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ASTOR GENERAL'S
REPORT
TO THE MINISTRY OF THE
WORLDWIDE CHURCH OF GOD
VOL.7, N0.43
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
NOVEMBER 15, 1985
FROM CHURCH ADMINISTRATION
NEWSSTAND DISTRIBOTION1 VISIT REQUESTS1 DEDOCTION1
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS7 INTERNATIONAL REPORT--BRITISH REGION
Rewsstand Distribution All of us at Headquarters would like to ask you
pastors to pass on to the brethren handling the newsstand circulation
of ·The Plain Truth• our appreciation for the tremendous amount of zeal
and dedication shown in the distribution of the magazine. Please let
them know that even though we temporarily must cut back in that area,
we recognize their part in supporting Mr. Armstrong in fulfilling the
great commission given this Work.
Visit Requests We want to make sure that all pastors understand our
current policy on handling new visit request letters. Since this is a
very eritical area and a major responsibility for all the church pas
tors, we feel that further clarification and instruction is necessary.
(Though some of the information in this article specifically applies
only to the U.S. ministers, the overall principles apply to all.>
Visit request letters are separated into two categories indicated by
the color of label placed on the outside of the envelope that is sent
to the church pastors. The letters from individuals who are very new
have a blue label attached to them. These people have been sent a
letter giving them the name and telephone number of the pastor in their
area and inviting them to call. Often these individuals do not call,
but the opportunity is given to them anyway. (You also can follow up on
these if you have time and a desire to do so.>
A red label is used for letters from individuals who have a stronger,
long-standing interest.
These individuals have received •The Plain
Truth• for a year or more and are usually co-workers. They have re
ceived various pieces of our literature and their letters show a good
understanding. The letter we send to these individuals contains the
pastor's name and telephone number, but it also assures them that our
IN THIS ISSUE
From Church Administration • • 1
From Editorial Services • • • • 5
Ambassador College update • • • 6
From Facilities Administration 7
Publishing Services update • • 9
Mail Processing update • • • • 9
minister will contact them.
Some of you have mentioned that
even certain of these •red label"
people are still lacking in inter
est and are a waste of time to
call.
Several things should be
considered in this regard. First,
it is a judgment as to which
requests are made red label and
which blue label. We can make a
mistake and accidentallyclassify
someone as a red label who clearly