Nashville, Tennessee (February 2017) — B&H Español, the Spanish imprint of B&H Publishing Group, is proud to announce the release of Cuando ayudar hace daño, the Spanish edition of the bestselling book When Helping Hurts by Steve Corbett and Brian Fikkert (Moody Publishers, June 2009).

With over 400,000 copies sold, When Helping Hurts is a paradigm-changing contemporary classic on the subject of poverty alleviation and ministry to those in need. Co-authors Corbett and Fikkert bring readers to understand that poverty is much more than simply a lack of financial or material resources, and that it takes much more than donations and handouts to heal the brokenness that leads to poverty. Part of Christ’s mission on earth was to preach the gospel to the poor, heal the brokenhearted, and proclaim liberty to the captives—and local churches have the privilege of continuing that mission.

B&H Español is partnering with the Chalmers Center to release Cuando ayudar hace daño: Cómo aliviar la pobreza, sin lastimar a los pobres ni a uno mismo (February 1, 2017). The Chalmers Center, founded by Fikkert in 1999, is an organization that equips churches to walk alongside people who are poor, breaking the spiritual, social, and material bonds of poverty. Cuando ayudar hace daño has been especially adapted for the Spanish market and includes a new introduction by international evangelist Luis Palau.

“My hope is that the key principles [in When Helping Hurts] will prove to be valuable for the powerhouse that is the Hispanic church as it continues to minister the fullness of the gospel,” Corbett said.

Fikkert added, “By God’s grace, When Helping Hurts has reached more churches than I ever imagined possible. I am excited to share the same principles of effective poverty alleviation with Hispanic churches around the world.”

B&H is supporting the release of Cuando ayudar hace daño with influencer outreach, international marketing, and a publicity campaign to key media outlets. For more information, visit www.bhespañol.com.

“B&H Español is pleased to partner with the Chalmers Center to make Cuando ayudar hace daño available to Spanish speakers in the U.S. and abroad,” said Cristopher Garrido, Publisher for B&H Español. “When Helping Hurts has had a huge impact on the way English-speaking Christians think about issues of poverty alleviation, charity, and justice. We pray thatCuando ayudar hace daño can serve and challenge Spanish-speaking Christians in the same way.”

Steve Corbett is an Assistant Professor of Community Development at Covenant College and serves as a Community Development Specialist for the Chalmers Center. Previously, Mr. Corbett served as Director of Field Operations and Training for the Chalmers Center. Prior to coming to Covenant College, Steve worked for Food for the Hungry International (FHI) as the Regional Director for Central and South America for two years. Before assuming these responsibilities, he served as the Director of Staff Training for nine years. In this capacity, he participated in the orientation and training of 1500 staff working in 25 countries. He is coauthor of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself as well as Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions, Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence. Mr. Corbett has a B.A. from Covenant College and a M.Ed. in Adult Education from the University of Georgia.

Dr. Brian Fikkert is a Professor of Economics and Community Development and the Founder and President of the Chalmers Center for Economic Development at Covenant College. He is coauthor of the best-selling book When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor…and Yourself as well as Helping Without Hurting in Short-Term Missions,Helping Without Hurting in Church Benevolence, and From Dependence to Dignity: How to Alleviate Poverty Through Church-Centered Microfinance. Dr. Fikkert earned a Ph.D. in economics from Yale University, specializing in international economics and economic development. He is the author of numerous articles in both academic and popular journals. Prior to coming to Covenant College, he was a professor at the University of Maryland—College Park and a research fellow at the Center for Institutional Reform and the Informal Sector.

The Chalmers Center equips local churches to walk alongside people who are poor, breaking the spiritual, social, and material bonds of poverty. Founded in 1999 by Dr. Brian Fikkert, co-author of When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor . . . or Yourself, Chalmers provides resources, tools, seminars, and training that equip churches around the world to help the materially poor in ways that foster lasting change. For more information, visitwww.chalmers.org.

B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of LifeWay Christian Resources, is a team of mission-minded people with a passion for taking God’s Word to the world. Because we believe Every Word Matters® we seek to provide intentional, Bible-centered content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, inspiring them to build a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Among our print and digital releases for the trade, church, and academic markets, titles include The New York Times No. 1 bestsellers The Love Dare and The Vow, #1 CBA bestseller I Am a Church Member as well as the newly-revised Christian Standard Bible version.

