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Books by Shani E. McIlwain

Three books for leaders and seekers doing the honest work. Books are $12, the Awkward Silence workbook is $25 — $5 flat shipping, free on orders of $75 or more.

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Featured workbook

Awkward Silence

Practical Activities for White Ministry Leaders to Confront Anti-Racism

A workbook built for real rooms: activities, prompts, and honest conversation starters that move ministry teams from awkward silence into anti-racist practice.

$25

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Sharing My Mess

90 Days of Prayer and Spiritual Intimacy with God

Ninety days of candid devotion — prayer, reflection, and the kind of honesty that makes intimacy with God possible.

$12$5 shipping
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It's Time to Make a Change

30 Days to Renew Your Mind, Heart and Soul

A thirty-day guide for anyone standing at the edge of a change they already know they need to make.

$12$5 shipping

Trainings

Awkward Silence trainings — virtual and in person

The workbook was built to be facilitated. Shani leads Awkward Silence trainings for ministry teams, boards, staff, and congregations — live online or on site with your people in the room.

  • Virtual sessions for distributed teams and cohorts
  • In-person workshops and retreats, traveling nationwide
  • Workbook-based curriculum with bulk copies available
  • Single sessions or multi-week series
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