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The Good Book Company partners with New York Times bestselling author Ellen Vaughn

October 5, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Good Book Company is pleased to announce the release of What Jesus Started: The World-Changing Power of the Local Church by the New York Times bestselling author, Ellen Vaughn.  Vaughn has written or co-written 27 books, including Becoming Elisabeth Elliot, Being Elisabeth Elliot, and her recent children’s book, Elisabeth Elliot: The Brave Girl Who Chose to Love.

In partnership with International Cooperating Ministries (ICM), Vaughn traveled across the globe and uncovered the compelling, shocking stories of local Christians included in this book.  Reflecting on her travels, she writes, “Jesus started something that’s counter-intuitively powerful, persuasive, and uniquely satisfying. Here are some stories of what that looks like in some wild places around the world. I think the takeaway for all of us is that we can have a deeper, richer, surprising experience of Christian community, right where we live.” 

Maggie Combs, Senior Editor of Acquisitions and Development, reflects, “These testimonies have reinvigorated my passion for my own local church family and the ministry that God has put right at my feet. This book will inspire you to leave behind comfort, convenience, and control and step out in faith right where you are.”

What Jesus Started released October 1st. Vaughn has been a guest on several programs to discuss this book, including Christianity Today’s Being Human, Takeaways with Kirk Cameron, and The World and Everything in It with World News Group. Please direct any media inquiries to publicity@thegoodbook.com.

ABOUT THE GOOD BOOK COMPANY
Founded in 1991, The Good Book Company (TGBC) is an international, employee-owned Christian publisher. Their Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses, and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world and in translation in over sixty languages worldwide. Everyone at TGBC is passionate about the Lord Jesus, his word, his church, and his gospel of grace. They create and publish biblical, relevant, and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing, and keep sharing their faith.

 

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10Publishing’s “When Santa Learned the Gospel” by Simon Camilleri surpasses 100,000 copies sold

October 5, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Leyland, England, UK – September 29, 2026  10 Publishing is pleased to announce that Simon Camilleri’s children’s book, When Santa Learned the Gospel, has surpassed 100,000 copies sold since its release in 2017.

When Santa Learned the Gospel winsomely shares the true meaning of Christmas with children through a clever story of an elf sharing the good news with Santa. It’s an excellent resource for sharing the gospel with families during Christmas time with captivating illustrations by Matt Boutros, winsome and cleverly rhymed text, ties to the well-known Santa myth, and a clear gospel presentation.

Jonathan Carswell, president of 10ofthose says, “this a unique and remarkable book. I challenge anyone who like me was skeptical about mixing fact and fiction to read it and see if their mind isn’t changed! I’m thrilled how God has used Simon’s creativity and love for Jesus to share the good news of Christ with so many people. It’s a pleasure to partner with him in this gospel witness.”

Accessible and affordable, it is a wonderful resource for churches and individuals to buy in bulk as an aid for Christmas evangelism and will be a great addition to any family’s holiday book collection.

“I have been so excited and humbled to see how God has used this silly little book about Santa over the last decade to introduce the gospel to thousands of people all across the world,” says author, Simon Camilleri, “I have received messages from children in South Africa to Army chaplains in Germany to professional Santas in the USA. I am honoured to see the book achieve this milestone and I hope God continues to use this book for His purposes for decades to come.”

You can find the book available for purchase on 10ofthose.com, with bulk discounts available.

Simon Camilleri is a storyteller and entertainer who loves poetry, magic tricks, excellent Bible reading and sharing the gospel. He is the author of four children’s books: When Santa Learned the Gospel, Wow God! Thank You, Sorry, Please, Read, Think, Pray, Do, and In God’s Image (forthcoming). Simon and his wife and two children live in Melbourne, Australia.

You can learn more about the book at https://www.santagospel.com and Simon at https://www.patreon.com/simoncamilleri.

When Santa Learned the Gospel
Author: Simon Camilleri
Illustrator: Matt Boutros
Retail: US $7.99, UK £4.99, CA $11.99
Paperback: 9781911272892

Review copies are available upon request.
Please contact: Gina Vaughan, Product Marketer,
gina.vaughan@10ofthose.com.