Product Information:

• Cuando ayudar hace daño: Cómo aliviar la pobreza, sin lastimar a los pobres ni a uno mismo by Brian Fikkert and Steve Corbett
•  ISBN: 9781433649561
• Trim Size: 8.50 x 5.50 x 0.76
• Page Count: 320
• Weight: 0.7500
• Binding: Trade Paper
• Publication Date: February 1, 2017

First Bibles with New Fonts to Release in March 2017

Grand Rapids, Mich., Feb. 24, 2017 – Imagine how much more enjoyable the Bible reading experience would be if one didn’t have to strain to read it. Thanks to new Comfort Print® Bibles from Thomas Nelson and Zondervan, eye fatigue will no longer cut short readers’ time in God’s Word.

Designed with great precision and purpose, the exclusive new Comfort Print® KJV, NKJV, and NIV fonts will allow readers’ eyes to flow smoothly along the lines of text so they can take in more of the story.

“We believe that the Bible contains the very words of God, so we have an obligation and a commitment to make sure those words are presented in the best, most readable application that modern design and technology can provide,” says Melinda Bouma, associate publisher, Zondervan Bible Group.

Thomas Nelson and Zondervan teamed up with the world’s foremost Bible type foundry, 2K/DENMARK, to develop three proprietary typefaces for the Thomas Nelson KJV, the Thomas Nelson NKJV, and the Zondervan NIV. Each of these handcrafted typefaces is comprised of multiple fonts, drawing out the character of these special translations while simultaneously making Bible reading more comfortable and enjoyable. The first new Comfort Print® Bibles will release in March in the KJV translation.

“Presenting the Word of God in these Comfort Print® typefaces will deeply impact a new generation of readers,” says Bouma.

To learn more about the new Comfort Print® fonts, visit www.ComfortPrintBibles.com.

About Thomas Nelson: Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson, is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.

About Zondervan: 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.

About 2K/DENMARK: 2K/DENMARK was founded in 1987. Today they offer a range of high quality services, both digitally and in printed media. 2K are designers, and that shines through in their type design, typesetting, and app development. With their roots deep in typography, design, and art history, they understand and respect the craft, but they also dare to find new solutions using new technology—innovation turns most parts of their business. Learn more at www.2kdenmark.com.

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

High-profile panelists discuss intersection of race and faith at The Crossing Church in Tampa and national Livestream

CAROL STREAM, ILL. (February 21, 2017) – In what Christian Post reporter Samuel Smith described as a “frank discussion (about) how Christians can bridge the racial divide in their communities,” Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) brought together a number of prominent sports figures, authors, and pastors to The Crossing Church in Tampa on February 16 for Under Our Skin: A Forum on Race and Faith. The replay of the Livestream for groups and individuals is now available at Tyndale.cleeng.com.

An event attendee wrote, “This helped me to think about my views on race. My son has a white girlfriend. She would not have been my choice for him, only because of her race. Most of my nephews also either date or have dated outside of their race. Growing up I internalized “if she can’t use my comb, don’t bring her home.” I know that my children’s generation were not raised with racial views that I was raised with. I truly believe that my parents raised my siblings and me with their racial views from a place of love and protection because of their experiences. This forum caused me to revisit my views inside and outside my race.”

A follow-up to Benjamin Watson’s Tyndale book Under Our Skin, which examined the role of faith in healing the racial divide, the forum continued the conversation with thought leaders from various walks of life, but especially from the world of sports. In addition to Watson, panelists included Tyndale author and Hall of Fame football coach Tony Dungy, former NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year Award winner Warrick Dunn, Heisman Trophy winner and executive director of Desire Street Ministries Danny Wuerffel, author and speaker Mo Isom, Detroit pastor and author J. Kevin Butcher, University of South Florida head coach Charlie Strong, CBS broadcaster James Brown and executive director of Restoration Academy Ben Sciacca. ESPN’s Sage Steele served as moderator.

