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Baker Publishing Group Signs Jeremiah J. Johnston
Ada, Mich. (April 12, 2017)—Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that they have signed a three-book contract with Jeremiah J. Johnston, a New Testament scholar and rising voice for Christianity.
Unimaginable: What Our World Would Be Like Without Christianity (ISBN 9780764230813; ebook ISBN 9781493413805; $19.99) is the first book by Johnston. Releasing in November 2017, Unimaginable is a stirring account of Christianity’s power for good and reveals how vital the Bible and Christianity are in these uncertain times. In a day when Christians are often attacked for their beliefs, Johnston offers an inspiring look at the positive influence of Christianity, both historically and today. This provocative and enlightening book is sure to encourage believers and challenge doubters.
“Johnston’s book serves a new generation of believers with the reasons for our faith, and it offers a compelling new speech to our cultured despisers,” noted Dwight Baker, president and CEO of Baker Publishing Group.
“Jeremiah Johnston has been on our radar for quite some time,” stated Shaun Tabatt, marketing manager of Bethany House nonfiction. “When acquisitions editor Jeff Braun and I first met Jeremiah and his team last fall, we knew very quickly he is the sort of author we can build a long and fruitful partnership with. We couldn’t be more thrilled to welcome Jeremiah into the Bethany House family!”
“I am delighted to be in a long-term partnership with Baker Publishing Group and Bethany House,” said Jeremiah Johnston. “Not only are they supportive of our Christian Thinkers Society brand and my voice, but most importantly, we are in alignment of mission to create content to see the global church resourced, equipped, and enriched with a thinking faith.”
Jeremiah J. Johnston, PhD, is a New Testament scholar and frequent contributor to national publications and shows, including FOX News, USA Today, Relevant, Decision, The Christian Post, and In the Market with Janet Parshall. A sought-after speaker by universities and churches of various denominations, Johnston ministers internationally in partnership with the Museum of the Bible. He is president of the Christian Thinkers Society, a Resident Institute at Houston Baptist University, where he serves as professor of early Christianity. His passion is working with local churches and pastors in equipping Christians to give intellectually informed accounts of what they believe, and he is known for his unique communication skills and his infectious love for people.
Johnston is the author of Unanswered: Lasting Truth for Trending Questions and has developed and taught Bible study video series with LifeWay Church Resources. He completed his doctoral residency in Oxford and received his PhD from Middlesex University. He also earned advanced degrees in theology from Acadia University and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Bethany House Publishers has been publishing high quality books for over 50 years. Recognized as the pioneer and leader in Christian fiction, we publish over 75 new fiction and nonfiction titles annually in subjects including historical and contemporary fiction, Christian living, devotional, family resources, and theology. Our titles are frequently found on Christian bestseller lists.
Contact: Lynnae Lubbers
(616)676-9185 x193 llubbers@bakerpublishinggroup.com
Rose Publishing’s God and Me! 52 Week Devotional for Girls is a 2017 ECPA Christian Book Award® Finalist
ECPA announced that Rose Publishing’s God and Me! 52 Week Devotional for Girls is a 2017 ECPA Christian Book Award ® finalist in the “Young People’s Literature” category.
The Christian Book Award® program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and Bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry.
The God and Me! 52 Week Devotional for Girls is fully-illustrated and helps girls ages 10-12 know God and His ways. With 365 devotions and stories for the whole year, this book is filled with colorful art and activities that will introduce and strengthen the habit of daily devotionals. Bible verses and stories kick off each devotional and are followed by fun exercises, prayers, and memory activities that help kids remember key information. It also includes real-life examples, Bible activities, fun crafts, recipes, and more.
Written by Linda Washington, Jeannette Dall, and Kathy Widenhouse, the God and Me! series is Bible-based, age-appropriate, easy-to-understand, and a great resource for even the most reluctant readers.
For interviews, contact Don Otis at (719) 275-7775 or email interviews@veritasincorporated.com
God and Me! 52 Week Devotional for Girls Ages 10-12
ISBN: 9781584111788, 386 pages, 6”x 9” softcover, full color illustrations, retail $14.99
Rose Publishing’s children’s line, RoseKidz®, publishes award-winning and reproducible Bible lesson material for children, including age-appropriate Sunday school activities, Instant Bible lessons, girl and boy devotionals, fiction books, and much more! For additional information on Rose Publishing’s children’s line visit http://www.rose-publishing.com/about
Media contact: Don Otis
(719) 275-7775 interviews@veritasincorporated.com
BroadStreet Publishing Author Featured in Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant’s New Release, OPTION B
Minneapolis, MN – (April 14, 2017) Timothy J. Chambers, author of the upcoming release Seeing Beautiful (Broadstreet Publishing), will be featured in the April release of Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy—a hopeful new book written by Sheryl Sandberg (Facebook’s COO) and Adam Grant (Wharton’s top-rated professor), the #1 New York Times best-selling authors of Lean In and Originals. Option B is a powerful, inspiring, and practical book about building resilience and moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks.
