—— ee LOU Ue SONA ANAL =| SHIN United Missionary Campaign see RiriaiememeneEmeeitisaime cose camitemeceeeeemes eee ee COC COC eee eee ee UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE HAA Home and Foreign Missions Boards of the United States and Canada CONFERENCE MANUAL 9018 Metropolitan Building NEW YORK rill TTT CENTRAL COMMITTEE Rev. Arthur J. Brown, D.D., Chatrman Rev. H. C. Herring, D.D., Vice-Chairman S. Earl Taylor, Chairman Executive Commttiee Rev. C. R. Watson, D.D., Vice-Chairman Executive Commitiee Eben E. Olcott, Treasurer William B. Millar, Secretary L. C. Barnes Allen R. Bartholomew Nolan R. Best Henry Bond Reuben L. Breed William A. Brown James G. Cannon Samuel B. Capen William I. Chamberlain William F. Cochran Edmund F. Cook Stephen J. Corey E. C. Cronk H. P. Crowell Paul de Schweinitz H. Paul Douglas H. D. W. English Fred B. Fisher William O. Gantz S. Gould F. P. Haggard Elijah W. Halford A. W. Halsey Ralph W. Harbison Hubert C. Herring Harry Wade Hicks S.S. Hough R.A. Hutchison George Innes H. A. Kinports J. C. Kunzmann William E. Lampe Marion Lawrance J. Edgar Leaycraft H. B. F. Macfarland R. P. Mackay James M. Montgomery John M. Moore (Boston) John M. Moore (Nashville) H. L. Morehouse S. L. Morris William D. Murray Frank Mason North C. H. Patton W. W. Pinson Ward Platt O. W. Powers George E. Raitt Charles A. Rowland Robert M. Russell Tw Sailer Oliver J. Sands Charles E. Schaeffer William Jay Schieffelin William Shaw William Payne Shriver Edward L. Smith Egbert W. Smith Robert E. Speer Charles Stelzle George F. Sutherland - H. F. Swartz Charles E. Tebbetts Charles L. Thompson Samuel Thorne, Jr. J. B. Trimble C. G. Trumbull Bo Pe Turner J. E. McAfee J. Campbell White David McConaughy Mornay Williams I. N. McCash D.C. Wills L. B. Wolf GENERAL SECRETARIES William B. Millar George Innes FOREWORD On March 19, 1913, at a meeting of repre- sentatives of the Home Missions “Council of the United States and the Conference of Foreign Missions Boards of North America, a decision was reached to engage in a eae Missionary Campaign for the purpose of 1 troducing more adequate methods of Paes sionary education and finance in the churches of North America, that they may discharge their full missionary obligation at home and abroad. The following features have been approved by the Central Committee of the United Mis- sionary Campaign. 1. The campaign is in behalf of missionary work both at home and abroad, and aims at the enlistment of the entire membership of all communions as intelligent and regular supporters of missions. One feature of the campaign is to be a nation-wide, simultaneous, every-member canvass for home and foreign missions and all: regular benevolences in March, 1914, on the part of as many congrega- tions as can be led to undertake it at that time (unless a communion decides upon some other period). 2.’ lo -prepare the congregations of the country for such a canvass, as many mission- ary conferences as possible between September 15, 1913, and February 15, 1914, will be held. The conferences will begin with an evening session and continue through the following day. Local committees will have large re- sponsibilities in preparing for these confer- ences. The Executive Committee of the Laymen’s Missionary Movement has been requested to organize and direct these interde- nominational conferences and has consented to do so. 3. The campaign aims not only at securing larger missionary offerings, but at the develop- ] ment of the latent spiritual resources of Chris- tian people. Prayer, personal Bible study, personal service and stewardship will all be emphasized in their relation to Christian efficiency. 4. Deputation work by volunteer speakers will be undertaken as widely as possible to bring the inspiration and message of this united campaign to every community and every congregation. 5. The observance of Sunday, February 15, as Missionary Day, with exchange of pulpits wherever practicable, and with special mis- sionary features in all the services of that day, in preparation for the simultaneous canvass for missions and benevolences in March. 6. The. widest possible use of carefully selected and specially prepared missionary literature. In response to the invitation of the Central Committee, the Missionary Educa- tion Movement is giving special attention to this feature of the campaign. 