Wrote Watson on his Facebook account after the event, “So grateful for the wisdom, discernment, passion and conviction displayed by the people in this group at Under Our Skin Forum Thursday night. I know their labor was not in vain, as hearts were changed and feet were spurred into action across our country as we continue to heal the divisions among us. Honored to have been a part of this special event and looking forward to our paths crossing again! There is no wound that God cannot heal.

Sales were brisk at the book table—the number of books sold represented nearly 30% of the total attendance—and participants stood in line late into the evening to get their books signed.

Feedback after the event was overwhelmingly positive. A sampling of comments:

Best decision of the day was taking in the Under Our Skin Forum via video.
– Michael (Iowa) 

I woke up this morning feeling hope and inspiration. Thank you again, Under Our Skin Forum. I think everyone in the US needs to hear what I did last night.
 – Kim (Tampa)

You could not have done this any better. What a world-class event. World class. Truly something inspiring that will spread far and wide. We loved every minute. – Missy (San Diego)

Approximately 500 people attended the event and more than 30 groups from 15 different states participated via live streaming. In addition, CBN’s “700 Club” sent a crew to cover the event, Tampa-area’s Salem affiliate hosted a live remote, and the Tampa Times, among other media outlets, reported from the forum, which included a VIP dinner prior to the event.

The event web site is www.underourskinforum.com.

Tyndale House Publishers, founded in 1962, is one of the largest privately held Christian publishers of books, Bibles, and digital media in the world. Tyndale Momentum, Tyndale’s nonfiction imprint, is the publisher of many New York Times bestsellers and is known for integrity in building lasting personal relationships with authors and agents. Tyndale extends the ministry of its authors by contributing most of its profits to the nonprofit Tyndale House Foundation, which makes grants to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world. Originally founded to publish 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.

Contact: Todd Starowitz
Public Relations Director
Tyndale House Publishers
www.underourskinforum.com

Oldest continually operating organization in Australian history

Australia’s longest living organisation may not be who you think it is.

It’s not Houghton Wines or Westpac or the Australian Agricultural Company and it’s certainly not McDonalds.

There wasn’t a Big Mac in sight when community leaders Governor and Lady Macquarie created Bible Society in 1817.

Ahead of its Bicentenary on 7th March 2017, Bible Society remains the oldest continually operating organisation in Australia’s history.

The only change is the name.  In 2010, the Bible Societies in each state merged into a single organisation, Bible Society Australia.

It’s still involved in the translation, publishing, and distribution of the Bible. BSA also aims to engage people with what it calls the Good Book, using both traditional and the latest media.

Bible Society Australia CEO Greg Clarke says “we’re not content simply to hand our Bibles. We want to help people engage with the Bible and answer their questions about it”.

“We’re celebrating our 200 years of sharing the Bible by doing more of what supporters want us to do – championing the Bible worldwide, from prisons in Australia to churches in China.”

In our increasingly secular society, the Bible remains the world’s best-selling book with more than five billion copies printed.

But is it still relevant to Australians?

Bible Society claims the good book is foundational to our human rights and legal system.

According to Human Rights barrister Geoffrey Robertson QC, the philosophic basis of the right to human dignity is the parable of the good Samaritan.

Our charities also reflect the well-known parable. Of the 30 largest charities in Australia, 26 are faith-based. They argue that Bible readers are more likely to volunteer to help others.

The values that Australians cherish also stem from the Bible.

A common ANZAC statement is from John 15:13: “Greater love has no one than this – to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.”

Bible Society claims it’s a verse that captures our national vision for humility, sacrifice and friendship between equals.

Following Arthur Stace’s one word campaign “eternity” is a Bible word most Australians would recognise. Christians believe it’s the message of God’s love for us in Jesus Christ and a love that will last forever.

Eternity is also the title of Bible Society’s news service which reaches hundreds of thousands of people via newspaper and digitally.

To mark its 200th birthday, Bible Society Australia is staging a national celebration service on Sunday 5th March, 2017.  Bible Society Australia wants this celebration to be more about elevating the place of the Bible rather than about Bible Society itself.

The event will be held at the Hillsong Main Auditorium in Sydney. Church groups of every denomination are encouraged to stream the event as a lighthouse church. Details at www.bible.org.au.

