Our publishing house is uniquely focused on, and committed to, serving The Sports Outreach Movement and to equipping Local Church Sports & Recreation Ministers

Don't forget to order your copies of OVP's newest publications
The Saving of Church Sports
by Dr. Greg Linville
The Life of the Shoe
by P.F. Myers
Maintaining Pace
​by Bryan Mason
Rugged Discipleship
​by Steve Connor
Distinctives of Overwhelming Victory Press
Based on CSRM's "3-Tier Paradigm"
Level #1
Theological Truths
​Christo-centric Theological Truths provide the foundation for all Overwhelming Victory Press Literature

The "Why" Sports Outreach Ministers do "What" they do
Level #2
Philosophical Principles
Biblically-based Philosophical Principles that establish Strategically-Relevant and Efficiently-Effective Sports Outreach

The "When, Where and With Whom" of "What" Sports Outreach Ministers do​
Level #3
Methodological Models
Cutting-Edge and Culturally-Relevant Methodological Models which mobilize Local Churches to connect with their communities

The "What" Sports Outreach Ministers do

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DO YOU WANT TO BE A PUBLISHED OVP AUTHOR?

Our aim is to provide the best, most relevant resources and books written by people who practice and/or research it daily.

The Sports Outreach Movement is fast-paced and ever morphing.  The best people to write and share their experiences, research-results and insights are those engaged in The Movement.  We would love to hear from you and discuss any ideas you might be considering in terms of writing!

​Please contact us, and we will contact you about your ideas.

SUBMISSION PHASES & DETAILS

Below are the three submission phases and components that must be followed when working on a manuscript:
  • 1. Abstract Proposal
  • 2. First Draft
  • 3. Final Draft Submission
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ABSTRACT PROPOSAL

  • A brief (300-800 word) overview consisting of:
    1. What is the overall Vision for and Desired Purpose of your book?
    2. Is your book Theological (What the Ministry believes, thinks, envisions)?  Philosophical (How the Ministry is organized)? Or Methodological (What / How is the Ministry done)? Or is it a combination of these three?
    3. What messages, themes, and takeaways to you want to reader to gather from reading your book?
    4.  Who is the ideal Intended Audience you see reading and utilizing this book?
    5. How will your book be used by the reader?
    6. Based on question 2 & 3 (above)…what is/are the distinctives of your book from other similar/competing books?  What separates it from others in the field?
    7. How is your book relevant to local church SR&F Outreach Ministry?

  • A proposed Table of Contents
  • Submitted via OVP Submission page
  • Upon approval, move on to FIRST DRAFT

FIRST DRAFT

  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
  • PREFACE
    • The expanded overall Vision and Purpose of the Book including why the author feels compelled to write the book
    • The expanded communication of the intended audience the book is intended for and how the author hopes to impact this community
    • The expanded communication of what makes this book distinctive from others in a particular genre or if the author considers this to be a seminal work
    • How the author envisions this book being utilized
    • How the book interacts with the “3-Tier Paradigm”
    • Is it primarily Theological, Philosophical, Methodological, or a combination
  • ONE FULL CHAPTER
    • The author should select one chapter of the book for submission for the purpose of:
      • Demonstrating writing style and competency
      • Illustrating how the book fulfills the designs indicated in the Foreword
      • While the editorial team recommends the chapter provided be the first chapter, the author is free to submit any chapter they feel best represents and meets the objectives outlined in the previous bullet points
  • Submitted via the OVP Submission Page
  • Upon approval, move on to FINAL DRAFT

FINAL DRAFT SUBMISSION

  • A full manuscript includes the following
    • All Frontispieces
      • Dedication page
      • Foreword
        • A strong recommendation by a prominent person (2-3 pages)
      • Endorsements 
        • Brief recommendations by a diverse group of people (1-3 lines)
      • Author acknowledgements
      • Edited Preface by author
      • Table of Contents
    • All chapters
    • Addendums
    • Works Cited
    • Subject Index
    • Scripture Index
    • Submitted via the OVP Submission Page unless otherwise directed by OVP Team

PROPOSAL & DRAFT SUBMISSIONS

  • All manuscripts should be submitted through the Overwhelming Victory Press online proposal form
  • All manuscripts will be delivered to the Editorial Team within 31 calendar days of receiving the manuscript
  • Acceptance, Acceptance with Recommendations, or No Acceptance of the manuscript will be communicated to the author within 62 calendar ​days of the reception of the manuscript
BENEFITS FOR OVERWHELMING VICTORY PRESS AUTHORS 
  • You get paid
  • Keep copyright
  • Not self-publishing
  • Not a "vanity press"
  • Work with a reputable publishing house
  • Work with a team of content, text and technical editors 
AUTHORS ARE... SPORTS OUTREACH MINISTERS
Overwhelming Victory Press provides an opportunity to publish books, manuals, textbooks, devotionals and other literature to equip, train and resource Sports Outreach Ministry Practitioners. Authors come from various countries and backgrounds:​
  • Local Church
  • Para-Ministry
  • Seminaries
  • Colleges
  • Universities
  • Coaches
  • Athletes
  • Missionaries
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