7. A still larger and more general assist- ance of the public press in securing religious and missionary news, and in interpreting the spirit of Christianity as the spirit of individual and universal service and helpfulness. ri) PREPARATION FOR CONFER- ENCES A Meeting for Organization Invitations should be sent to every con- gregation in the conference territory to send its pastor and at least two laymen to this meeting, which should be held at least six weeks, and, if possible, some months, before the conference. One or two well informed men should attend this meeting to explain the United Campaign, and to organize the forces for carrying out the plans suggested. ieee eeCONberencemsnouldenou pe .de- cided upon except with the hearty con- currence of the local clergy. Deel atcrrm cOnLerence. If at all possible each city should ac- cept the dates which are offered it in the regular schedule so as to save both time and expense. came txpenses: pheminoueystOwineet stie ms expenses should be raised in advance of the con- ference by voluntary contributions so that there may be no financial appeals at the conferences and also to do away with the necessity of an enrolment fee. Under no circumstances should the amount needed be apportioned to the congregations. Budget of Expenses for each Conference. 1. The expenses of preliminary or- ganization and the hotel and traveling expenses of the speakers ($50 to $150). The aim is to divide the program ex- penses of the entire campaign among the conference cities, large and small, upon an equitable basis. The sum mentioned does not include anything for salaries, these being otherwise provided for. The money for the program expenses should be paid during the conference in a lump sum to the team leader, who will pay all hotel and traveling expenses of the team. 2. All other expenses of the confer- ence, for such items as printed matter, stenographic service, extension work, etc., will be in addition to the program, the amount to be determined and admin- istered by the local committee. In the larger cities it may be necessary to have an employed executive secretary for a month before the conference. After the above points have been care- fully considered and agreed upon, a nominating committee should be ap- pointed to withdraw at once to nominate the following, who will compose the Executive Committee of the conference: Chairman Vice-Chairman DSeGLelany, Treasurer Chairmen of the following sub-com- mittees : 1. Arrangements 2. Publicity 3. Finance Statistics Education and Literature 6. Extension Work UO? e — . The sub-committees should be ap- pointed by the Executive Committee within twenty-four hours of the organi- zation. Each member should be notified promptly of his appointment. The committees should be composed of both clergymen and laymen. A. list.of the officers of the Executive Committee and all sub-committees with their addresses and the communions to which they belong should be given 1m- mediately to the person making the pre- liminary arrangements for the confer- ence. DUTIES OF COMMITTEES All committees should give much time to securing delegates for the conference, but there are certain other duties which may be delegated to separate committees. I. The Executive Committee is Lhe votheers” andvchairmensoistue sub-committees should constitute the Executive Committee. 2%. The Executive Committee should make sure that the sub-committees do their work. 3. It should have at least the part time of a competent stenographer. 4. There should be a registration card to be signed by every prospective dele- gate but without a registration fee. 5. Special effort should be made to secure the official appointment of all church officers and missionary commit- tee members as delegates to the confer- ence. Ways and means should be de- vised for securing representatives from every congregation in the conference territory. 6. Committees should work not only through congregations, but also through such organizations as Bible classes, broth- erhoods, Young Men’s Christian Asso- clations, and other organizations, to 6 secure the largest representation possible at the conference. ?. Each member of the committee should carry a supply of registration blanks and other printed matter about the conference in his pocket. 8. Keep a record of registrations by congregations. Post at the conference headquarters and publish in the local press. II. The Committee on Arrangements Pelomsccltces tne placesawhere: the conference is to be held, and make all necessary provision for its convenience and effectiveness. The sessions of the conference should all be held at the same place, to make possible an exhibit of literature, and to avoid all confusion as to the place of each session. 