Rites of Passage: Raising Sons to be Men of Standard’ Named 2025 Christlit Book of the Year Award Winner

Featherworks Publications celebrates top honor for Sonya D. Ferreira’s vision of intentional, purpose-driven leadership in parenting

Featherworks Publications is proud to announce Rites of Passage: Raising Sons to be Men of Standard by Sonya D. Ferreira was named the 2025 Christlit Book of the Year Award Winner in the Family category. The Christlit honor recognizes Christian books that exemplify excellence in craft, theological faithfulness, and influence on readers’ lives.

“Receiving the Christlit Book of the Year is deeply humbling,” said Sonya D. Ferreira, Founder of Emissary Way, a teaching platform focused on moral leadership development. “Families long for a clear, dignified path to guide their sons and daughters into responsibility, service, and purpose. This award affirms the importance of parents and leaders engaging the next generation through meaningful rites that honor growth, transition, and the journey of becoming.”

“From the beginning, Rites of Passage resonated with different groups of people because it is both timeless and practical” shares the Chief Marketing Officer of Featherworks Publications. “This recognition is shared with every parent, mentor, and leader who has used the book to shape future generations. We remain committed to building bridges of connection and leadership through faith and practical principles that strengthen families, organizations, and communities.”

About the Book

Rites of Passage: Raising Sons to be Men of Standard presents a compelling vision of leadership, character, purpose, and responsibility by providing families and communities with meaningful practices to honor life transitions. The book examines how parents and mentors cultivate leadership, model integrity, and practice service in daily life.

Companion Resource

Following readers’ requests for more guidance on personally applying rites of passage principles, Featherworks Publications released Pathways to Purpose: Rites of Passage Companion Guide—a practical handbook featuring interactive milestone maps, adaptable ceremony rites, and reflection prompts designed to ignite passion in families and small groups on their growth journey. Together, these two books unite purpose with practical tools, empowering readers to bring the vision of rites of passage ceremonies to life.

Availability

• Order Rites of Passage: https://www.emissaryway.com/book
• Order Pathways to Purpose: https://www.emissaryway.com/book
• Two-Book Bundle (Best Value): https://www.emissaryway.com/book

About the Christlit Book Awards

The Christlit Book Awards honor exceptional works of Christian literature across various categories each year. The Book of the Year award goes to a title that demonstrates excellence in writing, spiritual insight, and impact on readers.

About the Author

Sonya D. Ferreira is a writer, teacher, and speaker who empowers families, organizations, and communities by cultivating intentional leadership. Her work blends authenticity with timeless wisdom and relevant, relatable principles that guide parents and leaders to make an impact on future generations.

About Featherworks Publications

“Featherworks Publications is a faith-focused publisher committed to providing truth-driven resources for families and leaders. We create practical, spiritually grounded books and tools that equip parents, leaders, organizations, and communities to lead with intentionality and celebrate meaningful milestones that shape growth.

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