“I have this belief: every Pastor should write. Pastors research most topics more than the average writer. We preach on subjects for years and have a depth of knowledge that most would love to have before they begin writing a book. Bottom line: Pastors were born to write. When I was writing my first book, I didn’t know what I was doing. So I did everything myself and the process took twice ​as long and cost me twice as much. Seven books later, I realize the importance of a publishing partner to take your writing to the next level.  As…

A message from New York Times bestselling author, Mark Batterson: “The first book you publish is always the hardest and most important one. Why? Publishing transforms you from the would-be writer into the published author you were always meant to be. I honestly believe that most people have at least one book in them. The problem is that many people go to the grave with their book still in them. Why? Nine times out of ten, they never finish the book because they never start it. Ten years ago, I went from being a pastor, harboring a secret 13-year dream…

Here at Xulon Press, one of the most exciting things we get to do is grow our relationships and partnerships with pastors, church leaders and the groups that support them. Before I became the Director of Sales and Acquisitions at Xulon Press, I was not only a pastor, but also a pioneering church planter with the vision of reaching people for Christ and His glory. My change from church planter to sales director wasn’t because I was burned out, wanted more money or even a new position. It was all about following the calling of God for my life. That…