July 13, 2026 Edition

Industry News

ECPA releases July 2026 Christian Bestseller lists

ECPA has released the Christian Bestseller lists for July 2026, featuring top-selling titles across sixteen book and Bible categories. The #1 bestselling title in the Top 50 and NonFiction Hardcover categories this month is “One Minute With God for Men” by Ronald A. Beers and Gilbert Beers (Christian Art Publishers).

View all the lists at ReadGoodBooks.com/bestseller

knk invites ECPA publishers to free online event July 22: Media Transformation Summit

The Media Transformation Summit is a free online summit for publishing executives and transformation leaders who want practical conversations about what is changing, what matters and what teams can do next. Experts from knk, Bookwire, Supadu, and more will address topics such as AI, metadata, discoverability, workflows, formats, audience behavior, operational complexity and how publishers can make practical transformation decisions without getting lost in hype.

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Nominations open for Emerging Leader scholarships at ECPA PubU, Nov 4-5 in Nashville

ECPA is accepting nominations through August 21 for its Emerging Leaders program, a year-long professional development opportunity for rising Christian publishing professionals. Selected participants receive a scholarship to attend ECPA PubU, held November 4-5 in Nashville, where they join the industry’s premier training event for only $99, and are paired with experienced industry mentors for a year. This year’s scholars will also participate in two exclusive sessions developed by Andrea Garcia, Senior Marketing Manager at Tyndale House Publishers and director of this year’s Emerging Leaders program.

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ECPA PubU, for the Christian publishing professional, combines practical training and lasting industry connections in five training tracks. Learn more and register at early bird rates at ECPAPubU.org.

Art of Writing seminar topics announced for Christy Award events, Nov 6 in Nashville

The Christy Award® has announced four featured sessions for its Art of Writing Seminar, taking place November 6 in Nashville before The Christy Award® Gala, celebrating the industry’s best fiction. Curated by Laura Wheeler (Thomas Nelson Fiction), the afternoon will feature sessions on State of the Industry: What’s Changing, What’s Selling, and What You Can Do About It; AI and the Christian Author: Ethics, Opportunity, and a Rapidly Changing Landscape; Soul of the Writer, Heart of the Story: Writing Fiction That Reaches Every Reader; and Fix That Manuscript: Inside the Author-Editor Relationship. An optional morning author reception offers additional networking opportunities. ECPA PubU attendees can extend their stay by registering for the seminar and Gala through their PubU registration form.

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Magazine Training International launches micro-workshops for magazine publishers

A new micro-workshop program from Magazine Training International (MTI) provides Christians in magazine publishing with short, focused video lessons designed to deliver applicable on-demand training.

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Staff Announcements

Embolden Media Group welcomes editorial leader Grace P. Cho as literary agent

Embolden Media Group is honored to announce the appointment of Grace P. Cho as literary agent. Grace brings to EMG a rare combination of thoughtful author care and development, editorial excellence, and a bold commitment to elevating BIPOC voices in publishing.

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Evangelical Press Association opens search for new executive director

The Evangelical Press Association (EPA) has opened a national search for its next Executive Director, a key leadership role responsible for strengthening the association’s membership, programs, annual convention, awards contest, and long-term financial sustainability.

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Milestones

New Living Translation celebrates 30 years helping readers understand God’s Word

As the NLT marks its 30th anniversary in July 2026, Tyndale House Publishers is launching a 30-week celebration highlighting the translation’s enduring impact and growing influence among Bible readers around the world.

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Joshua Giles' “Shift Your Life” becomes national bestseller, with New York Times honors, more

“Shift Your Life: Let Go of Survival Mode, Seize Your Moment, and Build the Future You Were Created For” by Joshua Giles (WaterBrook) has become a national bestseller, appearing at #9 on the July 12 New York Times Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous Best Sellers list, #90 on the July 1 USA Today Top 150 Best-Selling Books list, and #3 on Publishers Weekly’s July 5 Hardcover Frontlist Nonfiction list.

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Two IVP books honored as finalists for 2026 Dallas Willard Book Award

The Martin Institute & the Dallas Willard Research Center (MIDWRC) at Westmont College honored two IVP titles as finalists for the 2026 Dallas Willard Book Award: “From Aristotle to Christ” by Louis Markos and “Experiencing Scripture as a Disciple of Jesus” by David Scott Ripper.

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Dr. Jeremiah Johnston’s 'The Jesus Discoveries' reaches 100k sales milestone

Baker Publishing Group is thrilled to announce “The Jesus Discoveries” by Dr. Jeremiah Johnston (Bethany House, March 2026) has sold more than 100k copies in addition to landing at #1 on the New York Times bestseller list.

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Tyndale celebrates historic 72% growth of the 'Nueva Traducción Viviente' across Latin America

Tyndale is celebrating the remarkable impact and expanding reach of the Nueva Traducción Viviente (NTV) throughout Latin America. In recent years, the NTV has become one of the region’s most widely used and appreciated Bible translations.

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Product News

WaterBrook signs Girls Gone Bible to four-book deal

Bestselling authors and hosts of the Girls Gone Bible podcast, with more than 100 million views and downloads, Angela Halili and Arielle Reitsma have signed a four-book deal with WaterBrook.

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Hodder Faith to release “When Thoughts Get Stuck” for Christians living with OCD

On July 14, Hodder Faith is releasing “When Thoughts Get Stuck,” by Reverand Will Van Der Hart and Thea Joshi. Both authors live with OCD, and together they offer a rare combination of lived experience, psychological understanding, and spiritual wisdom.

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XO Marriage releases no-cost course & companion guide on sexual brokenness and betrayal in marriage

XO Marriage, a leading faith-based marriage ministry helping couples thrive through every stage of their relationship, has released “Made Whole: Healing, Wholeness, and Holiness in a Sex-Saturated World,” a four-session video course and companion guide from Joshua and Hope Broome, available at no cost at XOMarriage.com.

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New Hodder Bible Commentary volumes illuminate Esther, Chronicles, and Psalms

Hodder Faith is introducing three new volumes in the Hodder Bible Commentary series on July 14: “Esther” by K. A. Ellis, “1&2 Chronicles” by Peter Lau, and “Psalms 1–41” by Benjamin Sargent.

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Iron Stream Media announces new book by author, entrepreneur, and marathoner Gary York

In his forthcoming book, “Christ in You: Experiencing Intimacy with Jesus,” author Gary York invites readers to rediscover one of Scripture's most profound yet often overlooked truths: Jesus Christ lives within His followers and desires daily, intimate relationship with them.

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