Bestselling author and pastor Jim Cymbala hits sales milestone and marks 20 years with updated & expanded edition available February 2018
Grand Rapids, Mich. — With over one million copies sold,Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire has been inspiring and encouraging people to live at the center of God’s purposes through the power of his Spirit for the past 20 years. Cymbala has now updated this well-loved book to show how God is still working in the Brooklyn Tabernacle two decades later.
The message of Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire remains the same, pointing the way to new spiritual vitality in the church and in readers’ lives. Cymbala shows through his personal accounts what the Holy Spirit can do when believers get serious about prayer and the gospel. As this compelling book reveals, God moves in life-changing ways when Christians set aside agendas, take him at his word, and listen for his voice.
Cymbala updates readers on some of the classic stories told in the original edition, sharing what God has done in the lives of people woven into the story of the Brooklyn Tabernacle, including his own daughter. He shares how God continues to provide for the growing church, now with ten thousand members. The message of hope and transformation continues through this expanded edition.
Jim Cymbala has served as pastor of the Brooklyn Tabernacle for more than forty years. He is the author of many bestselling titles, including Fresh Faith, Fresh Power, and Spirit Rising, and curriculum, including When God’s People Pray and When God’s Spirit Moves. He lives in New York City with his wife, Carol, who directs the Grammy Award-winning Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir.
Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.
Contact: Jennifer VerHage 616-698-3331 jennifer.verhage@harpercollins.com
New Minister’s Bible from Thomas Nelson uniquely equips busy pastors for every occasion, with sermons, readings, outlines, and prayers
Comprehensive resource, available in KJV and NKJV Comfort Print®, is the only Bible to contain the complete Nelson’s Minister’s Manual
Nashville, Tenn., March 21, 2018 – Thomas Nelson is pleased to announce the release of the new Minister’s Bible, available in both the trusted King James and New King James translations. These beautiful and durable Bibles will help pastors and church leaders meet the needs of those in their congregations. The Minister’s Bible is the only Bible containing the complete text of the bestselling Nelson’s Minister’s Manual, which is conveniently set between the Old and New Testaments. A single thumb index at the middle of the Bible offers quick navigation to the Minister’s Manual.
“The Minister’s Bible is a one-stop resource with sermons, readings, outlines, prayers, and more,” says Daniel Marrs, publisher, Thomas Nelson Bible Group. “Covering a wide range of pastoral care situations—including weddings, funerals, communion services, baptisms, and various counseling situations—this is the perfect daily companion for those who have dedicated themselves to being ready to meet the needs of God’s people.”
- Complete text of both the trustworthy and beautiful King James and New King James Versions, perfect for devotional and worship settings
- Exclusive KJV and NKJV Comfort Print® fonts
- A comprehensive collection of pastoral resources, located between the Testaments—prayers, sermons, outlines, and more
- Sewn, lay-flat binding to ensure easy, one-handed use
- Three satin ribbon markers to quickly navigate between favorite passages and resources
- Elegant, durable, understated covers, appropriate for any ministry setting
- 9-point print size
The KJV Minister’s Bible is available in several beautiful editions onMarch 27, 2018:
- ISBN 9780785216469, Genuine Leather, Black, Comfort Print, 1,184 pages, $79.99
- ISBN 9780785216322, Leathersoft, Black, Comfort Print, 1,184 pages, $44.99
- ISBN 9780785216421, Leathersoft, Brown, Comfort Print, 1,184 pages, $44.99
- ISBN 9780785216537, Ebook, 1,184 pages, $35.99
The NKJV Minister’s Bible is available in several beautiful editions onMarch 27, 2018:
- ISBN 9780785216575, Genuine Leather, Black, Comfort Print, 1,312 pages, $79.99
- ISBN 9780785216544, Leathersoft, Black, Comfort Print, 1,312 pages, $44.99
- ISBN 9780785216551, Leathersoft, Brown, Comfort Print, 1,312 pages, $44.99
- ISBN 9780785216582, Ebook, Red Letter Edition, 1,312 pages, $35.99
About the KJV: In 1611, the King James Version Bible, also known as the Authorized Version, was published. Revisions made at Cambridge in 1762 and at Oxford in 1769 standardized the text, ensuring that the King James Version would remain immensely readable for generations to come. Today, more than 400 years since its initial publication, the bestselling King James Version Bible continues to inspire, encourage, and strengthen people from all walks of life. The KJV is considered one of the most influential and beautiful works of literature in the English language and continues to be the favorite translation for millions of Christians.