2. To furnish pianist or organist, ushers, etc., at all sessions. DmeLOueatrances 101 ethe econterence supper on the opening night where this is practicable. An inexpensive supper served by the ladies of the churches is most satisfactory. Where the conference opens on Sunday, the supper should be held Monday evening. It should be served as early as the men can be assem- bled, not later than six-thirty, and with the greatest possible promptness, so as to leave the evening free for the speaking part of the program. It is very impor- tant that there be no noise of dishwash- rn ‘ ing to interfere with the after-supper speaking. Some otherwise good meet- ings have been spoiled by such disturb- ance. 4. Where advisable, arrange for a list of homes where accommodations may be secured by visiting delegates at a nominal charge. III. The Committee on Publicity 1. To consist ordinarily of as many men as there are papers in the city. 2. To prepare information about the campaign for all the papers within the conference territory. Helpful material may be secured by applying to the Laymen’s Missionary Movement, 1 Madison Avenue, New York. Business firms will often donate space for adver- tisements. Matter should be prepared for these advertisements with great care. News items for the religious press should be prepared and forwarded by the men of each communion as far as possible. 3. To secure and use in the newspa- pers photographs, biographical sketches and outlines of addresses of all con- ference sspeakers, / andidSmintichmeoumer missionary news as possible. If possible arrange for a series of signed articles by local ‘men, sonmdifferentwaspectsmotmun. United Missionary Campaign, and of the missionary problem. The papers will use large quantities of newsy material if it is provided for them. 8 4. To prepare printed matter, pro- grams, folders, posters, enrolment blanks, and any other printed matter needed. The following is a sample form for an enrolment blank: ENROLMENT CARD. United Missionary Campaign Confer- ence to be held at (Name of Place.) (Name of Church or Halk) (Date of Conference.) AN a Tipe eee ett crete eee) dee Nekaee tone ere Address Communion ©) 6 0) @ @) © ee © (0) 6.8 0 © 4 © ‘0 « \@ 6 0 0 © @ 5 © 0 6 60 8 0 © S 0 6 9 16%, je) \elye) 4) 6 ese. (0) 10 “ar [e!@) @ (oj ef 0) 6, 7,0 84 (68 Ne ‘0: oe se, Name of Church 0) FO) 00.15) al ae) 16:16. oho Fe ep e910) (else is co, Se” 6 (ore Official position in congregation It would be well if each congregation would appoint as delegates at least all of its official members and the members of its missionary committees, but while the attendance of the pastors and officers should be especially sought, yet a most urgent invitation should be given to all the members of the church and congrega- tion to attend the sessions of the confer- ence. In addition a special meeting for women, and a united rally of young peo- ple’s societies and Sunday-school officers 9 and teachers might well be arranged where practicable on Sunday afternoon or at 4.30 or 5.00 p.m., on the second day of the conference. IV. The Committee on Finance 1. To secure the amount necessary to cover expenses. The best way is to raise the money privately from individuals without making any financial appeals to the congregations. a2, Allbills to recetverthe:@ sis oleic chairman of the Finance Committee be- fore payment by the Treasurer. V. The Committee on Statistics 1. To be composed of one repre- sentative from each of the leading com- munions in the conference territory. 2. To secure the following statis- tics from the latest published reports of each denomination in the conference territory, prior to the opening of the con- ference. Print these statistics onsascand in sufficient quantity so that each dele- gate to the conference may have one. 10 SNOINOWINOO Number of Congregations Reporting Number of Members Contributions to Congregational Expenses Contributions to Missions and Benevolences in America Contributions to Foreign Missions Number of Subscribers to Missions and Benevolences Weekly Average to Missions and Benevolences (Qouasapuod JO a0 PUY 2°d)—NOIVdWNVO AUVNOISSIW GALINA VI. The Committee on Education and Lit- erature 1. To make a survey of the mission- ary educational activities of the churches in the conference territory in advance of the conference. 22= loshelpesectire thesattettdancesc: leaders in missionary education at the sessions of the conference. 3. To promote the organization of Missionary Discussion Groups, and other forms of missionary education after the conference. 