 

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Global Christian Publishing Research Challenges Assumptions About Collaboration

October 5, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

September 2026 — How can Christian publishing organizations serve and strengthen one another through collaboration, for mutual benefit and global Church growth? Media Associates International’s (MAI) CEO Heather Pubols presented recent research on this question at the 2026 ECPA C-Suite Symposium, From Disruption to Discipleship: Reimagining Models, Developing Leaders, Expanding Global Impact, on September 14.

MAI talked to publishers working across a range of contexts—many in markets where limited consumer purchasing power, infrastructure constraints, and other local conditions shape what is commercially possible. Most work in regions that have historically had few locally authored Christian books. The report features:

  • Survey Data from 77 publishing houses across 8 world regions
  • Examples from the Field including conflict zones and places recovering from trauma
  • Publisher Interviews revealing firsthand experiences and insights into best practices
  • Discussion Questions for implementing the findings with your team and organization

Findings from the study challenge several assumptions that can shape publishing and licensing partnerships:

Common Assumption What the Data Shows
Partnership begins with paperwork Collaboration requires prioritizing trust and relationships
Publishers in underserved contexts primarily need Western content to translate Publishers increasingly produce locally-authored content that reach global and local audiences
A lack of financial sustainability signals a lack of progress Publishers pursue financial sustainability in ways that reflect their context
Operational friction is a funding problem alone Publishers face operational barriers related to their context that funding alone can’t fix
Expertise flows primarily from the West to the rest Learning and expertise flow both ways

“The findings point toward a different model of global publishing partnership: relationship before transaction, mutual learning rather than one-way expertise, and approaches shaped by local context,” says Heather. “Successful collaboration is built on healthy relationships and two-way learning. Contexts are also very different, so everyone needs to ask a lot of questions of each other.”

For more than four decades, MAI has worked in precisely this space—building relationships with Christian writers, editors, and publishers around the world through training, mentoring, networking, and long-term partnerships. To this end, the report contains not only data and findings, but also tools that publishing teams and organizations can use to improve operations and collaborate better across borders.

Read full report and summary:
https://maiglobal.org/global-christian-publishing-findings-from-the-field-2026/

About MAI Media Associates International (MAI) is a global network that equips, connects, and encourages Christian writers, editors, and publishers to create locally relevant content that strengthens the Church and impacts society. Learn more at maiglobal.org or contact mai@maiglobal.org.

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Robert Hosack Announces Retirement After Nearly Thirty Years at Baker Publishing Group

October 5, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Ada, Mich. (October 2, 2026)  Baker Publishing Group announced today that Robert Hosack, executive editor for Baker Academic and Brazos Press, will retire on November 6, 2026, after nearly thirty years with the company.

Bob joined Baker in 1997 and has served most recently as executive editor for Baker Academic and Brazos Press. Over the years, he has championed countless authors and helped bring hundreds of books into the world. Bob brought as much care to his relationships as he did to his books, and his authors and the editorial team will feel his influence for years to come.

“Bob has had a tremendous career in Christian publishing,” said Brian Bolger, vice president of academic publishing. “In his nearly thirty years at Baker, Bob acquired hundreds of books, many of them award winners, and demonstrated a true nose for works that serve the academy and the church.”

“Through his keen editorial eye and strong relational networks, Bob has enriched Brazos Press,” said Katelyn Beaty, editorial director of Brazos Press. “Brazos wouldn’t be what it is today without Bob’s many contributions to the program, securing some of our strongest and most enduring titles. As we say goodbye on the eve of his retirement, we are grateful for the ways he helped set Brazos on a solid path for the days ahead.”

“It’s been an honor and a pleasure to work with Bob these last few years, after having known him for most of my career,” said Jesse Meyers, CEO of Baker Publishing Group. “His contribution to the company and to the church through his acquisitions has been exceptional. His knack for finding aspiring authors with a distinctive voice and meaningful truths to share is a rare gift, and his talent for helping them to shape those ideas into a well-structured book is rarer still.”

Baker Academic serves the academy and the church by publishing works that further the pursuit of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom within the context of Christian faith.

Brazos Press publishes books that creatively draw upon the riches of the Christian story to deepen our understanding of God’s world and inspire faithful reflection and engagement.

