Still Standing: Stories of Faith, Resilience, and Purpose in Education

Still Standing: Stories of Faith, Resilience, and Purpose in Education

 

An Invitation to Share Your Story

 

Still Standing: Stories of Faith, Resilience, and Purpose in Education

 

Education is more than a profession—it’s a calling.
It’s a journey of faith, resilience, and purpose that often demands strength beyond what is seen.

 

Still Standing: Stories of Faith, Resilience, and Purpose in Education is a transformational anthology highlighting the powerful, faith-filled stories of educators who have faced adversity—and found renewed strength and divine purpose on the other side.

This book is not just about surviving the challenges of education.
It is about honoring the unseen moments—when faith carried you through burnout, grief, transitions, injustice, self-doubt, and unimaginable hardship.
It is about how God shaped you for greater assignments beyond the classroom walls.

Why Your Story Matters

In education, challenges are inevitable.
Long days. Emotional labor. Silent sacrifices.
But these experiences do not define you—your faith does.

By sharing your story, you:

  • Offer hope to educators quietly struggling in their calling.

  • Remind others that they are not alone in their battles.

  • Inspire resilience, faith, and perseverance for the next generation.

  • Begin building your platform beyond the classroom — rooted in testimony and purpose.

Your journey is a living testimony of God’s faithfulness — and it deserves to be heard.

Who Should Contribute

This project is for current or former educators who:

  • Have leaned on faith to sustain them through burnout, hardship, grief, transitions, or systemic challenges.

  • Know that teaching was a training ground — but not their final destination.

  • Desire to share how God’s faithfulness shaped their personal and professional journey.

  • Are ready to step into authorship, speaking, coaching, or legacy work beyond the classroom.

  • Are seeking to encourage, uplift, and impact lives through storytelling, healing, and faith.

You may have:

  • Navigated seasons of exhaustion, questioning, or grief while teaching.

  • Advocated for students against systemic barriers.

  • Walked through personal storms while still showing up to serve.

  • Transitioned out of education while trusting God’s next step.

  • Fought unseen battles only faith could carry you through.

If your story is marked by faith, resilience, and purpose, this anthology is your invitation to rise and share it.

What You Will Receive as a Contributor

  • Professional story editing and publishing support.

  • Writing guidance, templates, and coaching throughout the process.

  • Featured contributor spotlights across podcasts, social media, and promotions.

  • Official recognition as a published author.

  • Opportunities to begin building a book-based business, speaking platform, or brand.

  • Connection to a supportive, purpose-driven community of educators and leaders.

  • Press release opportunities and collective promotional campaigns at launch.

Submission Guidelines

  • Personal narrative (not academic):
    Tell your story of faith, struggle, and resilience.

  • 3,000 words maximum

  • Times New Roman | 12-point font | Double-spaced

  • Submit as a Word document

Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025
Official Book Release: September 2025

Investment

This is a collaborative, faith-centered, professional publishing project.
A small investment is required to cover:

  • Professional editing and publishing

  • Contributor coaching and support

  • Launch marketing and promotional materials

  • Podcast interviews, social media spotlights, and press outreach

All investment options and packages will be thoroughly explained during your one-on-one interest call.

Your investment is not just into a book — it is an investment into your legacy.

How to Join

Step 1: Book Your Interest Call
Schedule a free 30-minute call to learn more about the project, the writing process, and how to begin.

Step 2: Confirm Your Spot
After your call, you will receive full contributor details and next steps to officially secure your place.

Step 3: Write Your Story
You’ll have 90 days to complete your chapter with templates, coaching, and full guidance provided.

Step 4: Be Published and Featured
Share your testimony, inspire the world, and begin your journey of authorship and impact.

Contact

For questions or to book your interest call:
Email: ceciliamcolumbus@gmail.com
Instagram: @RiseWithCecilia
Website: www.CMColumbusEnterprise.com

When submitting your completed story, please use the subject line:
Still Standing Submission – [Your Name]

Final Word

Your resilience is not just survival—it is the evidence of your faith.
Your story is a light.
Your testimony is a legacy.

Still Standing is your invitation to rise, to lead, and to remind the world that educators are more than their titles — they are purpose-driven leaders shaped by God's faithfulness.

If your faith carried you when everything else tried to take you out—this is your moment to rise.

You are still standing—and your story is just beginning.

FAQ

What happens if the goal of having 20 co-authors isn’t reached?

If the goal of 20 co-authors is not reached, the anthology will still move forward with the contributors who have signed on. However, adjustments may be made to the production timeline or other aspects of the project. All contributors will be kept informed and supported throughout the process.

What happens to the money I invested if the project doesn’t reach its goal?

The funds invested go directly toward the coaching, editing, publishing, and marketing services provided as part of your contribution package. Even if the anthology does not reach its full goal of 20 contributors, you will still receive all the promised services, such as one-on-one coaching, writing workshops, editorial feedback, and access to resources, ensuring your investment retains its value.

Who will own the publishing rights to the anthology?

The publishing rights to the anthology as a whole will belong to Cecilia Columbus (CM Columbus Enterprise) as the publisher and organizer of the project. Contributors retain the rights to their individual stories but with specific limitations regarding verbatim usage.

• Adaptation and Reference: Contributors can adapt their stories, reference them, or cite portions in other works, but the story published in the anthology cannot be reproduced verbatim in its entirety in another book, project, or platform.

• Citing the Work: If citing parts of the story from the anthology, contributors must ensure it is not a word-for-word reproduction. Proper credit must also be given to the anthology as the original source.

Will anyone co-own the contributions I make?

No. You retain sole ownership of your story and contributions. Your story is yours to share, adapt, or republish as you see fit. The anthology provides a platform for your voice, but your rights to your work remain fully yours.

If I write other books and cite my work in the anthology, am I expected to share future profits?

No, there is no expectation for you to share future profits from books or projects that include content derived from your story in the anthology. Once your story is published, it remains yours to use freely, and any profits from future work are entirely yours.