William Chad Newsom

William Chad Newsom lives in North Carolina with his wife, Angela, their three children, Grace, William, and Nathanael, and their dog, Nicholas the Great (Nick). Chad is the author of two books, both published by Christian Focus. He has written more than thirty articles, appearing in such publications as Children’s Ministry Magazine, Agape Press, Evangelical Press, and The Charlotte World.

Products

Polycarp

The Crown of Fire

~ William Chad Newsom

Polycarp anxiously waited until the sound of marching footsteps faded away. The Praetorian guard were on the move - ready to pounce on Christians or any other ‘revolutionaries' that they might find. Papias is ready with his sword... read more

Talking of Dragons

The children's books of J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis

~ William Chad Newsom

How good are your story-telling skills? The record-breaking success of the films of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and the recent release of C.S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe has meant that parents,... read more

Endorsements

1.		Polycarp "It was while researching publishers for a children's book I had written that I first discovered Christian Focus. Their website noted that they were looking for authors to contribute to Torchbearers, a new children's historical fiction series on Christian martyrs. Two names jumped immediately to mind: Polycarp and Thomas Cranmer. I don't know why those two, in particular, came first to my thoughts, nor I am certain why I chose Polycarp over Cranmer, except that Polycarp's story is full of drama and adventure, and is so little-known, even among Christians. Polycarp is a true hero, and an exemplar of the truth and grace of Christ. It is essential that we fill our children's lives with such stories, that they might better understand, and love, Christian courage and nobility."