Publishing stories of grace
Our Story
Mercy Press is a South African faith-based publishing house dedicated to bringing meaningful, grace-filled stories into the world.
Founded with Purpose
Mercy Press was founded by Mandy Papenfus with a simple but profound conviction: that stories have the power to heal, to anchor, and to draw people closer to God.
After years of working with authors who had powerful stories to tell but no clear path to publication, Mandy created Mercy Press as a home for faith-rooted voices — a place where manuscripts are treated as ministries and authors as partners.
Every book we publish is chosen not just for its craft, but for its calling. We ask: does this story carry grace?
"Every book we publish is a prayer — that it reaches exactly the person who needs it most."
— Mandy Papenfus, Founder
What We Stand For
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Every book we publish is rooted in a sincere, living faith that reflects God's grace and truth.
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We walk alongside our authors with care, respect, and genuine investment in their calling.
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Faith does not excuse poor writing. We hold our books to the highest standard of craft and clarity.
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We trust that the right book will find the right reader at exactly the right moment.
If you have a manuscript that you believe God has placed in your hands, we would love to hear from you.