About the NKJV™: Commissioned in 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, 130 respected Bible scholars, church leaders, and lay Christians worked for seven years to create a completely new, modern translation of Scripture, yet one that would retain the purity and stylistic beauty of the original King James. With unyielding faithfulness to the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic texts, the NKJV translation applies the most recent research in archaeology, linguistics, and textual studies.
About Comfort Print®: Read on! Settle in and spend more time in the Bible without eyestrain. Comfort Print® is an exclusive new family of fonts expertly designed to allow your eyes to relax as they flow smoothly along the lines of text. Learn more at www.ComfortPrintBibles.com.
About Thomas Nelson: Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson, is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.
Contact: Trinity McFadden, Senior Manager of Publicity
web: trinity.mcfadden@
Paraclete Press releases new edition of book about anger
Bert Ghezzi’s powerful words on anger return to the forefront with a new edition of his original The Angry Christian: A Bible-based Strategy to Care for and Discipline a Valuable Emotion (March 20, 2018 • ISBN 978-1640600393 • Hardcover • 128 pp. • $19.99).
At a time when anger rages at a high level in our society, Bert Ghezzi shows us how to control it in our own lives. He corrects the mistaken view that anger is always bad and sinful. Bert says it is a normal part of our human nature. Anger is good if we engage it to help us do the right thing and if we don’t let it escalate out of hand. But it spawns evil if it gets out of control or if we use it for selfish, wrong-headed purposes. Bert explains that under the power of the Holy Spirit, we can transform our anger into occasions of grace. We can replace it with behaviors like patience, endurance, and determination to do the right thing. So anger used well can help us overcome obstacles that block our twofold mission of becoming saints and advancing and applying the Gospel.
Bert’s unique approach to this issue is much needed today. Endorsers of the book include Charles J. Chaput, OFM Cap, Archbishop of Philadelphia; Dr. Ray Guarendi, and Fr. Dwight Longenecker who writes, “In this practical and pastoral little book, Bert Ghezzi walks us through a guidebook on anger, showing how anger is God’s blessing not his curse. When the energy of anger is directed properly, God’s power to heal and transform ourselves and our world is unleashed.”
Along with the book, a new 50-minute DVD Angry and Good: A Biblical Approach will be released this month, featuring Bert Ghezzi’s popular talk on the same subject: biblically-based advice on how Christians can use anger wisely, and transform anger into occasions of grace under the power of the Holy Spirit.
Bert Ghezzi is a popular author and speaker. He has written twenty books, including Voices of the Saints, and Mystics and Miracles. Hundreds of his articles have appeared in the Catholic and religious press. He has been involved in all levels of religious education for more than 40 years. He has served as a leader and teacher in several Catholic renewal movements. He appears frequently as a guest on EWTN programs. His 2-minute spots on saints play regularly on EWTN radio. He earned his PhD from the University of Notre Dame, has seven adult children and 16 grandchildren, is an active member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, and lives in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Bert is available to speak to groups or churches. If you are interested, please contact the author directly at bertghezzi@gmail.com
For an interview with Bert Ghezzi or a review copy of the book, reply to this email or contact Laura McKendree at lauram@paracletepress.com or 1-800-451-5006 ext 316.
Michael W. Smith to launch Zonderkidz books in new Nurturing Steps™ Series
Nighty Night and Good Night is first book in collaboration with VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki; Lullaby album to accompany book release
Grand Rapids, MI – March 21, 2018 – Multi-platinum, three-time Grammy Award winning artist Michael W. Smith, known as one of the most influential Christian music artists in the world, will be releasing a new children’s book titled, Nighty Night and Go0d Night, May 8, 2018. This title, written with the help of friend and co-creator of VeggieTales Mike Nawrocki, is the first release in a new book series called Nurturing Steps™. A new album “Lullaby” from Smith will be released in conjunction with the first book and available everywhere.