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

Contact:  Shelly MacNaughton, (616) 450-5560, smacnaughton@bakerpublishinggroup.com

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She Reads Truth to host “Knowing God” Virtual Summit and Expands into the Trade with “This Is Our Christmas Story”

October 5, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Free October 8 virtual event brings together six voices in Bible teaching as She Reads Truth introduces its first product release into the trade

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. —October 2, 2026 — She Reads Truth, the Bible-reading community and publishing brand acquired by Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group earlier this year, will host, together with Grace Corner, it’s first-ever virtual summit, Knowing God: Grow Closer to God Through His Word, on October 8 designed to help women deepen their engagement with Scripture. The free event comes as She Reads Truth also expands its publishing reach with This Is Our Christmas Story: A Family Keepsake Journal (Sept. 22, 2026), its first release into the trade through the She Reads Truth imprint.

Together, the summit and book release represent the next phase of She Reads Truth within PRH Christian, pairing the brand’s established direct relationship with its community with Grace Corner, PRH Christian’s direct-to-consumer platform, and Penguin Random House’s trade publishing and distribution capabilities. This is Our Christmas Story also signals PRH Christian’s growth strategy for She Reads Truth, expanding the readership for the brand and bringing its distinctive Bible-centered resources to a broader trade audience. Additional She Reads Truth resources are planned for the trade in 2027.

“The opportunity with She Reads Truth is to build on the extraordinary trust and engagement the brand has established while opening new avenues for readers to encounter its content,” said Campbell Wharton, SVP and Publisher, Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group. “This Is Our Christmas Story brings the distinctive She Reads Truth approach to the broader trade for the first time, while Knowing God creates a meaningful gathering point for the community. Together, they demonstrate how publishing, direct engagement, and community can work in concert to serve Christian readers.”

“KNOWING GOD” VIRTUAL SUMMIT

On October 8 at 10 a.m. CT, She Reads Truth will host Knowing God: Grow Closer to God Through His Word, a free online summit presented by Grace Corner. Hosted by She Reads Truth co-founders Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams, the event will bring together four guest speakers—Kristi McLelland, Courtney Doctor, Katie Davis Majors, and Joanna Weaver—for four connected sessions focused on helping women know God more deeply through His Word.

Myers and Williams will guide the virtual gathering and conversations throughout the event, drawing on more than a decade of building the She Reads Truth community around its mission of “women in the Word of God every day.” Registration is free, and no purchase is required. To register and join the virtual summit, visit https://discover.shereadstruth.com/knowinggod/

FIRST SHE READS TRUTH TRADE RELEASE: THIS IS OUR CHRISTMAS STORY

This Is Our Christmas Story: A Family Keepsake Journal is the first She Reads Truth release to enter the trade since the brand joined PRH Christian and marks the beginning of an expanded trade publishing program for She Reads Truth. Designed as a family heirloom, the keepsake brings Scripture, tradition, and memory-keeping together in a journal families can return to for 25 Christmas seasons.

The keepsake includes the full texts of Matthew 1–2 and Luke 1–2, with space for readers of the Christmas story to sign their names each year. Annual prompts invite families to record where they celebrated, what they ate, favorite gifts, moments that made them laugh, loved ones they are missing, reflections on the year behind them, and hopes for the year ahead. Additional pages provide space for favorite recipes, traditions, photographs, greeting cards, and other mementos.

ABOUT SHE READS TRUTH

Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group acquired She Reads Truth in April 2026. She Reads Truth became a new PRH Christian imprint and joined Grace Corner while retaining its distinct identity and mission. Co-founders Myers and Williams continue to lead the brand’s vision and host the She Reads Truth Podcast. Founded in 2012, She Reads Truth has grown into a worldwide community that engages women around its mission of “women in the Word of God every day” through its website, app, email newsletters, subscription offerings, social media channels, podcast, Bible reading plans, devotionals, and print resources.

EVENT DETAILS

  • Knowing God: Grow Closer to God Through His Word
  • October 8, 2026 | 10 a.m. CT | Free virtual event
  • Hosts: Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible Williams
  • Guest speakers: Kristi McLelland, Courtney Doctor, Katie Davis Majors, and Joanna Weaver
  • Presented by Grace Corner
  • Registration: https://discover.shereadstruth.com/knowinggod/

BOOK DETAILS

  • This Is Our Christmas Story: A Family Keepsake Journal
  • By She Reads Truth
  • On-Sale: September 22, 2026
  • Hardcover: ISBN 9798217490950
  • She Reads Truth, an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group

She Reads Truth is an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

Contact:  Beverly Rykerd, VP, Sr. Director Publicity & Communications, brykerd@penguinrandomhouse.com

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New York Times Bestselling Author John Mark Comer Launches 15-City North American “Into the Quiet Experience” Tour

October 5, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (Oct. 5, 2026)—New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer will embark on a 15-city North American tour in support of his highly anticipated book Into the quiet: Following Jesus in a world of noise (WaterBrook; on sale October 6, 2026). Into the Quiet Experience tour begins October 5 in the Bay Area.

