Episode 35: Lion Mode Canvassing 5 – Dealing with Rejection

Let’s face it; we all struggle to some degree with rejection. Some of us are born into families where love and acceptance abounds, while others are born into very cold and abusive families. We carry that baggage with us into canvassing and it certainly can affect how we deal with rejection on the field. Today’s guest Aaron Sotelo from Texas Youth Rush shares his story on how God helped him overcome rejection. Joshua Reyna, the assistant Youth Rush director for the Texas conference joins us as well.

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Quotes from Colporteur Ministry to help deal with rejection:

Our heavenly Father has a thousand ways to provide for us of which we know nothing. Those who accept the one principle of making the service of God supreme, will find perplexities vanish, and a plain path before their feet.—The Ministry of Healing, 481 (1905). CM 114.1

When there is a continual reliance upon God, a continual practice of self-denial, the workers will not sink into discouragement. They will not worry.—Manual for Canvassers, 22, 23 (1902). CM 114.3

But when tribulation comes upon us, how many of us are like Jacob! We think it the hand of an enemy; and in the darkness we wrestle blindly until our strength is spent, and we find no comfort or deliverance.... We also need to learn that trials mean benefit, and not to despise the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when we are rebuked of Him.—Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing, 25 (1896). CM 118.3

Workers for Christ are never to think, much less to speak, of failure in their work.—Gospel Workers, 19 (1915). CM 118.4

The Secret of Success:

Joshua had received the promise that God would surely overthrow these enemies of Israel, yet he put forth as earnest effort as though success depended upon the armies of Israel alone. He did all that human energy could do, and then he cried in faith for divine aid. The secret of success is the union of divine power with human effort. Those who achieve the greatest results are those who rely most implicitly upon the Almighty Arm.—Patriarchs and Prophets, 509 (1890). CM 106.2

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Episode 34: Lion Mode Canvassing 4 – With Jesus in the Vessel…

Sometimes God allows storms in our life just to help us see His mighty power when He delivers us. The good news is that no matter what we go through Jesus is always there. Whether the FBI is interrogating you all morning, or you just had a low canvassing day, Jesus never fails! All that and more is in this week’s episode so you’re in for a great blessing. This episode is sure to activate the lion in you!

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Episode 33: Lion Mode Canvassing 3 – The Goal is the Soul

So what is canvassing all about? In this episode you will discover that the true purpose of canvassing is to win souls, and that all monetary benefit is secondary. If you focus on the right thing, everything else will fall into place. This episode is sure to activate the lion in you!

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Episode 32: Lion Mode Canvassing 2 – Go Canvassing!

You’re in for an amazing episode this week as Java Mattison, Wynique Wright, and Karl Lemien from the Youth Excel program share what they love about canvassing and how God has kept them faithful in the work. This episode is sure to activate the lion in you!

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Bible verses for encouragement mentioned in this episode

Isa. 55:11 “So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it.”

Gal. 6:9 “And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”

Luke 22:42-43 “Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done. 43 And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.”

John 13:34-35 “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. 35 By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.”

 Proverbs 22:29 “Seest thou a man diligent in his business? he shall stand before kings; he shall not stand before mean men.”

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Ep 31: Lion Mode Canvassing 1 – So what’s Canvassing?

Welcome to the next level of your canvassing experience. The Lion Mode Canvassing series is here to prepare you for what will be the best summer of your life. It all begins with the Lion Mode mindset. This introductory episode will fill you in on the basics of what canvassing is, and why we do this extremely important work.

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Episode Outline

What is canvassing?

• Mission trip
• Summer job
• Life-training boot camp
• Spiritual warfare
• Sharing our faith through literature: soul saving work

Our publications have a most sacred work to do in making clear, simple, and plain the spiritual basis of our faith. CM 1

• Why do Canvassing?
  • Love
  • We cannot too highly estimate this work; for were it not for the efforts of the canvasser, many would never hear the warning.—Testimonies for the Church 6:313 (1900). CM 6.2
  • By the canvassing work the truth is presented to thousands who otherwise would never hear it.—The Review and Herald, October 7, 1902. CM 8.2

• What is a canvassing program?
  • An organized campaign where students gather for 10 weeks to evangelize a certain city
  • Wasn’t always organized: back in the day there were no “programs”
  • More effective as a program, than solo
  • What’s the structure like?
    • Publishing Director, Youth Publishing Director
    • Head Leader, Program Head
    • Co leader
    • Jr Leader
    • Students
  • Where does a canvassing program live?
    • Normally in churches or SDA schools?

• What do I bring?
  • Bible, journal,
  • Sleeping bag, toiletries, towel
  • Deodorant, and more deodorant
  • Church shoes, 2 canvassing shoes, slippers
  • For everything else, contact your leader

• What are the benefits?
  • Spiritual
    • Faith growth
    • How to pray
    • Witness God’s power
  • Financial
  • Social
    • How to communicate
    • How to present yourself properly
    • Make friends for a lifetime
  • Job skills

Conclusion:

• In choosing men and women for His service, God does not ask whether they possess worldly wealth, learning, or eloquence. He asks, “Do they walk in such humility that I can teach them My way? Can I put My words into their lips? Will they represent Me?” MH 37.3

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Ep 30: Lion Mode Leadership 9 – Why Some Leaders Fail

A very wise man once said, “the curse causeless shall not come.” Proverbs 26:2 In every success, regardless of the line of work, there are a number of good reasons for it, and the same may be said of every failure. This is the final episode of the Lion Mode Leadership series. ReNeita and I discuss 7 of the many reasons why some leaders fail in their work. By avoiding these “7 deadly sins” you can be assured that you’re on your way to success.

