Bread & Ink: Fortifying Christian faith through art and writing
Bread & Ink: Fortifying Christian faith through art and writing is an annual literary magazine published by Media Associates International. It showcases the writings and art of Christians primarily from the majority world for the encouragement, growth and maturity of the global Church.
The focus of the magazine is to provide a platform for Christians living in places where there are few Christians or there is relatively little Christian publishing activity, so that their thoughts, ideas and creativity may be more widely known. Our editorial team seeks to work closely with and journey alongside both established and emerging Christian authors and artists.
Bread & Ink is aimed at the general Christian reader curious to learn from writers living in unfamiliar places, or who wish to read Christian content in their own language.
Articles and art we’re looking for
We’re open to the following submissions as they adhere to the announced themes:
- Essays – 1,500 words
- Short fiction – 1,500 words
- Poems – up to 30 lines
- Art – high-resolution images
- Devotional reflections – 300-500 words
- Short stories with prayer points – 500 words
We do not accept:
- Overt political criticism or commentary
- Analyses written in a highly scholarly or academic style
How to submit to Bread & Ink
Please email your submission(s) to [email protected]. Please read our submission guidelines below first.
Deadlines and themes for upcoming annual editions
- 2026 People of Peace in Places of War – submission deadline January 31, 2026
- 2027 Power and Purpose – submission deadline August 31, 2026
- 2028 Perseverance and Peril – submission deadline August 31, 2027
Republication by Christian publishers
Please contact our team via email at [email protected] if you would like to publish parts or all of Bread & Ink: Fortifying Christian faith through art and writing for your local context.
Article submission guidelines
Languages
We value all languages. Submissions in a language other than English are welcome. Since we will publish your article bilingually, please include an English translation.
Sources
Use endnotes in Chicago style at the end of article submissions, not footnotes at the bottom of pages.
Author bio
Include a short biography of 70 words or less with your article inclusive of your full name, country of residence, professional background and testimony.
Feedback
Our editorial team will review your article and return it to you with feedback. Final decisions regarding publication are at MAI’s discretion.
Copyright
Authors retain copyright ownership, but will be required to sign a limited release that gives MAI permission to use selected content for as long as the magazine is published.
Publication
Authors whose work is selected will receive a PDF when the magazine is published. Print copies will be available for purchase online.
Art submission guidelines
Resolution
Please submit art as high resolution images, and note that the size of the printed page of the magazine is US letter.
Information for captions
Include the title of your work, information about how it relates to the edition’s theme, and a short line as to how it was inspired.
Artist bio
Include a short biography of 70 words or less with your art inclusive of your full name, country of residence, professional background and testimony.
Copyright
Artists retain copyright ownership, but will be required to sign a limited release that gives MAI permission to use selected art for as long as the magazine is published.
Publication
Artists whose artwork is selected will receive a PDF when the magazine is published. Print copies will be available for purchase online.