September 8, 2026 Edition

Publishers seek answers from Christianbook’s old owners

Publishers Weekly — Gary Kim, president of 316 Publishing, is leading an effort to demand transparency about how the former owners of the Christian e-commerce and catalog company will pay creditors. The company was acquired this spring, but the new owners are not responsible for old debts.

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ECPA C-Suite Symposium begins Sunday in Asheville

C-level leaders from across Christian publishing will gather beginning this Sunday, September 13, for the ECPA C-Suite Symposium in downtown Asheville, North Carolina. Guided by the theme “From Disruption to Discipleship: Reimagining Models, Developing Leaders, Expanding Global Impact,” the two-day program will offer strategic insight, leadership development, and meaningful peer connection.

ECPA gratefully recognizes the industry partners whose sponsorship helps make this gathering possible: Advantage, Bookwire, Firebrand Group, GPS Group, Gloo, Ingram, IPG, knk Software, and Nord Compo. Attendees will have opportunities to connect with these valued service providers throughout the symposium.

Learn more at ECPACSuite.org.

PubU Sales Track focuses on growth, adaptability and new opportunities

Sales professionals will explore new markets, global opportunities, stronger customer relationships, and strategies for navigating change during the Sales Track at ECPA PubU 2026, November 4–5 in Nashville. Developed by track lead Dave Almack, Director of Sales, Marketing and Acquisitions at P&R Publishing, the six-session track brings together experienced Christian publishing sales leaders for practical, peer-led training.

Sessions include:  Unlocking Growth with Special Markets with Cheryl Kerwin, Expanding Your Global Reach with Peter Cerra; The Salesperson’s Journey with Dan Van Gorp; Pivoting for Progress with Mark Warner; and The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Sales People with Almack. The track concludes with Embracing Change, a panel conversation about adapting as customers, markets, distribution channels, books, and authors continue to evolve.

Sales professionals are invited to join their industry peers at ECPA PubU at the Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel. Early bird registration rates are available through September 25 at ECPAPubU.org.