In Nighty Night and Good Night, members of the Nighty Night band are called upon to help their friend, Ben, as he tries to fall asleep. After bedtime prayers and some going-to-sleep rituals are done, a lullaby sung by the band of animals including Bear, Sleepy Puppy and Lamby finally does the trick. Parents will be delighted in this sweet tale to share with their young children.
“One of the greatest joys of my life is being a parent and a grandparent,” says Michael W. Smith, the father of five, who is called “G-Daddy” by his 14 grandkids. “I want to serve the next generation well. That’s why I created Nurturing Steps, to provide stories and songs that will help shape the faith of our newest generation.” Nurturing Steps seeks to provide children’s music and books to enliven a little one’s journey with hope and faith through song and storytelling.
“We’re so humbled that Michael and Mike chose to publish these messages of reassurance and tenderness for young families with Zonderkidz,” said Annette Bourland, Senior Vice President and Group Publisher at Zondervan. “We love the creative flair of Nurturing Steps as it reaches young children with stories of delight.” Zonderkidz will publish the second title in this series in conjunction with Smith and Nawrocki in October 2018.
Smith has recently been in the media spotlight for his two new album releases “A Million Lights” and “Surrounded”, a worldwide 2018 tour, and an upcoming Israel trip he’s hosting. In addition to the new music and overseas activities, he recently received the distinct honor of leading worship during the memorial and funeral services honoring the late Rev. Billy Graham.
Even in the midst of busy times, Smith makes time for his children and grandchildren and treasures the special moments he has to speak into their lives. “I hope they see these books and this music as a gift to them, to remember that they are loved as they fall asleep every night.”
Nighty Night and Good Night will be available online and in stores May 8, 2018, but it is available for preorder now. Additional titles will be available in Fall 2018.
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About the Authors:
Michael W. Smith is a successful recording artist who has recorded more than 25 albums and had numerous hit radio songs in the Christian and General markets. He’s won numerous Grammy and Dove Awards and is the founder of Rocketown, an outreach to teenagers in a 38,000 squarefoot facility in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. He is involved in mission work around the world. He and his wife Debbie have five children and fourteen grandchildren and live in Nashville.
Mike Nawrocki is co-creator of the popular series VeggieTales. Acting as the voice of Larry the Cucumber and several other VeggieTales characters, Mike also wrote, directed and contributed to the development of the 3-2-1 Penguins series. He resides in Franklin, TN, with his wife and two children.
Zonderkidz™, the children’s division of Zondervan, inspires young lives through imagination and innovation. As the leader in Christian children’s communications, it creates products that awaken the hearts and touch the souls of kids under 14. Zonderkidz is also publisher of the NIrV (New International Reader’s Version) Bible translation, the third grade reading level edition of the NIV. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.
Zondervan is a world-leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, as part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, MI. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.
Shauna Niequist’s “Present Over Perfect” surpasses 500,000 copies sold
Grand Rapids, Mich., March 21, 2018 – Shauna Niequist’s New York Times bestseller, Present Over Perfect, has sold over 500,000 copies since its release in August of 2016. An instant bestseller, the title debuted at #2 on The New York Times Advice, How-To, & Miscellaneous bestseller list and sold 250,000 copies within the first six months of release.
Written in Niequist’s warm and vulnerable style, this ever-relevant collection of essays invites readers into the most important transformation: leaving busyness and frantic living behind and rediscovering the person readers are made to be. She gifts readers with a compelling vision for an entirely new way to live: soaked in grace, rest, silence, simplicity, prayer, and connection with the people that matter most.
“It has been a tremendous joy for all of us at Zondervan to work with Shauna on this beautiful book and to see it reach such a significant sales milestone,” says Carolyn McCready, Executive Editor at Zondervan. “It is clear by the ongoing response from readers that Shauna has struck a chord of meaning and relevance with this topic. In writing with such transparency and from a place of experience she has led thousands of readers to find their own road to peace, meaning, and living for what really matters.”
