At Launching Faith Publishing, we believe that stories rooted in truth and hope can transform lives. Writing is more than words on a page — it’s a sacred act of sharing the message God has placed on your heart. Yet for many authors, the journey from inspiration to publication can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in.
Our mission is simple: to help Christian authors stay faithful to the message and actually finish their book. We provide mentorship, guidance, and publishing support so you can move from idea to impact with confidence.
Why We Exist
Many first-time authors stall before ever reaching the finish line. Between editing, design, platform building, and marketing, the process can feel isolating and confusing. We started Launching Faith Publishing to change that.
Our founder, Jim Cedar, was once in that very position, a first-time author navigating the publishing world for the first time. After completing his debut book, Jim was offered three contracts: two with hybrid publishers and one with a traditional publisher. Each one was enthusiastic about his manuscript, calling it “the best book written on church planting in decades.”
But despite their excitement, the options came with a difficult reality — the hybrid publishers required thousands of dollars upfront, and the traditional publisher offered no marketing support. Even more concerning, Jim discovered that traditional publishing meant surrendering full control of his book — from pricing and design to editing and distribution rights.
His experience led him to realize that most Christian authors face the same dilemma: pay to publish, or publish with no real voice or marketing support. That experience became the spark that ignited Launching Faith Publishing — a for-profit publishing arm of the Launching Faith ministry built to serve authors faithfully, affordably, and strategically.
We exist to give writers the tools, mentorship, and community they need to share their God-given message with excellence and impact — while maintaining ownership and control of their creative work.
Our Commitment
Faithful Mentorship: Guiding authors through writing, editing, and publishing with spiritual and professional care.
Authentic Voice: Helping you write in a way that reflects your story, your calling, and your faith.
Inspired Design: Creating beautiful, high-quality books that reflect excellence and integrity.
Hopeful Impact: Ensuring your message reaches readers who need it most — with clarity, compassion, and purpose.
Creative Ownership: Empowering authors to maintain full control of their book rights, royalties, and creative direction.
Our Vision
We envision a movement of Christian authors whose words breathe life into weary hearts, rebuild trust in the Church, and awaken hope in a skeptical world.
Through Launching Faith Publishing, we’re not just printing books — we’re facilitating transformation, one story at a time.
From Our Founder
“When I finished my first manuscript, I was thrilled to see how many publishers wanted to work with me. I received three offers, two from hybrid publishers and one from a traditional publishing house. Each one said things like, ‘This is the best book on church planting in decades!’ I was excited, until I read the fine print.
The hybrids wanted thousands of dollars upfront, and the traditional publisher offered no marketing support. Even worse, I realized that by signing a traditional contract, I’d be handing over control of my book — the title, the pricing, the design, and even how it could be shared.
I thought, ‘If I’m going to do all my own marketing anyway, why would I give up ownership of the message God gave me?’ That question changed everything. I decided to find a better way to publish, one that allowed me to maintain control and still produce something excellent.
That’s why I started Launching Faith Publishing — to help other authors navigate the same challenges with clarity, confidence, and purpose. You shouldn’t have to choose between losing control and going it alone. Your story matters, your message has power, and your faithfulness will bear fruit.”
— Jim Cedar, Founder, Launching Faith
Ready to take the next faithful step?
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