Articles by Elmer L. Cardey
Lincoln Tabernacle Campaign
July 1936
Evangelistic meetings have been held here in Lincoln a number of times, but none recently, until the present campaign began a little more than a year ago. We finally found a place suitable for building a tabernacle,…
Utilizing Lay Bible Workers
September 1938
Much as been written about the privilege afforded our lay members in giving the message to their neighbors and friends, and much has been said to encourage our members to go into the homes of the people and give Bible studies. But I have…
Accountability for Our Baptisms
April 1938
Evangelist Cardey has presented an article of unusual interest and importance on the work of the evangelist in properly instructing his converts before baptism. This topic has been discussed many times, and its importance…
Using the Newspapers in South Africa
November 1941
We are not able to use the radio here in, South Africa ; so I have been using newspaper publicity in publishing the message. About six or seven weeks ago I began publishing short articles in the week-end paper Argus,…
Newspaper Notices Enroll 20,000
April 1944
Hearing of the success met in South Africa in enlisting students for a Bible correspondence school, we asked E. L. Cardey to tell the readers of the Ministry about it. The daily newspaper, Elder Cardey…
Bible School in Africa
May 1945
For many years we have believed that "the final movements will be rapid ones." While we have been inclined to apply this to the movements among the nations of earth, there seems to. be no reason for not applying…
Correspondence Bible School, Africa
July 1946
It is increasingly evident that the correspondence method of teaching the Bible is becoming one of the most effective means for soul winning. It is evangelism on a broad scale. There are several essentials which…
Voice of Prophecy in Africa
May 1947
Modern inventions have placed in our hands two mediums of rapid dissemination of thought to the masses ot mankind—the public press and the radio. It may be an open question as to which of these has the greater…
Prayer Circles for Humanity's Needs
April 1947
Here the secret of the amazing growth and blessed results of the Voice of Prophecy Bible School and radio work in Southern Africa is disclosed. It merits the close study of all our workers.…
EVANGELISTIC OBJECTIVES AND TECHNIQUES: Modern Means of Reaching the Masses
July 1950
We are in danger of applying the prophecy of Christ in Matthew 24:14 to personal witnessing only. When Christ was here on earth that was the only way of carrying the message. It is true the Bible indicates the gospel message was carried…
Motion Pictures in Evangelism
April 1937
As the years have passed, time has demonstrated that people never grow tired of seeing pictures, whether they are shown in motion or by stereopticon slides. World travelers who give their lectures by both of these methods…
A More Effectual Ministry
May 1938
By N. H. KINZER, Director, Atlantic Colombia Mission, S.A.
I have just read "Acts of the Apostles," by Mrs. E. G. White, with the purpose of obtaining a better knowledge…
Getting the Attention of the Public*
December 1936
Six Principles of Approach
1. Suitable Location.—First of all, I would place emphasis upon the location. I believe that much of the effectiveness of the first meeting may…
The Heart of True Evangelism
June 1941
In the message of Revelation 14:6, 7 there is a clear call for both public and personal evangelism. The angel in his flight tells the message to the masses—every nation—and to the families—every kindred. Our pattern for…
Change of Sabbath by "Jury Trial"
September 1935
One of the most effective means I have found for presenting the subject "Who Changed the Sabbath?" is the jury trial method. I utilize a jury of twelve persons selected from the audience. The question, "Who Changed the…