March 29, 2021 Edition
Industry News
ECPA to present NYT bestselling author Max Lucado with the industry's Pinnacle Award
ECPA announces today that they will present bestselling author MAX LUCADO with the industry’s PINNACLE AWARD for the outstanding contribution of his writing, both to the industry and to society at large. The award will be presented at the ECPA Awards Celebration on May 6th at 1pm (central), via webinar, at the conclusion of the ECPA Leadership Summit.
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Christian Audio announces exclusive publishing with IVP
InterVarsity Press has announced that it is now an exclusive publishing partner with Christian Audio, a brand of RBmedia, the largest audiobook producer in the world. IVP and Christian Audio have worked together for more than a decade with over two hundred IVP titles sold in audiobook format through Christian Audio. With this dedicated partnership, Christian Audio will continue to grow IVP’s audiobook publishing program by expanding the depth and breadth of content.
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Educational Media Foundation to move global headquarters to Nashville
Educational Media Foundation (EMF) – parent company to K-LOVE and Air1 radio networks, AccessMore podcasts and WTA Media – will establish over the next three years a new global headquarters in the Nashville region, the heart of the contemporary Christian entertainment industry.
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ECPA streamlines Leadership Summit schedule and extends early bird deadline
ECPA has just announced that it will streamline the schedule for its upcoming online Leadership Summit. Sessions will be held Tuesday-Thursday on April 27-29 and May 4-6. In the first week, programming will run from 10 am to 12 pm (central). In the second week, two segments will be held daily at 10 am and 1 pm central.
The program will feature more than 15 webinars and roundtables, conducted by thought leaders and experts on issues specifically affecting Christian publishers. Speakers during Practicum week include NPD’s Kristen McLean on a deep dive into the opportunities of the Christian market; HCCP’s VP of digital marketing and analytics Jerri Helms and Minno CEO Erick Goss in a session on growing online sales channels; with Book Manufacturer’s Institute’s Matt Baehr and General Manager of Lifeway India Ashish Thomas finishing the first week with a global report on printing and distribution. On May 4-5, presenters include author Tod Bolsinger (Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change), David French (The Dispatch), Timothy Dalrymple (Christianity Today), Michael Pietsch (CEO, Hachette Book Group), Daisy Hutton (Hachette Nashville), Madeline McIntosh (CEO, Penguin Random House), Tina Constable, (Waterbrook & Multnomah), Walter Kim (NAE), Thom Rainer (The Post Quarantine Church), and Nicole Martin (American Bible Society). On May 6, the conference will conclude with a Town Hall led by the ECPA board, and the annual ECPA Awards Celebration featuring Max Lucado.
The early bird deadline has been extended to April 9.
ECPA members and their management teams are invited to REGISTER soon!
Milestones
ECPA bestows Diamond Award to Barbour title for 10 million sold
ECPA has presented Barbour Publishing with a DIAMOND AWARD for The Bible Promise Book to honor its sales milestone of over 10 million sold. The Bible Promise Book is a modern day classic, offered in multiple Bible translations and formats, featuring over one thousand promises from the Bible, arranged by topic.
Milestone awards presented in the last year will be honored at the upcoming ECPA Awards Celebration. The deadline for recognition is April 16. More
Gold and Bronze Sales Awards presented to Harvest House Publisher titles
ECPA presented Harvest House Publishers with GOLD and BRONZE Milestone Sales Awards to honor the sales achievements of the following titles. The Gold Award honors titles exceeding 500,000 in sales. The Bronze Award is given to those books meeting 100,000 in sales.
- Gettin’ Old Ain’t for Wimps
by Karen O’Conner | GOLD - World’s Greatest Knock-Knock Jokes for Kids
by Bob Phillips | GOLD - A Book of Prayers for Couples
by Stormie Omartian | BRONZE - The Power of a Praying Mom
by Stormie Omartian | BRONZE - The Power of a Praying Wife Devotional
by Stormie Omartian | BRONZE - We Will Not Be Silenced
by Erwin W. Lutzer | BRONZE - The Power of God’s Names
by Tony Evans | BRONZE - Praying Through the Names of God
by Tony Evans | BRONZE
Lisa Bevere’s “Adamant” reaches over 100,000 copies sold
Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that Lisa Bevere’s book "Adamant: Finding Truth in a Universe of Opinions" has reached a significant sales milestone of over one hundred thousand copies sold.
