STAN GUTHRIE
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CAREER OBJECTIVE
A seasoned communications professional with over 15 years of experience in creating and delivering content across various platforms, specializing in Christian ministry. Currently serving as the Minister of Communications at New Covenant Church, I have a proven track record of engaging and inspiring audiences through blog posts, ministry updates, pastoral letters, sermons, social media, and more. With a strong foundation in Scripture and Christian principles, I excel in organizing, teaching, mentoring, and encouraging others.
My extensive background includes roles as Director of Communications, columnist, opinion writer, and author. As an experienced editor, I’ve been instrumental in editing books, articles, and curriculum, ensuring high-quality and impactful content. Additionally, I have demonstrated ability to consult on publishing and media strategies and lead successful outreach initiatives. I am seeking to leverage my expertise in a challenging new role where I can continue to make a meaningful impact through effective and inspiring communication.
POSITIONS HELD
New Covenant Church
August 2022 to present
Minister of Communications
Write, edit, and create online and printed content: blog posts, ministry updates, pastoral letters, special events and public relations communications, seasonal pieces, sermons, lessons, articles, books, social media. Consult with lead pastor on publishing and media strategies. Train a wide range of writers. Point person on 2024 Christmas outreach. My YouVersion Bible study on pastor’s book The Upside Down Kingdom (which I edited) had 93,000 downloads in 2024. Position requires strong communication skills, knowledge of Scripture and Christian principles, and ability to organize, teach, mentor, and encourage.
October 2019 to August 2022
Director of Communications
Create and deliver content for church communications, research, writing, editing, public relations, and social media. Provide key online support during COVID. Assist with introduction of upgraded website.
Stan Guthrie Communications
May 2009 to present
Director
Literary and communications agency providing books, articles, scripts, editing, and podcasting services. Clients: Colson Center, Museum of the Bible, Zondervan Publishing House, Moody Publishers, Wheaton College, Wall Street Journal, Saddleback Church, Christianity Today, Paraclete Press, Prison Fellowship, Baker Books, Thomas Nelson, Abingdon Press, Regnery Publishing, InChrist Communications, Disciple Nations Alliance, Charlotte Lozier Institute, Crescent Project.
Columnist and Opinion Writer
September 2006 to present
Columnist for Christianity Today from 2006 to 2008. Wrote 171 scripts and columns for the Colson Center for Christian Worldview from 2009 to 2021. Blog for New Covenant Church, write reviews and op-eds for other outlets. Chuck Colson said, “Stan Guthrie is that rare combination of deep thinker and effective communicator.”
Book Author, Editor, and Agent
May 2009 to present
Published books: author (6), co-author (1), writer (8), editor (17), contributor (8), agent (7). Authored and co-authored* titles: “Victorious: Corrie ten Boom and The Hiding Place,” “God’s Story in 66 Verses,” “A Concise Guide to Bible Prophecy, “All That Jesus Asks,” “Missions in the Third Millennium,” “The Seven Signs of Jesus,” “The Sacrament of Evangelism*.” Authors assisted include Dinesh D’Souza, Greg Laurie, Charles Colson, Ravi Zacharias, Jerry Root, Jeanette Windle, Louis Markos, John Fonville.
Senior Prose Editor
2013-2017
Served the Museum of the Bible in editing and writing a multimillion-dollar Bible curriculum that has reached high school students in the United States and internationally.
Radio Speaker and Podcaster
Since 1994 a regular guest on Moody Broadcasting, “The Dick Staub Show,” “The Eric Metaxas Show,” “In the Market with Janet Parshall,” and many other programs. Formerly a weekly guest on “Kurt & Kate Mornings” (Moody Radio Florida). Host of John Wilson’s “Books & Culture” podcast from 2009 to 2015. Co-host and Producer, “Books & Bonhomie with Stan and Doug” podcast, 2023-2024.
Christianity Today
Associate News Editor through Managing Editor for Projects (2000-2009)
Organized panel discussions at Christian Book Expo, revamped annual CT Book Awards (with 81-percent revenue increase), wrote two cover stories, managed freelance writers, produced news, opinion, and review articles, wrote column praised by Dr. J.I. Packer.
EMIS and Billy Graham Center/Wheaton College
Editor and Managing Editor (1990-2000)
Managed all aspects of the editorial process for semimonthly newsletter and quarterly professional journal for cross-cultural workers in the United States and in dozens of countries.
Coral Ridge Ministries
Marketing and Radio Writer (1987-1988)
Produced clear, accessible, and theologically accurate program guides, study guides, product catalogs, scripts, and more for national television and radio ministry headed by Dr. D. James Kennedy.
Boca Raton News
Copy editor (1985-1987)
Developed skill editing articles, producing eye-catching headlines, and meeting deadlines for all news sections; selected wire stories and columns for publication. With editor, revised newspaper’s choice of abortion wording; titled religion column (“Focus on Faith”).
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Journalism / Minor, Marketing (with honors, 3.6 GPA)
University of Florida
Master of Arts, Intercultural Studies / Certificate in Biblical Studies (3.9 GPA)
Columbia International University
The Secrets of Copywriting
5-hour online course by Alex Myatt
Grant Seeking Essentials Certificate Program
NonprofitReady
Software
Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Audacity.