Shauna Niequist is the author of Present Over Perfect, Savor, Bread & Wine, Cold Tangerines, and Bittersweet. Shauna is a bookworm, a beach bum, an enthusiastic home cook and a passionate gatherer of people. She is married to Aaron, and they live in Chicago with their two boys, Henry and Mac. You can connect with her online at ShaunaNiequist.com.
Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.
Contact: Jennifer VerHage, Manager of Public Relations
tel: 616-698-3331 web: jennifer.verhage@harpercollins.com
Thomas Nelson announces release of “The Vines Expository Bible” with Dr. Jerry Vines
Experience a guided journey through Scripture with Pastor Jerry Vines in The Vines Expository Bible
Nashville, Tenn., March 22, 2018 – Thomas Nelson is pleased to announce the release of The Vines Expository Bible with Dr. Jerry Vines. Featuring the beautiful and faithful NKJV™ translation, The Vines Expository Bible provides the opportunity for readers to be mentored by Dr. Vines’ wise Scriptural insights.
Delivered in Dr. Vines’ characteristically warm style, each page helps readers build their understanding of the Bible. Based on a lifetime of sermons and lessons from his faithful ministry, The Vines Expository Biblebrims with biblical exposition, practical teaching, illustrations, principles, and translations insights, offering scriptural truth alongside guided explanations of key passages.
“Like a good sermon, The Vines Expository Bible makes Scripture accessible and applicable,” says Daniel Marrs, associate publisher, Thomas Nelson Bible Group. “Dr. Vines is famous for his warm and pastoral tone, and we think that readers will find that this Bible will lead them on a journey that will bring them into direct contact with Scripture’s message for their lives.”
- 200 “Presenting the Message” detailed outlines from Jerry Vines’ sermon archive
- 100 “Living the Message” articles with illustrations for living the Christian life
- 200 “Applying the Message” notes that help you see the relevance of Scriptures for your walk with Christ
- 300 “Discerning the Meaning” word studies that illuminate the meaning of key words in Scripture
- 66 Book Introductions
- NKJV paragraph-style text with in-text subject headings
- Topical Index
- NKJV Concordance
- 10.5-point print size
- ISBN 9780718098513, Cloth over Board, 1,984 pages, $44.99
- ISBN 9780718098582, Imitation Leather, Black, 1,984 pages, $69.99
- ISBN 9780718098599, Imitation Leather, Brown, 1,984 pages, $69.99
- ISBN 9780718098568, Imitation Leather, Purple, 1,984 pages, $69.99
- ISBN 9780718098612, Bonded Leather, Black, 1,984 pages, $74.99
- ISBN 9780718098629, Bonded Leather, Burgundy, 1,984 pages, $74.99
- ISBN 9780718098650, Genuine Leather, Black, 1,984 pages, $94.99
- ISBN 9780718098636, Ebook, 1,984 pages, $35.99
For reprint permission, review copies, or to request an interview with Dr. Vines, contact Trinity McFadden at trinity.mcfadden@
About Dr. Jerry Vines: Dr. Jerry Vines has been a Baptist pastor and preacher for over 60 years, working to win people to Christ and to help those who know Christ grow in their Christian lives. A native of Carrollton, Georgia, Pastor Vines was educated at Mercer University (BA), New Orleans Theological Seminary (BD), and Luther Rice Seminary (ThD). He pastored the First Baptist Church in Jacksonville, Florida for 24 years until retiring in 2006, and while there also served two terms as President of the Southern Baptist Convention, from 1988-1989. Pastor Vines is a year-round Alabama football fan, and is working on his PhD at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary for fun in his retirement. He and his wife, Janet, have four children and seven grandchildren.
About the NKJV™: Commissioned in 1975 by Thomas Nelson Publishers, 130 respected Bible scholars, church leaders, and lay Christians worked for seven years to create a completely new, modern translation of Scripture, yet one that would retain the purity and stylistic beauty of the original King James. With unyielding faithfulness to the original Greek, Hebrew, and Aramaic texts, the NKJV translation applies the most recent research in archaeology, linguistics, and textual studies.
