Best Outreach Comprehensive Tract?

[dave44]

I have had issues over the years looking for a decent tract / pamphlet for outreach that is cheap and comprehensive for people as new believers but also not to ditch them in the dirt with no support after leaving them. I have found nothing except to make a website and put its link on a small tract rather than cover all materials on one leaflet. Though the site is also limited as I use free sites not paid ones etc.

I would like something I can print myself and copy/edit/create a new one for myself but am at a loss as to what is essential and how to maximise space used. I was thinking of one A4 page cut into four folded leafs, making an A7 size of 8 pages. But I simply do not know what to include due to so limited space.

One the Gospel takes up half of the paper so only about half a letter page of text paragraphs is left with a small space for a sticker and my web links on the back etc.

Anyone found anything useful and not general wishy washy "my story" space wasting tract/leaflets? Maybe something visible online to check?

I honestly feel other religions although fake put christians to shame, such as the "Watchtower" JW's, as they seem unified and have universally used tracts worldwide whilst we make millions of vague junk items with barely helpful information because we tend to put everything on one page the size of a playing card or two if we feel like splashing out.

Giving a whole gospel to someone seems to be nearly useless as they need the book of acts to even understand the gospel in my opinion, as well as a bit of the letters of Paul, to know what and why they are to believe in Jesus. I would honestly like a booklet available from a world publisher for all but who would agree to that? Too many denominations and fake churches. A booklet of 24 A6 pages or 6 leafs of A4 as it were should cover everything required to not leave a person clueless as to what to do after belief. How to self study, teach children in family, homeschooling, awareness of evil in the world, fasting and diet and exercise as a christian and safety, false religinions and why, best bibles, free bibles in app stores, places for free study materials, how to control the desires and "ego mind" (noisy thoughts of addiction) overcoming addiction, prayer, christian online groups.

Many of these can be on line with a link or two for each subject leading to courses of video content on channels and websites of long standing reputable as far is can be groups etc. But you get the point. I'm not putting my sites here due to this sites potential rules, but also the traffic for free sites is limited. But it covers some of the main issues here in minimal form. If I had money and help I would have made a proper website with full details and videos and links and orderable booklets and whatever but I am relatively poor so no chance of this.

Any help on some sort of pamplet with the best layout of content found so far would be appreciated. I know I am unlikely to find anything of much use but I thought I would ask to save time on my pamphlet creation for outreach. Thanks.

 

[GRACE_ambassador]

Precious friend, these are two helpful writings I have used on my own 'Grace journey':

The Gospel Of Salvation
+
The Key To Understanding Scriptures

Please Be Very Richly Encouraged and Edified In
Christ, And In His Word Of Truth, Rightly Divided!

Amen.

 

[Gideon300]

I have had issues over the years looking for a decent tract / pamphlet for outreach that is cheap and comprehensive for people as new believers but also not to ditch them in the dirt with no support after leaving them. I have found nothing except to make a website and put its link on a small tract rather than cover all materials on one leaflet. Though the site is also limited as I use free sites not paid ones etc.

I would like something I can print myself and copy/edit/create a new one for myself but am at a loss as to what is essential and how to maximise space used. I was thinking of one A4 page cut into four folded leafs, making an A7 size of 8 pages. But I simply do not know what to include due to so limited space.

One the Gospel takes up half of the paper so only about half a letter page of text paragraphs is left with a small space for a sticker and my web links on the back etc.

Anyone found anything useful and not general wishy washy "my story" space wasting tract/leaflets? Maybe something visible online to check?

I honestly feel other religions although fake put christians to shame, such as the "Watchtower" JW's, as they seem unified and have universally used tracts worldwide whilst we make millions of vague junk items with barely helpful information because we tend to put everything on one page the size of a playing card or two if we feel like splashing out.

Giving a whole gospel to someone seems to be nearly useless as they need the book of acts to even understand the gospel in my opinion, as well as a bit of the letters of Paul, to know what and why they are to believe in Jesus. I would honestly like a booklet available from a world publisher for all but who would agree to that? Too many denominations and fake churches. A booklet of 24 A6 pages or 6 leafs of A4 as it were should cover everything required to not leave a person clueless as to what to do after belief. How to self study, teach children in family, homeschooling, awareness of evil in the world, fasting and diet and exercise as a christian and safety, false religinions and why, best bibles, free bibles in app stores, places for free study materials, how to control the desires and "ego mind" (noisy thoughts of addiction) overcoming addiction, prayer, christian online groups.

