WordServe August News 2024

August, a time to soak up the sun, spread happiness, and to read books.

Our highlights below include new releases, contracts signed, notable reviews and PR events, new authors to the agency and other news of note by clients and agents.

New Releases

Congratulations to Michaela O’Donnell PhD with Lisa Pratt Slayton and Baker Books for the August 20, 2024 release of Life in Flux: Navigational Skills to Guide and Ground You in an Ever-Changing World.

If it seems like the world is in a constant state of flux, that’s because it is. Our work, our families, our friendships, and our society are always changing, which can leave us feeling disoriented and discouraged. And while lots of people offer “tips and tricks” or “life hacks” to help us cope, the real secret to feeling like we’re standing on solid ground is deeper–and we can’t do it alone.

In Life in Flux, leadership, career, and vocation experts Michaela O’Donnell and Lisa Pratt Slayton teach the practical skills needed in order to navigate constant change. They show you how to

· face the pain and longings that come with change
· do the inner work of waking up and letting go
· embrace the unknown with confidence
· listen to God’s guiding voice
· get to know yourself, really
· find and keep friends for the journey
· stay attuned to your rhythms and values moving forward

When you feel truly at home in your world and with yourself, you can do hard things with great courage. Life in Flux can get you there.

Congratulations to Natalie Runion and David C Cook for the September 3, 2024 release of The House That Jesus Built: Leading Our Churches Back to God’s Original Blueprint.

At a time when churches seem far from God’s design, bestselling author Natalie Runion challenges us as Christians to follow the Bible’s blueprint for building holy, healthy churches that disciple holy, healthy followers of Christ.

In recent years, we’ve seen the “great resignation” in Church leadership and attendance, the devastation of spiritual abuse, and the breakdown of faith within our culture. In The House That Jesus Built, Natalie encourages all of us to recognize our role as Jesus’ disciples in rebuilding our churches, brick by brick. With personal stories and practical ideas, she guides us to:

Be honest about past disappointments while still engaging with our church communities
Ask how we as Christ followers have contributed to pain in our churches and how we can help heal one another
Use the book of Acts as the blueprint for empowering the family of God to be the family of God
Understand how even the apostles wrestled with their places in the early Church but remained committed to love God, love people, and make disciples
Be unified on the foundation of Jesus Christ

The House That Jesus Built will stir your heart to see God’s churches realigned with the Great Commission and the Great Command. As Natalie reminds us, we are the Church. We are the ones who can partner with Jesus to build something beautiful out of the rubble—and back on the Rock.

Congratulations to Jim Ramos and David C Cook for the September 3, 2024 release of Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God.

Males are born. Men are made. Dialed In motivates and equips men to become spiritual leaders in their homes, churches, and communities as they stand strong in a dangerous world.

Popular podcaster Jim Ramos speaks to the hunger deep within the masculine soul in this practical exploration of Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus. Men who wonder how to lead well in today’s confusing culture will find:

Twenty key qualities of a man of God, such as servanthood, vigilance, and faithfulness
What it means to function at “full capacity” in every aspect of life
Insights into why Paul’s letters aren’t just for pastors but for all of us
What true masculinity looks like in God’s eyes
How men can live a life surrendered to Jesus Christ

God made man to live at his highest level—both spiritually and physically—to carry the full weight of his masculine soul. Including self-assessments and questions for small groups, Dialed In goes beyond vague principles to teach men how to become God’s man and hear the words their souls crave: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.”

Congratulations to Bill Myers and Fidelis for the September 25, 2024 release of Seer: Rendezvous with God Volume Five: A Novel.

After his death, including a tour of heaven, Will realizes Earth’ s great need and agrees to return to help. With Jesus’ instruction and their occasional visits to Old Testament times and prophets, our hero learns through failure and mishaps (always with a touch of Myers’ s humor), how to prepare for the battles God has called him to fight.

Contracts

Kelly Edmiston signed with Nav Press for the March 2026 release of Spiritual Sexuality.

Serena Sigillito signed with Penguin Random house for the May 2026 release of Listen to Your Body.

New Clients

Matt Winquist, Kelly Winquist, Derrick Warfel, and Spencer Jones recently signed with WordServe. Welcome!