Frequently Asked Questions
Answering Your Questions
The paper can assist in opening doors for Gospel conversations, so that you may be able to share the hope you have in Jesus.
But is also able to go to places we may not be able to go, or speak to people in ways we cannot. As someone reads the paper in the quiet of their own comfort zone, they often find a story that could be theirs.
The paper also offers helpful articles about life and people are always open to hearing good news when most news outlets focus on the worst our world offers.
Please see the testimonies throughout our site and on the testimonies page for how the paper has worked for others.
To bring a message of hope by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ through true stories of lives transformed.
Purchase a stand for your local community. Identify places with traffic and find a shop or business that is willing to have the stand placed in their building. Also approach shopping center management or laundromat owners.
Ensure the stands are well positioned and refilled regularly. Create a flyer to insert into the papers to let others know what is going on at your church or inviting them to a special event.
Some other great examples of stand placement include : near community noticeboards, in medical waiting rooms or hospitals, a restaurant waiting area, a hotel lobby.
Yes! If you are willing to pay for plate changes, and for the time it takes our staff to tailor the paper for particular needs.
A perfect idea for tailoring is to have your own 2 page editorial sharing about how your church or ministry is involved in meeting the needs of your community and to share local stories.
When churches or ministries order over 1000 papers, we are also able to arrange an overprint with your name on the front and address on the back for a small charge.
A perfect idea for tailoring is to have your own 2 page editorial sharing about how your church or ministry is involved in meeting the needs of your community and to share local stories.
Our team includes journalists and writers who gather stories personally, write the stories collected by other team members or volunteers (in conjunction with following up with the individual whose story is being shared), or research stories from other publications.
Familiarize yourself with the content of paper then pray. Where would God have you place it, to whom can you give it etc? Record what He brings to mind and pray for open eyes to see the opportunities.
Have papers in your car or bag for ready opportunities. Leave in places you visit, hand to people you know or meet, gift to your server with a generous tip.
Opportunities may arise where the paper opens a door for conversation, walk through it knowing that the Holy Spirit will give you the words you need at the time. Start small, practice, and grow.