groups
  o SOP Home Library
  
  

• Promotion
  The Spirit of Prophecy Department is to encourage a wider awareness and readership of the Spirit of Prophecy.
  Strategies:
  o SOP Website
  o Media Promotion Campaign
  o SOP Day
  o SOP Seminars

“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!” Isaiah 52:7