February 20, 2023 Edition

ECPA Leadership Summit program includes international markets panel

The great value inherent in attending the ECPA Leadership Summit is the opportunity to network with industry leaders and have strategic conversations with experts. This year’s Summit, held May 9-10 at the Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel, will deliver a program that is both visionary and applicable for leaders.  One of the important conversations will be around international markets, with reports from:

• Brittany Lassiter, Director, International Marketing and Publicity, HarperCollins Christian and HarperCollins Focus Publishing
• Sam Richardson, Chief Executive, SPCK (London)
• Cindy Riggins, President, Riggins Rights Management
• Peter Cerra, Senior Director of International Sales and Publishing, Tyndale House; and President of SEPA
• Rick Denham, Global Manager, Desiring God Ministries; and International Director, 9Marks

Plan to register before the early bird deadline of March 10 to save the most!
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Newsweek runs Zondervan Books author Shane Claiborne’s personal essay

Activist and best-selling author Shane Claiborne’s personal essay “I Work With Men on Death Row. Their Stories Are Haunting” was picked-up by Newsweek. Throughout the article Shane points out how his relationship with two men on death row changed his opinion on advocating for life. In his latest book, Rethinking Life: Embracing the Sacredness of Every Person, Shane address what a balanced Christian view of being pro-life really looks while helping readers form a firm foundation to advocate for life without exceptions, from womb to tomb. Rethinking Life published on February 7th, 2023 with Zondervan.

Author Rebecca McLaughlin on Jesus Calling Podcast

Author of “Confronting Christianity” Rebecca McLaughlin recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share why it’s important to encourage young people to dig into the Word of God. She believes that reading the Bible with her children and helping them work through their questions helps them make sense of their faith, and also teaches them a way to live that is steeped in compassion for others. McLaughlin’s book, “Exploring the Earliest Gospel,” is available from Moody Publishers.

Pastors and authors Jimmy and Irene Rollins on Jesus Calling Podcast

Pastors Jimmy and Irene Rollins recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share how as they dreamed of building a diverse congregation, the stress of being leaders of a growing church began to negatively impact them both, and Irene took to coping with alcohol. They share how together, they faced her addiction and the shared problems that made it come to a head. Irene’s book, “Reframe Your Shame,” and Jimmy’s book, ”Love Outside the Lines,” are available from Thomas Nelson.