Many of these can be on line with a link or two for each subject leading to courses of video content on channels and websites of long standing reputable as far is can be groups etc. But you get the point. I'm not putting my sites here due to this sites potential rules, but also the traffic for free sites is limited. But it covers some of the main issues here in minimal form. If I had money and help I would have made a proper website with full details and videos and links and orderable booklets and whatever but I am relatively poor so no chance of this.

Any help on some sort of pamplet with the best layout of content found so far would be appreciated. I know I am unlikely to find anything of much use but I thought I would ask to save time on my pamphlet creation for outreach. Thanks.

 

[Gideon300]

I would suggest a tract that covers salvation only. Then have a web site that covers the fundamentals and show the link. We've used a few different ones. "Knowing God Personally" is one we find to present the gospel plainly and accurately. We also give out seasonal ones such as "The Empty Tomb". The Empty Tomb is cartoon style, which I like, but quotes the KJV, which I do not. Many English speakers can't understand modern English, let alone 17th century. Ejicashun has a lot to answer for.

We include a business card with every tract. It has our contact details and we encourage anyone with questions to contact us. We do not get a lot of response. It seems that we are sowing much more than reaping.

I've been watching Ray Comfort from Living Waters and how he approaches street witnessing. It is instructive and helpful.

 

[Magenta]

they need the book of acts to even understand the gospel

The Holy Spirit of God is need to understand the Word of God. In the meantime it is commendable that you wish to help people understand, and I do understand your dilemma, though don't think I have any solutions to offer. Unbelievers seem for the most part uninterested in Biblical anything, even if God as a subject matter for discussion and pondering is something they are open to. I would think most tracts end up in the garbage any ways, but of course it is the one or two that don't that keep you at it, right? The one or two that might spark some deeply held reserve or need in someone who is desperately looking for answers. Offering moral support through life's challenges and hurdles can also be a worthy endeavour. When you get right down to it, it is amazing how much help is available for people, but the need is always there, also.

John 3 verse 16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

 

[JohnDB]

In today's world where being genuine is of utmost importance....

Tracts don't cut it for an entire gospel message....and studies have proven they are a waste of resources even if many Christians like them.

Now, if you created a single sin tract that discussed:

the problems people have after an abortion....
The unheard statistics about LGBTQ lifestyles.
The problems with not being married but living with someone.
The problems stemming from porn Viewing.
Gambling addiction issues
Chemical dependency issues
Prostitution issues.

Or whatever....more of a public service type explanation of why these things that society says are just fine are really problematic for everyone. These are the answers people really need to know but might not want to.

 

[dave44]

i think you miss the point. The issue is I have nothing to give anyone if they are seeking. They are dumped like fools with a gospel message and no one to ask questions of. They do not live in the same towns and will not end up in "our church" due to distances etc. People also need something more substantial as even if I give them a whole new testament or bible they simply do not know what to do with it. It is not a daily helping book but more of a lifelong book. It is too long for daily help. Trying to get some help from the geneology in the OT is a big ask especially for a noobie. It seems churches are cheap and tight fisted frugal sorts unless megachurches and ask for loads and give little. I'm tired of the lack of resources. Do I have to do everything even though Christianity has been around for nearly 2000 years? Is it really supposed to be this pointless and futile? Where is the "universal unified protestant christian outreach gospel and guide in one"? This seems so ridiculous but I suppose that is why most churches are dead or burnt to nothing or slums because people focused on their jobs and kids first then when they got old, decided to make a little effort out of guilt. Too late? This is so empty, so lacking when promised abundant life, and whatever??? A bit of a rant but what is a person supposed to do as a christian if we are not gifted to be preachers, and not a scrap of help is found? It has been years and still I cannot find anything useful, only "trash". And God is silent on this as of yet, so what now. Wait another decade, give people trash, don't bother. Where are all the christians who were here before covid? Have they all given up too? What a waste of time this is to an end with "no fruit".

