Medley, FL (September 14, 2017)– Spanish House Ministries announced today that Carlos Hernandez has joined Unilit as Sales Director focusing primarily on the International Market. Carlos previously served with Unilit for 23 of the more than 30 years in the Spanish Christian publishing industry.

Timothy Ecklebarger, President of Spanish House Ministries said, “I’m very excited about Carlos’ return to the Spanish House Ministries’ family. Carlos brings with him an intimate knowledge of our company and the high level of service required from our team. Carlos has a servant’s heart and I’m certain God will use him and his talents to expand our mission to reach the lost and nourish God’s children through literature.”

“I am very grateful and I consider it a privilege to be a part of this great organization, and to join a team of professionals who share a love for world missions and my vision to bring the message of God through the printed page,” expressed Carlos Hernández.

Lorraine Blancovitch, Director of Marketing and Jessica Hernandez, General Manager for SHM stated: “The addition of Carlos to the team reiterates the commitment we have to our customers in pursuit of innovation, growth and exceptional service, which allows us to continue to be a leader in our industry.”

Carlos expands the sales team at Unilit by partnering with Mariana Tafura, Sales Director, Myriam Macri, Sales Associate and Elisa Ginoris, Sales Associate.

“I feel overjoyed to have Carlos back home with us and consider him to be a key member of our sales team. His professionalism, charisma and experience in the industry make him the ideal partner in distributing our products to the Spanish speaking world”, said Mariana Tafura.

SHM’s management feels very optimistic about this new addition to their team and is ready to take on the future challenges of this ever changing industry while maintaining the vision that has distinguished them for more than four decades.

Contact: Lorraine Blancovitch, Unilit | Spanish House Ministries
lorraine@editorialunilit.com  (305) 592-6136

Medley, FL ( September 15, 2017) – David Ecklebarger names Timothy Ecklebarger President of Spanish House Ministries.

David Ecklebarger said, “It gives me great pleasure and an overwhelming sense of pride to announce the appointment of Timothy Ecklebarger as the new President of Spanish House Ministries.

I have not only had the pleasure, but the privilege of leading this ministry for its first 44 years and now look forward to the next chapter under the new leadership. Tim has faithfully served as Executive Vice President for many years and in that role, he very successfully lead the ministry through a critical time of restructuring while maintaining our company’s vision and expanding it for the future. God is at work! In addition, Tim has put together a dynamic and enthusiastic team that I truly believe can lead us forward.

I thank God for His abundant blessing on Spanish House Ministries, those who faithfully serve Him in it, and those touched by its outreach!”

May God be merciful and bless us. May his face smile with favor on us. May your ways be known throughout the earth, your saving power among people everywhere. May the nations praise you, O God. Yes, may all the nations praise you. Let the whole world sing for joy, because you govern the nations with justice and guide the people of the whole world. May the nations praise you, O God. Yes, may all the nations praise you. 6 Then the earth will yield its harvests, and God, our God, will richly bless us. Yes, God will bless us, and people all over the world will fear him.  Psalms 67 (NLT)

Contact: Lorraine Blancovitch, Unilit | Spanish House Ministries
lorraine@editorialunilit.com  (305) 592-6136

Carol Steam, Ill. (September 22, 2017)—Tyndale House Publishers announces the release of The Christian Basics Bible NLT™, an innovative edition designed to foster the spiritual growth of Christians who may be longtime believers, but who have hit a plateau in their faith. Featuring the New Living Translation, The Christian Basics Bible is a “best of” approach to the study Bible, replacing potential information overload with a clear focus on key foundational topics. The Christian Basics Bible was released on September 5, 2017.

