Our History
The Christian Writers Institute was created to help Christians become proficient in the skills, craft, and business of writing. To build the Kingdom of God word-by-word. It does so by providing a wide variety of courses taught by some of the industry’s best teachers. In addition, the Institute publishes a number of books on writing for writers, including The Christian Writers Market Guide. Originally founded in 1945, it is estimated that over 30,000 students have been trained by the Christian Writers Institute. See more on our history below.
Statement of Faith
We Believe in the Bible.
We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible authoritative Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21). We believe that the Bible is God’s message to humanity, disclosing the way of salvation (Romans 1:16); and providing a sufficient rule of life for the saved (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:1,2).
We believe in Jesus.
We believe the person of Jesus Christ is both true God and true man (John 1:1-4, 14; Galatians 4:4). His death on the cross was sacrificial and substitutionary (Hebrews 9:22-28; 1 Peter 2:24; 3:18; Romans 5:6-8; Galatians 1:4). His resurrection from among the dead was literal (1 Corinthians 15:3-7; Luke 24:1-8). He bodily ascended into heaven (Luke 24:50,51; Acts 1:9-11). He is presently and continuously interceding for us at the right hand of the Father (Mark 16:19; Hebrews 7:25; 9:24). His personal coming is imminent (John 14:3; Acts 1:11; 1 Corinthians 15:51,52; 1 Thessalonians 4:14-18). He will personally return to set up His kingdom on earth (Acts 2:29-36; Isaiah 11:1-16).
We believe in one God.
We believe in One God existing in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (Jeremiah 10:10, Deuteronomy 6:4, Isaiah 44:6, Matthew 28:18-20, John 14:6, 2 Corinthians 13:14). The Father sent the Son (1 John 4:9, 10, 14); the Son came as the willing sacrifice for sins (Hebrews 10:5-10) and the Holy Spirit was the means through which the Son offered Himself (Hebrews 9:14).
We believe in faith.
We believe that all who by faith receive the Lord Jesus Christ are born again of the Holy Spirit, and thereby become the children of God (John 1:12,13; 3:14-18; Acts 13:38,39; Romans 5:1; Ephesians 2:2-10; 2 Timothy 1:12; 1 John 5:11-13).
We believe in the Holy Spirit.
We believe the Bible to be the inspired and only infallible authoritative Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:19-21). We believe that the Bible is God’s message to humanity, disclosing the way of salvation (Romans 1:16); and providing a sufficient rule of life for the saved (2 Timothy 3:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:1,2).
Meet the Team
Steve Laube
President
Dan Balow
Conference Director
Megan B. Brown
Executive Director
Becky Antkoviak
Community Manager
Laurie Ressler
Administrator
You have a place here and we have resources for you.
Join a vibrant community of like-minded Christian writers, providing encouragement, feedback, and networking opportunities. Whether you are just beginning your writing journey or looking to take your work to the next level, our courses, in-person event, and Christian Writers Market Guide offer the tools and guidance you need to succeed. At the Christian Writers Institute, we are committed to helping you fulfill your God-given potential as a Christian writer.