Distinctives of Overwhelming Victory Press
Based on CSRM's "3-Tier Paradigm"
Level #1
Theological Truths
Theological Truths
Christo-centric Theological Truths provide the foundation for all Overwhelming Victory Press Literature
The "Why" Sports Outreach Ministers do "What" they do
The "Why" Sports Outreach Ministers do "What" they do
Level #2
Philosophical Principles
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
The "When, Where and With Whom" of "What" Sports Outreach Ministers do
Level #3
Methodological Models
Methodological Models
Cutting-Edge and Culturally-Relevant Methodological Models which mobilize Local Churches to connect with their communities
The "What" Sports Outreach Ministers do
The "What" Sports Outreach Ministers do
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 manuscript or ideas.
ABSTRACT PARAMETERS
- A brief (300-800 word) overview consisting of:
- The Vision and Desired Purpose of the Book
- The Intended Audience of the Book
- The Distinctive(s) of the Book
- A proposed Table of Contents
- 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
- 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
- All Frontispieces
PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS
- All manuscripts should be submitted through the Overwhelming Victory Press on-line proposal site
- 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:
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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