4. To arrange the exhibit of literature which will be provided for each confer- nice: 5. To attend to the distribution of any eiree literature: 6. To stimulate the sale of the pam- phlets and books recommended at the conference in order that the results of the conference may thus be made more permanent. VII. The Committee on Extension Work 1. To make a list of all the congre- gations in the district and secure a man in each congregation to take charge of registration therein, with as many help- ers as may be necessary. 2. Lloventist as numbers otespeakenus who will co-operate in visiting the con- gregations in the conference territory to promote the United Missionary Cam- paign, and to secure attendance ‘at the conference. 12 3. Each congregation that has not already done so should be led to appoint a missionary committee in advance of the conference, (a) To assist in securing delegates to the conference, (b) To attend the conference for suggestions and instructions as to the fol- low-up work. 4. To make special effort to secure the attendance at the conférence of all members of denominational missionary committees within the conference terri- tory. 5. Following each conference, an organized effort should be made to reach all smaller communities and individual churches with the message and inspira- tion of the united campaign. 13 PROPOSED PROGRAM FOR CONFERENCES The following statements will not necessarily be the topics on the printed program, but are suggestions only and subject to change to meet local condi- tions: First Day Evening—Two Addresses: Points for Emphasis: 1. The Urgent and Unsolved Prob- lems of Missions, both at home and abroad. 2. The Church’s Undeveloped Re- sources of Service, Prayer and Treasure. 3. The Advantages of Working to- gether co-operatively, as Denominations, in this United Campaign. 4. The United Campaign itself—its Method and immediate objective, the Canvass in March. 5. The Presentation of the Proposed Conference Policy for Adoption at clos- ing session. Second Day Morning Session: 1. The Missionary Committee. 2. Best Methods of Missionary Edu- cation in the Local Church. 14 3. The Educational Program of the Home and Foreign Missions Boards for 1913-1914. 4. Individual Work for Individuals. Luncheon Meeting: To organize Extension Work through- out the District. Afternoon Session: Poeiuomsiiiltaneoise Canvass: in March. 2. Prayer and Personal Bible Study as Means to Missionary Efficiency. Supper: Denominational meetings will be ar- ranged where practicable. Evening Session—Two Addresses: 1. Christian Stewardship as related to Missions. 2, Ae suInmary of the Current E.du- cational Plans of the Missions Boards and of the Methods and Results of the Every Member Canvass, to be followed by the adoption of the Policy. 3. Our Personal Relation to Christ and His Kingdom (including the Cali for Recruits). PROPOSED CONFERENCE POLICY In view of the nation-wide every-mem- ber canvass for missions and benevo- lences to be made in’ March, 1914 “we pledge our prayers and best efforts: 1. To the more thorough education of the membership of our own congregation concerning missionary work both at home and abroad. 2. To carry through an organized and complete personal canvass for missions and benevolences in our own congrega- tion with the purpose of enlisting the entire membership as regular supporters of missions. 3.0 Lo sextends thes inflteneemo mmerrta. united campaign so far as we may be able throughout and beyond our own com- munity and our own communion. THE SIMULTANEOUS CANVASS It should be clearly understood that the per- sonal every-member canvass is to be made along congregational and denominational lines, each church making its own canvass in har- mony with its own denominational policy. Many communions will provide one or more pieces of literature for general free distribu- tion, and also suitable subscription cards for use in the canvass. All denominational missionary committees should plan the full enlistment of all the con- gregations in their districts, to share in the campaign and the simultaneous canvass. 16 Correspondence regarding the inter- denominational conferences should be directed to the headquarters of the Lay- men’s Missionary Movement in the State or Division, or to the general headquar- ters of the Movement, 1 Madison Ave- nue, New York. Correspondence regarding other fea- tures of the United Missionary Cam- paign may be addressed to denomina- tional headquarters, or the headquarters of the United Missionary Campaign, No. 9018 Metropolitan Building, New York.