Perhaps you have thought about writing a book.
You have something to share—a series of sermons, lessons developed for a Sunday school class, years of pastoral experience, or a biblical subject you have studied closely. People may even have encouraged you to put it into print.
But where would you begin?
Getting the attention of an established publisher can seem daunting. Self-publishing brings unfamiliar decisions about formatting, covers, publication files, and online accounts. Time is limited, and the cost may seem beyond your reach.
Joshua House Books exists, in part, to help make that next step possible.
You May Be Further Along Than You Think
Pastors regularly do much of the work that a book requires. They study Scripture, organize ideas, explain difficult subjects, illustrate truth, and consider how it applies to the people they serve.
Sunday school teachers and ministry leaders develop these same skills. Other Christians bring experience, thoughtful study, and stories that may serve readers beyond their immediate circle.
A book can begin with that work.
A sermon series may provide the foundation for its chapters. A collection of lessons may become a study guide. A question that has occupied your attention for years may become the subject of a short, focused book.
Writing for readers requires some changes from speaking to listeners. Material needs to be arranged, repetition considered, and explanations made clear on the page. But you may already have both the message and much of the material.
How AI Can Help
Used thoughtfully, artificial intelligence can make parts of the writing and publishing process more manageable.
AI tools can help organize existing material, suggest an outline, identify repetition, and offer wording alternatives for the author to consider. They can assist with turning a collection of notes into a draft that can be reviewed and developed.
The message, judgment, and responsibility remain yours.
Scripture references, quotations, historical statements, and other factual claims require verification. Every proposed change needs human review. Your convictions and voice should guide the finished work.
These tools can reduce some of the practical obstacles between having something to say and preparing it for readers.
Help With the Unfamiliar Parts
You do not need to understand every detail of book production before sending us a written inquiry by email.
Joshua House Books can review your material, help identify the services you need, and explain the steps involved. Formatting and publication assistance are available, with proofreading, editing, and cover services quoted separately when needed.
You will receive a clear description of the work and its cost before making a commitment. We aim to keep the process understandable and the services affordable.
You Do Not Have to Be Famous to Be Published
You do not have to be an R. C. Sproul or a John MacArthur to have a book—or several books—published. You do not need a national audience or a widely recognized name.
Years spent studying Scripture, preparing sermons, teaching classes, and caring for people may have given you something worth sharing with readers beyond your own congregation.
Your book need not be long or address every question. It may explain one biblical subject clearly, encourage someone through a difficult season, or preserve lessons learned through faithful ministry.
We welcome written inquiries from pastors, teachers, and other Christian authors whose work fits our beliefs and publishing standards.
Let Joshua House Books help you get published.
Tell us about your manuscript, your sermon series, your lessons, or the book you have been thinking about writing. By email, we can help you consider the next step.