Resources that edify, equip, and empower disciples of Jesus to make disciples of Jesus.

Submission Guidelines

William Carey Publishing (WCP) exists to publish resources that edify, equip, and empower disciples of Jesus to make disciples of Jesus. We seek to advance the global missiological conversation by publishing books that equip ministry leaders, encourage mission engagement, and inspire the church to faithfully participate in God’s mission.

What We Publish

Practical: Hands-on resources that equip readers with tools, methods, and training for ministry, missions, and mobilization.
Strategic: Books that explore mission strategy, ministry models, disciple making, spiritual formation, movements, leadership, and other approaches to advancing God's mission.
Theoretical: Works that deepen understanding of missiology, theology of mission, and the Missio Dei, helping shape how readers think about God's mission.
Narrative: Stories that illuminate God's work through the lives and experiences of his people. We seek narratives that point beyond individual experiences to larger truths about God's mission.
Scholarly and Professional: Research and professional studies addressing topics such as church growth, mobilization, disciple making, anthropology, intercultural communication, contextualization, leadership, business as mission, mission history, and related fields.
Educational: Textbooks, study guides, and other print or digital resources designed to equip students in colleges, seminaries, conferences, and other ministry training contexts.

Our Editorial Style

We strive for rigorous scholarship without sacrificing readability. We encourage authors to write with clarity and warmth, producing books that are academically sound while remaining accessible to practitioners, students, and church leaders. We want our books to feel like an intelligent conversation with trusted friends.

We Do Not Accept

Books outside our focus on Christian mission and missiology
Previously published books or manuscripts that are available online
Political commentary or partisan works
Manuscripts generated primarily by AI rather than original human authorship

Submission Process

Phase 1: Letter of Inquiry

Submit a brief (maximum two-page) inquiry including author biography, book overview, unique contribution, and intended audience. Send inquiries to submissions@wclbooks.com.

Phase 2: Full Proposal

If your inquiry aligns with our publishing goals, we will invite you to submit a full proposal using our required form.

Phase 3: Manuscript Review

If your proposal has been approved, we will request a complete manuscript for review. Submissions will undergo internal review and, when needed, external review by subject-area specialists.

Phase 4: Publication Decision

Following the manuscript review, the team will make a final decision regarding publication. If the manuscript is accepted, we will contact the author with a publishing offer and begin the next steps toward preparing the book for publication.