 

[Gideon300]

i think you miss the point. The issue is I have nothing to give anyone if they are seeking. They are dumped like fools with a gospel message and no one to ask questions of. They do not live in the same towns and will not end up in "our church" due to distances etc. People also need something more substantial as even if I give them a whole new testament or bible they simply do not know what to do with it. It is not a daily helping book but more of a lifelong book. It is too long for daily help. Trying to get some help from the geneology in the OT is a big ask especially for a noobie. It seems churches are cheap and tight fisted frugal sorts unless megachurches and ask for loads and give little. I'm tired of the lack of resources. Do I have to do everything even though Christianity has been around for nearly 2000 years? Is it really supposed to be this pointless and futile? Where is the "universal unified protestant christian outreach gospel and guide in one"? This seems so ridiculous but I suppose that is why most churches are dead or burnt to nothing or slums because people focused on their jobs and kids first then when they got old, decided to make a little effort out of guilt. Too late? This is so empty, so lacking when promised abundant life, and whatever??? A bit of a rant but what is a person supposed to do as a christian if we are not gifted to be preachers, and not a scrap of help is found? It has been years and still I cannot find anything useful, only "trash". And God is silent on this as of yet, so what now. Wait another decade, give people trash, don't bother. Where are all the christians who were here before covid? Have they all given up too? What a waste of time this is to an end with "no fruit".

There are resources. "Growing in Christ" is one, available from bookshops. Cottonwood Church's Bayless Conley has a book called "The Cross" which is most helpful. It's not expensive either.

I think you need to give a bit more credit to Lord Jesus for being the finisher as well as the author of our faith. I was saved in an unusual circumstance. I was in the military (navy) and traveled a lot. I had a little help to begin with, but there was no church on the ship. Somehow, God led me to various different believers. I "just happened" to meet people from Teen Challenge in Hawaii. An unbelieving shipmate was given a tract in Japan. I was able to track down the church that gave out the tract. I also had a strong desire to read God's word and I soon realised that I should be attending a church. I had over 3 years of this unsettled life. Lord Jesus brought me through until I resigned from the service about 5 years after being saved.

I am well aware of the difficulties. Many believers are disillusioned with "Christianism". We are a small group and we are seeking to start a "church for the unchurched". We intend to go back to the early days as described in Acts and 1 Corinthians 14. I have no idea where to start, but I've met many who've told me that they've quit church, but not Jesus. It's a germ of an idea. Should it take off, one of my priorities will be to have fundamentals teaching. I started a Bible School not long before covid hit. It was a beginning, but circumstances, including covid, prevented us from going further.

There is a great deal available on youtube. Some is rubbish, but there is gold among the dross. I suggest that you do some research yourself. The internet reaches where we physically cannot. I have a youtube channel myself. It's insignificant at present, but I intend to do more. It's https://www.youtube.com/@Peter-y5y9i. Perhaps you could do something similar.

 

[Lynx]

i think you miss the point. The issue is I have nothing to give anyone if they are seeking. They are dumped like fools with a gospel message and no one to ask questions of. They do not live in the same towns and will not end up in "our church" due to distances etc. People also need something more substantial as even if I give them a whole new testament or bible they simply do not know what to do with it. It is not a daily helping book but more of a lifelong book. It is too long for daily help. Trying to get some help from the geneology in the OT is a big ask especially for a noobie. It seems churches are cheap and tight fisted frugal sorts unless megachurches and ask for loads and give little. I'm tired of the lack of resources. Do I have to do everything even though Christianity has been around for nearly 2000 years? Is it really supposed to be this pointless and futile? Where is the "universal unified protestant christian outreach gospel and guide in one"? This seems so ridiculous but I suppose that is why most churches are dead or burnt to nothing or slums because people focused on their jobs and kids first then when they got old, decided to make a little effort out of guilt. Too late? This is so empty, so lacking when promised abundant life, and whatever??? A bit of a rant but what is a person supposed to do as a christian if we are not gifted to be preachers, and not a scrap of help is found? It has been years and still I cannot find anything useful, only "trash". And God is silent on this as of yet, so what now. Wait another decade, give people trash, don't bother. Where are all the christians who were here before covid? Have they all given up too? What a waste of time this is to an end with "no fruit".

