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The newest book from The Elder's Pen is a hope filled guide to understanding how God uses identity, formation, and faithful action to prepare you for purpose.
“You are not behind. You are being formed.”
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The bookshelf
Each title offers grounded encouragement and practical guidance for the places where faith meets responsibility.
Newest release · A Your Elder™ book
How God Forms Your Identity Before He Reveals Your Purpose
A hope filled guide to receiving your identity from God, recognizing what your present season is forming in you, and moving from purpose discovery to faithful action.
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Church leadership
Practical Communication Principles for Church Leaders
A practical guide to communication, character, conflict, culture, and the daily work of leading people well.
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Second edition · Expanded
Biblical Wisdom and Practical Preparedness for Protecting Houses of Worship
An approach to church safety grounded in faith that joins compassionate ministry, clear leadership, and disciplined readiness.
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A devotional with 31 readings
31 Days to Walk with God in Peace, Courage, and Purpose
Thirty one devotional readings for meeting ordinary days with grounded faith, thoughtful reflection, and steady purpose.
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From the books
“You are not behind. You are being formed.”
“The goal is not to make leadership look improved. It is to make the experience of being led increasingly consistent with the values the church teaches.”
“Steel without stewardship becomes hardness. Stewardship without courage can become avoidance.”
Why I write
I did not arrive at these lessons from a distance. I learned responsibility in places where clarity, preparation, and the care of people mattered.
My journey has included seven years in United States Air Force Security Forces, service in law enforcement, ministry leadership, and stepping into leadership of an existing church Safety and Security Team. In that role, I helped restructure and organize the team, implement training and procedures, and strengthen its overall effectiveness. I am also a husband, father, and grandfather. Each role has reminded me that leadership is never merely about holding a position. It is about what people experience under our care.
I write because principles must work with real people, especially when someone is confused, emotional, inexperienced, or under pressure. The Elder's Pen is where I pass forward the lessons faith, service, study, and responsibility have placed in my hands.
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A private conversation with purpose
You do not always need more information. Sometimes you need a thoughtful conversation that helps you see what is already taking shape.
This private consultation is for emerging authors, ministry leaders, and individuals focused on purpose who want help clarifying their message, organizing a book or ministry idea, or identifying a faithful and practical next step.
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We identify the central idea, assignment, or decision that needs your attention now.
We turn scattered thoughts into a focused direction you can explain and act upon.
You receive a concise summary of the priorities and practical next steps identified together.
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The reading room
These complimentary reader guides are designed to help you turn a meaningful idea into a practical next step.
Leadership worksheet · PDF
Seven questions for communicating with clarity, character, and care.
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A focused conversation starter for pastors, ministry leaders, and safety teams.
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A week of reflection for walking with God in peace, courage, and purpose.
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Behind the words
Husband · Father · Grandfather · Elder · Author · Veteran
Edmond D. Hook Sr. writes at the intersection of church leadership, communication, safety, and practical service.
He is a church elder, United States Air Force veteran, former law enforcement professional, USCCA Certified Firearms Instructor, and founder of Group Therapy Defense Solutions. His years in Security Forces, ministry leadership, and instruction have shaped a clear conviction: authority should protect people, communication should create clarity, and preparation should always remain compassionate.
Edmond earned a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies, magna cum laude, from Liberty University and is completing a Master of Arts in Communication. Across every setting, his aim is the same, to offer wisdom that is faithful, useful, and ready to be lived.
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