On March 1, 2022, I published my first book.

What began over a decade earlier as a desire to fashion an easily-transferrable method to train others in preaching, resulted in a work I’m proud to put my name on. Since then, I’ve written about public speaking, mental health, ministry, leadership, and more. However, in the end, I came back to this goal I had of making a simple resource anyone could pick up, read, and use to complete their first sermon.

Since then, I’ve learned many lessons about how differently I should have handled the release, marketing, even the title, and much more. But when I logged on today, almost two years later, I was surprised to find a small indicator attached to the listing:

There are a million disclaimers I should offer here about why being a #1 Best Seller on Amazon is not THAT big of a deal. But, for the moment, I’m going to forego the typical wet-blanket attitude I carry, and simply breathe in the belief that I accomplished what I set out to do.

According to a combination of firm sales numbers and rough estimates, I believe there are around 900 copies of my book in the hands of readers.

* On one hand, the average book in America sells less than 300 copies in its lifetime.

* On the other hand, this number is nowhere near major best-seller lists.

Still, it is a work I am proud of. Furthermore, I am grateful for those of you who ventured along with me. Whether you purchased a copy and left a review, subscribed to my podcast, or simply left comments on social media, I appreciate it.

The more effort I put in, the less I am certain about what may be next. However, thank every one of you who has cared enough and chosen to “BE THERE” for me!