About Thomas Nelson: Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson, is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.
Contact: Trinity McFadden, Senior Manager of Publicity
web: trinity.mcfadden@
Praise for The Vines Expository Bible:
“Jerry Vines knows God’s word like few people I know and has spent a lifetime of study and preparation to proclaim its Truth. This is a classic and will bless students of the Bible for generations to come.”
—Dr. Jack Graham; PowerPoint Ministries
—Dr. Robert Jeffress; pastor of First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas; host of Pathway to Victory“Creative, practical, applicable, but never anything less than true to the actual text of Scripture, has been the hallmark of this unparalleled pulpit virtuoso. . . . I love Dr. Vines and I’m so glad he’s opened up his vault of knowledge for all of us.”
—Mike Huckabee; former Governor of Arkansas
“From the cradle to the grave, the Bible is God’s roadmap for life. To understand and apply its teachings, one needs a skilled guide. Read and apply this study Bible daily, and you will not go astray.
—Steve Gaines, PhD; pastor, Bellevue Baptist Church, Memphis, Tennessee; president of the Southern Baptist Convention
“James 1:22 exhorts each of us to be doers of the Word, not hearers only. Dr. Jerry Vines, with the heart of a pastor, enables us to practice James1:22, with his own unique expository style. With this work, Pastor Vines is like another Phillip who guided the Ethiopian eunuch in Acts 8 to an understanding of salvation.”
—Sonny Perdue; Secretary of Agriculture; former Governor of Georgia
“Jerry Vines has the rare ability to possess the passion of a prophet and the erudition of a scholar, and it’s been a big influence on shaping my own approach to the pulpit. It’s good to see many of his insights and life-changing approaches to text captured in this one helpful resource.”
—Dr. J.D. Greear; author and pastor of The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina
“Having known and loved Dr. Jerry Vines for decades, I am blessed to see the fruit of thousands and thousands of hours of personal devotion and Bible study… Only God knows how many believers in the coming years and decades will be built up and encouraged in the faith for having studied God’s Word with this amazing tool.”
—Dr. O. S. Hawkins; former pastor of First Baptist Church, Dallas, Texas; author of the Joshua Code series
400 stores now using The Parable Group services
(March 26, 2018) – Serving independent retailers nationwide, The Parable Group, the leading data-driven marketing agency for the Christian products industry, recently reached 400 store-fronts participating in a variety of their tools, programs and services.
“We’re honored to serve a diverse group of retailers with personalized solutions—helping them boost traffic, increase turns, grow profits, and expand their local ministries,” said Erik Ernstrom, Manager of Business Intelligence for The Parable Group. “We’re called to use our gifts, talents and time to advance His kingdom and we all win when we link arms to propel this incredible industry forward.”
To celebrate the milestone, The Parable Group is hosting a store meeting on Sunday, July 8th during UNITE 2018 which is open to every store they serve, whether enrolled in data programs, print marketing, email solutions, Get It Local Today or more. The store meeting, hosted by four industry leaders with over 125 years of collective Christian retailing experience, will take place at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center and is centered on traffic-driving services, training on the powerful ParableConnect 24/7 data hub, retailer-focused education, and fellowship.
Currently serving Covenant, Munce, Logos and Parable stores, church stores, Catholic stores, and unaffiliated stores across the US and Canada, The Parable Group aims to help all those in Christian retail thrive.
The Parable Group is a privately owned multi-service Christian marketing agency based in San Luis Obispo, CA. Since 1985, we’ve served over 1,000 Christian brands; including retailers, publishers, churches, non-profits, film studios and more. Today, we pair decades of Christian consumer data with proven business practices, cutting-edge digital technologies, and thoughtful design to drive measurable results for those we serve. For more information, contact sally.ross@parable.com or visit www.parablegroup.com.
