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Guest author guidelines
For pastors and ministry leaders who want to write for Ministry That Matters.
I started this site to help pastors and church leaders pursue ministry that’s Biblically rooted, Gospel-centered, and practical for the church you actually lead. My secondary aim is to extend the Redeemer Network’s ethos to a broader audience in order to help grow our reach.
Now that it is established, I want to open that up to a few other voices. Here are writing guidelines to help guest authors.
1. Pick a Lane
Every article on MTM fits under one of these categories:
- Church & Culture
- Leadership & Character
- Discipleship & Mission
- Pastoral Care
- Prayer & Spiritual Growth
- Preaching
- Theology & Doctrine
If your idea doesn’t fit one of these categories, it’s probably not a fit for the site.
2. Aim For…
- Practical, not theoretical. Give pastors something they can actually use Monday morning — a framework, a set of principles, a way of thinking about a problem.
- Rooted in real ministry. Write out of something you’ve actually walked through, not just studied. If it’s a struggle, name it honestly. If it’s a lesson, tell me where it came from. I often ask myself at the end of the week, “What ministry did I do this week that mattered?” I’ll then sit down and try to write from real life.
- Theologically grounded. Scripture and sound doctrine should be under the article, even when the article itself is practical. Write with Biblical conviction and gospel clarity.
- Written for leaders. The primary audience is a pastor, planter, or ministry leader. However, I hope any Christian reader would be blessed by the content. Write like you’re talking to a fellow practitioner, not an expert.
3. Avoid…
- Political or culture-war commentary without a clear pastoral or discipleship angle
- Academic theology with no ministry application
- Generic “Christian living” content, unless it’s angled toward congregational life
4. Voice and Format
- Write in first person. Open with something real: a moment, a mistake, a question you got asked.
- Structure the body around a short, clear set of points (numbered or titled sections work well). Don’t bury the framework in paragraphs.
- 700–1,200 words is the sweet spot.
- Close with something direct for the reader to do or think about, or a call to action.
5. How to Submit
- Send me a draft in a Google Doc. Make sure I have access to edit and comment.
- I may edit for clarity, but I won’t put words in your mouth. I will publish it under your name, and a short bio for you will sit on an Authors page.
Ready to write? Send me a note with your idea and I’ll follow up.
