Writing For the Bible Advocate
Thanks for considering writing with us for the sake of the grace and truth of Christ. The BA appreciates your prayers, support, and contributions. Please review our Writer’s Guidelines and feel free to contact us with questions or ideas at bibleadvocate@cog7.org.
Bible Advocate Press
Policy on Artificial Intelligence
The Bible Advocate Press has a long history of commitment to biblical truth in what it publishes, striving to clearly represent the Word of God. We are also committed to maintaining high Christian ethics in our publications.
This can be a challenge in our society that leans heavily on technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI). We therefore want to clarify what is permissible use of AI in our publications and what is not.
• AI may be used to assist in the writing but not generate it from scratch. Doing so is not only unethical but also dangerous as it can plagiarize another author’s work. To be clear: Under no circumstances may an article, poem, tract, etc. be generated by AI tools. These include ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Copilot, and similar programs.
• The following is permissible use of AI:
- Brainstorming ideas, including titles
- Research (facts, quotes, data, etc. must be verified by valid sources)
- Proofreading of the author’s work for grammar, spelling, inconsistencies, structure, etc.
- Transcription of interviews for articles, etc.
Violation of this policy will result in immediate rejection of the author’s material and a warning to the author. A second violation will result in blacklisting the author.
In creating this policy, we have used several sources:
InterVarsity Press
Wiley Publishing
Open Christian Press
Christian Daily International.
Writer’s Guidelines
On publication, Bible Advocate Press pays an honorarium of $25 per published page, up to $65. Poetry
and fillers pay $20. The editorial staff welcomes inquiries on writing good articles: selecting topics, developing ideas, overcoming roadblocks, etc. To find out more about what we are looking for in submissions, please review our writer’s guidelines.
2027 Bible Advocate Theme: In His Presence
Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. . . . Oh come, let us worship and bow down; let us kneel before the Lord our Maker (Psalm 95:1, 2, 6).
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It’s a new year, and we have an exciting new theme! Following the 2027 GC Convention theme, “In His Presence”, the Bible Advocate invites you to join us for a special year in worship. As the palmist sings, “Let us come” — together — and may we be transformed by the experience. Help us explore this essential truth and posture of faith. You can begin by reviewing the subthemes and then sending your submissions to bibleadvocate@cog7.org. Please visit baonline.org (About/Write For Us) to learn about our new AI policy, as well as other policies and writer’s tips.
January-February: Come, Bow Down (Psalm 95:6)
Gathered in His presence: Preparing the heart and the house for worship
Other key verses: Psalms 89:7; 100; Isaiah 6; 66:1, 2; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 3:20, 21
Submission deadline: October 1, 2026
March-April: In His House (Psalm 23:6)
Living in His presence: Abiding in Christ beyond the worship service
Other key verses: Psalm 27:4; John 8:31; John 4:23, 24; 15:4, 5, 10; Galatians 2:20
Submission deadline: December 1, 2026
May-June: Beauty of Holiness (Psalm 29:2)
Experiencing His presence: Beholding His glory and responding in worship
Other key verses: Isaiah 6:1-7; John 17; Ephesians 3:14-19; Revelation 4-5; 15:3, 4
Submission deadline: February 1, 2027
July-August: Glory to Glory (2 Corinthians 3:18)
Transformed in His presence: Changed from glory to glory by the Spirit
Other key verses: Exodus 29:43; 40:34; Mark 6:56; 2 Cor. 3:18; Rev. 21:11
Submission deadline: April 1, 2027
September-October: Our Reasonable Service (Romans 12:1)
Ministering from His presence: Hearing His voice and serving His purpose
Other key verses: Isaiah 30:21; Acts 13:1, 2; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Peter 2:5, 9
Submission deadline: June 1, 2027
November-December: Lord, Send Me (Isaiah 6:8)
Sent with His presence: On mission with Christ to the end of the age
Other key verses: Psalm 67; Matthew 28:18-20; 2 Corinthians 5:20
Submission deadline: August 2, 2027
