Printing and distributing men’s discipleship books and studies
Printing and Distributing Men’s Discipleship Books and Studies
At Man Up God’s Way, our heart is to get solid biblical discipleship materials into the hands of men everywhere, regardless of their financial situation. Every book, workbook, and study guide we print is designed to challenge men to live godly lives in an ungodly world and to help churches build stronger men’s ministries.
How We Give Them Away
We believe no man should miss out on discipleship because of cost. That is why we donate or deeply discount thousands of books every year to churches, prisons, recovery centers, and men’s groups across the country. When funds allow, we provide free bundles of books for pastors who host Man Up God’s Way small groups or conferences.
Your donations make this possible. Every dollar given helps cover the cost of printing, shipping, and distributing these discipleship resources to those who cannot afford them.
The Cost to Publish One Book
Publishing and printing each discipleship resource involves several stages
- Writing and Editing: Professional editing, theological review, and layout design (Approx $350-$500 per book).
- Cover Design: High-quality custom design and formatting for print and digital distribution ($250-$350).
- ISBN and Copyright: Registration and legal protection ($125).
- Printing and Shipping: Depending on quantity, full-color covers and black-and-white interiors typically cost $4–$6 per copy.
Altogether, the total production cost to create and distribute one new discipleship book averages $700-$900 upfront, plus the ongoing per-copy printing and shipping expenses
How You Can Help
You can be part of this mission by sponsoring books for distribution. A gift of
- $50 places 10 books in the hands of men who need them.
- $250 provides discipleship materials for an entire men’s group.
- $1,000 equips a church or prison ministry with a full set of Man Up God’s Way resources.
Together, we can reach men, change lives, and strengthen families one book at a time.