June 22, 2026 Edition

Industry News

InterVarsity Press president and publisher Terumi Echols announces retirement

After five years as the president and publisher of InterVarsity Press (IVP), Terumi Echols has announced she will be retiring from her role on October 1, 2026. Reflecting on her tenure at IVP, Echols points not to any single initiative or achievement, but to the privilege of stewarding a ministry with a rich legacy and enduring mission. “I am most proud of the people of IVP, our staff, authors, and ministry partners who faithfully serve the church,” Echols said. “During a season of significant change in publishing and ministry, they remained committed to creating resources that help people follow Jesus more faithfully.”

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Rosemary Jensen, Kregel author and missionary, passes away

On May 31, 2026, former Executive Director of Bible Study Fellowship Rosemary Jensen passed away to be with the Lord. Jensen is the author of “Praying the Attributes of God”(Kregel), which has sold over 70,000 print copies.

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FrontGate Media announces advertising and sponsorship representation for Pray.com

FrontGate Media announced today that Pray.com has joined their digital network for advertising, sponsorship, and promotional opportunities, expanding FrontGate’s portfolio of high-trust media relationships for brands seeking to reach Christian, family, and faith-oriented audiences.

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Torrey Sharp to lead new Design & Innovation Track at PubU 2026 in Nashville

ECPA will introduce a new Design & Innovation track at PubU 2026, held November 4-5 in Nashville, Tennessee, led by Torrey Sharp, owner and principal of Faceout Studio, a market-leading firm specializing in book design. The track will explore new ideas, workflow, emerging technologies, and intentional design to help publishers, authors, and readers thrive, sparking fresh thinking and innovation across Christian publishing. The addition reflects ECPA PubU’s ongoing commitment to peer-led training across key disciplines, including editorial, marketing, sales, and production & operations. Early bird discount registration is now open. Program information, registration, and track descriptions are available at ECPAPubU.org.

ECPA C-Suite Symposium to gather senior leaders; September in Asheville

ECPA’s C-Suite Symposium will gather the top leaders in Christian publishing September 13-15 in downtown Asheville, North Carolina, for strategic dialogue, leadership development, and peer connection. Guided by the theme, From Disruption to Discipleship: Reimagining Models, Developing Leaders, Expanding Global Impact, the program features Tom Clegg (Clegg Consulting Group), who will present a two-part session on Leadership Through Change, along with a distinguished lineup of leaders including James Daunt, CEO of Barnes & Noble. Early bird registration is now open for ECPA member C-level executives. More at ECPACSuite.org.

ECPA Global Collective in Brazil debuts in August

The Brazil Christian Rights and Exports Fair will be held in Sâo Paulo on August 3 and 4, debuting a new event in the ECPA Global Collective program, providing an opportunity for international Christian publishers to gather and meet with industry partners with a special focus on Brazil and South America. More information and registration

Milestones

“Rites of Passage,” the latest in Every Moment Holy Series, remains #1 YA title

In March 2026, Rabbit Room Press published the latest in the bestselling Every Moment Holy series, “Rites of Passage.” The book’s first printing of 20,000 copies sold out immediately and appeared on multiple bestseller lists, and continues its dominance on both ECPA Bestsellers and Amazon bestseller lists.

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Elk Lake Publishing celebrates 10 years of publishing the positive

On June 22, 2016, Deb Haggerty purchased Elk Lake Publishing to publish new authors and positive books that would spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ and impact lives around the world. Today, on June 22, 2026, Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. celebrates ten incredible years of that mission.

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Product News

WaterBrook & Grace Corner sign Bethany Lauren Thompson to four-product deal

The creator of the popular Simply Bible platform, a book club community with more than 70,000 members, Bethany Lauren Thompson has signed a four-product deal with WaterBrook. The deal is anchored by the trade book, "The Best Book You’ve Ever Read," slated for Fall 2027.

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SPCK Group acquires NYT bestselling author John Mark Comer’s latest book

SPCK Group has acquired “Into The Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise,” the latest book by New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer. Lauren Windle, publishing director at SPCK Group, acquired UK and Commonwealth rights (excluding Canada) from Penguin Random House.

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Lifeway releases Next Gen Bible resources

B&H Publishing Group and Holman Bibles are releasing new products this year aimed at helping the next generation better engage with the Bible. A new teen study Bible, kids Scripture memory cards and a Bible dictionary for kids are designed to assist young readers with studying Scripture in a deeper way.

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XO Marriage now offers online courses at no cost

XO Marriage, a leading faith-based marriage ministry helping couples thrive through every stage of their relationship, is expanding access to its biblical principles, communication tools, and spiritual growth resources by offering its online marriage courses at no cost nationwide.

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