March 16, 2020 Edition

ECPA’s Leadership Summit cancelled; Alternative options being explored

Responding to developments stemming from the COVID-19 crisis, the ECPA board of directors decided on Friday to cancel Leadership Summit, scheduled for May 5-6 at the Nashville Airport Marriott.

"Each member of the ECPA board recognizes the strategic value of the ECPA Leadership Summit, a place where all of our organization's core deliverables—networking, advocacy, and information—are present," said Jeff Crosby, InterVarsity Press publisher and ECPA board chair. "Amid the rapidly-evolving health and travel situations we are all navigating, the board believed it was prudent to pivot now so we can explore all options and re-build an exceptional event in the months to come. We as a board will be working intentionally with Stan Jantz and the ECPA staff to support them as these changes are undertaken. I know I speak for the board when I say that we all look forward to gathering again in the near future."

In the coming days ECPA will be refunding registration fees in full to those who had already signed up for Leadership Summit. Those who have made reservations at the Nashville Airport Marriott should cancel on their own. There will be no penalty if that is done more than 48 hours before the reserved dates.

Pastor Max Lucado offers online Church and Bible Study based on bestselling book

“America’s Pastor” and bestselling author Max Lucado has announced an international online church on Sundays at 8:30 am CDT via Facebook through April 26. Max will be leading prayers and reading Scripture to provide a place of support and encouragement during this global crisis.

HBG’s VP CBA Sales and Marketing, Gary Davidson is retiring on May 1st

After 30 years in Christian Publishing, including the last 7 years as HBG’s VP CBA Sales and Marketing, Gary Davidson is retiring on May 1.

Baker Publishing Group leads the way for environmental conservation

In 2004 when post-consumer waste stock became available as a book paper commodity, Dwight Baker, president of Baker Publishing Group, made the decision to use it for printing as a standard policy. During the fourteen years since making that commitment, 6.2 million pounds of recycled paper have been used for printing Baker Publishing Group books. The company paper policy has saved 52,000 trees thus far, and Baker remains steadfast in its commitment to source reliably.

Iron Stream Media announces 18 Selah Award nominees

Iron Stream Media is excited to share the list of Iron Stream Media nominees for the 2020 Selah Award through the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers' Conference.

Paraclete Press announces short list for 2020 Paraclete Poetry Prize

Judges Mark S. Burrows, Luci Shaw, and Jon M. Sweeney have announced the final “Short List of Three” finalists for the 2020 Paraclete Poetry Prize.

Six Baker titles included in Outreach Magazine’s Resources of the Year

Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce that "On the Road with Saint Augustine," a Brazos Press title, was recently named Outreach Resource of the Year in the Spiritual Growth category by Outreach magazine. Five other Baker Publishing Group titles were listed as recommended resources.

IVP announces Series on the Church Year that brings together diverse voices and backgrounds

Esau McCaulley, assistant professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, has signed a contract with InterVarsity Press to be the editor for a new series tentatively titled "The Fullness of Time: A Journey Through the Church Year." The first two books in the series will release in Winter 2022.