January 5, 2026 Edition
Industry News
HarperCollins Christian Publishing acquires DaySpring Book and Bible Publishing
HarperCollins Christian Publishing today announced it has purchased the book, children’s, and Bible publishing assets from DaySpring Cards, Inc., a leading creator of Christian greeting cards and specialty gift products. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
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Our Daily Bread Ministries awarded $5M grant from Lilly Endowment
Our Daily Bread Ministries as received a grant of $5M from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support its Witness & Wonder: Everyday Encounters with God initiative – a four-year storytelling initiative designed to help young adults (ages 18–34) encounter, know, and love God through real-life stories of vibrant faith.
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InterVarsity Press to support Good Samaritan Stories Project
Lutheran Church Charities has received a $4,894,190 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life 2025 for the Good Samaritan Stories Project—that will include key roles by Spiritual First Aid, Values Partnerships, InterVarsity Press (IVP), and the Humanitarian Disaster Institute at Wheaton College.
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Early bird registration is open for ECPA Leadership Summit in Chicago, April 28-29
Early bird registration for the 2026 ECPA Leadership Summit, held outside Chicago at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg on April 28-29 is now open, representing a savings of $200 per person. The program for management teams in Christian publishing, is built around the theme The Future of Christian Publishing: Word, Work, Wonder, and will include the annual ECPA Awards Celebration.
View schedule, speakers & sessions, and register at ECPALeadership.org
ECPA welcomes new members
The ECPA board of directors recently welcomed the following companies into ECPA:
- Beacon Street Press is the publishing arm of Southwest Radio Ministries, and provides readers with books that shed light on a variety of topics through a Christ-centered lens.
- Tommy Higle Publishers is based in Marietta, Oklahoma and was founded in 1982 with the express purpose of publishing quality Bible studies for churches and small groups.
Staff Announcements
Tyndale House Publishers announces retirement of Chief Publishing Officer Ron Beers
Tyndale House Publishers announced today the retirement of Ron Beers, Chief Publishing Officer, marking the conclusion of an extraordinary 46-year career in Christian publishing, including 39 years at Tyndale. Beers will retire on August 24, 2026.
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Kregel Publications welcomes new Director of Sales, Dan Van Gorp
On December 1, sales leader Dan Van Gorp joined Kregel Publications as Director of Sales. In this role, Dan will lead efforts to expand Kregel’s reach across retail, ministry, and church markets while strengthening relationships with booksellers and distribution partners worldwide.
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Milestones
Zondervan announces NIV Quest Study Bible surpasses 2 million copies sold
Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, celebrates a significant achievement as the NIV Quest Study Bible surpasses 2 million copies sold worldwide.
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ECPA presents Milestone Sales Awards; NIV Study Bible receives Diamond Award
Congratulations to the authors and publishers who recently received ECPA Milestone Sales Awards. Zondervan Bibles received the highest level DIAMOND AWARD recognizing 10 million sold for the NIV Study Bible.
- DIAMOND (10 million): NIV Study Bible, Zondervan Bibles
- PLATINUM (1 million): The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Cobble, Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group
- BRONZE (100,000): In the Lord I Take Refuge by Dane Ortlund, Crossway
Two IVP Academic titles win 2025 Credo Book Awards
InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce that Credo Magazine has honored two IVP Academic titles with 2025 Credo Book Awards: “From Aristotle to Christ” and the “Revelation” volume from the Reformation Commentary on Scripture series.
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IVP’s “Don’t Despise Our Youth” receives Rooted Book Award
InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce the recognition of “Don’t Despise Our Youth: Renewing Hope for Urban Youth Ministry” in the 2025 Rooted Book Awards. The book tied for first place in the Best New Books for Youth Ministers category.
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Product News
The Africa Study Bible is now available in e-Book format
Oasis International Publishing is excited to announce that the Africa Study Bible (ASB)—the most comprehensive biblical resource shaped by African scholarship and voices—is now available in a convenient e-book format.
Paraclete Press releases new novel by Daniel Taylor: “The Prodigal of Leningrad”
Beautifully told and based on historical events, “The Prodigal of Leningrad” by Daniel Taylor (Paraclete Press, January 2026) is an unforgettable story of human resilience and a profound meditation on art, faith, forgiveness, and healing.
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New Growth Press to release family devotional by Kate Hox on February 9
In “Who Is God?” devotions written by Kate Hox are paired with illustrations by Joe Hox to present families with a big view of God, who is the same yesterday, today, and forever.
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Other News
INDUSTRY
PUBLISHING
- Trump-Aligned Law Firm Files Civil Rights Complaint Against PRH
- Authors File New Lawsuit Against AI Companies Seeking More Money
- Association of American Publishers Announces This Month’s Revenue Report
- Forbes: 4 Ways AI Could Change Book Publishing In 2026
- Barnes & Noble to open 60 stores in 2026
- Last Call for Mass Market Paperbacks after Years of Steady Sales Declines
- BISG webinar on January 6: Supply Chain 101: Back to Basics
- BISG webinar on January 13: Evaluating New Technology for Publishers
- How to thrive with BookTok: The Top Do’s and Don’ts from Bookwire
- U.S. Market, Children’s Titles Both Key to Growing Spanish-Language Audiobooks
- Bookseller: Publishers snap up raft of audio-first acquisitions
- EU Parliament votes to exempt books from EU Deforestation Regulations
- Guadalajara International Book Fair Breaks Attendance Records
