Why be a Donor-Subscriber?
The main reason for my blog-website is to communicate the Catholic faith in an entertaining, positive and thought provoking way free of charge to as many people as possible. Therefore, all new blog posts, new video material and most of the podcasts are free.
However, while the blog posts, videos and podcasts are free to enjoy they are not free to produce. There are costs associated with hosting, web design, maintenance, software license fees, video production, promotion, editing and more.
Some of the folks who are evangelizing online have large organizations with paid staff all supported by foundations and directors with deep pockets. I don’t have a foundation, major donors and a paid staff of editors, writers and marketing guys. It’s just like it was when I started blogging twelve years ago. Just me and my laptop and a couple of tech guys who help out when they can.
SPECIAL NEW MEMBERSHIP OFFER
If you are a new Donor Subscriber I’d like to say “Thanks” by sending you a free copy of one of my books. After signing up (at Premier Level or above)
you may send me an email requesting one of the following books:
- More Christianity – This book is a friendly introduction to the Catholic faith for Evangelical Christians, but it is also a good guide for Catholics to understand our Evangelical brothers and sisters better.
- Catholicism Pure & Simple – A great refresher course in the Catholic faith written in simple accessible language
- An Answer Not an Argument – a collection of my essays on Apologetics.
To receive the special offer–after you sign up at Premier Level or above– you need to send an email to me at dlongenecker1@gmail.com with your postal address and letting me know which book you’d like.
PS: This offer is also for existing Donor Subscribes who upgrade, but if you want to upgrade write to me first and I’ll cancel your existing subscription so you can start again.
Partner with me
Lots of my readers are in the developing world and can’t afford a subscription. Therefore the website with all its content is paid for by the readers and listeners who can afford a monthly subscription. When you become a Donor Subscriber you help get the word out to those who aren’t so well off.
Other websites cover their costs with advertising. But I really don’t want my blog-website cluttered up with annoying ads for the Book of Mormon, men’s underwear and junky websites tempting you to see what your favorite character from Petticoat Junction looks like now. I know you get fed up with all that endlessly annoying advertising too. So if you agree with my vision for the blog, I invite you to support the work as a Donor Subscriber.
There are now seven levels of Donor Subscriber with unique benefits, special offers and opportunities. There is also a special free book offer for new Donor Subscribers.
New Donor Subscribers, check the details below then choose what level you would like to join and sign up.
If you are already a Donor Subscriber and would like to update, just send me an email at dlongenecker1@gmail.com asking to cancel so you can update. I’ll cancel your existing subscription then all you have to do is register again at the higher rate.
Partnership Premium
- This level of Donor Sponsorship is for those who wish to support my work at the highest level. With your help I will continue to produce the new YouTube channel and can expand into more video content for the blog. Donations at this level will also help to promote the blog by funding advertising and marketing for further outreach. Can you help expand my work by being a Partnership Premium Donor Subscriber? Donor Subscribers at the Partnership Premium level enjoy all the benefits of the lower level of Donor Subscription plus these extra benefits:
- Four free books from my bookstore, signed and inscribed
- 10% discount on all my pilgrimage tours (one applicant only and special terms apply)
- Two complimentary, signed copies whenever I publish a new book
- Free publicity through my blog and social media for your book, blog, business or apostolate
- Personalized advice if you are an aspiring writer, speaker, blogger
- Book me for a speaking engagement for your parish or conference or retreat at 50% discount.
- Contact through my personal email address
Partnership Positive
- Can you support my online work as a Partnership Plus Donor Subscriber? Your support helps to keep most of the blog and podcasts available free for thousands of readers worldwide. Donor Subscribers at the Partnership Plus level enjoy all the benefits of the lower levels of Donor Subscription plus these extra benefits:
- Three free books from my bookstore, signed and inscribed
- 8% discount on all my pilgrimage tours (one applicant only and special terms apply)
- A complimentary, signed copy whenever I publish a new book
- Free publicity through my blog and social media for your book, blog, business or apostolate
- Free and discounted tickets to upcoming conferences and online events.
- Free book offers only for Partnership Positive members
- Book me for a speaking engagement for your parish or conference at 25% discount. (special terms apply)
- Contact through my personal email address
Partnership Plus
- Can you support my online work as a Partnership Plus Donor Subscriber? Your support helps to keep most of the blog and podcasts available free for thousands of readers worldwide. Donor Subscribers at the Partnership Plus level enjoy all the benefits of the lower levels of Donor Subscription plus these extra benefits:
- Two signed books of your choice from my online bookstore
- A 5% discount on any of my pilgrimage tours (for one applicant only)
- A complimentary, signed copy whenever I publish a new book
- Free publicity through my blog and social media for your book, blog, business or apostolate
- Personalized advice if you are an aspiring writer, speaker, blogger
- Special 10% reduction when you invite me to speak at your parish, conference or retreat.
- Personalized advice if you are an aspiring writer-speaker-blogger.
- Contact through my personal email address
Promotion
- Cast Out Into the Deep! From time to time I offer “Deep Dive” courses and discussion groups on particular topics. The first of these was a Deep Dive into the content of my book Immortal Combat. The lectures were recorded and are available in the video section of the blog. The Promotion level of membership gives access to my Deep Dive courses. It can be used as a temporary membership for one course or for several. If you retain the monthly subscription you will be automatically registered for all new real time online courses as they are offered. No need to register again for each new course. Donor Subscribers at this level also enjoy all the benefits from the Partnership Level and below for as long as they remain Donor Subscribers. In addition you get these extra benefits:
- Access to my Deep Dive Online Courses
- Notification and access to single Zoom discussion groups
- Direct access to suggest topics for discussion
- Access to all archived video content
Partnership
- As a Partner you help with the costs of keeping the blog website up to date, running smoothly and free of all third party advertising. Partnership Level Donor Subscribers enjoy all the benefits of the Premier level plus these extra benefits:
- A signed book of your choice from my online bookstore
- A 2.5% discount on any of my pilgrimage tours (for one applicant only and with special terms)
- A free signed copy whenever I publish a new book.
- Discount for your group or parish when you invite me to speak.
- Free publicity through my blog and social media for your blog, book, business or apostolate.
- Contact through my personal email address.
Premier
- Premier Level Donor Subscribers help get the message out to thousands worldwide. Check out the basic benefits below.
- Access to the ever growing “Archived Articles” section
- Access to the comments box
- Access to all my podcasts – see podcast box on right column for details
- Ask A Priest: Readers can submit questions which I answer personally
- Discount offers on Catholic resources e.g. 25% discount on courses at Catholic Productions
- 15% Discount on all my books. You will receive a coupon for this when you register.
- Inscribed and signed copies of books. Add an email message when you order.
- Regular emails with my Boox Grab Box – a box of giveaways and exclusive discounts on books and resources.
- Special “first chance” invitations on any pilgrimage tours I conduct.
Podcast
- Podcast level Donor Subscribers help with the costs of producing the podcasts week by week. See the benefits below.
- Access to archived podcasts
- Early access to all new podcast series
- Regular free offers and discounts
- 15% discount on all books purchased from my website
- Access to comments box and “Ask a Priest” feature
Once you register you will receive an email with details of your special benefits.
If your level includes online real time courses and you wish to participate in these just send an email and I will sign you up.
You can cancel your monthly subscription at any time using the “Manage My Subscription” feature or by emailing me.