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An invitation to quiet the noise, look inward, and become more attentive to the life God is shaping.

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Christian Minimalism · Planned December 2026

Transformative Leadership, The Inner Work of the Christian Leader. Cream cover concept.
Christian Minimalism, Practicing a Less Cluttered Life, by Marshall Dunbar, D.Min.

TWO BOOKS. ONE CONTINUING INVITATION.

FAITH. FORMATION. A MORE CONSIDERED LIFE.Turn the page

BETWEEN THE COVERS

Less noise.
More room to become.

What if less noise could make room for more love?

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THE BOOKS

For the life within.
And the lives we touch.

Two reflections on what shapes us—
and what we make room for.

The final black, cream, and gold cover of Christian Minimalism
PAPERBACK & E-BOOK / FORTHCOMING

01 / CHRISTIAN MINIMALISM

Christian Minimalism

Practicing a Less Cluttered Life

Make room to live.
Make room to love.

What fills our lives—and what deserves to stay? Christian Minimalism invites an honest, grace-filled look at the noise, desires, and distractions that crowd our days.

With God at the center, making room becomes more than an exercise in having less. It becomes a way of loving God more deeply, loving others more freely, and living more honestly.

PLANNED RELEASEDecember 1, 2026Paperback & e-book · Date subject to change
Cream concept cover for Transformative Leadership, The Inner Work of the Christian Leader, by Marshall Dunbar, D.Min.
COVER CONCEPT / IN DEVELOPMENT

02 / THE NEXT CHAPTER

Transformative
Leadership

The Inner Work of the Christian Leader

The person beneath the role.

Who are we becoming—and what do the people around us experience because of it? This forthcoming book explores the connection between spiritual formation and the influence a leader carries.

Through self-awareness, surrender, trusted relationships, and abiding in Christ, it invites leaders to receive challenge and care, attend to their inner lives, and consider the ripple effects of their leadership.

IN DEVELOPMENTPlanned for March 2027Timing is tentative · Cover design is a concept
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An illustrated portrait of Marshall A. Dunbar in a denim shirt, wearing round glasses and resting his cheek on his hand.MARSHALL A. DUNBAR / AUTHOR

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A thoughtful life.
An unfinished journey.

Dr. Marshall A. Dunbar

Author. Chaplain. A student of the inner life.

Marshall is a former higher-education executive, board-certified clinical chaplain, and pastoral counselor whose work centers on spiritual formation, leadership development, and helping people navigate life’s challenges and transitions.

He earned a Doctor of Ministry from Dallas Theological Seminary, where his research explored leadership development and spiritual formation. His experience spans Christian higher education, pastoral care, counseling, nonprofit leadership, and military service.

His appreciation for architecture, minimalism, and thoughtfully arranged spaces helped shape Christian Minimalism. He lives in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and enjoys jazz, classical music, vintage furniture, and creative projects.

He is also the founder of Arvelis Digital Solutions .

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THE IMPRINT

A little apart.
A little more intentional.

Black Sheep Editions is the publishing home for Marshall A. Dunbar’s books—a place for thoughtful writing about faith, formation, and the questions beneath the surface.

We’re also exploring what a future chapter with other independent authors might look like. If publishing under Black Sheep Editions interests you, we welcome an introductory conversation.

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Publishing collaborations are exploratory. No open submissions program or publishing package is currently announced.

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FROM THE BACK COVER

Room to live.
Room to love.
Room to dance.

What if we could look at our lives with honesty and grace? What if we could recognize what is filling the room, reveal what has remained hidden, refine our desires through love, and make informed decisions about what belongs?

What if we could place God, rather than ourselves or our stuff, at the center and allow everything else to find its proper relationship to him? What if less noise could make room for more love?

That is the invitation of Christian Minimalism.

Paperback & e-book planned for December 1, 2026. Date subject to change. Retail links will be added when available.

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ANOTHER WAY TO MAKE ROOM

The audiobook.
Coming soon.

A listening edition of Christian Minimalism is forthcoming. Release timing and listening links will be shared when confirmed.

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