The Christian Basics Bible was produced to address the issue of spiritual stagnation, a major issue facing the Christian church in America today. While millions of American adults identify themselves as Christians, very few read the Bible regularly, even among those who attend church consistently. Unfortunately, many of those who do read the Bible still don’t have a correct understanding of some of the most fundamental truths in Scripture. For example, while about two-thirds of Americans believe Jesus is God, half say Jesus is a being created by God, according to Scott McConnell, executive director of LifeWay Research.[1]

With this spiritual climate in mind, The Christian Basics Bible was produced to help believers learn the essentials necessary for a vibrant and mature Christian faith. Striking a unique balance between information and application, The Christian Basics Bible affirms Tyndale’s goal of making the Bible accessible rather than overwhelming. Key features include a detailed topical index on basic Christian truths and over 500 Foundation Notes, designed to help readers connect biblical teachings to Christian beliefs and to see how those beliefs apply to their lives.

To learn more about The Christian Basics Bible, visit Tyndale.com, or call Evie Polsley at 1-855-277-5132. 

Tyndale House Publishers, founded in 1962, is the world’s largest held Christian publisher of books, Bibles, and digital media. Tyndale has privately 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.

The Christian Basics Bible NLT produced by Tyndale House Publishers
ISBN: 978-1-4964-1355-0 | Hardcover: $29.99 | 1700 Pages
September 5, 2017    

[1] “Americans Love God and the Bible, Are Fuzzy on the Details”, LifeWay Research, Copyright© 2016

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Like a River from Its Course by Kelli Stuart has won a 2017 Carol Award, given by the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW). Stuart’s debut novel beat out two other finalists to be named the winner in the historical category.

The Carol Awards honor the best Christian fiction published by traditional publishing houses in the previous calendar year. Winners were announced at a ceremony on September 23, where Stuart accepted the award, which also honored Kregel editors Dawn Anderson and Janyre Tromp.

Like a River from Its Course is also a finalist in two categories for the Christy Awards. The Christy Awards, presented by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA), recognize excellence in the art of Christian fiction. With finalists named in nine categories, Stuart’s novel stands out as the only finalist in two categories: first novel and historical fiction.

The winners for the Christy Award will be announced November 8 at a ceremony hosted by ECPA.

Critically acclaimed by both Library Journal and Publishers Weekly, Like a River from Its Course is an epic novel exposing the ugliness of war and the beauty of hope, based on true stories gathered from fifteen years of research and interviews with Ukrainian World War II survivors. It is a story of love, war, heartache, forgiveness, and redemption.

Kregel Publications is an evangelical Christian publisher that aims to develop and distribute—with integrity and excellence—trusted, biblically based resources that lead individuals to know and serve Jesus Christ.

New devotional makes Giglio’s sermon series for adults applicable to kids

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 26, 2017) — Since 1997, Louie Giglio, pastor and founder of Passion City Church, has gathered collegiate-aged young people in spiritual events across the United States and around the world. These events have opened young believers’ eyes to the wonders of God’s creation and His love. Now, Giglio encourages children of all ages to expand their faith with his first children’s book, Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science (Oct. 10, 2017).

With more than one million social media followers between his personal accounts and those affiliated with Passion, Giglio has grown a platform of more than just college students–reaching pastors, parents, and adults around the world. Indescribable makes the information from his faith-changing series of the same name, geared toward adults years ago, applicable to a new generation. Each devotion includes Scripture, a story, an application, a prayer, and a fascinating science section (some sections have experiments that kids can do at home!) to keep kids engaged and curious about the fusion of faith and science topics.

“There is so much to learn about what God has created—about the earth, space, our bodies, and the weather,” said Giglio. “It’s awe-inspiring! Each devotional teaches children about the coolest parts of God’s creation and will encourage kids to grow in their faith in the Creator himself. We explore the facts and learn how incredible it is that the designer of it all knows us by name. He loves us, he cares for us, and to know that is a joy that is truly indescribable.”

Indescribable is a resource for faith and science to come together in a conversation, because no question is too big for God.

About Louie Giglio:
Louie Giglio is pastor of Passion City Church and founder of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus.

Since 1997, Passion has gathered collegiate-aged young people at events across the U.S. and around the world, uniting millions of students in worship, prayer, and justice.