Each multi-sensory, immersive evening will blend teaching, music, guided contemplation and conversation between Comer and special guests including Tish Harrison Warren, Richard Foster, Dan Allender, Lecrae, John Ortberg and others. Attendees will receive a signed copy of Into the Quiet and participate in an experience designed to help them step out of distraction and rediscover silence, solitude and stillness.

Tour cities include San Francisco, CA; Portland, OR (sold out); Seattle, WA (sold out); Vancouver, CAN; Denver, CO; Dallas, TX (sold out); Austin, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Nashville, TN; Atlanta, GA; Charlotte, NC; Washington, DC (sold out); Orange County, CA; San Diego, CA; and Los Angeles, CA.

What Comer’s The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry was to the speed of the modern world, this forthcoming book is to the volume of it. Into the quiet offers a countercultural invitation to step away from the noise and reencounter the still, silent presence of God. Drawing from ancient spiritual practices and contemporary insights on attention, neuroscience and mental health, Comer posits that the greatest barrier to spiritual life today is not doubt but distraction. His call to step out of the chronic noise and constant motion into communion with the God of peace will be a welcomed relief and encouragement to the depleted souls of Christian believers and spiritual seekers alike.

An internationally recognized spiritual formation thought leader and the founder of Practicing the Way, Comer is the author of beloved and bestselling books Practicing the Way and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. Practicing the Way resources are used by more than 23,000 churches in 157 different countries and have been translated into over twenty languages.

Learn more about Into the Quiet Experience at IntoTheQuietExperience.com, and Into the quiet: Following Jesus in a world of noise will release in hardcover, e-book, and audio formats from WaterBrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian, on October 6, 2026.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Mark Comer is the New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including Practicing the Way, which was named the 2025 Christian Book of the Year by the ECPA, and The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, which has sold more than a million copies and been translated into over twenty languages. He is a pastor and the founder of Practicing the Way, an organization working to see the renewal of apprenticeship to Jesus in our time. More than 23,000 churches in 157 countries are actively using Practicing the Way resources. The Comers live in the Santa Monica Mountains just outside Los Angeles. Stay in touch at johnmarkcomer.com.

ABOUT WATERBROOK
WaterBrook is an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC. WaterBrook publishes books that seek to intensify and satisfy a reader’s elemental thirst for a deeper relationship with God. For more information, visit waterbrookmultnomah.

Media Contacts:  Penguin Random House Christian Group
Becca Schriner, Asst. Publicity Director – rschriner@penguinrandomhouse.com
Brett Benson, Asst. Publicist – bbenson@penguinrandomhouse.com

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The First Two Books of Hachette Nashville’s New Imprint, Apiary, are National Bestsellers

October 5, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 1, 2026) — Hachette Nashville’s new imprint, Apiary, is off to an impressive start with its first two titles being national bestsellers. Last week, House of the Forest by Tara Sierra Moseley debuted at #80 on the USA Today bestseller list, and this week Defiant Lights by Nirup Alphonse was #39.

Apiary was announced by Vice President and Publisher Daisy Hutton this past June with the imprint officially launching in the beginning of September.

“We’re proud and thrilled – but not at all surprised!– that the first two books released under our new Apiary imprint have become national bestsellers,” said Hutton. “Both Tara and Nirup are true originals who have written powerful, relevant, and transformative books that only they could write, and their editor, Beth Adams, is among the most insightful and talented in the business. These creators and their books represent the best of what we strive for at Apiary.”

The Apiary team is not slowing down anytime soon! Return to the Shack – the highly anticipated sequel to the worldwide phenomenon of The Shack by Wm. Paul Young – will release on October 6th. Soon after that, Apiary will release Stand Steady by Cissie Graham Lynch and Dr. Henry Cloud’s new devotional, Renewal.

