Episode 08: How to Start a Successful Canvassing Day

This week we invited some canvassing leaders on the show to discuss different ways to start a successful canvassing day. We also talked about how to reset after rejection and get back into the right mindset. Wherever you are in your canvassing experience, this episode is sure to help you get to the next level. Feel free to use our episode map to jump around, but trust me, you’ll want to hear the whole thing!

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Episode Outline

Official beginning – 1:53

Testimonies from Botho and Klay – 8:39

Story from The Open Door – 12:28 “From Unwilling to Enthusiastic” p. 69

Group Discussion – 19:51

How to Start a Successful Canvassing Day 

• Trust in God
• Pray for specific things
• Follow the schedule (team time!)
• Morning devotions
• Think positive thoughts
• Eliminate fear
• Start preparing from the night before (evening devotions)
• Believe you WILL succeed before you succeed

“But when we give ourselves wholly to God and in our work follow His directions, He makes Himself responsible for its accomplishment. He would not have us conjecture as to the success of our honest endeavors. Not once should we even think of failure. We are to co-operate with One who knows no failure.” Christ Object Lessons 363.1

“The secret of success is the union of divine power with human effort.” Colporteur Ministry 106.2

“Your feeling of dependence will drive you to prayer, and your sense of duty summon you to effort. Prayer and effort, effort and prayer, will be the business of your life. You must pray as though the efficiency and praise were all due to God, and labor as though duty were all your own. If you want power you may have it; it is waiting your draft upon it. Only believe in God, take Him at His word, act by faith, and blessings will come.” Testimonies for the Church vol. 4 538.2

“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” 2 Tim. 1:7

How to Reset after Rejection (37:15) 

• Understand that Jesus has experienced your rejection
• Focus on the interested people (search for the ripe berries)
• Realize that it isn’t the end of the world
• Walk fast
• Count your blessings
• Remember what God has done in the past
• Pray with people
• Talk to your leader (Mobile-1)

Conclusion – 46:45

Nugget of the day

“Success depends not so much on talent as on energy and willingness. It is not the possession of splendid talents that enables us to render acceptable service; but the conscientious performance of daily duties…” Colporteur Ministry 76.1

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