In addition to the collegiate gatherings of Passion Conferences, Louie and his wife, Shelley, lead the teams at Passion City Church, sixstepsrecords, and the Passion Global Institute. Louie is the author of national bestsellers Goliath Must Fall, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, and I Am Not But I Know I Am. Louie and Shelley make their home in Atlanta.

About Tommy Nelson:
Tommy Nelson® is the children’s division of Thomas Nelson. As a leading provider of Christian content, Tommy Nelson publishes a wide variety of high-quality, enjoyable products that are consistent with the teachings found in the Bible. Tommy Nelson’s award winning products are designed to expand children’s imaginations and nurture their faith while inspiring them to develop a personal relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit www.tommynelson.com.

Contact:  Stefanie Schroeder, Publicity Manager
tel: (615) 902-1722  e-mail: stefanie.schroeder@harpercollins.com

Anderson, Ind., September 27, 2017—Warner Press, which publishes and distributes Christian products worldwide, including ministry resources, church supplies and bulletins, kids’ books and greeting cards, announced today the launch of its newly revamped website. The website offers quick and easy access to the company’s vast product offering and promotes a more comprehensive understanding of their ministry. The website will also include a special section for customers with current accounts to view order history, special deals, and invoices.

The website makeover features a fresh, uncluttered design, improved mobile and search functionality, and enhanced content that is focused on the company’s mission to equip the Church in ministry efforts. The website goes live today, September 27, 2017 and is located at the same address: http://www.warnerpress.org/.

“We are very excited about our new website launch,” said Eric King, President of Warner Press.  “Our belief is that this improved site will allow our visitors to have a streamlined and easy shopping experience.

The new website will be updated regularly with new and seasonal products, book releases, blog posts and corporate milestones. Customers are urged to explore the website, register their account, and sign up for direct emails at www.warnerpress.org.

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.

Carol Steam, Ill. (September 28, 2017) — NavPress announces an updated edition of Jerry Bridges’s classic study of grace-motivated discipleship, Transforming Grace. The fruit of more than ten years of Bible study, Transforming Grace gracefully presents an in-depth discussion of the generosity of God’s infinite love. Originally published in 1991, this new edition—complete with the full Transforming Grace study guide—will release on October 3, 2017.

In this discussion of God’s grace, Jerry Bridges emphasizes the need to acknowledge the power of grace not only in securing our eternal salvation, but in equipping us to be faithful in our daily lives. “One of the great legacies of Jerry Bridges is that he combined—to borrow some titles from his books—the pursuit of holiness and godliness with an emphasis on transforming grace,” writes Justin Taylor in a tribute to Bridges, who over the course of nearly forty years wrote more than twenty books.[1] Updated with a study resource for a new generation of readers, Transforming Grace will continue to motivate believers to live confidently in God’s unfailing love.

For more information about Transforming Grace or any other NavPress title, visit NavPress.com.

NavPress exists as the publishing arm of The Navigators, whose motto is “To know Christ and to make Him Known.” NavPress serves to advance the calling of The Navigators by publishing life changing products that are biblically rooted, culturally relevant, and highly practical. NavPress seeks out works that are for clear-thinking, disciplined followers of Christ who are looking to grow spiritually. NavPress provides life-transforming resources that edify, instruct, and inspire.

Tyndale House Publishers, founded in 1962, is the world’s largest privately held Christian publisher of books, Bibles, and digital media. Tyndale has privately 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.

Transforming Grace produced by NavPress*
ISBN: 978-1-63146-864-3 | softcover: $15.99 | 345 Pages
October 3, 2017

[1] Justin Taylor, “JERRY BRIDGES (1929-2016),” The Gospel Coalition, March 6, 2016.

*All NavPress titles are published by NavPress and distributed/marketed by Tyndale.

Beth Adams, Senior Editor of Howard Books, has been promoted to Executive Editor.  Since joining Howard in 2012, Beth worked with authors such as Allison Pataki, Dr. Jennifer Arnold and Bill Klein, Laura Schroff, and Deeanne Gist.  Beth will continue to be based out of Atria’s New York City office.

