What kind of programs are available?
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There are a few
different types
of colporteur programs, but the most common fall under the categories
of magabooking
and big
booking.
Magabook programs are the most common, so we will cover them first, and
talk about big booking later. Magabook programs are organized
especially for students ages 16 and up who want to do God's work, while
earning money for school. They are open to homeschoolers and other
young people interested in learning the work.
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Where are Magabook programs located?
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Magabooks programs,
especially,
are growing rapidly and there are many held around the USA &
Canada
each year. In the USA you can find them far west & south with
the
California conference, far north with the Michigan conference,
down in the southeast with the Southern Union, and along the east coast
with the Review & Herald. There are other programs scattered
here
and there in between.
(Note: Youth Disciple Youth
Bible Camp, and Piedmont Valley Youth Bible Camp often have a
short
magabook class incorporated into their summer camp programs for young
people ages 12-17.)
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When are Magabook programs usually held?
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Designed with
students in mind,
programs are usually held for 1-2 weeks during spring breaks, 10 weeks
during summer breaks, and 2-3 weeks during winter breaks. Some
colleges, such as Ouachita
Hills College, have programs for their students during the
school year, as well.
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How are Magabook programs run?
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Colporteur programs
are lead by leaders who are experienced in the canvassing work and
often
have around 12-18 students. The leaders teach the students how to
colporteur, mentor them through the summer, keep the program running
smoothly, and provide transportation.
During work, young
people are
divided into small teams with one leader, each doing a different area
of territory. The leader drops off the students, checks on them,
delivers more books, transports them to the next street, and works with
them occasionally at doors.
On Sabbaths there
are
opportunities to visit churches in the area, share experiences with
church members, and tell about what God is doing for the program. When
God works miracles, who wants to keep the good news to themselves?
Magabooking has
changed so many
people's lives--not only those who have received the books, but those
who have set aside summer plans to do God's work. The adventures are
awaiting, God's sustaining power is at your disposal, the angels are
longing to help you, are you ready? Join the army of young people today!
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Where can I get a Magabook canvass?
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There are many
magabook
canvasses, and each conference has their own adapted version for the
same books. My personal preference is the one I've been using since my
first summer program, in 2001. Here is a copy of it: Magabook Canvass (Note: I personally omit the word, "selling" in the introduction)
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What about Big Book Programs?
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Bigbook programs
are more few, but Michigan, California and the
Southern Union each usually host a small one during the summer. They
are for older young people, who have their own vehicles and are willing
to work alone and provides perfect training and skills for leadership,
Bible work, and witnessing.
A big
booker works alone all day, coming back in the evening to join the
team. Usually a leader will work with him/her at least one full day
each week, for on-the-job training. The rest of their training is done
during mornings with the group. Although the focus is on the larger
sets, the magabooks are still used as dropdowns, so you don't have to
leave a home without leaving something with them.
Want to try it for
a summer? You
will learn perseverance, drive, courage, accountability, leadership,
people skills, and financial skills. The experience is one you will
NEVER regret! Who wouldn't want to work on the "front lines" of God's
work?
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Colporteur Programs around North America
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A few of the schools that teach colporteuring and
evangelism in North America
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