NASHVILLE, Tenn., December 2023 – Zondervan Books, a leading publisher of Christian literature, announces a two-book book deal with Patrick Miller and Keith Simon. Miller and Simon are pastors at The Crossing in Columbia, Missouri, and host two podcasts, Truth Over Tribe and Ten Minute Bible Talks.
“We are thrilled to welcome Patrick and Keith to the Zondervan Books family. Patrick and Keith have proven to be dynamic co-authors speaking into cultural issues most important to readers. We look forward to working with them on their next books and seeing how they impact readers during these critical times,” said Webster Younce, Zondervan Books VP and Publisher.
Miller holds an M.Div. from Covenant Theological Seminary. He is a contributor to platforms such as The Gospel Coalition and Mere Orthodoxy and has also written for publications including Christianity Today, Newsweek and Christ and Pop Culture. Additionally, he’s been interviewed by more than 50 podcasts and has spoken at events such as Theology in the Raw’s Exiles in Babylon conference and TGC’s Good Faith Debates.
Simon began his ministry serving for five years with Cru, before pursuing a Master of Divinity degree from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has written for Newsweek and The Gospel Coalition and frequently speaks as a guest on podcasts across the United States.
“I am so pleased to work with Patrick and Simon on their next books. Their theological insight and cultural understanding will serve readers well,” said Paul J. Pastor, senior acquisitions editor for Zondervan Books.
Their first planned book with Zondervan is titled Out of Place and set to release in January 2025. The book helps readers navigate the increasingly hostile culture and guides them through five Biblical postures and practices designed to help them navigate tension and build God’s kingdom in their everyday life.
Zondervan is a HarperCollins Company and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian communications. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com
Contact: Kristin Cole, Zondervan Books, kristin@kcolecommunications.com
