March 23, 2026 – NASHVILLE, Tenn. — New York Times bestselling author Mary Beth Chapman and multi-Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman have two new milestones to celebrate: 40 years of marriage and writing their first book together. “Still Here: Life Together on the Long Way Home” (B&H Publishing Group) reveals, for the first time, behind-the-scenes stories of a couple held together by divine grace and mercy.
The Chapmans’ story, which began as young love on a college campus, has aged into a cherished but challenging shared journey through the complexities of life. “Still Here” provides a vulnerable narrative from two imperfect people who love God most—and love each other almost as much.
Their book doesn’t sugarcoat the difficulties in their 41-year marriage. It goes into candid detail about fights, tragedies, and the strain brought by Steven’s career on the road. They forgo quick tips and hot takes, instead offering an authentic recollection of lived lessons and hard-won wisdom earned across four decades.
“Until now, we have shied away from writing about our marriage because we thought it might be disappointing for you. Our life is not set to the tune of a love song on auto-repeat—although one of us has sung a certain love song about 100,000 times by now,” they write in “Still Here.” “But maybe you need to hear that a couple can be a crazy mess today and, by the abundant grace of God, can still be only a sunrise away from another whole new beginning. It’s true. Not just for us, but for you too.”
The book’s title is a play on the title of “I Will Be Here,” Steven’s ode to faithful marriage that has become something of a wedding anthem.
In a recent interview, the Chapmans shared that they grow closer together by growing closer to God. “There’s a reason we’ve been married 41 years,” Mary Beth told BP News. “Those reasons are a lot of redos and a lot of bearing with one another in love and a lot of forgiveness.”
Steven agreed. “I guess if we’ve done anything well and right in this process, it has been very willing to acknowledge humbly that we don’t have it figured out, that we need help,” he said. “We need, ultimately, God’s help.”
Steven Curtis Chapman is the most awarded artist in Christian music history with 60 Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards, five Grammy Awards, 10 certified gold or platinum albums and an unprecedented 50 #1 singles.
Mary Beth Chapman is a best-selling author and chairman of the board of Show Hope. Together, Steven and Mary Beth are the parents of six children and grandparents to seven. They are the cofounders of Show Hope, an internationally recognized nonprofit organization dedicated to caring holistically for children and reducing barriers to adoption.
B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, is a team that believes Every Word Matters®. We seek to provide intentional, biblical content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, cultivating lifelong relationships with Jesus Christ. We publish (print and digital) in the trade, church, and academic markets, as well as the CSB translation. For more information, visit BHPublishingGroup.com.
Contact: Pamela McClure, pamela@mmpublicrelations.com
(Ada, Michigan) March 25, 2026 – Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that The Road Less Triggered: Turning Conflict into Connection with a Single Choice by Dr. Kelly Flanagan is #23 on USA TODAY’s Best-selling Booklist for the week of March 8.
Grand Rapids, MI (March 30, 2026) — Petradi International Rights Services has announced that Mr. Jade Doyel will assume ownership of Riggins Rights Management, effective April 1, 2026. Jade has worked closely with clients, licensing, partners and the team as vice president of Riggins Rights Management for seven years. Under his continued leadership, the newly formed Petradi Rights Management team will maintain its emphasis on proprietary rights management. Petradi will remain focused on serving existing and future clients as well as licensing partners worldwide.
Jade is thrilled to take the helm of this company which will continue with the same team. All team members have expressed their support and commitment to providing quality service to each client and publishing partner. Existing clients and licensing partners express their gratitude to Cindy for her important contribution to Christian publishing. They have also been supportive of this transition, restating their commitment to continue working with Petradi Rights Management and wishing Jade Doyel success. Everyone truly appreciates the company will continue with the same team and quality service provided by Riggins Rights Management. Cindy Riggins, Owner and President of Riggins Rights Management, will retire but she will become a board member of Petradi.
Minneapolis, MN — March 2026 — The Passion Translation® New Testament with Psalms, Proverbs, and Song of Songs (2020 Edition) has received the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Platinum Milestone Sales Award, recognizing more than one million copies sold across all formats.
Orange County, CA — FrontGate Media, a leading marketing agency and media group specializing in the faith and family audience, is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2026—marking a milestone that reflects both longevity and category leadership in a highly targeted, values-driven segment of the market.
Concordia Publishing House, one of the nation’s most respected Christian publishers, has successfully modernized its business systems through a new implementation go-live with knk Software. With a long-standing legacy of delivering faith-based content and resources, Concordia recognized the need to unify its core operations and improve digital efficiency. To support this vision, the organization partnered with knk Software to consolidate its ERP and publishing operations into a single, integrated platform. This transformation enables Concordia to streamline processes, enhance data visibility, and better serve its mission in a fast-evolving publishing landscape.
Lake Mary, FL — Embolden Media Group is pleased to announce that author, poet, podcaster, teacher, and apologist Preston Perry has signed with the agency for literary representation.
Ada, Mich. (March 19, 2026) – Baker Publishing Group is thrilled to announce that two beloved children’s titles by Tara-Leigh Cobble—The Bible Recap for Kids (Ages 8–12): A 365-Day Guide through the Bible for Young Readers and The Bible Recap Kids’ Devotional: 365 Reflections and Activities for Children and Families—have each surpassed 100,000 copies sold. This remarkable achievement reflects the deep hunger among families and young readers for accessible, theologically grounded Bible engagement.
The Bible Recap grew out of Cobble’s popular podcast of the same name and has resonated with readers seeking a fresh, engaging way to read through the Bible.
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — March 26, 2026 — Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group has promoted Matthew Burdette to Senior Editor for the Image and Forum imprints. Continuing to report to PRH Christian Editorial Director Madison Trammel, Burdette is taking an expanded leadership role driving strategic growth for Image, the division’s Catholic publishing imprint.
Mundo Cristão, one of Brazil’s leading Christian publishers, today announced a new exclusive first-look agreement with Globo, Brazil’s dominant media company, granting Globo a first option on screen adaptations from Mundo Cristão’s line of juvenile Christian fiction by Brazilian authors.




