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Thank you for your interest in submitting a guest post! We welcome well-written, thoughtful contributions related to apologetics, theology, and the Bible, provided they align with our Wesleyan perspective. We currently accept two kinds of guest posts: Guest Articles and Guest Reviews. Below are the guidelines for submitting a post or review.

Guest Articles

A guest article is an article, submitted to this website, that covers a topic related to the Bible, Theology, Church History, Christian Ethics, or some similar topic. The rules for submissions are found below:

1. Topics--Your post must be on a subject related to:
  • Apologetics (eg, defending the Christian faith, responding to objections to the Christian faith, articulating an argument for a core Christian doctrine, etc)
  • Theology (eg, Christian doctrine, historical theology, systematic theology, practical theology, etc)
  • Biblical Studies (eg, exegesis of Scripture, tracing Biblical themes, Character studies, New Testament studies, Old Testament studies, etc)
  • Christian Ethics (eg, Christian morality in a secular world, issues related to life and marriage, issues related to cultural engagement, faith in action, etc)
2. Perspectives--While posts do not need to come from a Wesleyan writer per se, they must be friendly to a Wesleyan perspective on the Bible and theology. This means, among other things:
  • No post shall undermine the authority of Scripture in the life of the believer, especially in regards to matters of faith and practice.
  • They must not undermine the doctrines that are consistent with Wesleyan theology (ie, justification by faith, prevenient grace, entire sanctification, etc). There is a time and a place to discuss our theological disagreements, however, we do not believe that this site is the place for such debate. If you are unsure whether or not your article is consistent with Wesleyan theology, visit our statement of faith page and compare your article with our statement of faith.
  • They must not undermine the orthodox Christian faith. Any post which advocates for views outside of the orthodox Christian faith will be rejected, including, but not limited to, the following:
    • Hyper-grace theology, as this typically undermines the call to Christian holiness.
    • Any kind of hyper-legalistic theology that makes salvation a result of works rather than of faith.
    • Unitarian, tri-theistic, or other unorthodox viewpoints in regards to the doctrine of the Trinity.
    • Any unorthodox Christology, such as those that deny the true divinity or the true humanity of our Lord Jesus Christ.
    • Any article which advocates for pseudo-Christian groups such as Jehovah's Witnesses, Mormons, or the like.
3. Length--Posts should generally be between 1,500 and 3,000 words. However, more important than post length is post quality. Exceptions to this post length rule may be made for particularly strong articles or articles that present something that is both relevant and original to the discussion. We may accept a shorter post if it meets the following criteria:
  • The article clearly and concisely addresses a specific theological or apologetics question without needing extended elaboration.
  • The article focuses on a specific passage of Scripture and contains a well-developed but concise exposition.
  • The article is exceptionally well-written and impactful without unnecessary "fluff".
  • Is particularly powerful and/or impactful
  • Submissions under 1,000 words are generally not accepted, unless they are uniquely compelling.
In addition, we may accept a post that is longer than 3,000 words if it meets the following criteria:
  • The article offers a deep theological analysis that requires extended explanation and careful argumentation.
  • The article engages in a scholarly-level apologetics or theological discussion, such as an article that responds to multiple viewpoints or objections.
  • The article provides a historical or comparative study that covers, in detail, multiple perspectives, events, or theological developments
  • The article provides a deep and substantial exegesis of Scripture that carefully breaks down one or more passage of Scripture in their original context and/or analyzes them in the original languages.
  • The article reviews a major theological book or scholarly work, offering a thorough, well-researched evaluation.
4. Quality & Formatting--Posts must be original, well-researched, and properly structured. They should:
  • Not be AI-generated. The work should be your own original work.
  • Be well-organized, using headings and subheadings where appropriate.
  • Use Scripture references where Scripture is cited.
  • Avoid excessive self-promotion or sales pitches. Each guest author will be given the opportunity to tell about themselves and their work at the end of their article.
5. Approval & Editing--Posts must be approved prior to publication. Upon approval, a date will be set to publish your article. In some cases, I may request revisions for clarity, theological accuracy, or readability. In addition, minor edits may be made for grammar, spelling, or formatting without prior notice.

6. Backlinking & Author Bio--Guest authors may include one or two relevant, non-spammy links to their own website, blog, written work, or other relevant resource. In addition, a short author bio (approximately 100-150 words) may be included at the end of each guest post.

7. Exclusivity--All submissions must be original and unpublished elsewhere. At this time, we do not accept articles that have been published elsewhere.




If you believe that your article would be a good fit, please follow these instructions to submit your article to us:

1. Email your submission--Submit your guest post via email to nazarenecaffeine@gmail.com

2. Fill in the subject line--Use the following format when creating your subject line:

"Guest Post Submission--[Title]"

3. Attach your guest post--Attach your guest post to the email as a Google Doc or Word document.

I appreciate your interest in contributing and look forward to reviewing your work!

4. Include Your Information--In your email, include your full name, a short bio (approximately 100-150 words), and up to 2 relevant links that you would like included in the post.

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