October 26, 2026 Edition
Industry News
NavPress author Richard Swenson has died
Richard Swenson, author of the critically acclaimed and bestselling NavPress books “Margin” and “The Overload Syndrome,” has died. He was 78.
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ECPA to host December webinar to explore human strategy and AI Tools in publishing
How can publishers harness AI while keeping human judgment at the center of strategic decisions? ECPA’s free Focus Webinar on December 4 will explore this timely topic with publishing industry veterans and AI experts Hannah Johnson and George Walkley. Scheduled for 10 am central, The Alchemy in Publishing Today: Human Decisions, AI Tools, and the Crafting of Effective Strategy, will examine how publishers can combine human insight with AI tools to develop stronger strategies and put them into practice.
ECPA Global Collective returns from Frankfurt
The recent ECPA Global Collective at the Frankfurt Book Fair represented 20 companies, providing a place for Christian publishers to meet with international publishing partners, discuss rights opportunities, and strengthen relationships. ECPA hosts a variety of global collectives throughout the world for its members with plans underway in 2027 for Budapest, Chicago, Frankfurt, and Asia. Contact ECPA for more information.
PubU Master Classes available now on demand for registered attendees
ECPA PubU attendees can get a head start on their training with on-demand Master Classes available now in the ECPA PubU mobile app. These recorded sessions supplement the conference’s 40+ live sessions on November 4-5 in Nashville, offering an opportunity for attendees to customize their training at their own pace. Topics include AI, book marketing, rights management, production, audiobook opportunities, market data, and innovative book design. Registrants now have full access to the ECPA mobile app to engage with the conference, classes, and attendees.
This is the last week to register! ECPAPubU.org
FrontGate Media announces representation for Faith On Film TV
FrontGate Media has announced a new representation relationship with Faith On Film TV, providing advertisers and sponsors access to a Christian entertainment program featuring the creators, stories, and conversations shaping faith-and-family media.
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Milestones
Philip Anthony Mitchell’s debut book hits No. 1 on NYT bestsellers; surpasses 100,000 in sales
Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell, founder and lead pastor of Atlanta-based 2819 Church, is an instant New York Times bestselling author following the release of his debut book, "Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within" (Oct. 13, 2026, W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson).
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Dana K. White’s “Procrastinators Get Stuff Done” debuts on NYT Bestseller List
Bestselling author, podcaster and renowned decluttering expert Dana K. White has officially added New York Times bestselling author to her résumé. White’s new book, "Procrastinators Get Stuff Done: How to Go from Overwhelmed to Finished" (October 6, 2026, Thomas Nelson), has debuted at No. 10 on the New York Times Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous bestseller list, just one week after its October 6 release.
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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV) celebrates 30 years
Zondervan and Biblica are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV), the Bible translation created to help readers of all ages and abilities encounter Scripture with confidence. More than 10.5 million copies have been distributed around the world.
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ECPA presents Gold and Bronze Milestone Sales Awards
ECPA recently recognized five titles with Milestone Sales Awards. The Gold Award recognizes 500,000 sold and the Bronze Award recognizes 100,000 sold.
- GOLD: Great and Small Prayers for Babies by Pamela Kennedy (B&H Publishing Group)
- BRONZE: The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery by W. Lee Warren, MD (Tyndale House)
- BRONZE: Who is Jesus? by Greg Gilbert (Crossway)
- BRONZE: When Santa Learned the Gospel by Simon Camilleri (10Publishing)
- BRONZE: ESV Men’s Study Bible (Crossway)
Product News
B&H Publishing to release 100th anniversary edition of A.T. Robertson’s “Word Pictures in the New Testament”
B&H Publishing Group will release a special 100th anniversary edition of “Word Pictures in the New Testament,” the influential New Testament commentary from noted Greek scholar A.T. Robertson, on Nov. 1.
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Nelson Books’ new release calls Christians to embrace “Holy Activism” and pursue peace
Pastor, activist, and Civil Righteousness founder Jonathan Tremaine Thomas celebrates the release of his new book, "MAKE STRAIGHT THE PATH: Following the Just One into Righteousness and Peacemaking through Holy Activism," published this week by Nelson Books. In this book, Thomas offers a compelling vision for what he calls “holy activism,” a Christ-centered approach to justice, reconciliation, and spiritual formation.
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Zondervan release by Pastor Joshua Shaw shows how ordinary spiritual practices lead to extraordinary power
Joshua Shaw, lead Pastor of Vineyard Church Los Angeles, helps readers experience a holy collision and move from the mundane to the miraculous in his debut book, "Practicing the Supernatural: How Ordinary Spiritual Practices Lead to Extraordinary Encounters with God" (Zondervan, February 2027).
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Faith Words releases “Superbloom” by Joel Osteen on October 27, 2026
From Pastor Joel Osteen, this 90-day devotional offers hope and reassurance for life’s most challenging times—because often in life, our seasons of greatest abundance come after our seasons of greatest drought.
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Lifeway offers churches Advent resources for every age
As churches and families prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, Lifeway Christian Resources offers a lineup of Advent Bible studies, family devotionals and a virtual event designed to help worshipers of every age mark the season with Scripture, reflection and community.
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Other News
INDUSTRY
- Christian Fiction's Big Night Returns To Nashville: The 2026 Christy Awards
- CT tribute to Klaus Krogh, Pioneer in Bible Design and Accessibility
- PW: Call for Info: Fall Holy Days Books
- Religion Book Deals: Align, Bethany, Moody, Brazos, Revell, Paraclete, IVP, Daily Grace
- Religion Publishers Look to Help Modern Families
PUBLISHING
- Hundreds Sue Meta for Copyright Infringement, Rejecting Class Action Payouts
- HarperCollins, Netflix Announce Narnia Publishing Program Tied to Greta Gerwig Film
- Typhoon Champi brings disruption to supply chain operations across Taiwan and China
- PRH Holiday Transit Program Returns for 15th Year
- Authors Guild Joins Protests Challenging Change in Australian Copyright Law
