The Wonder of the Greatest Gift to release from Tyndale House Publishers November 7

Carol Stream, Ill. (September 5, 2017)—Ann Voskamp, New York Times bestselling author and one of today’s most influential Christian bloggers, presents the timeless Advent tradition of the Jesse Tree with a beautiful keepsake book all generations will enjoy. The Wonder of the Greatest Gift is scheduled to release from Tyndale House Publishers on November 7, 2017, just in time for the Advent season.

Based on her bestseller Unwrapping the Greatest Gift (Tyndale, November 2014), Voskamp offers a new, interactive way for families to celebrate a Christ-centered journey through the Advent season year after year.

“We are thrilled to partner with Ann on this exceptional family heirloom,” said Linda Howard, Associate Publisher for Children and Youth at Tyndale. “I love imagining families gathering around the tree, reading the day’s devotion, and placing an ornament on a branch each day of Advent. The Wonder of the Greatest Gift brings the focus back to the real reason we celebrate Christmas and creates a tradition parents will want to use as a guide through the season for years to come.”

Featuring an intricate three-dimensional pop-up tree, 24 beautiful ornaments, and a star-shaped tree topper, combined with simple devotional readings for each day of December, The Wonder of the Greatest Gift recaptures the sacredness of the season in an unforgettable way.

Ann Voskamp is a farmer’s wife, the home-educating mama to a half-dozen exuberant kids, and author of One Thousand Gifts: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, a New York Times 60-week bestseller. Named by Christianity Today as one of 50 women most shaping culture and the church today, she’s a global advocate for needy children with Compassion International, a loser of library books, a stirrer of soup, a loud laugher, a kid snuggler, a Jesus lover and honestly, a bit of a mess. It’s okay, really. Grace is the most amazing of all. Her online journal, one of the top 10 most widely read Christian blogs online, is a relief of quiet vulnerability and an oasis of sacred, seeing God in the everyday ugly beautiful: www.aholyexperience.com.

Tyndale House Publishers, founded in 1962, is the world’s largest privately held Christian publisher of books, Bibles, and digital media. Tyndale has published many New York Times bestsellers. The largest portion of its profit goes to the nonprofit Tyndale House Foundation, which makes grants to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world. Tyndale was founded to publish Living Letters, which later comprised part of The Living Bible, a contemporary paraphrase of the Bible that became a global publishing phenomenon. Tyndale now publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), the translation of choice for millions of people.

Contacts: Kristen Schumacher  kristenschumacher@tyndale.com | 630.784.5126
Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com | 630.784.5257

The Wonder of the Greatest Gift by Ann Voskamp
ISBN: 978-1-4964-2799-1
Hardcover: $34.99
Trim Size: 12.8125 x 12.5625
November 2017
Tyndale.com

Anderson, Ind., September 5, 2017—Warner Press and author Tina Houser continue to grow their relationship with the release of Tina’s latest book, Fascinating Preschoolers. Houser’s latest book connects Sunday school teachers to a group of kids that are often overlooked as “too young” to connect to Jesus. She teaches us how to embrace their “fascination” and show them the wonder of the world God created.

“A preschooler’s existence is all about learning what their world is like,” said Tina Houser. “They’re seeing it for the first time, and it’s FASCINATING! It doesn’t mean that it’s a new technology, which fascinates adults more. It simply means that it’s new to them.”

After 33 incredible years in children’s ministry within the local church, Tina thrives on being able to train those who share her passion for reaching kids for the Kingdom.  She has authored 18 books, one of which is used as a textbook in select universities! She loves spending time with her three grandkids who give her tons of ideas to use in Kids Ministry and refer to her as “Silly Grandma.” You can find out more at tinahouser.net.

“Many people feel that during Sunday school and church, babysitting is what we do with preschoolers. In her book, Fascinating Preschoolers, Tina Houser has given us ample proof that these precious little ones want to learn, and to be fascinated by “doing,” not just playing” said editor, Karen Rhodes. “I learned so much from Tina in her class and from editing her book. It’s not only a great resource for teachers, but parents could learn so much from it too.”

Interesting to those in charge of teaching Sunday school to preschoolers (and parents), Fascinating Preschoolers builds on Houser’s already extensive background in teaching children in new, thought-provoking ways. Houser supplies easy-to-understand teaching methods that help you keep kids eager to learn about Jesus.

Fascinating Preschoolers includes a variety of ways to fascinate preschoolers and connect them to the Word. Fun science projects, musical instruments, games, and prayer ideas allow you to use the tools you have to connect with preschoolers in a totally unique way.  Tina’s years of experience become yours as you page through this new book.

