CHRISTIAN AUTHOR • AIR FORCE OFFICER • SPEAKER
Faith. Hope.
Stories that
transform lives.
Discover the writings and journey of Brad D. Nelson, PhD—an active-duty Air Force officer and Christian author dedicated to encouraging faith, restoring hope, and helping readers navigate life’s challenges through biblical truth and real-life experiences.
4 Published & Upcoming Books
FEATURES BOOKS
Books written to encourage, restore, and strengthen faith.
Each book is written from personal experience and grounded in Scripture, offering practical wisdom, encouragement, and hope for every season of life.
PRE-DEPLOYMENT GUIDEBOOK
From a Christian’s Perspective
Whether you and your family are experienced deployers or first-timers, deployments are arguably one the most challenging and unsettling experiences you’ll ever have.
The People Who Aren’t There:
Understanding America’s Church Attendance Decline and How Congregations Can Respond
America’s experiencing its most significant religious transformation, with church attendance hitting record lows, declining trust in institutions, and younger generations increasingly disengaging from church life.
A Broken Vow and Heart:
A Christian’s Experience Triaging, Healing, and Growing Through Divorce
The emotional impacts of divorce on adults can be far-reaching, frequently leading to issues such as depression, significant stress, and anxiety.
ABOUT BRAD
A life devoted to faith,
service, and encouraging others.
Brad D. Nelson, PhD, is an active-duty Air Force officer, Christian author, and speaker whose writings are inspired by Scripture, personal experience, and a passion for helping others grow in faith. His work reflects a lifelong commitment to service—both in uniform and in ministry—offering hope, practical wisdom, and biblical encouragement to readers from all walks of life.
Beyond writing, Brad is actively involved in his church and community, serves as a mentor through Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who in America for his military service and leadership. He and his wife, Amanda, proudly call the St. Louis area home.
Why Readers Connect
Words rooted in truth, tenderness,
and real life.
Biblical Truth
Every page is anchored in Scripture, tradition, and sound theology.
Hope
Stories that lift the eyes upward, even from the lowest valley.
Healing
Compassionate pathways for wounds only grace can restore.
Faith
A steady invitation to trust Christ in every ordinary moment.
Real-Life Stories
Written from the pew, the barracks, and the family table.
“The fruit of righteousness is a tree of life, and he who wins souls is wise.”
Reader Testimonials
Lives touched, page by page.
Pastor Michael R.
Brad writes with the humility of a servant and the depth of a scholar. His work will bless your congregation.
James L.
A Broken Vow and Heart met me exactly where I was. I finished the book able to breathe again.
Sarah W.
The Pre-Deployment Guidebook gave our family words to pray when we had none. A gift for every service family.
Stay Encouraged
Weekly devotionals, book releases, and ministry updates — sent gently,
NEVER SPAMMY.
Known, Love and Significant
Every generation faces questions of identity, but ours seems particularly vulnerable. We inhabit a world flooded with information but lacking in meaning. Despite being always connected, loneliness grows. Surrounding us are voices prescribing how we should be, live, and what to achieve to be significant — yet only a few voices share the truth we most need to hear.
Invite Brad to your church
or event.
Brad speaks to congregations, military families, and conferences on faith, ministry, and
cultural moments the church is facing.