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Episode Outline

7 Reasons Why Some Leaders Fail

• Can’t drive
• Distracted by relationships
• No vision
• No goals
• Inconsiderate of students
• Inconsistent within the program
• Lack of holy drive/ambition
  • “Canvassers need to be daily converted to God, that their words and deeds may be a savor of life unto life, that they may exert a saving influence. The reason why many have failed in the canvassing work is that they were not genuine Christians; they did not know the spirit of conversion. They had a theory as to how the work should be done, but they did not feel their dependence upon God.” Colporteur Ministry 48.3

Below you will find additional supplementary material graciously provided by Bill Krick, Literature Ministries Director for the Pacific Union

What are some reasons why some canvassing leaders ultimately fail in their work?

1. Lack of personal mentorship by an experienced leader above them, who has more experience than them.  And this personal mentorship is most valuable if it happens in the field.  Usually, if a student fails, it’s the fault of the leader.  Example:  When I work with a leader and he says, “These students are terrible!—they are getting lost all day!”—then often it’s because the leader is not giving clean segments and clear directions.  It’s the leader’s responsibility to make sure that the student is successful.  In the same way, conference literature ministries directors (or whoever is in the position above) are responsible to make sure that his/her leaders are well-trained, mentored, invested in, cared about, etc.  Conference literature directors must set up their leaders for success. 
2. Lack of maturity.  When leaders are young and/or immature, they don’t realize how to relate to difficult situations that require wisdom/experience.  This includes emotional maturity, control of emotions, etc.  Lash out in anger once, and you’ve just progressed a long way toward failure!
3. Lack of edge/focus/drive/fire.  We all know that sales do not come down the street and bite students on the back side.  There must be some push, some edge.  Many leaders are not successful because they just ride waves, whichever direction the waves are going.  That may work if you have students who are already trained & motivated, or if you are in amazing territory and all you must do is be a driver….  But it’s not usually that way.
4. They are not team players/cooperators.  I once found out that a leader had taken off and done territory that he wasn’t supposed to do.  I called him and said, “What are you doing?!”  His only response was, “I have a whole lot of books out!”  He had a hard time that summer—and so did his colleagues who had to deal with him.  He couldn’t take instruction—he wasn’t a team player.
5. They are insecure, not able to handle criticism.  We must train leaders how to respond to criticism, whether the criticism is valid/constructive, or totally invalid.
6. They refuse to prepare/do homework.  They “wing it” often with territory, worship, etc.  This is the great temptation for talented leaders.  They have relied on their talents their entire lives, and made a success.  But they will never reach their potential—and may indeed fail—unless they are willing to do their “due diligence.” 
7. Lack of ability to think.  They can only do what they are told.
8. Lack of tact.  This can sink a leader’s influence in short order.  Small problems become very large problems when leaders do not utilize tact.
9. A walk with God that is so weak that the leader is not able to lead any student to Jesus.  If some leader isn’t particularly listening to God, how can God use them to be a successfulspiritual mentor to a student?  When it’s time to lead that student to Jesus and His love, they will fail.

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Episode 29: Lion Mode Leadership 8 – Way Maker

When things seem impossible, God and only God can make a way out of no way! Join us this week as I sit down with Fabian Dzul, Assistant Youth Publishing Director from the Florida Youth Summit, and Wendell Passie, a leader in the same conference, as we talk about how God made a way for these champions in the work. That’s the kind of God we serve. So despite the threat of COVID-19, God can still make a way for you!

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Episode Outline

Interview with Fabian & Wendell – 17:07

Top Characteristics of 2020 Canvassing Leaders

• Good listener
• Not focusedon the money
• Real, transparent, not fake
• Lives the “leader” life 24/7/365 (consistent)
• Service oriented

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Ep 28: Lion Mode Leadership 7 – Great Minds Think Alike

If there’s one thing that the greats have in common, it’s the way they think. They believe they can accomplish the task before them. As Christians, we also must have a certain mindset to achieve success, especially in the canvassing work. This week we air part 2 of the interview with ReNeita Samuels, Youth Publishing Director for the Georgia Cumberland Conference. Greatness begins in the thoughts, so let’s start thinking like the greats!

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Episode Outline

Interview with ReNeita pt. 2  – 2:58

Channel Up! – 44:48

What do you do when things aren’t going your way?

• Do not get emotional
• Ask God for wisdom (James 1:5)
• Think
  • What can I do now?
  • What should I do later?

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Episode 27: Lion Mode Leadership 6 – Stop Hoping, Start Expecting

As we grow in our walk with the Lord there comes a time when we stop hoping for good things to happen and we start expecting them. In this episode, ReNeita Samuels, Youth Publishing Director of the Georgia-Cumberland Conference, shares her journey from student to leader and beyond. Her story is nothing short of inspiring, and this is only part 1, be sure to catch part 2 in the following episode.

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Episode Outline

Interview with ReNeita pt. 1  – 8:57

Channel Up! –39:37

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Episode 26: Lion Mode Leadership 5 – The Joys of Leadership

As tough as leadership can be in any field, there are always joys that accompany the struggle. In this episode we conclude the 2 part series with Vlasta Hybl, the associate Publishing Director from the Georgia Cumberland Conference. Leaders don’t always get to canvass as much as student do, but there is no shortage of testimonies because God is still at work.

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Episode Outline

Interview with Vlasta pt. 2  – 6:33

Channel Up! – 40:51

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