Michael J Klassen

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I help ministry leaders write and publish books that tell their powerful story and propel their organizations forward. @ Illumify Media Global
7651 Shaffer Pkwy Suite B1, Littleton,CO 80127,United States
Michael J Klassen's Location
Denver Metropolitan Area, United States, United States
About Michael J Klassen

I never wanted to change the publishing world--and change the world through publishing.Writing found me at age 33 when I ghostwrote a book that sold over 30,000 copies. At the time, I was pastoring a church in rural Iowa--and no one in my congregation even knew! On my days off, I was ghostwriting books for famous people on religious television. Since then, I've had the honor of working with former presidents, presidential campaigns, and bestselling authors. I've contributed to books that have sold millions, appearing in bookstores around the country and authored a bestselling book of my own.Along the way, I discovered the power of words. Words--spoken and especially written--have changed cultures, transformed people, and massively built businesses.Today, I'm the president of Illumify Media Global. What wakes me up every morning is the opportunity to publish books that make a difference in people's lives. How can we help you make this happen? Every transcendent book begins with a message that inspires. It may be a story, a novel, a memoir, even a "how to" nonfiction. But the goal is to make the world a better place. Then the book MUST impart excellence and authority to the author. In other words, it lends immediate credibility to the author because the writing is clear and the book reflects traditional publishing standards.Thanks to our proprietary Collaborative Publishing process, we help authors find and refine their powerful message and then guide them through the traditional publishing process so their books look, feel, and read like a traditional release. Want to learn more about how we can work together to publish your transcendent book? Contact me for a free consultation:303-523-4813MKlassen@IllumifyMedia.comOr go to the calendar link belowhttps://go.oncehub.com/MichaelJKlassen In my spare time, I love playing my violin, and wake surfing and waterskiing at Lake Powell in Utah. That's my happy place!Let's bring your book to life!