Tim Chambers, a lifelong artist suffering from a degenerative hearing and vision disease, speaks from experience when it comes to finding hope. While Tim has won awards for his breathtaking portraits and landscapes, he is also considered to be legally blind with less than 10 percent of average human vision. He shares his inspiring story in more detail in the release of Seeing Beautiful (BroadStreet, June 2017), a unique adult coloring book filled with beautiful illustrations and art tips. With purchase of the book, the author offers a free online art course through his Iguana Art Academy—which helps users further bring out their inner artist! You can learn more about Seeing Beautiful and the Iguana Art Academy at TimothyChambers.com.
B&H Leads Christian Retailing’s Best Awards with 26 Finalists
Nashville, Tennessee (April 10, 2017) — B&H Publishing Group is proud to announce that it has 26 finalists in the 2017 Christian Retailing’s Best Awards, the most among Christian publishers. Among the B&H finalists are: Unashamed by Lecrae, She Reads Truth by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, and The Prince Warriors by Priscilla Shirer.
Christian Retailing announced the category finalists on April 6, 2017; a complete list can be found here. Winners will be announced at CBA UNITE in Cincinnati, Ohio, on Wednesday, June 28.
The following B&H Books and Bibles were announced as finalists:
Bibles: Children: It’s All About Jesus Bible Storybook
Bibles: Devotional/Study: The Gospel Project Bible
Bibles: Journaling: HCSB Illustrator’s Notetaking Bible
Bibles: Teen: HCSB Illustrator’s Notetaking Bible for Teens
Auto/Biography: Unashamed by Lecrae
Bible/Reference Study: Exalting Jesus in Philippians by Tony Merida, Francis Chan, David Platt and Daniel L. Akin
Children’s Fiction: The Prince Warriors and the Unseen Invasion by Priscilla Shirer
Children’s Nonfiction:
- What About Me? by Vicki Courtney
- Can You Relate? by Vicki Courtney
Christian Education: Hearts, Heads, and Hands by M. David Sills
Christian Living: Practical Life: Looking for Lovely by Annie F. Downs
Church and Culture:
- Who Moved My Pulpit? by Thom S. Rainer
- Designed to Lead by Eric Geiger and Kevin Peck
Coloring Book: Life Verse Creative Journal Set by Morgan Grace Magruder and Jana Magruder
Devotionals: Faith, Hope, Love Devotional by Amy Parker
Evangelism: Tell Someone by Greg Laurie
First-Time Authors: She Reads Truth by Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams
Relationships: Between Us: A 52-Week Keepsake Devotional for Mothers and Daughters by Vicki Courtney
Social Issues: The Gospel & Racial Reconciliation by Russell Moore and Andrew Walker
Young Adult Nonfiction:
- Reflect by Vicki Courtney
- Cherish by Vicki Courtney
Backlist: Fervent by Priscilla Shirer
Children’s Music and Media: Bibleman Melting the Master of Mean DVD
Spanish:
- Vivir con integridad y sabiduría (Live with Integrity and Wisdom) by Miguel Nuñez (B&H Publishing Group)
- La oración (Prayer) by Timothy Keller
- RVR 1960 Biblia de apuntes, Azul, Piel Genuina y Tela Impresa (RVR 1960 Notetaking Bible, Blue, Genuine Leather and Printed Fabric)
In addition to the 26 B&H finalists, all three finalists in the Audio category are also B&H titles, produced by Christianaudio: She Reads Truth, Unashamed, and The Prince Warriors.
Those who are part of the Christian products industry were qualified to vote in the awards, and were asked to judge the nominations on their impact, including their ability to speak to people’s hearts and evoke emotion; open people’s minds to new ways of thinking; and encourage and affirm Christ-like living. Introduced in 2001, the awards sponsored by Christian Retailing have been acknowledged as an important way of recognizing some of the most significant new life-changing products in the Christian retail industry.
B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of LifeWay Christian Resources, is a team of mission-minded people with a passion for taking God’s Word to the world. Because we believe Every Word Matters® we seek to provide intentional, Bible-centered content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, inspiring them to build a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Among our print and digital releases for the trade, church, and academic markets, titles include The New York TimesNo. 1 bestsellers The Love Dare and The Vow, #1 CBA bestseller I Am a Church Member as well as the newly-revised Christian Standard Bible (CSB) translation.
