News, Announcements, and Releases
April Contest Winner – Jenni Meade!
We received so many amazing submissions to our April writing contest. Thank you to everyone who took a risk and submitted their work for consideration. We had a lot of fun reading them. Take a moment right now to enter our May Writing Contest. We want your stories on...
FAQ: What Theology Do You Teach?
"What theology do you teach?" This is a common question that we receive, and it’s a good one! We genuinely view the question a little differently than most organizations, so please believe we’re not trying to skirt the issue. The truth is that we, as an organization,...
May Writing Contest: A House Divided
The quote is often misattributed to Abraham Lincoln, but Jesus said it first, “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to write a short story on the theme A House Divided. Division is everywhere. In our country, in...
Winning Essay: Tastes of Glory by Mark Bair – March Writing Contest
We were so impressed with the submissions to our March writing contest. Thank you to everyone who took a risk and submitted an essay. We asked writers to craft an essay on the topic “The Earth is the Lord's and everything in it.” Essays were judged by the quality of...
March Contest Winner Announced!
We received so many great submissions to our March writing contest. Thank you to everyone who took a risk and submitted their work for consideration. We're all in debt to Chris Kanski, one of our board members, who conducted the initial judging and review process of...
Explore the Former Montgomery Ward Department Store in Downtown Zanesville, Ohio
We are rehabbing the former Montgomery Ward department store in downtown Zanesville, Ohio! This magnificent historical space will become a 2-year vocational training center for our creative writing program (learn more here). It will also have a number of public...
New: Shop for Building Materials
Want to contribute to our building project, but afraid we’ll spend it all on pop and candy and not have enough left over for the building? That's fair. Good news! You can now contribute directly to the cost of the materials we need to build our campus. Shop for...
The Three Publishing Paths – Available Now
Publishing can feel confusing and frustrating, but it doesn't have to. Today, it feels like there are a hundred ways to publish your book, but really, there are only three. Released on March 17, 2021, The Three Publishing Paths by Brad Pauquette, our founder,...
April Writing Contest: Kingdoms at War
Your challenge, if you choose to accept it, is to write a short story on the theme Kingdoms at War. We are at war. We live our life in conflict between the light and the darkness. Sometimes our conflicts are overt, played out right in front of us: nation against...
Podcast Institute Enrolling Now
Do you dream of podcasting? Our Podcast Institute is the best place to get your feet wet. Podcasting is a booming industry. It's a great way to distribute the message God has given you directly to your audience, and it can be an effective component of your author...
