Section 1
Preparation for greater responsibility
Learn to put God first
Getting into shape spiritually
Learn to examine yourselves
How to examine yourself
How to begin overcoming
How to prevent sin
How God's Spirit works in us
The importance of study and correct meditation
How to pray effectively
We have been called to serve
Section 2
Sermonette preparation
The purpose of sermonettes
How long should a sermonette be?
Selecting a topic
Things to avoid in selecting a topic
Four types of subject to follow
Organizing the sermonette
Sermonette delivery
The evaluation
Section 3
Preparation and organization of sermons
The purpose of sermons
Types of sermon to choose
Gathering material for the sermon
Use reference works
Help them understand and remember
A common teaching principle
Final organization
The S.P.S
The body
Build a forceful conclusion
Prepare an interest-grabbing introduction
Some points on sermon delivery
Section 4
Visiting
Why visit members?
Handling member problems
When to disfellowship
When to mark
Befriending unconverted mates
Counseling for baptism
How much knowledge is required for baptism?
Find out why they want to be baptized
Help them understand the role of the minister
Have them explain what repentance means to them personally
Why are they sorry?
Do they abhor themselves?
What about fruits?
Have they counted the cost?
Help them to understand why they're being called now
Let them make the final decision
The baptism formula
Rebaptism for those previously baptized by God's ministers