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I Signed My First Traditional Book Contract (And Sort of a Second Book Contract)

I’m working on a book about the return of Christ and hope for those who suffer. (And the other book is about the beauty of the local church.)

WritingBenjamin VrbicekAugust 20, 2024i signed my first book contract, 2024 Comments

Two Podcast Interviews: How Improvement in Writing Is Like Bench-Press & How Our Church Stayed “Front-Edge of the Middle” During Covid

Recently I was a guest on two different podcasts to talk about writing and pastoring.

Writing, Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekJuly 17, 2024podcast, in, writing, pastoring, 2024Comment

Exploring the Nuance of “The Tim Keller Rule” for Writers

Christian writers should consider waiting to publish books until they are older. But they shouldn’t wait to write.

Reflections on Shepherds and Sheep: An Unexpected Cost

A recent article for Christianity Today about the reasons people leave churches.

Writing, Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekMarch 16, 2022Christianity Today, shepherds and sheep, people leaving churches, 2022Comment

11 Memoirs I Love but Can’t Necessarily Endorse

I’ve become a sucker for a good, true story.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekOctober 19, 2021memoir, personal story, 2021a Comments

Shepherd & Sheep: The Preface from My New Collection of Essays

A book with my best essays about life in a local church.

Writing, Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 15, 2021Pastoral Ministry, local church, life together, shepherds and sheep, 2021aComment

Writers’ Coaching Corner: A New Feature for GCD

A new, monthly resource to teach and encourage Christian writers.

A Big Change to My Blog

I’m the new Managing Editor for Gospel-Centered Discipleship, which changes how often I can blog.

Why I Write: Thoughts on Joy and Obedience

A few of the reasons why I feel called to spend so much time writing.

Is Blogging Dead?: A Few Dozen Christian Bloggers Say No

Blogging may have changed, but it’s certainly not dead.

Book Giveaway 4 of 5: Enduring Grace

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of Enduring Grace.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekSeptember 29, 20202020b, Book Giveaway, What is 1 Peter about?, Who was the Apostle?Comment

Diesel Fuel for Writers and Preachers

My thankfulness for Chase Replogle’s The Pastor Writer podcast.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekAugust 25, 2020Writing, Preaching, Podcast, 2020bComment

Book Giveaway 2 of 5: Don’t Just Send a Resume

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of Don’t Just Send a Resume.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekAugust 18, 20202020b, Pastoral CandidatingComment

Book Giveaway 1 of 5: More People to Love

Here’s how to get a free paperback copy of More People to Love.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekAugust 4, 20202020b Comment

Fathers, Ask for Their Heart (And, Preachers, Write a Poem)

A plea from a loving father to his son.

Writing, Church LifeBenjamin VrbicekJune 23, 2020Poetry, 2020bComment

Happy 1-Year Birthday: Don’t Just Send a Resume

Thanks for making last year so successful.

Writing, Pastoral CandidatingBenjamin VrbicekFebruary 14, 20202020a, Pastoral CandidatingComment

Hitting It Big as a Blogger?

My struggles with blogging metrics.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekFebruary 4, 2020Blogging, Writing, 2020a Comments

Free Audiobook Copies of Enduring Grace

Send me a message to get a copy of our audiobook.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekJanuary 28, 20202020a, Enduring Grace, AudiobookComment

Guests Posts Galore: Part 3 of 3

Some favorites articles from 2019.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekDecember 24, 2019Guest Posts, 2019bComment

Guests Posts Galore: Part 2 of 3

Some favorites articles from 2019.

WritingBenjamin VrbicekDecember 17, 2019Guest Posts, 2019bComment