DOUGLAS BOND BOOKS

My part in the Webinar: May 13, 2010.

• GREAT AUTHORS Lecture on Calvin and The Betrayal
• GREAT AUTHORS Q & A

• peaking schedule
• Speaking topics and availability
• Bio/pictures
• Contact Douglas Bond

Bond can be available to speak on a variety of topics related to his books, including church history and writing. Wherever I begin, however, I will end with Jesus Christ and the gospel of grace alone in Him alone. Follow Bond's Blog

1. Talks to fathers & sons based on STAND FAST and HOLD FAST: This can be in a single message or divided into segments: Fatherhood defined, illustrated; blessings and challenges; unique challenges for young men in a postmodern world; what standing fast means biblically; how to stand fast in Christ in a variety of areas (see table of contents of SF for specific messages that your group or organization might want me to adapt for public speaking).

2. The importance of Heroism for today’s young people (especially young men): why every Christian needs to be a student of Church history; the forgotten Covenanters: heroes from the 17^th century; Reformation heroes. The value of historical fiction in the study of history. Excerpts from Crown & Covenant Trilogy; gleanings from Bond's research for his novel on the life of John Calvin, THE BETRAYAL, now published in Dutch as Het Verraad. John Knox and the Scottish Reformation. Samuel Rutherford, and others.

3. Writing seminars: See www.bondbooks.net (Writing Tips) for outline. These are age-appropriate lecture/discussions for adults, teens, or younger people. These include historical fiction writing, non-fiction writing, the central importance of poetry, the history, importance, and relevance of Christian hymnody for today’s Christian community; how to write hymns in Common Meter and in Long Meter, iambic and trochaic…

4. More developed lecture on poetry and hymnody (with references to my Mr. Pipes series on Christian Hymnody) with tutorial handouts, models, the historical/biblical relationship between Psalms and hymns, the anatomy of a hymn from biblical idea to finished composition, etc. See NEW HYMNS written by the author. Biographical sketches of important hymn writers and hymn featured talks, example: Watts and Alas, and did my Savior Bleed; Addison and Spacious Firmament on high, and When all Thy mercies, O my God; Timothy Dwight and I love Thy Kingdom, Lord; Anna Waring and Father, I know that all my life is portioned out for me; Cowper and God moves in a mysterious way; and more.

5. Favorite book talks with readings, Q&A, and discussion. Ex: Hostage Lands, Roman Empire history, especially in Britain, Roman warfare, early Church persecutions, challenges posed for Christians in that pagan world, what we can learn about how to face the challenges in our pagan world. Appropriate for small to mid-sized groups or could be adapted for larger groups.

For other speaking topic options or questions email douglas@bondbooks.net. For mp3 audio and video, click here. Follow Bond's Blog

SHORT BIO:Douglas Bond, author of more than a dozen books, lives with his wife and six children in Washington State. He is a ruling elder in the Presbyterian Church in America (PCA), has a master’s degree from Saint Martin's University, teaches English  and history at Covenant High School, and was awarded the regional Teacher Award for teaching young people how to write. He lectures on literature and Church history and leads study tours in Europe. Learn more at www.bondbooks.net and at www.douglasbondbooks.blogspot.com
 

DETAILED AUTHOR PROFILE

DOUGLAS BOND

www.bondbooks.net

1.                   Biographical Outline:

·         Douglas E Bond, born 10/29/58, son of Douglas E Bond, MIT-trained, systems-engineer-turned-Christian-school-principal (37 years). Raised by godly parents brought to faith in Christ at early age; blessed with godly nurture and winsome examples of heartfelt love and service to Christ.

·         Teacher for 20 years: last 17 and currently at Covenant High School, a classical Christian school (PCA) in Tacoma, WA. One year Lavengamalie College, Kingdom of Tonga; two years at Tacoma Baptist Schools; one year at Mariposa Christian School.

·         Leader of eight UK/France historical studies tours for high school students (1996-2010).

·         Seven years commercial photography: Weyerhaeuser Co.; Port of Tacoma; other timber, shipping, medical, airline industry; Sunset Magazine, Break Away, and others; advertising and PR, corporate reports, various clients (Awards and features).

2.         Education

·         St. Martin’s University: MIT in education. BA in history

·         Preliminary Certificate in Theology, Moore Theological College, NSW, Australia

·         Continuing education: Pacific Lutheran University, Seattle Pacific University; Antioch University; BA Washington Baptist Teachers College.

3.         Family

·         Married 8/30/83 to Cheryl Marie Bond

·         Children: Brittany (21), Rhodri (19), Cedric (17), Desmond (15), Giles (7), Gillian (4)

·         Homeschool lower grades, then Covenant High School

4.         General Interest(s)

·         Daughter Brittany Premier Scottish Highland dancer and teacher (grade 3 certification); Study abroad at Paul Cezanne University, Aix-en-Provence, France (07-08); linguistics major

·         Middle sons National Champion sprint kayak racers; Rhodri sophomore at University of Washington, architecture; Cedric USA Junior Worlds National Team, Recice, Czech Republic, 07, and USA Junior Worlds National Team, Moscow, Russia, 09; bagpipers and one-time members of Peninsula Pipes and Drums 

·         Family activities: sailing, old wooden boat projects, fishing, shooting, travel, bicycling, reading books

·         Family sailing/camping trips: San Juan and Gulf Islands summers from 93-2004; 2001 summer UK camping and canal boating

5.         Church Fellowship

·         Faith Presbyterian Church (PCA), Tacoma, WA, for 25 years

·         Ruling elder since 2001; RUF committee; adult SS teacher

·         Hymn writer http://bondbooks.net/NEW%20HYMNS.htm

·         Speaker schedule: http://bondbooks.net/speaking%20schedule.htm

6.         Other Writing Experience and/or Plans

·         Various articles published in several magazines, including MODERN REFORMATION (97-2009)

·         Mr. Pipes books (3) Christian Liberty Press, (99-2001)

·         Duncan’s War, King’s Arrow, Rebel’s Keep (Crown & Covenant), The Accidental Voyage, Hostage Lands, Guns of Thunder, Guns of the Lion (released 08), STAND FAST In the Way of Truth (January 08 release), HOLD FAST In a Broken World (08 released), Guns of Providence, 2010, P&R Publishing (2002-2008)

·         Job’s Hard Job, childrens picture book in verse completed, pending with P&R (1st in series)

·        The Betrayal, a novel on John Calvin (P&R) for Calvin’s 500^th birthday. Best-selling, now published in Dutch, Het Verraad.

           Reformation Trust (Ligonier Ministries), Profile biography on John Knox. Historical novel on Knox with P&R pending

·         7^th century Anglo Saxon historical fiction planned

·         Huguenots historical fiction series planned

·         www.bondbooks.net for more information