Contact: Sally Ross
Tel. (805) 329-4020 Email: sally.ross@parable.com
Officer commissioned with restoring order to Ferguson in wake of Michael Brown shooting to publish 13 Days in Ferguson with Tyndale Momentum
Memoir with Behind-the-Scenes Look at Ferguson Protests Releases in August 2018
CAROL STREAM, Ill. (March 22, 2018) – It was a news story that captivated a nation. On August 14, 2014, five days after the fatal shooting of Michael Brown ignited race riots in the city of Ferguson, Missouri, Captain Ron Johnson of the Missouri State Highway Patrol was charged with the task of restoring peace between local police and angry protesters—many of whom had engaged in destructive and violent acts. In 13 Days in Ferguson (ISBN 978-1-4964-1657-5, HC, $25.99), Johnson provides readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the Ferguson protests and the instrumental role he played in addressing the anger and hurt of a damaged community. The book, cowritten by Alan Eisenstock, is scheduled for an August 2018 release.
The days and nights that followed Brown’s death were the most trying of Johnson’s life—professionally, emotionally, and spiritually. Officers in his own command called him a traitor. Lifelong friends stopped speaking to him. The media questioned his every decision. Alone at the center of the firestorm, with only his family and faith to cling to, Johnson persevered in his belief that the only way to effectively bridge the dived between black and blue is to—literally—walk across it.
In 13 Days in Ferguson, Johnson shares for the first time his view of what happened during the turbulent days following Michael Brown’s death and the extraordinary impact those two weeks had on his faith, on his approach to leadership, and on shaping what he perceives to be the most viable solution to the issues of racism and prejudice in America.
Johnson’s memoir will be supported by a comprehensive marketing campaign as well as a national media tour.
Captain Ronald S. Johnson was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He holds a criminal justice degree and is a graduate of Northwestern University Traffic Institute of Police Staff and Command and a 2014 graduate of the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy. He is certified in police instruction and the development and implementation of assessment-center exercises for command-level staff officers. Captain Johnson and his wife, Lori, have been married for 29 years and have two adult children, Amanda and Bradley.
Alan Eisenstock is the author of 15 books, most recently Hang Time: My Life in Basketball (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt), written with NBA legend Elgin Baylor. He lives in Pacific Palisades, California.
Tyndale House Publishers, founded in 1962, is one of the largest privately held Christian publishers of books, Bibles, and digital media in the world. Tyndale Momentum, Tyndale’s nonfiction imprint, is the publisher of many New York Times bestsellers and is known for integrity in building lasting personal relationships with authors and agents. Tyndale extends the ministry of its authors by contributing most of its profits to the nonprofit Tyndale House Foundation, which makes grants to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world. Tyndale was founded to publish Living Letters, which later comprised part of The Living Bible, a contemporary paraphrase of the Bible that became a global publishing phenomenon. Tyndale now publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), the translation of choice for millions of people.
Four IVP titles named Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards finalists
WESTMONT, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce that four IVP titles have been recognized as finalists for Foreword Reviews’ 2017 Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards. Finalists were narrowed down by Foreword’s editors from over 2,000 individual titles spread across sixty-eight categories. IVP books were chosen as finalists in the following categories:
Essays (Adult Nonfiction)
Vintage Saints and Sinners: 25 Christians Who Transformed My Faith by Karen Wright Marsh introduces us to twenty-five brothers and sisters who lived and breathed, and failed and followed God. Narrating her own winding pilgrimage through faith, Marsh reveals surprising lessons in everyday spirituality from “saints” such as Augustine, Brother Lawrence, and Saint Francis, as well as Amanda Berry Smith, Søren Kierkegaard, Dorothy Day, Howard Thurman, Flannery O’Connor, and many more.
Multicultural (Adult Nonfiction)
In Beyond Colorblind: Redeeming Our Ethnic Journey, Sarah Shin, an ethnicity and evangelism specialist, reveals how our brokenness around ethnicity can be restored and redeemed for our own wholeness and also for the good of others. Showing us how to make space for God’s healing of our ethnic stories, Shin helps us grow in our crosscultural skills, manage crosscultural conflict, pursue reconciliation and justice, and share the gospel as ethnicity-aware Christians.