About Warner Press:  At Warner Press, our goal is to equip the Church for ministry. We strive to help churches and Christian organizations communicate better within their walls, encourage spiritual growth and biblical literacy, and share the hope of Christ and the good news of the gospel with a broken world. Warner Press publishes and distributes Christian products worldwide, including ministry resources, church supplies, kids’ books, and greeting cards. We also own and produce artwork by the artist Warner Sallman, which includes some of the most recognizable images of Christ known throughout the world. Warner Press is in Anderson, Indiana and is a not-for-profit organization.

For further information, contact Warner Press at (765) 644-7721 or visit us online at www.warnerpress.com or go.warnerpress.org

One of America’s best-loved and most respected pastors, Chuck Swindoll, partners with Tyndale to publish an insightful and immensely practical study Bible

Carol Stream, Ill. (September 6, 2017)—Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) has announced that it will release The Swindoll Study Bible NLT (swindollstudybible.com) ($39.99, ISBN: 978141487253) in October 2017. The fruit of pastor, teacher, and author Chuck Swindoll’s more than 50 years in ministry, The Swindoll Study Bible offers the best of Swindoll’s biblical wisdom, wit, charm, and practical insight that gets straight to the heart of the Bible’s transformational message for the world today.

“This study Bible was designed with you, the reader, in mind,” said Swindoll. “As you read the Scriptures, imagine me sitting beside you and sharing personal stories, important insights, and hard-earned lessons that will encourage you to walk more closely with Jesus Christ.”

A lifelong desire to help people understand and apply God’s Word to their daily lives is the driving force behind The Swindoll Study Bible. Readers will find it the perfect complement to other study resources from Swindoll and other trusted authors.

Said Kevin O’Brien, Tyndale House Study Bible and Reference Brand Manager, “Based on recent conversations with Chuck, I think there are two words that really capture this Bible: relevance and practicality. That doesn’t mean that it doesn’t have scholarship or depth behind it! We often hear people say, ‘Well, this one is good for personal devotions and that one is good for serious study.’ My response is simple—if your devotions aren’t serious and your study isn’t personal, you’re doing it wrong. The Swindoll Study Biblereally does help you do both.”

The Swindoll Study Bible features include:

• The clear, accurate New Living Translation: Chuck says, “When I am in the pulpit, the Bible I use is the New Living Translation. It is really a scholarly work, but it is readable.”
• Living Insights include more than 1,600 study notes developed straight out of Chuck’s personal sermon notes.
• Application Articles adapted from Chuck’s sermons include compelling stories, illustrations, and specific application points.
• Holy Land Tour stops take readers on detailed excursions to significant biblical locations. It’s almost like touring the Holy Land with Chuck and his ministry team.
• People Profiles explore illuminating lessons from figures in the biblical story that hit home with modern readers.
• Prayer Moments feature heartfelt prayers from Chuck, asking God to help us live out the truths of His Word.
• Book Introductions provide enlightening answers for five key questions that orient readers to essential details and themes for each book of the Bible.
• Searching the Scriptures summarizes Chuck’s personal approach to Bible study and message preparation. Adapted from Chuck’s book of the same name, this article includes exercises to teach readers to prepare and serve their own nourishing spiritual meals.
• Bible-reading plans, indexes, dictionary/concordance, and color maps help readers stay in the Word and better understand its context.

Added Swindoll, “How can I apply [Scripture] today? is a question more than any other that has fed my passion to publish this Bible. My primary focus in ministry has been preaching and teaching biblical insight for living . . . for genuine life change. After all, that’s why God communicated His Word to us—that we may become like his Son, Jesus Christ, the central figure of this Book.”

Tyndale House Publishers will support an extensive marketing campaign for the launch of The Swindoll Study Bible.

Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the clear, practical teaching and application of God’s Word. Consistently ranked as one of America’s best-loved and most respected pastors, he is highly influential, a 12-time Gold Medallion winner, and a best-selling author and contributor to more than 70 titles. His Insight for Living radio program airs on more than 2,100 outlets around the world and in multiple languages.

Tyndale House Publishers, founded in 1962, is the world’s largest privately held Christian publisher of books, Bibles, and digital media. Tyndale has published many New York Times bestsellers. The largest portion of its profit goes to the nonprofit Tyndale House Foundation, which makes grants to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world. Tyndale was founded to publish Living Letters, which later comprised part of The Living Bible, a contemporary paraphrase of the Bible that became a global publishing phenomenon. Tyndale now publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), the translation of choice for millions of people.

Conference and Awards program will celebrate the importance of faith in storytelling for creatives, writers, authors, and publishing curators

Tempe, AZ – The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is proud to announce the annual gala for the CHRISTY AWARD™, taking place on November 8 at Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN. As a day to celebrate the best in the art of Christian Fiction and honor the power of story, event organizers have also launched THE ART OF WRITING CONFERENCE to coincide with the Awards. Registration and information for both events can be found here.

ASHLAND, Ohio (September 7, 2017) – Bookmasters, one of the largest providers of customized book publishing services in the United States, has signed a new U.S. sales and distribution agreement with UK-based Christian publisher CWR.