Media Contact: Jenaye White
Jenaye.White@BHPublishingGroup.com, 615-251- 2964 www.bhpublishinggroup.com
Zondervan Signs Candace Cameron Bure & Natasha Bure for Multi-Book Deal
Multiple projects are planned, including young adult, trade and gift books
Robin Barnett, Zondervan,616.698.3251 robin.barnett@harpercollins.com
Liane Worthington, Zonderkidz, 616.698. 3345 liane.worthington@harpercollins.com
Stefanie Schroeder, Zondervan Gift, 615.902.1722 stefanie.schroeder@harpercollins.com
PURE FLIX ANNOUNCES FILM RELEASE SCHEDULE WITH ACADEMY AWARD WINNERS & BEST-SELLER ADAPTATIONS
2017 Theatrical Feature Slate Includes THE CASE FOR CHRIST, SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME and SAMSON
Scottsdale, AZ: A group of Academy Award winners and nominees headline the latest major motion pictures from PURE FLIX, the No. 1 independent faith film studio.
Releasing to theaters on April 7th is the true-life drama THE CASE FOR CHRIST, by former atheist turned NYT bestselling author and pastor, Lee Strobel.
It’s the early ’80s and Strobel (Mike Vogel) is an award-winning investigative reporter at the Chicago Tribune whose wife, Leslie, (Erika Christensen) has discovered the Christian faith. Their religious differences begin to take a toll on their marriage.
Utilizing his journalistic and legal training, Lee begins a quest to debunk the claims of Christianity. Ultimately, Lee comes face-to-face with unexpected results that could change everything he knows to be true. The film features Academy Award winner Faye Dunaway, and Academy Award nominee Robert Forster.
Info available at www.TheCaseforChristmovie.com
Pure Flix, in partnership with Paramount Pictures, will release SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME on October 20th, based on the NYT best-selling true story. Debbie (Academy Award winner Renée Zellweger) and her husband Ron (Academy Award nominee Greg Kinnear) recommit to their marriage in the most unlikely of places – a homeless shelter. But it’s really meeting the homeless man Denver (Academy Award nominee Djimon Hounsou) which changes all three of their lives forever. Academy Award winner Jon Voight also stars.
In April, Pure Flix began filming the biblical epic SAMSON in South Africa, a dramatic adaptation of a man with supernatural strength who leads his enslaved tribe to victory over the mighty Philistine empire. The film stars Jackson Rathbone, Rutger Hauer, Billy Zane, Lindsay Wagner, Caitlin Leahy and Taylor James as Samson and coming soon to theaters.
“We’re thrilled to bring audiences quality and diversity in our upcoming projects,” notes Pure Flix CEO and co-founder Michael Scott. “The vision of Pure Flix is to influence the global culture for Christ through media– that’s what we are recognized for and what we will continue to pursue.”
ABOUT PURE FLIX
Pure Flix is the worldwide leader in producing and distributing faith and family-friendly entertainment. With the launch of Pureflix.com, the streaming video on demand service, they now offers a trusted destination for the highest quality, wholesome entertainment that’s available anytime, anywhere. Pure Flix website: www.PureFlixStudio.com.
LSC COMMUNICATIONS SIGNS A FULFILLMENT AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH APOLOGIA EDUCATIONAL MINISTRIES
April 04, 2017, CHICAGO — LSC Communications, Inc. (NYSE: LKSD) announced today that it has expanded its relationship with Apologia Educational Ministries beyond print to provide fulfillment and distribution services. David McCree, President of the Book division at LSC, said, “We are thrilled to grow our relationship with Apologia, and are working diligently to develop advanced supply chain solutions to replace publishers’ fixed costs with variable.”
As a leading K-12 educational publisher for Christian-based homeschool curriculum, Apologia Educational Ministries serves customers worldwide. Davis Carman, President of Apologia, commented, “LSC has been a reliable source of our book manufacturing for many years. I am pleased for Apologia and LSC to be locking arms in this new way. The on-time and accurate fulfillment of orders is a mission-critical part of our business, and I am confident that this will be a great move for Apologia.”
About LSC Communications
LSC Communications (NYSE: LKSD) is a global leader in traditional and digital print, print-related services and office products that serves the needs of publishers, merchandisers and retailers. The Company’s service offering includes e-services, warehousing and fulfillment and supply chain management. LSC utilizes a broad portfolio of technology capabilities coupled with consultative attention to clients’ needs to increase speed to market, reduce costs, provide postal savings to clients and improve efficiencies. Strategically located operations provide local service and responsiveness while leveraging the economic, geographic and technological advantages of an international organization.
