This has been an exciting week for me and my ministry. I received the standard 10 copies of my book this week and have to say, I am still in shock that I am now a published Christian Author! God is good! Also, it was a real honor to present my wife with the very first copy last night. That made it all worth it!
Over the past few days, I have been working with the publisher on the marketing push that will begin in a few weeks. This campaign is centered around developing a database of email addresses of Men's Ministry Leaders across the US, Canada, and Europe that will receive an email on the day of the official press release. Also, I have been compiling a second list of Christian Bookstores to target in my area and surrounding states. We plan to send out all of the information when the book goes live (is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Target, etc....) so that they will know that a local author is in their midst and ask/beg them to carry it.
So, here is the question to all of my readers and anyone else that happens to stop by. What is the state of your Men's Ministry? Or better yet, what is the state of the men in your church? I want everyone to think about what they envision their men to be in the future..... Is it Bible studies and pancake breakfasts? Or, do you envision/wish for your men to lock arms and fight for what the enemy has laid claim to? I hope it's the latter one, because that is what "A Warrior Culture" is all about. The book is coming out soon and I hope everyone involved in Men's Ministry gets a chance to read it. The process of publishing a book is long and tiresome, but I really feel that God has lead me to produce a good thing for His glory.
I leave you with this: If you have anyone in mind that has a heart for Men's Ministry, please send me their email address. I promise not to spam them, or sell the addresses to anyone else. They will receive only one email from me and it will be solely about my book and how it can help them. I feel weird about asking for this, but remember, Elisha asked for a double portion so why shouldn't I? Thanks to everyone for your support!
Friday, August 25, 2006
"A Warrior Culture" - The Marketing Campaign Begins
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Congratulations on your accomplishment! I've been kicking around the idea for several years now of publishing a few of my writings but haven't done so for whatever reason. I rejoice that you followed through and have seen it come to fruition!
Praise the Lord!
-Henry
Nice one bro. I pray you will have success in this venture, and that God uses you to help grow men's ministries with this book.
Too often the men's ministry is about a monthly breakfast, and not about fighting the battle. Time to strap on the armor, make like Aragorn, and hack away at the Orcs!
Henry- Thanks for the props! It has been a long process that I believe (without being a woman or sounding sexist) is like giving birth. My advice is just do it! If you have some writings, get them together and publish them. You'll never know the blessings until you try.
Andy- Thanks man and you are right. It is about the battle! As always, I appreciate you weighing in.
Congrats! I do have a man in our church trying to start a men's ministry. Is there guidance in your book. If so, I would like to buy it for him. Honestly, I don't know his email, however his wife's blog is linked on my blog as Amber Karns. His name is Shawn. I think she has even posted comments here before. I know she has on Hook's so I'm sure she'll recognize your name.
Lord, our prayer is that thur this book you will receive glory and draw men to you. Please bless this ministry and the minster.
Amen.
I am not a man yet. Maybe someday I will and use your book. :-)
Congrats and may God bless the production and may the book's success uplift God.
Everyone- Thanks for all of the kind words! I appreciate all of you and am glad that we have all become acquainted through the blogosphere. May God bless you guys!
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