Dr. Clarke says “Over the past 200 years, the Bible has done Australia a lot of good”.  He says the work will continue both here and throughout the world, adding “the Good Book really is here for good”.

A key feature of the Bicentenary celebrations is the launch of a unique Indigenous art book titled “Our Mob, God’s Story”.

A powerful collection of 115 paintings by Australia’s Indigenous peoples, that tell Bible stories in their unique visual languages celebrates 200 years of Bible Society Australia (BSA). “It is really good because it engages people, unsaved people, and christians who are going through struggles in life and builds them up”, says Max Conlon, one of the 67 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders who contributed to the book. “Our Mob, God’s Story” took over five years to compile, with paintings located from across the Australia, many from extremely remote locations. The book was funded by a generous donor, which means that proceeds from sales will in turn fund future Bible translations in Australian Indigenous languages.

The cover of “The Bible Down Under” a short 100-page history of the impact of the Bible on Australian culture, features an artwork by a controversial Australian artist , Reg Mombassa – who painted an “Australian Jesus” series for the artist’s collective Mambo. The Author, historian Meredith lake explains how the Bible had an impact on the most unpromising of societies, a colonial settlement founded as a prison. She will produce a larger version of this work later in 2017 called “The Bible In Australia”.

A special edition of the NIV Bible commemorates the Bible Society itself, the oldest living organisation in Australia. It contains a  short history of BSA, which highlights the translators of the Bible into the local indigenous languages, and the shift from a place with a drastic Bible shortage to a nation where the Bible is freely available.

Perhaps the best way to celebrate 200 years of Bible work is to give it away. A special giveaway NIV gospel of Luke, in handsome large print type on quality paper will be handed out at special BSA events through their bicentenary year.  It’s received the same design attention as the other books- arguably it is the most important.

These BSA books are available from www.bibleshop.org.au

New clothbound hardcover edition, first-ever board book, and national tour with six-time Grammy award-winning singer Amy Grant round out celebration

Grand Rapids, MI— February 7, 2017— Zonderkidz is pleased to announce that The Jesus Storybook Bible, by New York Times bestselling author Sally Lloyd-Jones and award-winning illustrator Jago, is celebrating it’s 10th Anniversary in 2017. The beloved children’s storybook Bible has sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 33 languages over the past decade.

To celebrate The Jesus Storybook Bible’s 10th Anniversary, author Sally Lloyd-Jones is joining up with Compassion International—a child-advocacy ministry—and her artist-friends Amy Grant and Ellie Holcomb for An Evening of Stories and Songs Tour.  This national tour will pair Grant’s and Holcomb’s music with stories from The Jesus Storybook Bible for an evening of worship and celebration.

Hailed as “a very grown-up children’s Bible” by Christianity Today, The Jesus Storybook Bible retells the stories of the Bible in a way that is simple enough for a child, yet profound enough for a theologian.

“It’s wonderful to celebrate 10 years!” said author Sally Lloyd-Jones. “I know we would never have reached this exciting milestone without all of the people who have read it and spoken about it and shared it. I am so grateful to them. I am also in no doubt whatsover about who is the author of the book’s success—and I give Him all the praise.”

Lloyd-Jones’s tender prose, combined with stunning illustrations by Jago, brings treasured Bible stories alive in startlingly fresh ways.

“I’m astounded at the incredible success of The Jesus Storybook Bible and I still find it slightly hard to comprehend that the illustrations I created at my home in Cornwall have now reached people all over the world,” said Jago. “I absolutely love picture books and have so many fond and vivid memories of them from my own childhood. It’s really quite amazing to think that my illustrations might be creating similar memories now for so many children around the world. I’m very grateful to Sally and Zondervan for choosing me to illustrate this book, its success has had a huge impact on my illustration career.”

The ECPA Platinum Book Award and multi-award winning storybook Bible has had eight editions since its debut in 2007. To celebrate the 10^th Anniversary, Zonderkidz released a stunning clothbound hardcover gift edition. Appealing to the youngest audience, Zonderkidz also released the first board book from this brand, called Found. The beautifully illustrated, durable, toddler-friendly book is based on Psalm 23.