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Kregel Author Kenneth Osbeck Passes Away
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Kenneth Osbeck, age 92, author of 101 Hymn Stories, Amazing Grace, and many other books, passed away peacefully last week. He taught music and fine arts on faculty at Cornerstone University and Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music. He also directed music for Children’s Bible Hour, Youth for Christ, Radio Bible Class, and Diadem Records.
Kenneth Osbeck was well-known for his sixteen books related to hymn stories and music ministry. Of the titles published by Kregel, there are currently more than one million copies in print.
Kregel publisher Dennis Hillman notes: “In my twenty-five years of working with Ken Osbeck on numerous books, two things stand out, neither of which have to do directly with hymns or hymn stories, for which Ken was most well-known. The first was Ken’s deep kindness and concern for others. A conversation with Ken almost never ended without a personal inquiry about my work or about my family. With Ken, it was something real, not a simple formality. And he came with a reminder that he regularly prayed for me and my family. Second, Ken loved God. He worshipped because he loved the Lord. Hymns were an important means to express that love, and he wanted other believers to learn to worship with a sense of awe and anticipation. We will miss him greatly.”
ECPA Chooses Three IVP Titles as Finalists for 2017 Christian Book Awards
WESTMONT, IL—The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) chose three InterVarsity Press (IVP) titles as finalists for its 2017 Christian Book Award program. Impossible People, New Dictionary of Theology, and Saving the Bible from Ourselves are among the fifty-nine finalists selected as the year’s best Christian titles. Five finalists were chosen in eleven categories. The winners will be announced at the ECPA Awards Celebration held at the industry’s Leadership Summit onMay 2 in Colorado Springs.
“These finalists emerged from a rigorous judging process and represent the best our industry produced this past year. Even more important is the impact these excellent books, Bibles, and resources are having on the church and wider culture,” said Stan Jantz, ECPA’s executive director.
Impossible People: Christian Courage and the Struggle for the Soul of Civilization by Os Guinness is an ECPA finalist in the Faith & Culture category. Guinness argues that we must engage secularism and atheism in new ways, confronting competing ideas with discernment and fresh articulation of the faith. Christians are called to be impossible people, full of courage and mercy in challenging times. Rick Warren, author of The Purpose-Driven Life, said, “I read everything Os Guinness writes because he always challenges my thinking and enlarges my perspective. Impossible People may be his most important work. Read it, then buy five copies for friends and discuss it together. The message is that important. This could be the most important book you read this year.”
New Dictionary of Theology: Historical and Systematic is one of the five finalists in the Bible Reference Works category. This new edition combines excellence in scholarship with a high standard of clarity and profound insight into current theological issues. Over three hundred contributors form an international team of renowned scholars, including Marcella Altaus-Reid, Richard Bauckham, David Bebbington, Kwame Bediako, Todd Billings, Oliver Crisp, Samuel Escobar, John Goldingay, Tremper Longman III, John McGuckin, Jennifer McNutt, Michael J. Nasir-Ali, Bradley Nassif, Mark Noll, Anthony Thiselton, John Webster, and N. T. Wright. “New Dictionary of Theology is a single volume, one-stop resource that is valuable for anyone who wants a useful primer and introduction to the grand spectrum of theology,” said Martin Williams of Vox Reformata.
The third ECPA finalist from IVP is Glenn Paauw’s Saving the Bible from Ourselves: Learning to Read and Live the Bible Well in the Bible Study category. “Glenn Paauw has written a serious and compelling book on the Bible,” said Walter Brueggemann of Columbia Theological Seminary. “The tone of his writing is puckish enough to keep us turning pages for more. After identifying our lazy readiness to reduce the Bible to convenient ‘scripturettes,’ Paauw guides us to a way to the adult work of serious engagement with the Bible.” Paauw introduces readers to seven new understandings of the Bible as steps on the path to recovering one deeply engaged Bible. With each “new” Bible presented, deficiencies in how we currently interact with the Bible are explored, followed by recommendations for a new practice.
See a complete list of IVP’s award-winning titles at ivpress.com/award-winners.
Founded in 1947 as an extension of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, InterVarsity Press serves those in the university, the church and the world by publishing thoughtful Christian books that equip and encourage people to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord in all of life. For more information, visit ivpress.com.
Media Contact: Krista Clayton | 630.734.4013 | kclayton@ivpress.com