The Hachette Nashville team is proud of what the new Apiary imprint has been able to accomplish in such a short time and is looking forward to many more successes in the future.

Apiary is a division of Hachette Book Group. Learn more at apiarybooks.com.

Media Contact:  Ella Rose Murphy, Associate Publicist, Hachette Nashville, Ellarose.murphy@hbgusa.com

 

 

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New York Times bestselling author Frank Peretti partners with David C Cook Publishing to release the definitive edition of his all-time bestselling thriller

October 5, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

This Present Darkness: 40th Anniversary Collector’s Edition

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — October 2, 2026 — Often credited with creating the Christian thriller genre, Frank Peretti is partnering with David C Cook Publishing to release a 40th anniversary collector’s edition of his best-selling book, This Present Darkness, on November 10, 2026.

Four decades ago Peretti transformed Christian fiction, blending supernatural suspense with themes of prayer, courage, angels and demons, and spiritual warfare. And now, the novel that explores the struggle between good and evil from a faith perspective boasts a collection of special features, including:

  • Exclusive author content: an all-new introduction & concluding remarks explore the book’s legacy
  • Original manuscript images: reproductions of the hand-written manuscript precede each chapter
  • Deluxe hardcover design: a double-sided, die-cut dust jacket with a new map printed on the inside protect the colored page edges

“This Present Darkness is every bit as relatable and relevant in 2026 as it was in 1986,” said Linda Howard, executive vice president and publisher at David C Cook. “It gives a new generation of readers a peek behind the curtain of the spiritual warfare going on for our souls. And it offers fans from the past forty years an opportunity to experience the classic, eye-opening novel in a new and celebratory way.”

David C Cook has also obtained the rights to the timeless tale’s successful sequel, Piercing the Darkness, scheduled for special release in 2027.

This Present Darkness and Piercing the Darkness have each influenced more than 3.5 million readers since their initial release in the late 1980s. A New York Times best-selling author, Peretti has sold more than 15 million books throughout his career.

“Over the past forty years I have been humbled and have marveled at how God can multiply what we offer to Him,” said Peretti. “I wrote these novels and He, by His grace, used them to touch and inspire generations of readers. Now, by His grace, David C Cook has taken up the vision to reach a new generation –– as well as longtime friends –– with the anniversary editions of these special works. As Jesus said, ‘I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes in me may not remain in darkness.’ Thank you everyone, and thank you, my Lord Jesus.”

About David C Cook Publishing
A ministry of Cook Media Global, David C Cook Publishing has been equipping the Church with Christ-centered resources for more than 150 years. Its curriculum and books engage believers, and those exploring faith, through biblical content to grow in Christ while strengthening the global Church to fulfill the Great Commission. For more information, visit CookMediaGlobal.org.

Contact:  Kianna Sprague, (417) 761-9691, kianna@epic.inc

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ECPA names 27 Emerging Leaders for 2026 PubU scholarship and mentorship program

October 5, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Scholars will gather at PubU in Nashville for specialized leadership development and begin year-long mentoring relationships in 2027

CHANDLER, ARIZ., OCTOBER 5, 2026 — ECPA has announced 27 publishing professionals selected for the 2026 Emerging Leaders scholarship and mentorship program, an initiative designed to invest in the next generation of leaders in Christian publishing through training, industry connection, and year-long mentorship.

The 2026 Emerging Leaders will attend ECPA PubU, the association’s annual training and networking conference for Christian publishing professionals, held November 4 and 5 at the Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel in Nashville. Scholars receive special registration to PubU and will participate in two sessions developed specifically for the Emerging Leader class on the morning of November 4, before the full PubU program begins.

The 2026 program is led by Andrea Garcia, Senior Marketing Manager at Tyndale House Publishers, who developed two specialized sessions for the Emerging Leaders class focused on leadership development, industry connection, and preparing for the year-long mentorship experience.

Following PubU, each scholar will be matched with an experienced Christian publishing professional for a year-long mentoring relationship in 2027, providing an opportunity for continued professional development, encouragement, and industry connection beyond the conference.