Don Fransisco made a good one. It was a song, not a piece of paper, but...

He still loves you
He's just waiting
For your struggles and
Your strategies to end
He's been beside you
Every long and weary mile
If you let Him lead the way
He'll be your friend



Or if you want something shorter:

God still loves you and wants to help you do life better. When you get tired of killing yourself doing it your way, call this number. (Number for your church or pastor here.)

 

[JohnDB]

i think you miss the point. The issue is I have nothing to give anyone if they are seeking. They are dumped like fools with a gospel message and no one to ask questions of. They do not live in the same towns and will not end up in "our church" due to distances etc. People also need something more substantial as even if I give them a whole new testament or bible they simply do not know what to do with it. It is not a daily helping book but more of a lifelong book. It is too long for daily help. Trying to get some help from the geneology in the OT is a big ask especially for a noobie. It seems churches are cheap and tight fisted frugal sorts unless megachurches and ask for loads and give little. I'm tired of the lack of resources. Do I have to do everything even though Christianity has been around for nearly 2000 years? Is it really supposed to be this pointless and futile? Where is the "universal unified protestant christian outreach gospel and guide in one"? This seems so ridiculous but I suppose that is why most churches are dead or burnt to nothing or slums because people focused on their jobs and kids first then when they got old, decided to make a little effort out of guilt. Too late? This is so empty, so lacking when promised abundant life, and whatever??? A bit of a rant but what is a person supposed to do as a christian if we are not gifted to be preachers, and not a scrap of help is found? It has been years and still I cannot find anything useful, only "trash". And God is silent on this as of yet, so what now. Wait another decade, give people trash, don't bother. Where are all the christians who were here before covid? Have they all given up too? What a waste of time this is to an end with "no fruit".[/Perhaps?

Oh Jesus had the exact thing....

Tell how much God has done for YOU.

Not an antiseptic book or video. But YOUR story. (You were there....you should know it) You don't need to be powerfully persuasive....tell what YOU know to be absolutely true.

Canned speeches that tickle the ears doesn't cut it. Genuineness does.
You would be amazed at the power of personal testimony has. You are used to the story....others are not.

 

[dave44]

Thanks, but this is all a but airy fairy not adequate. You are all nice n all but not very effective as it were. This is why one of our lot from another church has slipped back into drugs. Because people are as wise as bread and as helpful as what secular people call "crusty christians" meaning "chickenshed christians" who isolate themselves and end up killing there own church and everyone who once went there. Never discipling as the bible states. Thanks for the input. I dont know if any of you are children or not learned enough and are just trying to be helpful, but God says "GO OUT" not wait and see. We are "tasked". So, when I mean I am looking for a tract or booklet, I don't mean "oh I let God do it all and I let everyone burn". I don't mean I want a poem that no-one except a christian will listen to, and if they did listen to it would not understand it because it is not explanitory, and I don't mean "tell them how much God has done for me in my own words". What did any of you actually get from what I wrote? I don't really understand your responses except to put your two pence worth in out of habit or feelings trying to be helpful. Telling someone to read a bible is minimally helpful as a non-christian (they don't know what to do). Even Paul taught for 3 years or a year or 6 months etc. And people still got it wrong, so sorry for the bluntness but this is exactly why christianity does not progress except through the actions of God alone due to the "airy fairy not serious and intelligent christians".

And the youtube link is dead incase you did not know Gideon300. In regards to what God has done for me, sent Jesus to die on a cross and pay for my sins. But not great help if the item is being left for someone to read. The same as quick shot tracts saying John 3:16. There is no message or understanding of the verse without more..... It means nothing without a full picture, and also what to do afterwards, as mentioned.

