Kenneth J. Mittleider
President, Wisconsin Conference
The Evangelistic Question-and-Answer Bible Class (Concluded)
. . .THIS will vary with different individuals. We personally prefer to hold it the last five nights of the campaign. We begin the build-up about two weeks before the class begins, emphasizing that this is the most important part of the series. We also have it advertised in our handbill. . .
The Evangelistic Question-and-Answer Bible Class (Part 1)
SOME years ago, at the completion of a series of meetings, we faced a real problem. It had been my custom personally to cover with each family the material in the Baptismal Certificate in preparation for their baptism. However, the pastor and I were left alone, making it impossible to do this with all who had made their decision. Therefore, I was forced to try something new. . .
Should Offerings Be Taken at Evangelistic Meetings?
SEVERAL, years ago a layman approached me just prior to the beginning of one of our evangelistic campaigns and stated, "If you will not take any offerings during this campaign, at its conclusion I will write you a check to cover the entire cost of this campaign." I turned to him and said, "My brother, I will not let you rob these people of the blessing that comes from freely giving an offering to God. Nor will I let you, because of your generosity, make invalids out of these new converts. . ."