“The Jesus Storybook Bible has flourished over the past decade,” said Zonderkidz Senior VP and Publisher Annette Bourland.  “Sally writes in a way that is very engaging for both children and adults. Jago’s illustrations are the perfect complement to Sally’s words. Together, their work leaves all those who read The Jesus Storybook Bible amazed by God’s great love for them.” 

The Jesus Storybook Bible has a passionate social media following with over 55,000 likes on Facebook and Twitter, and glowing reviews from media outlets like USA Today, Christianity Today, MTL (More to Life), Haven Today, and many others. The Jesus Storybook Bible has also been praised by a number of renowned religious leaders—from Ben Patterson to Tim Keller.

“I would urge not just families with young children to get this book, but every Christian—from pew warmers, to ministry leaders, seminarians and even theologians,” said Dr. Tim Keller, pastor of New York City’s Redeemer Church.  “Sally Lloyd-Jones has captured the heart of what it means to find Christ in all the scriptures, and has made clear even to little children that all God’s revelation has been about Jesus from the beginning—a truth not all that commonly recognized even among the very learned.”

The new gift edition of The Jesus Storybook Bible, Found and all branded products are available at retailers nationwide, worldwide and online. For more information about An Evening of Stories and Songs Tour, including tour dates and cities, visit https://www.storiesandsongstour.com/.

About the Author: Sally Lloyd-Jones is a New York Times bestselling writer for children. She is the author of the ALA notable The Jesus Storybook Bible, as well as Thoughts to Make Your Heart Sing, winner of the ECPA Inspirational Book award (a children’s book winning in the adult category). She has written many picture books for children, such as the critically acclaimedNew York Times bestseller How to Be a Baby: By Me, the Big Sister and Song of the Stars and the soon to be released, Baby Wren and the Great Gift. Sally was born and raised in Africa, schooled in England, and now lives in New York City. She can be found at www.sallylloyd-jones.com.

About the Illustrator: Jago is an accomplished illustrator with several prestigious awards to his credit, including a Macmillian “Highly Commended” Award for Children’s Illustration in 2003, an AOI Silver Award in 2004, and the National Literacy Association Wow! Award. Jago lives in Cornwall, England, with his family. Jago can be found at www.jagoillustration.com.

Zonderkidz™, the children’s division of Zondervan, inspires young lives through imagination and innovation. As the leader in Christian children’s communications, it creates products that awaken the hearts and touch the souls of kids under 14. Zonderkidz is also publisher of the NIrV (New International Reader’s Version) Bible translation, the third grade reading level edition of the NIV. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Zondervan is a world-leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, as 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, MI. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

New saddle stitcher from Hohner is first installation in U.S.

Green Bay, Wis., February 23, 2017 – Seaway Printing, a leading short-run book and magazine printer, has installed a Hohner HSB 9000 saddle stitcher in its Green Bay, Wisconsin facility.  The first of its kind to be installed in the U.S., the stitcher is a semi-automatic solution for small and medium-run publications.

The Hohner HSB 9000 is a German-designed and manufactured saddle stitcher, first introduced in May 2016. Seaway Printing is Hohner’s first U.S.-based installation for the stitcher. [Read more…]

Orange County, CA — The Dove Foundation has enlisted FrontGate Media, the leading faith-based Marketing Agency and Media Group, for a multi-year agreement as the exclusive representative for advertising and promotions through their web site, www.Dove.org. The Dove Foundation is a leader in helping families and individuals find excellence in entertainment that is consistent with family-friendly or faith-based values.

The Dove Foundation began in 1990 with a team of parents reviewing and giving their own ratings to films. Since then the brand has grown into a trusted resource that gives families tools to choose positive entertainment options. In 2017, Dove has appointed new CEO Suzy Sammons, who will bring a new vision for today’s entertainment environment, helping the Foundation to evolve for a new generation of media consumers. Dove will reinvigorate its web and social experiences to reflect the always-on and in demand entertainment options for families who love high quality and high-values content.

FrontGate will be working to dramatically increase the Dove.org site’s value to advertisers by expanding their digital offerings.  This will include site skins, content placements, video ads and contests that pair alongside the site’s growing user experience with expanded custom and partner content.