It is so dissapointing, even Captain Bible Dome Of Darkness (segway) is not available yet everyone thinks it is ok to download or play it as a copyrighted game, as a christian, online, because they have to atone for it "not me". The games of christians are non-existant. When is someone going to make a re-make and make it better. God wont let me and I have no money, though I would make an amazing game for bible study/learning/memorising/life and more, but I can't put this in a leaflet or tract, so that is why I asked for a tract or leaflet of "large help" to new believers and non-believers, as after 10+ years church still is next to no help led/taught/if any teaching happens at all, is basically gueswork and haphazard day to day hoping for more when not doing what the book says. A bit harsh but this is why christianity from our efforts would be dead if it were not for God making up for our lack and pathetic efforts of waiting and hoping for God to say "well done good and lazy servant, heres a pillow sleep in heaven and enjoy the party".

Where is your so called christian learning and experience? Is this the little you offer to a non-christian? No wonder it is so hard for me to develop on my own. No wonder so many christians end up backsliding into drugs or un-aliving themselves. They are all alone, and no help is to be found, no matter how much they pray. Right? Wrong? Who know? Anyone? No!

 

[Lynx]

Thanks, but this is all a but airy fairy not adequate. You are all nice n all but not very effective as it were. This is why one of our lot from another church has slipped back into drugs. Because people are as wise as bread and as helpful as what secular people call "crusty christians" meaning "chickenshed christians" who isolate themselves and end up killing there own church and everyone who once went there. Never discipling as the bible states. Thanks for the input. I dont know if any of you are children or not learned enough and are just trying to be helpful, but God says "GO OUT" not wait and see. We are "tasked". So, when I mean I am looking for a tract or booklet, I don't mean "oh I let God do it all and I let everyone burn". I don't mean I want a poem that no-one except a christian will listen to, and if they did listen to it would not understand it because it is not explanitory, and I don't mean "tell them how much God has done for me in my own words". What did any of you actually get from what I wrote? I don't really understand your responses except to put your two pence worth in out of habit or feelings trying to be helpful. Telling someone to read a bible is minimally helpful as a non-christian (they don't know what to do). Even Paul taught for 3 years or a year or 6 months etc. And people still got it wrong, so sorry for the bluntness but this is exactly why christianity does not progress except through the actions of God alone due to the "airy fairy not serious and intelligent christians".

And the youtube link is dead incase you did not know Gideon300. In regards to what God has done for me, sent Jesus to die on a cross and pay for my sins. But not great help if the item is being left for someone to read. The same as quick shot tracts saying John 3:16. There is no message or understanding of the verse without more..... It means nothing without a full picture, and also what to do afterwards, as mentioned.

It is so dissapointing, even Captain Bible Dome Of Darkness (segway) is not available yet everyone thinks it is ok to download or play it as a copyrighted game, as a christian, online, because they have to atone for it "not me". The games of christians are non-existant. When is someone going to make a re-make and make it better. God wont let me and I have no money, though I would make an amazing game for bible study/learning/memorising/life and more, but I can't put this in a leaflet or tract, so that is why I asked for a tract or leaflet of "large help" to new believers and non-believers, as after 10+ years church still is next to no help led/taught/if any teaching happens at all, is basically gueswork and haphazard day to day hoping for more when not doing what the book says. A bit harsh but this is why christianity from our efforts would be dead if it were not for God making up for our lack and pathetic efforts of waiting and hoping for God to say "well done good and lazy servant, heres a pillow sleep in heaven and enjoy the party".

Where is your so called christian learning and experience? Is this the little you offer to a non-christian? No wonder it is so hard for me to develop on my own. No wonder so many christians end up backsliding into drugs or un-aliving themselves. They are all alone, and no help is to be found, no matter how much they pray. Right? Wrong? Who know? Anyone? No!

Well gee, sorry to disappoint.

Apply for a refund and it will arrive in the mail in four to six weeks.

 

[jacko]

I’ll email you something because the file is too large to post but I have something that you might think is helpful.

 

[Lynx]

I’ll email you something because the file is too large to post but I have something that you might think is helpful.

If I was a betting man I would bet 2 weeks' paychecks that it will be unacceptable to him. Also that he will insult you for trying to help him. That has been his MO so far.

I tried to help, and you can see what a mistake that was...

 

[Mem]

If I had money and help I would have made a proper website with full details and videos and links and orderable booklets and whatever but I am relatively poor so no chance of this.

