The Colporteur Evangelist presents Ellen White's comprehensive counsel for literature evangelists (colporteurs) selling denominational books door-to-door. This compilation addresses: colporteur calling and qualifications, canvassing methods, maintaining spirituality amid commercial aspects, overcoming discouragement, proper book selection, and recognizing literature ministry's evangelistic mission. White emphasized that colporteur work represents genuine ministry not merely sales, that literature evangelists serve as missionaries reaching homes ministers cannot enter, and that printed page prepares hearts for truth's fuller presentation. Topics include avoiding deceptive sales tactics, maintaining honesty, praying with families, combining book sales with personal witness, and trusting divine appointments. The book elevated literature evangelism to recognized ministry requiring consecration, training, and divine calling.
Literature evangelists, colporteur program coordinators, those considering literature ministry, and believers appreciating printed page's evangelistic role.