Michael J Klassen's Current Company Details
Illumify Media Global

Illumify Media Global

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I help ministry leaders write and publish books that tell their powerful story and propel their organizations forward.
7651 Shaffer Pkwy Suite B1, Littleton,CO 80127,United States
Employees:
6
Michael J Klassen Work Experience Details
  • Illumify Media Global
    President, Hybrid Publisher, And Chief Marketing Strategist
    Illumify Media Global Sep 2015 - Present
    Transcendent books change the world. We believe every first-time author is driven by a burning desire to release a book that inspires, imparts excellence and authority, and makes the world a better place.But without professional guidance, they inadvertently produce books that lack focus, clarity, and appeal. This undermines their credibility and ultimately drives readers and business away. In the end, it defeats the purpose of writing the book.Illumify Media created the blueprint for Collaborative Publishing. We help our authors find and refine their powerful message and then guide them through the traditional publishing process so their books look, feel, and read like a traditional release. Our proprietary collaborative process produces books that are far better than the author or their team of professionals could release on their own.This helps the author sell more books, build their business, change lives, and sleep better at night knowing they’ve made a difference in the world.
  • Michael J. Klassen Freelance Writer
    Freelance Writer
    Michael J. Klassen Freelance Writer 1997 - Present
    I have authored, written, ghostwritten, or edited over 70 books since 1997, selling multiple millions of copies—most of that time while serving as a full-time pastor. Three books were ECPA Book Award Winners. Authored books:"Strange Fire, Holy Fire" (Bethany House)"Stand and Be Counted" (White Stone--sold over 50,000 copies)"We Will Pray For Election Day" (Allegiance Press)"Prayers To Move Your Mountains" (Thomas Nelson)"Vital Connections" (LearningRX)Ghostwritten books:"A Time For Action" with Rafael Cruz (father of Ted Cruz--WND Books) "Surfing For God" with Michael Cusick (Thomas Nelson)"You Are God's Plan A" with Dwight Robertson (David C. Cook)"Adventure Yourself" with Rev. Tommy Barnett (Creation House)Bestselling books I have ghostwritten or edited:"Exposing Witchcraft in the Church" (Creation House--sold over 30,000 copies)"He Came First" (Thomas Nelson--sold over 50,000 copies)"Surfing for God" (Thomas Nelson--sold over 50,000 copies)Other books and Bibles to whom I have contributed:"Life Saver: The Ultimate Devotional Handbook for Teens" (ECPA award winner)"Heaven Calling: Hearing Your Father’s Voice Every Day Of the Year"Study and Devotional Bibles I have worked on:"First-Century Study Bible" (ECPA award winner)"Archeological Study Bible" (ECPA award winner)"Lessons From Life Bible" with former president Jimmy Carter"Ragamuffin Bible" with Brennan Manning"The Story""The Beginners Bible""Women of Faith Bible""The Prayer Bible""New Men’s Devotional Bible""God's Story Bible""Apologetics Study Bible for Teens"+In my many years and 10,000+ hours in this business, I've noticed the power of words. Written adeptly, words can move people to laugh, cry, commit to a cause, and even commit to purchasing something (what we call copywriting). This laid the groundwork for my experience with Illumify.
  • World Ahead Press
    Director Of Author Acquisition
    World Ahead Press Oct 2015 - Aug 2017
    I introduced authors (many of them high-profile) to WorldNet Daily's worldwide audience. My job responsibilities included:*Acquiring new authors*Coaching authors*Hiring and overseeing copyeditors *Writing back cover copy*Providing marketing and platform-building adviceI launched the news company's self-publishing arm and in less than two years, I brought in 60 authors worth a half million dollars in contracts.
  • The Michael Thomas Group
    Partner
    The Michael Thomas Group Nov 2013 - Dec 2015
    My business partner and I developed a unique, hybrid approach to publishing – combining the best of traditional publishing and self-publishing worlds. We helped our clients bypass publishing companies and successfully reach readers with a book that looks and feels like other best-selling, traditionally-published titles.
  • The Neighborhood Church
    Co-Pastor
    The Neighborhood Church Apr 2008 - May 2015
    Eugene Scott and I met through our denomination and decided to plant The Neighborhood Church in unincorporated Jefferson County, Colorado. This was probably my most satisfying pastoring experience. The people were easy to love and quickly became our community. We met in Dakota Ridge High School and developed a strong partnership with the leadership there.Some of my favorite memories:*Watching our vision for a vibrant community become reality*Celebrating our annual Christmas Eve service in a horse stable with hundreds of people from the community*Organizing "Back to School Survival Kits" for the amazing Dakota Ridge staff*Developing a dialogical approach to preaching--people felt comfortable interjecting their thoughts and insights during the sermon time*Accidentally serving orange bread for communion on the Sunday the Broncos were playing in the Super Bowl. We couldn't stop laughing!*Spending two weeks in Kenya with Children of Hope, a ministry to orphans
  • Wellman Mennonite Church
    Lead Pastor
    Wellman Mennonite Church Jan 1997 - Jul 1999
    This was definitely a learning experience for me. Only 32 years old when I started, I was thrown into a very difficult church situation. People from the community started attending the church, I started a contemporary worship team, and the first five months looked very promising. Then a tragic situation happened at the church that didn't involve me. However, I got pulled into the middle of it and didn't have the experience or maturity to deal with the back-door politics, gossip, and change dynamics. I resigned two years later a broken man, which changed me deeply for the good. I don't regret my experience there...but I'd never want to go back.
  • Word Of Joy Community Church
    Associate Pastor
    Word Of Joy Community Church Aug 1994 - Oct 1996
    What a fun experience! During my short tenure at Word of Joy, I served as the youth director, occasional worship leader, preacher, and anything else the senior pastor wanted to me do. My wife and I connected with this special community immediately and formed friendships that continue to this day. Unfortunately, the church was young and short on funds, so they had to let me go.
  • Trinity Foursquare Church
    Associate Pastor Of Youth And Music
    Trinity Foursquare Church Oct 1991 - Jul 1994
    While going to grad school full-time, I worked part-time at a cute little church, located across the street from the NBC studios. With the help of great leadership, we were able to grow the youth group from three teenagers to over thirty--most of whom had never stepped inside a church building. I also grew in my guitar skills while leading the worship team every week.When I graduated, the church offered me a full-time position, but I turned it down because I knew God was moving us out of the LA area.
  • Central Parking System
    Valet
    Central Parking System Aug 1990 - Dec 1992
    Us
    While trying to figure out my life, I picked up a job that was actually pretty cool. Cherry Creek Shopping Center was about to open and needed valet drivers to park cars. So, I worked there about a year and then transferred to their Beverly Hills lot when I started grad school.The zip code or our Beverly Hills location was 90210--and I drove the cars of the movie stars. Cher, Mike Tyson, Nicholas Cage, Tom Bosley, Bette Midler, and Loretta Swit were some of the celebrities who dropped by. Gave me great stories for years.My fellow valets called me "Chaplain to the Stars."
  • We Do Windows
    Owner
    We Do Windows Jun 1990 - Aug 1991
    While trying to figure out my life, the thought occurred to me, "People say 'I don't do windows.' Why not start a business called 'We Do Windows'"? For once, I was able to apply my business education--and surprisingly enough, the business grew. I started by focusing on the newly-built Cherry Creek Shopping Center and soon garnered about 25 businesses. From there, the store managers referred me to their friends, family members, and other business-owner friends.Only one year later, I was able to sell the business and make enough money to help pay the bills for my move to LA and grad school.
  • Calvary Temple
    Youth Pastor
    Calvary Temple Jun 1987 - Aug 1989
    Fresh out of college, my home church hired me to be their youth pastor. Charles Blair, the Senior Pastor, was the fairly well-known pastor of this church of 3,000+ people. Despite my inexperience, our youth group grew to 300 teenagers.Since I was five year old, I wanted to make a difference in people's lives--and this experience only whetted my appetite.Two years after being hired, I dreamed of moving to Berlin, West Germany to work with wayward youth. So, I resigned to focus on my goal, but soon thereafter, the whole thing fell apart and I found myself wandering in a desert of my own making for two years.

Michael J Klassen Education Details

  • Fuller Theological Seminary
    Fuller Theological Seminary
    Master Of Divinity
  • Oral Roberts University
    Oral Roberts University
    Business Administration
  • Lakewood High School
    Lakewood High School
    H.S. Diploma

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Michael J Klassen works for Illumify Media Global

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Michael J Klassen's current role is I help ministry leaders write and publish books that tell their powerful story and propel their organizations forward..

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Michael J Klassen attended Fuller Theological Seminary, Oral Roberts University, Lakewood High School.

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