God wont let me and I have no money, though I would make an amazing game for bible study/learning/memorising/life and more, but I can't put this in a leaflet or tract, so

Is money the only solution to your problem?

 

[jacko]

one pager you can hand out

 

[dave44]

one pager you can hand out

I am thankful for this but it is not what I meant. To be a bit clearer and not negative or a put down [as people get that impression from non-voiced text], this is a limited thing that is only useful if you fully explain it to the person at the time. It may help in some ways in other area's also. But generally it is of no use to help a person develop and stay on the "path" as a new-believer/christian. I have general tracts from online but they do the same thing. The get given to someone and you (I) never see them again. This is often the case with tracts etc. There is no guidance or protection. And likely the devil makes them forget and they leave it in a draw or it blows away in the wind and they die in their sins. When I mean tract/leaflet, I mean something akin to a guide on what they should do step by step, 1 to be saved, 2 what the model and continous actions are, 3 where to look (particular verse numbers) for various issues of guidance, 4 help to study and marriage / children homeschooling, reasons for the laws and what use they have for today as examples, fasting, prayer , basically the basics in a leaflet as to what we are supposed to do IDEALLY, and how and who to avoid as fake churches like mormons / JW's/ televangelist money makers etc. But I am a lone person making this all up on my own. So I don't feel I have guidance from God or otherwise to make one. I feel like I am "doing my thing" and not God's. Basically wasting time. When I should probably give up and accept there will never be any help, it is too much to hope for. I think I simply ask too much of people. They just don't see the obviousness of the issue worldwide. Sorry. I'm a crxp christian.

 

[dave44]

Is money the only solution to your problem?

Even Jesus had a treasurer. Money is not evil. It is what you feel about it and desire it for that is important. Otherwise King David and all the other Hebrews would have stayed poor tent dwellers forever travelling with goats etc. Rather difficult to do anything without support from others, unless you have money to pay others to do the work so things get done at speed (designers / programmers etc). But it does not matter. I suppose only televangelist get money by robbing people.

 

[Mem]

Even Jesus had a treasurer. Money is not evil. It is what you feel about it and desire it for that is important. Otherwise King David and all the other Hebrews would have stayed poor tent dwellers forever travelling with goats etc. Rather difficult to do anything without support from others, unless you have money to pay others to do the work so things get done at speed (designers / programmers etc). But it does not matter. I suppose only televangelist get money by robbing people.

I'm with you up to the point of you begrudging others' fortune. How they got their money isn't of any consequence to you, that business between them, their donors, and God who judges righteously so leave that issue to him.

I can offer prayer that your ideas will we funded, somehow, and it will be all up to you regarding how you steward it. I trust that if it pleases the LORD to give you all things, even if none of us really deserve it a scrap, then He will surely provide for your ministry, somehow, some way. Life in itself, for example, is such a wonderful gift of God, and how precious is your life to him? Very precious, so, a few dollars to spare for you ministry is a drop in a bucket in comparison. Seek, ask... (just don't ask me... I'm currently struggling myself ).

 

[dave44]

I'm with you up to the point of you begrudging others' fortune. How they got their money isn't of any consequence to you, that business between them, their donors, and God who judges righteously so leave that issue to him.

I can offer prayer that your ideas will we funded, somehow, and it will be all up to you regarding how you steward it. I trust that if it pleases the LORD to give you all things, even if none of us really deserve it a scrap, then He will surely provide for your ministry, somehow, some way. Life in itself, for example, is such a wonderful gift of God, and how precious is your life to him? Very precious, so, a few dollars to spare for you ministry is a drop in a bucket in comparison. Seek, ask... (just don't ask me... I'm currently struggling myself ).

I meant it as a general jest about money and who gets it. Not particularly televangelists. Though we are supposed to call out sin where we see it. And yes I suppose nearly all of us are struggling after the lxckdowns a few years ago. If God does not want it, it is fine. I just don't like having my time wasted on being as far as I know, into game design basics and 3d modelling for nothing, only to have it stopped and nothing come of it, especially when it could be so useful. But I suppose it is another desire of mine and not God's that has to die. It all seems too slow and too late, too little to be of use now. But thanks. I think I just hoped to be more useful than useless forever. Nevermind.