Established in 1965 by Selwyn Hughes, a young miner called into full-time ministry, CWR is a UK-based Christian book publisher with more than 400 active titles and 50 new titles published each year. CWR’s titles span across categories including Bibles, Bible-reading and study aids, devotionals, Christian living, pastoral care and counseling, prayer, and more—and offer something for children through adults, men and women—all with the common thread of encouraging spiritual growth, personal transformation, and life-long learning.

In addition to their Christian publishing program, CWR provides counseling based on a biblical understanding of how people function. This counseling model, developed by founder Selwyn Hughes, is now taught in a variety of formats – from one-day seminars to fully-accredited undergraduate and postgraduate degrees. To learn more about CWR, go to http://www.cwr.org.uk.

CWR’s partnership with Bookmasters made their titles available for the first time in the United States effective September 1, 2017.

“We’re humbled to be able to help CWR launch their exceptional list of Christian titles into the U.S. market,” said Randy McKenzie, Christian division sales manager at Bookmasters. “I believe their children’s books and counseling resources will be particularly well-received, and overall, CWR’s list strengthens the collective offering from our Christian publisher clients in a way that continues to position Bookmasters as a leader in Christian sales and distribution in North America.”

“The team at CWR is delighted to be embarking on this exciting new relationship with Bookmasters,” said Lynette Brooks, director of publishing and ministry at CWR. “We share a mutual love of God’s Word and making it accessible and understood for all ages. We are grateful to God and all at Bookmasters for opening this new door for our ministry to reach and impact lives in the U.S.”

“We look forward to working closely with the team at Bookmasters to help launch and establish CWR’s published resources in bookstores and churches across the USA, helping us expand CWR’s ministry,” said David Ramsay, director of sales at CWR.

About Bookmasters
Bookmasters, based in Ashland, Ohio, is one of the largest providers of customized publisher services in the United States. For more than 40 years, Bookmasters has offered services to publishers and authors such as book printing (offset, short-run digital, and print-on-demand), printed book sales and distribution, warehousing and fulfillment, eBook sales and distribution, and editorial and design services. To learn more, visit www.bookmasters.com.

Bookmasters is owned by Follett Corporation and is a strategic partner with Baker & Taylor, premier worldwide distributor of books, digital content, and entertainment products.

Media Contact:  Kristen M. Steele – Director of Marketing & PR – 419.281.5100 x1410, desk

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (September 8, 2017)—This week marks the launch of The Bindery, a new literary agency and consulting firm founded by Alexander Field, former VP & Publisher at WaterBrook & Multnomah, imprints of Penguin Random House.

The Bindery is an ambitious, full-service literary agency working closely with authors to set big goals, shape their book ideas, create robust book proposals, and build a marketing and platform strategy, long before anything hits an editor’s desk.

In addition to representing authors directly, The Bindery will also consult with organizations seeking to exploit their intellectual property through strategic publishing options, and develop book projects with select authors outside of the traditional publishing model.

“In nearly 18 years of working in publishing, I’ve always been passionate about partnering with writers and communicators, leaders and luminaries to create compelling content experiences,” Field said. “Through The Bindery, we will work with authors to shape and develop ideas and stories while seeking to serve publishers at the highest possible level.”

Founder & Principal of The Bindery, Alexander Field, launched the business this week after a three-year stint as VP & Publisher of WaterBrook & Multnomah, Imprints of Penguin Random House where he published many books including the 2016 ECPA Christian Book of the Year, Shaken, by Tim Tebow. Prior to that Field was Publisher at David C. Cook, where he worked for nearly six years with authors such as Francis Chan, Matt Chandler, J. Warner Wallace, and Kyle Idleman.

For more information on The Bindery, their web site is www.TheBinderyAgency.com.

Twenty years after the death of Mother Teresa, I Loved Jesus in the Night: Teresa of Calcutta, A Secret Revealed (Paraclete Press) has broken 20,000 copies in sales and was excerpted this past week on the Fox News website (Opinion) with a very personal account by author Fr. Paul Murray, OP of meeting Mother Teresa: “What struck me at once was something which has been remarked on many times over the years by those fortunate enough to meet Mother Teresa, and that is the radiant joy which shone in her face, a joy which, from moment to moment, seemed to illumine her every expression.”

Paraclete initially published a hardcover edition of I Loved Jesus in the Night in 2009 and subsequently published a paperback edition in 2016. Sales of the hardcover and paperback combined now exceed 20,000 copies. Last year the press also added a sideline product of a wristband with the tagline Doing Something Beautiful for God (over 45,000 sold) which was marketed primarily to Catholic Church Religious Educators. For this ecumenical press, it is a privilege to publish and distribute products about Mother Teresa, one of the spiritual giants of the last century whose life inspires people of all faiths.

For more information, contact Sr. Antonia Cleverly, srantonia@paracletepress.com, (508) 255-4685 x 329