Scott A. Shuford, Founder/CEO of FrontGate Media states, “We are honored to come alongside The Dove Foundation to support and expand their mission to recognize and promote high-quality, family-values entertainment. Under Suzy’s leadership, there are many ways that the organization is intentionally increasing their impact on the market. We are excited to be able to connect film studios and industry clients with the Dove.org audience.”

“The Dove Foundation – and its Seal of Approval – is a brand with an important role in our culture. I’m excited to work with FrontGate to help express and represent the brand to the industry and our audiences,” Sammons states. “Our refreshed focus is on our consumers; the people who need reliable help in finding great entertainment amid the magnitude of content. FrontGate knows how to operate in that equation with honor and success.”

About FrontGate Media
Award-winning FrontGate Media (http://FrontGateMedia.com) is the largest Marketing Service and Web & Events Group reaching the faith and family values audience.  Having celebrated their 15 year milestone in 2016, the firm serves as “Your Gateway to the Christian Audience.” FrontGate’s full service agency and media group has been trusted with over 5,000 campaigns, providing Faith-based market Strategy Development, Public Relations, Media Buying, and Social Media & Marketing. FrontGate’s own Web & Events Network provides reach to more than 10 million people each month and over 17 million email subscribers. Founded in 2001, FrontGate has repeatedly been honored in the Internet Advertising Competition and the WebAwards. The company plays a key role in the success of for-profit and non-profit organizations seeking the faith-based and family-friendly audiences.

Media Contact:
Lori Heiselman – 714-553-5181
Lori@FrontGateMedia.com

CAROL STREAM, Ill. (February 21, 2017) – Tyndale House Publishers and the Institute for Bible Reading (IFBR) have announced an alliance to introduce new Bible reading practices to the church through innovative new Bible resources. The first major campaign from this alliance will launch this fall.

According to Tyndale Sr. Vice-President and Group Publisher Doug Knox, the alliance is a perfect match between two organizations who share the goal of helping people engage with the Bible more effectively.

“There was an instant connection during the first meeting between Tyndale and the Institute for Bible Reading,” states Knox. “It was obvious that by combining our experience, skills, and resources we could, with God’s blessing, revolutionize how individuals and churches engage with the Bible. I see Tyndale’s alliance with IFBR as a natural extension of our mission and purpose.”

Tyndale House was launched in 1962 by Dr. Kenneth Taylor with the publication of Living Letters, a modern paraphrase of Paul’s epistles. In 1971, The Living Bible was published, becoming the best-selling book in America for two years in a row with more than 45 million copies sold. Exactly 25 years later, Tyndale released the New Living Translation (NLT), a leading general-purpose translation prepared over a period of seven years by a group comprised of 90 leading Greek and Hebrew scholars.

The Institute for Bible Reading is an activist think-tank formed by a team with over 75 years of collective experience in Bible publishing and ministry. Its mission is to usher in a new era of Bible reading by challenging the paradigms of what it means to read and live the Bible well. IFBR convenes conversations with the world’s leading scholars and church leaders, conducts original research on effective Bible engagement, and creates innovative resources for churches to reshape conventional Bible forms and practices.

Scott Bolinder, one of IFBR’s four founding directors, says their team is determined to address the problem of why people stop reading the Bible. He says, “Christians know the Bible is important, but most of us struggle to read it well. We hope it will encourage and transform us, but over the centuries the Bible has been altered in ways that make it harder to read and understand. The good news is that people are still hungry for the Bible, and the Institute for Bible Reading can’t imagine a better partner than Tyndale to work alongside as we help people rediscover the Bible through fresh, innovative experiences.”

For more information call 1-800-323-9400.

Tyndale House Publishers, founded in 1962, is one of the largest privately held Christian publishers of books, Bibles, and digital media in the world. Tyndale extends the ministry of its authors by contributing most of its profits to the nonprofit Tyndale House Foundation, which makes grants to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world. Originally founded to publish 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.www.tyndale.com

The Institute for Bible Reading is an activist think tank uncommonly focused on providing people tools and frameworks that fundamentally change the way they read the Bible so it can achieve its mission and become that story that defines their lives.  www.instituteforbiblereading. org

Contact: Maggie Rowe
maggierowe@tyndale.com | 630.784.5333