Christian writing opportunities: Submit your short story testimony
At Faith Storyteller, we share Christian short stories about your personal experience with God.
If you’re looking for Christian writing opportunities, consider submitting a true, first-person testimony that follows our guidelines below.
Please read our submission guidelines about what we are looking for, as well as our FAQs below.
Please note that we do NOT accept full life stories, fiction, song lyrics, or poetry.
What to know before you submit your Christian testimony & faith story
1. What kind of faith stories are we looking for?
Faith Storytellers publish short personal stories about your relationship with God, focusing on how your relationship began, grew, or changed.
We are looking for Christian testimonies that are:
Short stories: Between 900-1,200 words
Using the first person: Use “I,” “me,” “my,” or “mine” — not “you” or “we”
In a narrative format: With a beginning, a middle with change, and an ending that brings resolution
Grounded in a moment in time: Don’t tell your life story. Choose one pivotal moment and write about the before, middle, and after of that specific time.
Written like a movie: Stories should unfold with action and reaction. Don’t explain — show us. Tim’s story is a great example of a narrative faith story.
2. Submission guidelines for your Christian testimony
Read 3-4 published faith stories. This will help you get a sense of the type of Christian testimony and narrative storytelling we are seeking.
Writers who take this extra step are far more likely to have their story accepted.
Write your story in the format we teach.
Review our free guide on how to write a testimony or grab our book, “Faith Storytellers: Unleash the Power of Your Story.”
Your short story should be 900-1,200 words in the three-act structure we teach.
We will ask you to revise and resubmit if it’s longer than this.
If your story is long, you may be a “Story Carver. If your story is too short, you may be a “Story Builder.” Take our quiz to find out.
3. How to write a short story testimony that inspires
Please follow the following steps when submitting your faith story.
Start with prayer: God may prompt you to write a different story than originally intended. If you’re stuck, review our testimony writing prompts.
Make it yours: Write in first person (“I prayed … I thought … I felt …” This is your story — own it!
Stay true to who you are: Share the real stuff — what you felt, doubted, and discovered about God.
Follow our structure: This is important, as we only publish stories that follow our framework, which we teach in our book. You can also review our free resource on our approach to testimony writing.
Avoid AI except for grammar or spelling. We want to hear your unique writing voice.
Length: Between 900 and 1,200 words.
Keep it clean: Stories should be PG or PG-13. Your story can include darkness — just don’t dwell on it. Read other testimony guidelines here.
Fresh Stories: Send us original work that hasn’t been published by a third party, such as a magazine or website.
Use your real, full name. We do not use abbreviations, pseudonyms, etc. Our readers expect testimony stories that are authentic and transparent.
Include 3 photos with your email: One headshot of you, and two from around the time of the story.
4. How do I submit my Christian story?
Email your story submission:
Use the subject line “Faith Story Submission” to mackenzie@faithstorytellers.com.
Please attach to the email:
A Word or Google document with your story. We do not accept PDFs.
Three (3) photographs of you. For photo examples, review this testimony for the type of photos we seek.
One (1) photo of only you (headshot)
Two (2) photos from around the time of the story.
Be ready to share additional photos upon request.
Your full name and best email for contacting you regarding your story. We only accept stories with your real full name.
Please note: Make sure you took the photo or have permission to share the photo with us for publication. Photos should clearly show your face. If other people are in the photo, make sure they have given you permission to share.
Frequently asked questions
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Answer: No previous writing experience is needed!
Please note that we only publish stories that are written in the format we teach.
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A: We only publish unique stories that have not been published elsewhere.
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A: No. Because we publish true, first-person stories (i.e. Christian testimonials), we want you to share your real name with our readers.
This builds trust and helps our readers know that what you are sharing is true and really happened.
In addition, we ask that you submit three photographs (at least one headshot) of you to be published along with your story.
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A: The only writing we publish at this time is true, first-person short stories about your relationship with the Christian God.
Please do not submit poetry, song lyrics, fiction, non-fiction devotionals, Christian living, or other types of writing.
In addition, stories that are life stories or more than 1,200 words will be asked to be revised.
Read a few testimony stories to get a sense of what we are looking for.
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A: Pick a specific moment in time that reflects a spiritual pivot point in your life.
For example, how you:
Came to believe in Jesus
Doubted and then trusted God
“God Winks” stories of the divine way God orchestrated events
Miracle story of God’s healing
Review our testimony writing prompts for more ideas.
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A. No. We do not pay for stories.
Faith Storytellers is proud to work with volunteer storytellers!
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A. No. We do not charge for publication.
Faith Storytellers is proud to work with volunteer storytellers as part of its ministry!
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No, for the reasons stated above.
You are welcome to submit a personal faith story according to our guidelines.
Please do not submit a story about writing, as we serve a more general audience.
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A: No. If you do not intent end to publish with Faith Storytellers, please do not submit.
You can book a paid consultation through our contact page.
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A: Yes! Mackenzie wrote a book specifically for Christians who have a faith story to tell but feel overwhelmed or don’t know how to get started.
You can also check out our various free resources on our how to share your testimony page.
A great place to start is by taking our Storytelling Strengths quiz for guidance specific to your natural storytelling style.
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A: If your story fits, we’ll let you know via email. This may take us a few days so please give us grace.
To move forward, you will:
Sign Materials Release Agreement that gives us permission to publish your story in various ways.
Agree to not repost or republish the edited version elsewhere.
Collaborate with our editor to write revisions and changes to your story.
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A. Your story will be published online and be available to read for free.
They may appear on the Faith Storytellers website, social media channels, and in other Faith Storytellers publications.
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A. In addition to online publication, some stories are selected for book publication.
We are “online first,” meaning that all stories are first published on our website.
You’ll be contacted if yours is selected for a book via the contact information you share.
Resources for Christian writers
Testimony resources
➡️ Quiz: What’s your storytelling strength?
➡️ How to write your personal testimony
➡️ How to share my testimony (resource guide)
➡️ Christian testimony public speaking tips
➡️ Testimony guardrails: How to keep your story safe & honoring
➡️ Christian writing prompts for personal faith storytelling
➡️ How to submit your testimony to Faith Storytellers
Writing resources
➡️ The best writing craft book on personal Christian storytelling
➡️ 30 great gifts for Christian writers
➡️ Christian writer conferences to attend (updated annually)
➡️ Christian writers conference packing guide
➡️ Writing advice: Your book is not for everyone
➡️ Christian writing prompts for personal faith storytelling
➡️ Spiritual journaling prompts: The awe of God (with Bible verses)
➡️ The 10 best devotional journals to grow your faith
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Mackenzie Ryan Walters is the author of “Faith Storytellers: Unleash the Power of Your Story,” which shares Christian testimonies and stories, as well as curated lists about Christian books, gifts, and more. A national award-winning former journalist who’s covered a presidential campaign, been inside NASA, and reported on education and schools, Mackenzie now edits the Faith Storytellers website and is passionate about lifting up and sharing the story God is writing in the world.