Multicultural (Adult Nonfiction)
In The Myth of Equality: Uncovering the Roots of Injustice and Privilege, Ken Wytsma, founder of The Justice Conference, unpacks what we need to know to be grounded in conversations about today’s race-related issues. And he helps us come to a deeper understanding of both the origins of these issues and the reconciling role we are called to play as witnesses of the gospel.
Religion (Adult Nonfiction)
In an age where neither society nor the church knows what to do with gay Christians, Gregory Coles shares his story in Single, Gay, Christian: A Personal Journey of Faith and Sexual Identity. It’s a story about a boy in love with Jesus who, at the fateful onset of puberty, realized his sexual attractions were persistently and exclusively for other guys. Still, from a young age he remained introspective, active in church circles, and absolutely committed to his faith, all of which led him to explore what Christian life might mean for someone who was both certain of their identity and secure in it, and convinced of the truth of the gospels.
Each year, Foreword Reviews shines a light on a select group of indie publishers, university presses, and self-published authors whose work stands out from the crowd. In the next three months a panel of volunteer librarians and booksellers will determine the winners in each category based on their experience with readers and patrons.
Winners in each genre—along with Editor’s Choice Prize winners and Foreword’s INDIE Publisher of the Year—will be announced June 15, 2018.
For a complete list of IVP award winners visit ivpress.com.
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.
Contact: Krista Clayton | 630.734.4013 | kclayton@ivpress.com
Thomas Nelson and Sony Music Nashville launch new store displays with Dolly Parton’s Children’s CD, alongside Jesus Calling devotional products, at Kroger®
Displays will be in select Kroger stores Mar. 19-Apr. 22
NASHVILLE, March 22, 2018 — Today, Thomas Nelson and Sony Music Nashville announced a partnership with select Kroger® stores to display Dolly Parton’s children’s CD, I Believe In You, alongside the bestselling devotional, Jesus Calling. The displays will be available beginning March 19.
Parton, who recently shared stories from her upbringing and how her faith taught her the importance of giving back on the Jesus Calling Podcast, released her children’s CD called I Believe In You (RCA Records, an imprint of Sony Music), on Amazon in late 2017. In her podcast interview, she mentioned that the songs will “lift the children up, and they’ll learn and be taught by the messages that [she has].” She noted how rewarding it is to sing about the positive things, making the CD and devotional a perfect pairing on the store displays.
“It’s important for families to read, pray, and sing together,” Parton said. “Jesus Calling and I Believe in You can bring families closer together.”
Parton knows first-hand the impact that reading can have on a child’s life. She founded the Imagination Library, a program that provides free books each month to children from birth to age five across the world, in 1995. Earlier this year, the Imagination Library sent its 100 millionth book, and proceeds from I Believe in You will further expand the reach of the Imagination Library to children all over the world.
“We are excited for the chance to work on this initiative to bring families closer together through two things Dolly is passionate about-music and reading,” said John Zarling, executive vice president of marketing & new business at Sony Music Nashville. “It is especially impactful to work with a major retailer like Kroger. It is an opportunity to expand the reach of the products, yes, but more importantly, we know that this will go a long way to strengthen the bond that families share.”
Beginning Mar. 19, the floor displays will be in 400 Kroger stores primarily spanning the Southeast region of the U.S. (Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Missouri, Kentucky, South Carolina, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, and Alabama). The partnership will be supported through television ads in key markets on HGTV, Hallmark, and TV Land; streaming radio advertising; and social media promotion from both Jesus Calling and Dolly Parton.
“We have heard countless stories about how the Jesus Calling family of products have made a positive impact on people’s lives over the years,” said Michael Aulisio, senior vice president of marketing for gift books, children’s books, and new media at Thomas Nelson. “We hope to create even more of an impact with this new partnership and are grateful to be working with Dolly Parton and the Sony Music Nashville group.”
Jesus Calling has sold more than 22 million copies since it was published in 2004. The line of products includes adult devotionals, coloring books, children’s books, a Bible storybook, custom versions, and many other products. More information is available at www.jesuscalling.com.
Contact: Stefanie Schroeder, 724-612-6612
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