October 19, 2020 Edition

Industry News

ECPA board announces planning process for Stan Jantz successor

From ECPA board chair Jeff Crosby: The writer of Ecclesiastes captured a truth that has been handed down for centuries through scripture, books and popular song: “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven” (3:1, ESV). I’m writing as ECPA’s board chair to announce that Stan Jantz, who has served our Association with excellence for more than five years as president, has informed the board of directors that June 30, 2021 will be his final day in that role and we have begun the planning process for choosing his successor.

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Goodwill Rights Management announces launch of Goodwill Audio with first audiobook

Goodwill Rights Management Corporation (GRMC), a leading Christian publishing and rights services agency, today announced the release of its first audiobook, All of Grace: an innovative production that coalesces the spoken word with music for a multidimensional listening and worship experience. Additionally, it announces the launch of Goodwill Audio, an arm of GRMC, which is dedicated to producing titles to help listeners find the freedom, grace and joy that is ours in Christ and expressed in the gospel.

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Tyndale House Publishers pivots to host 4th annual Warehouse Sale completely online

In light of Covid-19 safety concerns, Tyndale House Publishers will host its Annual Warehouse Sale completely online this year, from Monday, November 9, to Sunday, November 20, at tyndalewarehousesale.com. The Annual Warehouse Sale will offer favorite fiction, nonfiction, children’s books, and Bibles all on sale (up to 75% off) while supplies last.

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MTI plans virtual and on-site conference in Ghana in 2021

Magazine Training International (MTI) will head to Ghana in September 2021 to host a series of professional training events for Christians in magazine publishing. If it is possible to gain reliable Internet access for streaming, MTI plans to offer a virtual training event simultaneously.

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This week’s Art of Writing webinar presents tips for authors on cross-promotional strategies

In this Thursday’s Art of Writing webinar, author Rachel McMillan, marketing platform expert Thomas Umstattd, and Baker Book House fiction buyer Chris Jager will share ideas for authors working together with other authors to reach new readers through social media, newsletter swaps, podcasts, and more. The session will also include a 5-minute inspirational segment from author Tessa Afshar.  This third session of the five-part webinar series hosted by The Christy Award®, will air this Thursday, October 22 at 7 pm central time.

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Staff Announcements

W Publishing promotes Allison Carter to publicity director

Thomas Nelson has announced Allison Carter's promotion to publicity director for the W Publishing division, a nonfiction imprint of Thomas Nelson. Carter has over 18 years of publicity and journalism experience, the past four of which she has spent at HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) managing the publicity for Thomas Nelson and Zondervan fiction titles and most recently W Publishing.

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Robin Barnett joins ICON Media Group as Vice President of Public Relations

ICON Media Group announces the firm has hired Robin Barnett as Vice President of Public Relations. Most recently, Robin was the Director of Public Relations for Zondervan, a HarperCollins Company.

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Milestones

NIV Super Giant Print Reference Bible surpasses 100k milestone

Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, has announced that the Super Giant Print Reference Bible in the New International Version (NIV) has sold more than 100,000 copies. “Knowing that more than 100,000 readers have found a Bible that is clear and easy-to-read affirms our mission of making beautiful Bibles for every age and stage of life,” said Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan. “We are so proud to reach this milestone.”

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ECPA presents  Bronze Sales Award to Reformation Trust Publishing

ECPA has presented a Bronze Sales Award to Reformation Trust Publishing for the ESV Reformation Study Bible (R.C. Sproul, General Editor) – in recognition of the Bible surpassing 100,000 in sales.

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CIPS issues final call for nominations for 2021 Christian Indie Awards

Nominations for the 2021 Christian Indie Awards will close on November 15, 2020. This award honors books produced by small publishers and independent authors each year for outstanding contribution to Christian life. Nominations are accepted in 18 categories.

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Product News

Crossway launches new Bible browsing tools on Crossway.org

Crossway is pleased to announce innovative updates to the Bible browsing experience on crossway.org. With more people shopping for Bibles online, being able to compare Bibles and easily see each one’s distinctive design and content is increasingly important. By updating and improving search and filter capabilities, Crossway seeks to provide customers the opportunity to make the most informed and knowledgeable Bible purchasing decisions.

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Thomas Nelson releases Young Reader edition of Louie Giglio book

Louie Giglio, the original visionary of the Passion movement that has reached millions young people globally, now brings his message of courage and faith to kids in “Goliath Must Fall for Young Readers: Winning the Battle Against Your Giants.”

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B&H releases new book by bestselling author and podcaster Sean McDowell on sex and love

Dr. Sean McDowell is a leading Christian voice on hot-button and controversial topics, including evolution, atheism, evil and suffering, pornography, sexuality. A popular apologist, speaker, podcaster and bestselling author, McDowell brings a Christian worldview to difficult cultural situations.

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New Growth Press releases board book for toddlers & preschoolers on story of Jesus' birth

Bright lights, cookies, presents, and Santa Claus. That’s usually what young children think of when it comes to Christmas. However, it’s important for them to learn what we really celebrate December 25. This year families with toddlers and preschoolers can introduce their children to the real reason for the season with “Jesus Came for Me: The True Story of Christmas” (New Growth Press/October 19, 2020) written by Jared Kennedy and illustrated by Trish Mahoney

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Kathie Lee Gifford discusses big changes and new dreams on Jesus Calling Podcast

Legendary entertainer Kathie Lee Gifford recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share how she was born with built-in dreams that she got to watch unfold by pursuing her passions. As she’s moved through various entertainment spaces, Kathie has followed where God has called her, and she’s living out the gospel in a tangible way so that she can encourage others to blossom in their faith. Gifford’s new children’s book, “Hello, Little Dreamer,” is available from Thomas Nelson.

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Bible Gateway interviews Johnnie Moore and Rabbi Abraham Cooper, authors of “The Next Jihad”

How much are you aware of Christians being singled out for murder in Africa? While the world is fixated on jihadist threats in the Middle East, terrorists are also massacring men, women, and children across lands from Nigeria to Kenya. Two advocates for religious freedom and human rights—one Jewish and one Christian—explain what’s happening, why it matters, and what must be done now. Bible Gateway interviewed Johnnie Moore (@JohnnieM) and Rabbi Abraham Cooper (@simonwiesenthal) about their book “The Next Jihad: Stop the Christian Genocide in Africa” (W Publishing Group, 2020).

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Bible Gateway interviews Dr. Craig Blomberg, editor of the “NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition”

The study Bible that launched the modern study Bible movement 35 years ago and that millions of readers have come to trust for more than three decades is now fully revised and updated with thousands of newly written or enhanced notes and articles combined with hundreds of four-color maps, charts, photos, and illustrations to create an entire library of contemporary study. Bible Gateway interviewed Dr. Craig Blomberg, editor of the “NIV Study Bible, Fully Revised Edition” (Zondervan, 2020).

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