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Frequently Asked Questions · May 14, 2008
The secrets of Keep the Faith revealed, plus frequently asked questions.
Would you like to know some inside information on Keep the Faith? This page is dedicated to information concerning the scope and operations of Keep the Faith Ministry.
If you have additional questions email them to us, and we’ll try to answer them. Below are a few questions that have been asked so far with the answers.
- How many listeners does Keep the Faith currently have world-wide?
- How do you keep track of all the names on the list?
- How can you possibly ship this many tapes free of charge every month?
- How are so many tapes duplicated each month?
- How did Keep the Faith get to be so huge?
- What plans does Keep the Faith have for the future?
- How can I sign up for a free subscription to Keep the Faith?
- How can I sign up my friends for the monthly tape list?
- How can I make a gift to support the work of Keep the Faith?
- What if I want to make an automatic monthly gift to Keep the Faith, is this possible?
- How can I send my thanks to Elder Nelson for his ten years of messages?
- How can I let Pastor Mayer know that he is in my prayers?
- How can I book Pastor Mayer for a meeting or spiritual weekend?
1. How many listeners does Keep the Faith currently have world-wide?”
Presently our mailing list is over 13,000 addresses and is growing rapidly each month. There are over 10,000 CD sermons sent to US addresses, and over 3,000 sent to international destinations. Imagine if just 3 people on average listen to each tape. Of course in some cases, many more hear to them as they are listened to by church groups and prayer meeting groups or are re-duplicated and scattered around by our subscribers. We don’t know exactly how many lives are being touched and changed by the taped monthly messages, but we can tell from the letters we receive that people everywhere are listening to the stirring end-time messages.
2. How do you keep track of all the names on the list?
Our staff work hard to faithfully keep up with all the address changes and new subscription requests each month. If you find something wrong with your name and address, please email us or send us a letter and we will fix it. You can email subscriptions@ktfministry.org. You can mail us your changes at Keep the Faith Ministry, Locust Dale, VA 22948.
3. How can you possibly ship this many tapes free of charge every month?
Of course the cost varies from country to country. Our monthly budget to send these sermons on CD is over $30,000. Each CD is free no matter where they are sent. But that means that we are totally dependent on the Lord for the finances to make and send them. Many of our listeners send financial support each month making it possible to send these CD preachers around the world like beams of light to hungry souls. Many of our listeners cannot afford to send any support, but as God moves upon the hearts of others who can, we are enabled to share freely what God has shared with us. The scripture says, “Give and it shall be given unto you.” That has been our faith-walk as Keep the Faith, month by month, reaches out with the message of truth for these end times.
4. How are so many CDs and tapes duplicated each month?
We presently contract with a company in South Carolina to mass produce our monthly sermons on CDs that they assemble and send in the packages you receive in the mail, in partnership with a mailing house in their area.
5. How did Keep the Faith get to be so huge?
Keep the Faith had humble beginnings in the home of Elder Lawrence Nelson, a retired General Conference Minister who for 13 years was in charge of youth evangelism called “The Voice of Youth.” After he retired and eventually moved to Oregon, friends began asking for tapes from sermons he was preaching in local churches there. When, because of preaching against apostasy, he was told he could no longer preach in the Oregon conference, he began recording his sermons and duplicating them for those who asked. They in turn passed the messages around and the list of requests for tapes grew and grew. First it grew from 14 to about 100, then 500. Eventually the Nelsons had to formalize this into a more systematic subscription program, as requests for tapes went “through the roof.” 1,000, then 2000, 5000, 10,000 and so on. The secret to this phenomenal growth is simple. Elder Nelson has been feeding faithful souls with much needed and vital Present Truth messages. This is why requests keep coming in to our offices for subscriptions as we continue to follow this important ministry to hungering souls.
6. What plans does Keep the Faith have for the future?
Pastor Hal Mayer, speaker and director, continues to produce vital Present Truth messages. He is actively traveling and speaking on most weekends throughout the year. Keep the Faith has started a quarterly children’s program called Keep the Faith for Kids. Presently, we are translating the sermon text into several languages, as translators are available. We now have sermons available in text form in Spanish, Portuguese, Polish, Russian and Romanian as well as English. We publish audio sermon in as many languages in which we can arrange a speaker to record them. We are hoping to consistently translate and record audio sermons in all of the languages we service. If you would like to receive a copy of any of them when recorded, please email us or write us. If you would like to be added to the list for other languages as audios are produced, again email or write us.
7. How can I sign up for a free subscription to Keep the Faith?
If you desire the stirring end-time messages from Keep the Faith Ministry, sign up for a subscription. It’s free and it’s easy, just click here. Send us your name and mailing address, and we’ll see that you receive our free special welcome package. You will begin receiving monthly messages the month after your name is added to the subscription list.
8. How can I sign up my friends for the monthly tape list?
Ask us to send you our special pink sign-up cards in bulk, and give them to your friends. Tell them what a blessing you receive from listening to the sermons, and encourage them to send in the card. We’ll take it from there. We’ll send you as many of our pink cards as you would like.
9. How can I make a gift to support the work of Keep the Faith?
Your gifts to Keep the Faith Ministry are warmly received and greatly appreciated. You can make a gift in one of several different ways.
• You can send a check or money order in any western currency. Our address is Keep the Faith, General Delivery, Locust Dale, VA, 22948.
• You can email us funds through PayPal, a secure on-line payment system. Use our PayPal account address gifts@ktfministry.org. You can use MasterCard or Visa if you have a PayPal account.
• You can send us your credit card number (Visa and MasterCard only at this time) and the amount you wish to contribute and we will take it from there. Be sure to include your name and phone number.
• You can also request us to debit your bank account electronically like any other organization that does automatic debits. Just tell us how much and how often, either on-line or on the phone.
• If you would like to remember Keep the Faith Ministry in your will, please call us. We’ll be happy to talk to you about it.
To call us, dial 540-672-3553.
Your gifts are tax deductible and you will receive a receipt for each gift. Please email or call us with any questions you may have.
10. What if I want to make an automatic monthly gift to Keep the Faith, is this possible?
Yes, you can make an automatic monthly gift using your credit card. You can call or write us with your Visa or MasterCard and we will charge your account according to your instructions. You can also make a credit card gift through our PayPal account. You can also authorize PayPal to charge your account monthly. Just step through the process and answer the simple questions. You can also send us notification in the mail asking us to charge your credit card monthly. Our address is Keep the Faith Ministry, General Delivery, Locust Dale, VA, 22948.
11. How can I send my thanks to Elder Nelson for his ten years of dedicated and faithful ministry through Keep the Faith Audio Tape Ministry?
You can write to us or email us at Keep the Faith and we’ll pass your comments on to him. Our address is Keep the Faith Ministry, General Delivery, Locust Dale, VA, 22948 .
12. How can I let Pastor Mayer know that he is in my prayers?
Please feel free to write to him or email him at hmayer@ktfministry.org.
13. How can I book Pastor Mayer for a meeting or spiritual weekend series?
Pastor Mayer is available for speaking appointments, usually several months in advance. You should email him at hmayer@ktfministry.org. He will be glad to arrange a weekend meeting for you. You can also call our office at 540-672-3553.
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