“Investing in emerging leaders is an investment in the future of Christian publishing,” said ECPA President Jeff Crosby. “PubU gives these professionals an opportunity to learn, build relationships, and expand their vision for the industry, while the year-long mentorship extends that investment well beyond the conference. We are grateful for the industry leaders who will come alongside this class to encourage their growth and help prepare them for greater leadership and impact in the years ahead.”

The 2026 class represents a wide range of publishing disciplines and professional backgrounds from 16 ECPA member companies. While many are relatively new to their current roles within ECPA member companies and the Christian publishing industry, they bring professional experience, accomplishments, and leadership skills developed in other fields and roles. The Emerging Leaders program helps them build on that experience as they grow their careers, relationships, and leadership within Christian publishing.

Since its launch in 2016, ECPA’s Emerging Leaders program has invested in more than 200 publishing professionals. Companies nominate promising professionals from across publishing disciplines, with nominations encouraged for those whose diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can broaden the voices shaping the future of Christian publishing.

ECPA presents the 2026 PubU class of Emerging Leader scholars:

Tabitha McDuffee
Marketing Manager, 10ofthose
6 years in the industry

 

 


Grant Klembara
Director of Marketing, 1517 Publishing
8 years in the industry

 

 


Mary Banks
Content Manager, Apricot Services
5 years in the industry

 

 


Matthew Jordan
Acquisitions Editor, B&H Publishing
1 year in the industry

 

 


Stephanie Greenlee
Graphic Designer, B&H Publishing
3 years in the industry

 

 


Anna Bernin-Mallin
Marketing Assistant, Baker Publishing Group
1.5 years in the industry

 

 


John Mudgett
Sr. Publicist, Baker Publishing Group
1 year in the industry

 

 


Emily Vest
Publicist, Baker Publishing Group
2 years in the industry

 

 


Michelle Lazurek
Acquisitions Editor, CLC Publications
1 year in the industry

 

 


Trinity Richards
Editor, Cook Media Global
4 years in the industry

 

 


Emilie Friske
Marketing Specialist, David C Cook
Less than 1 year in the industry

 

 


Christopher Miller
Graphic Designer, InterVarsity Press
3 years in the industry

 

 


Sarah Vacura
Marketing Manager, InterVarsity Press
1 year in the industry

 

 


Emma Winchell
Editorial Assistant, InterVarsity Press
4 years in the industry

 

 


Jewel Walcott Johnson
Project Manager, Lifeway Christian Resources
3 years in the industry

 

 


Bethany Phillips
Marketing Specialist, Lifeway/B&H Publishing Group
1 year in the industry

 

 


Lauren Ducommun
Director of Operations, Lithos Kids
5 years in the industry

 

 


Erica Dvorak
Book Marketing Manager, Moody Publishers
Less than 1 year in the industry

 

 


Olivia Allen
Sales & eCommerce Marketing Specialist, New Growth Press
2 years in the industry

 

 


Joel Hermanson
Director of Creative and Publishing Operations, Northwestern Publishing House
Less than 1 year in the industry

 

 


Jake Daghe
Director of Equip & Director of Theology, Passion Publishing
1 year in the industry

 

 


Noah Lehman
Production Designer, Positive Action for Christ
2.5 years in the industry

 

 


Kelly McDaniel
Marketing and Sales Manager, Spero Publishing LLC
1 year in the industry

 

 


Holly Meyer
Design Project Coordinator, The Daily Grace Co.
5 years in the industry

 

 


Daniell Sanchez
Wholesale Account Manager, The Daily Grace Co.
5 years in the industry

 

 


Paul Zetterberg
Editorial Manager, The Daily Grace Co.
3 years in the industry

 

 


Allison McDougal
Production Manager, The Daily Grace Co.
6 years in the industry

 

 


ECPA PubU 2026 will bring Christian publishing professionals together for more than 40 peer-led sessions featuring 70 speakers across Editorial, Marketing, Sales, Production & Operations, and Design, along with Master Classes and Emerging Leader development. The conference is designed by publishing professionals for their industry peers, providing practical training, networking, and opportunities to learn from colleagues across the Christian publishing community.

Registration is still open, with discounts available for multiple attendees from the same company. For program information and registration, visit ECPAPubU.org.