Additionally, Becky Nesbitt will return to Howard Books as Editor-At-Large, based in Nashville, and reporting to Beth Adams.  Becky was previously with Howard (2009-2015) and worked with authors such as Karen Kingsbury, Tosca Lee, Jay Sekulow, and Wm. Paul Young.

Senior Editor Philis Boultinghouse has announced her retirement as of September 29.  “Over the last 30 years Philis has worked with some of the most influential, well-known and highly esteemed authors in Christian publishing including Donald Miller, Sarah Bessey, Brad Paisley, Dr. Henry Cloud, Chip Ingram, Point of Grace, Steve Brown, Tony Campolo and many more,” wrote Judith Carr, president and publisher of Atria Books.  “Philis has also acquired and edited some of Howard’s most successful and bestselling authors, including Dr. Charles Stanley, The Duggar family, and all of the phenomenally popular books written by various members of the Robertson family, a.k.a the ‘Duck Dynasty.’”

Announcing the NIV Beautiful Word™ Bible for Teen Girls and the NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls

Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 29, 2017 — Zondervan is pleased to announce the release of two new Bibles for teen girls: the NIV Beautiful Word™ Bible for Teen Girls and the NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls.

“Research shows us that teens are embracing God’s Word and looking for tools to help them dig in to Scripture, and we are pleased to offer two new Bibles designed intentionally for today’s teen girl,” says Melinda Bouma, associate publisher, Zondervan Bible Group.

The NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible for Teen Girls is perfect for teens to express their creativity while reflecting on the precious truths of Scripture. With special ready-to-color artwork, the thick white paper with lightly ruled lines in the extra-wide margins also provides ample space for artistic expressions, doodles, and journaling. No matter her artistic level, she will enjoy the hands-on experience with the visual beauty of Scripture.

“Women worldwide have found Bible art journaling and coloring have helped them re-discover God’s Word through art and creativity,” says Bouma, “and now teen girls will have a Bible designed for them with coloring art inside.”

Features of the NIV Beautiful Word™ Coloring Bible for Teen Girls include:

• Hundreds of verses illustrated in ready-to-color line art with 100 new illustrated verses added especially for teen girls
• 8-point type size
• Single-column text of the accurate, readable, and clear New International Version (NIV)
• Wide margins and high-quality paper for notes, journal entries, or artwork

NIV Beautiful World™ Coloring Bible for Teen Girls product formats on sale October 3, 2017:

• ISBN 9780310447221, Hardcover over Board, Gold/Gray, 1,472 pages, $34.99
• ISBN 9780310447238, Imitation Leather, Pink/Blue, 1,472 pages, $39.99

“Journaling one’s response to reading God’s Word has allowed readers to discover a fresh expression of worship,” says Bouma. “In the new NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls we will help teens learn and embrace this habit of reading and responding to God’s Word through more than 450 journaling prompts written specifically for teen girls.”

The NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls also has plenty of space for notes, art, and doodles. Whether journaling feelings, dreams, and hopes or creating art, pictures, and doodles, teens will be able to creatively express themselves while engaging with God’s heart.

Features of the NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls include:

• Hundreds of thought-provoking questions for teen girls to reflect on and respond to
• 8-point type size
• Lined, wide margins for notes and reflections
• Thicker white paper for enduring note-taking
• Full text of the accurate, readable, and clear the New International Version (NIV) translation
• Words of Jesus in red
• Lays flat in your hand or on your desk
• Ribbon marker

NIV Journal the Word™ Bible for Teen Girls product formats on sale October 3, 2017:

• ISBN 9780310447276, Hardcover, Pink Floral, Red Letter Edition, 1,408 pages, $29.99
• ISBN 9780310447931, Imitation Leather, Gold/Floral, Red Letter Edition, 1,408 pages, $34.99

The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation—accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research in order to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica, a nonprofit ministry organization, translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world. To learn more, visit www.thenivbible.com.

Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications.  Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich.  For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact:  Trinity McFadden, Senior Manager of Publicity
616-698-3514 | trinity.mcfadden@harpercollins.com