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FrontGate Media reaches 20 year milestone
FrontGate Media is continuing to expand their client-base and is proud to be celebrating 20 years as a marketing services firm. Scott A. Shuford founded FrontGate Media in 2001 after a successful 10+ years in music and film with Frontline Music Group, Diamante Distribution, and the sale of one of the first Christian music web sites, Gofishnet.com to Crosswalk.com.
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Product News
Richard Mouw signs contract with IVP for fall 2022 release of “How to Be a Patriotic Christian”
Widely respected theologian and philosopher Richard Mouw, who served as president of Fuller Theological Seminary for twenty years, has signed a contract with InterVarsity Press to release his next book, tentatively titled “How to Be a Patriotic Christian,” in fall 2022.
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Hachette Nashville releases new book by Joyce Meyer, "How to Age Without Getting Old"
On March 30, Hachette Nashville releases Joyce Meyer’s newest book, “How to Age Without Getting Old.” In it, Meyer guides readers in how to embrace the aging process with grace and positivity.
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NavPress to release kids' companion to popular "Topical Memory System"
NavPress, in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, will release “Topical Memory System for Kids” on July 6, 2021. The tried-and-true Scripture memorization methods of the popular "Topical Memory System" are now available in this fun, interactive resource for kids.
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Amy Grant and Ellie Holcomb to appear on “The TODAY Show” tomorrow
Amy Grant and Ellie Holcomb will appear on "The TODAY Show" on Tuesday, March 30 performing "A Woman," the debut single from the FAITHFUL: Go and Speak album. Along with the performance, Grant and Holcomb will join "The TODAY Show" third hour for a live interview to share about the upcoming project. Earlier this year it was announced that the ministries of Compassion International, David C Cook, and Integrity Music were releasing the FAITHFUL Project, encapsulating a book, music, and livestream event.
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PrayerShop Publishing authors launch online learning platform on prayer and revival
Dave and Kim Butts, co-founders of Harvest Prayer Ministries, and authors of 14 books on prayer published with PrayerShop Publishing, have recently launched PrayerU.com, an online learning site. At PrayerU, through an affordable annual membership cost, individuals, small groups, and churches have unlimited access to an expanding catalog of courses and material.
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Bible translators launch campaign to provide Scripture access to every language by 2033
The largest Bible translation campaign to ever be introduced on social and digital media will launch Wednesday, March 24 — just in time for Easter — helping make Scripture available in every language in the next 12 years.
Karen Kingsbury announces an intensive for aspiring authors
Bestselling novelist Karen Kingsbury has launched a website inviting would-be authors to register for Believe, a three-day writing intensive course where she promises “to teach future authors and dreamers everything I know about writing fiction,” she told PW. It will feature lectures by her and associates, with Kingsbury meeting with small groups to discuss their individual efforts.
Bible Gateway interviews Jodie Berndt, author of “Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens”
How can parents’ prayers be their greatest asset and source of wisdom in raising teenagers in today’s world; especially when teens are confronted with such daunting issues as pornography, addiction, self-harm anxiety, rebellion, technology use, dealing with disappointment, and more? It’s never been tougher to be a teen—or the parent of one. How can the Bible be your source for prayers to powerfully influence your teen’s life? Bible Gateway interviewed Jodie Berndt (@jodieberndt), author of “Praying the Scriptures for Your Teens: Opening the Door for God’s Provision in their Lives” (Zondervan, 2021).
Other News
INDUSTRY
- Tyndale House Publishers Celebrates the Life of Dr. David Stoop
- Authors Joanna Gaines and Lisa Tawn Bergren make 2020 Children’s Bestseller list
- Book Deal: David C Cook Takes Book on Sports and Life of Faith
- Book Deal: Brazos Press Takes Two from Mockingbird's Zahl
- Book Deal: B&H signs authors for "WHOLE: Relating to God with All of Yourself"
- Religion and Spirituality Books Preview: April 2021
- PW Call for Info: Forthcoming religious adult nonfiction by women for women
PUBLISHING
- HarperCollins to Acquire HMH Trade
- Library E-Book Bill Advancing in Maryland
- Amazon, Big Five Publishers Face Yet Another Antitrust Suit—From Booksellers
- Audio Publishers Association Names Its 2021 Audie Awards Winners
- Product Searches Still Start on Amazon for Almost Half of Consumers 18+
- PRH Starts Extended Payment Plan for Indie Bookstores
- AAPI Authors, Bookstagrammers Organize Support Campaign
- BISG Annual Meeting in April to Address Sustainability