About ECPA PubU
ECPA PubU has delivered training, connection, networking, and inspiration to the industry’s frontline practitioners since 2004. Industry leaders develop the program to invest in the expertise of their colleagues and train the next generation of publishing leaders. ECPAPubU.org

About ECPA
ECPA (Evangelical Christian Publishers Association) is an international nonprofit trade organization comprised of member companies involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that its members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. ECPA.org

Media Contacts:
Jeff Crosby, ECPA President, jcrosby@ecpa.org | 480-966-3998 ext. 802
Sheri Toomb, ECPA Communications Manager, stoomb@ecpa.org | 480-966-3998 ext. 805

 

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New Growth Press releases new devotional for women by Katie Polski

September 28, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

New devotional, You Are a Child of God, encourages women to live in the freedom, joy and security of God’s family

Many women say they feel distant from God as they struggle with loneliness, doubt, and insecurities. Our culture loudly asserts, “Believe in yourself, and you will thrive!” Yet God’s voice is louder, reminding us that a Mighty One is in our midst—a God who saves because we cannot save ourselves. When we focus on our identity as daughters of God, he brings comfort in grief, assurance in doubt, and a renewed way of living like nothing else can.

In You Are a Child of God: Devotions for Living Your Grace-Filled Identity, Katie Polski helps readers understand their grace-filled identity as adopted children of God and live out this gospel truth in daily life. As children of God, we are no longer slaves to fear and are set free from condemnation; we can find purpose in suffering and have confidence in a promised future with him. As these truths take root, they transform the way we relate to others and to our heavenly Father.“

Both of my parents passed away by the time I was thirty-six. As grief settled after my mother died, I slowly came to grips with the life-altering reality that I was now an orphan. It’s disconcerting, even as an adult, to not have a mother or father in this life,” Polski shares. “But in my grief as an orphan, the musical notes of being God’s child gradually filled my heart with beautiful, comforting tones—the same song for every believer in Jesus Christ—‘The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness; he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing’ (Zephaniah 3:17).”

This verse from Zephaniah provides the central theme for the eight-week study. Each week explores a related topic, including the assurance of salvation, the freedom and safety believers receive in place of fear, and the intimate relationship they enjoy with their Father. Readers then move into what it means to have a Spirit-filled life, the privileges of being coheirs with Christ, and God’s purposes in pain. The final weeks offer hope in our eternal inheritance and joy in belonging to God’s forever family.“

By union with Christ through faith, which the Holy Spirit works in us, we are justified by grace alone, adopted by the Father, and brought into God’s family as his sons and daughters. The effects of being God’s children reach far and wide, and as we grasp the profundity of what it means to be brought into his family, it changes everything. We have intimacy with the God of the universe, and we are led, taught, comforted, and empowered by the Holy Spirit,” Polski writes. “As we delve into these gospel truths, may our Father’s singing fill our spiritual ears with notes of comfort, assurance, love, and peace. It is a beautiful melody, and it’s written for all who live in the family of God.”

Each of the forty days in You Are a Child of God follows an easy-to-follow format of a Scripture reading, devotional reflection, and simple application questions and is suitable for individuals or small groups. Every week ends with a challenge to share what they learned that week with someone in their lives.

This beautifully designed devotional is part of the Gospel Truth for Women series, which helps women to identify their struggles, go to Scripture to meet God, then share those truths with family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers. Devotionals by Trish Donohue, Aimee Joseph, Nana Dolce, Abi Byrd, and Joanna Kimbrel are now available with a future release by Kristie Anyabwile coming in 2027. The devotions are relatable for busy women of all ages and stages, making a great gift as well.

You Are a Child of God: Devotions for Living Your Grace-Filled Identity
Gospel Truth for Women Series
By Katie Polski
Print ISBN: 978-1-64507-607-0
September 14, 2026 / Retail Price: $20.99
RELIGION / Christian Living / Devotional

Katie Polski, MA, is a writer, Bible teacher, and speaker. She serves as the Director of Music Ministries and Special Events at Trinity Church in St. Louis, MO, where her husband, Chris, is a pastor. Katie is the author of You Are a Child of God and Beyond the Back Row and has written articles for Rooted Ministries, Risen Motherhood, The Gospel Coalition, and several other ministries. Katie and Chris have three children and one son-in-law. Learn more at www.katiepolski.com or read her weekly devotional at katiepolski.substack.com. She can also be found on Facebook and Instagram.

For review copy and interview information, contact:
Audra Jennings – audra@newgrowthpress.com  

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