Renowned decluttering expert expands beyond clutter with a practical, no-shame approach to procrastination, helping overwhelmed readers finally finish what they keep avoiding

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — October 19, 2026 — Bestselling author, podcaster and renowned decluttering expert Dana K. White has officially added New York Times bestselling author to her résumé.

White’s new book, Procrastinators Get Stuff Done: How to Go from Overwhelmed to Finished (October 6, 2026, Thomas Nelson), has debuted at No. 10 on the New York Times Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous bestseller list, just one week after its October 6 release.

The milestone marks an exciting expansion for White, who has spent years helping millions of overwhelmed people make real progress in their homes and lives. Her previous book, Decluttering at the Speed of Life, became a Wall Street Journal bestseller and has sold more than 500,000 copies. Now, White is taking the practical, no-shame approach that made her a trusted voice in the decluttering space and applying it to one of the biggest obstacles keeping people stuck: procrastination.

“We are thrilled to celebrate Dana K. White and this incredible achievement,” said Susan Ligon, Vice President, Publisher, W Publishing Group. “Dana has built a remarkable connection with readers by offering practical solutions that actually work for real people living real lives. This New York Times bestseller recognition is a testament to the power of her message and the loyal community she’s built. We couldn’t be more proud to partner with her and help bring her work to an even wider audience.”

In Procrastinators Get Stuff Done, White tackles the root causes behind the tasks, projects, decisions and conversations people continually put off. Her message is both refreshing and relieving: procrastination is not necessarily laziness. It can be fueled by overthinking, idealism, shame, decision fatigue, overwhelm, fear of doing something wrong or simply not knowing where to start.

Through her 5-step Anti-Procrastination Process, White gives readers a doable path forward — one that helps them conserve emotional energy, reduce overwhelm and build momentum without relying on pressure, perfectionism or traditional productivity systems that may only make procrastinators feel worse.

The response has struck a chord with readers looking for a more realistic approach to getting things done. White’s signature style — practical, funny, relatable and free from shame — gives procrastinators permission to stop fighting the way they think and start using a system that works with them instead.

“Dana has an extraordinary gift for making people feel seen in the middle of their everyday messes,” said Lisa-Jo Baker, Executive Editor, W Publishing Group. “She brings humor, honesty, and practical wisdom to a struggle so many of us share, and she does it without an ounce of judgment. Seeing Procrastinators Get Stuff Done become a New York Times bestseller is such a meaningful affirmation of what we’ve always believed about Dana’s message and how deeply it resonates with readers.”

White’s work has resonated with millions because she understands the person staring at the mess, the list, the project or the deadline and wondering, “Why can’t I just do this?” Rather than adding more guilt, she offers something procrastinators rarely hear: the answer may not be more discipline — it may be a better process. Procrastinators Get Stuff Done: How to Go from Overwhelmed to Finished is available now wherever books are sold.

Dana K. White is a bestselling author, speaker, podcaster and renowned decluttering expert who has helped millions of people make real, visible progress in their homes and lives.  She is the creator of A Slob Comes Clean and the host of the popular podcast of the same name. Known for her humorous, practical and deeply relatable approach, White offers simple strategies that work in real life for people who do not naturally love organizing, routines or traditional productivity systems. Her books and teaching have made her a trusted voice for overwhelmed readers looking for shame-free help and lasting change.

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, 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.

Contact:
Katie Bell / katie@sparkpublicrelations.com / 731.803.9056

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — As churches and families prepare to celebrate the birth of Christ, Lifeway Christian Resources offers a lineup of Advent Bible studies, family devotionals and a virtual event designed to help worshipers of every age mark the season with Scripture, reflection and community.

“Lifeway knows this is an incredibly important time of year in the life of the church,” said Ryan Blackwell, president and CEO of Lifeway Christian Resources. “Each Advent season presents a unique opportunity to gather people around the story of Jesus’ birth. Our desire is to equip ministry leaders and families with resources that help them lead others to open God’s Word and prepare their hearts for Christmas.”

Bible studies for every age

More than 9 in 10 Americans (91%) celebrate Christmas, according to Lifeway Research, but fewer are familiar with the story behind it. While 53% believe they could retell the biblical Christmas story, just 22% say they could tell it accurately from memory.

“All Who Draw Near: A 25-Day Journey to Christmas” follows Jesus, Mary, Joseph, the shepherds and the wise men as they make their way toward Bethlehem. This new study from Lifeway Women includes 25 days of personal Bible study, leader helps for four group sessions and Christmas activities and ideas.

“Since 2019, Lifeway Women’s Advent Bible studies have given women the opportunity to slow down during the busy holiday weeks, reflect on Jesus’ first coming and look ahead in expectation to His second,” said Andrea Lennon, director of Lifeway Women.

“Many women feel caught between the demands of the season, with its never-ending to-do lists, and what they know is Christmas’ deeper meaning. An Advent study leads women on a different path, preparing their hearts to celebrate Jesus as they open God’s Word and anchor themselves in the Christmas narrative.”

In addition, Lifeway Kids has created a free Family Advent guide, inspired by the “All Who Draw Near” study. Each week’s entry includes a Bible passage, discussion questions tailored for different ages and an interactive family activity.

“The Lord Is My Light,” a new liturgy written by Trevin Wax, will be released Nov. 1. The resource offers daily devotional content for the entire year, including an Advent section that gives readers a structured way to pray and reflect on Scripture throughout the season.

Other Bible study resources include a men and a women’s version of “Behold the Savior,” as well as two resources tailored for teen girls, “His Name Is Jesus” and “Love Came Down.” The “Family Advent Devotional” is a 25-day devotional built around the themes of hope, peace, love and joy.

Prepare Him Room virtual event

Lifeway Women will again host “Prepare Him Room,” a virtual event with author and Bible teacher Melissa Spoelstra. The event combines worship, encouragement and teaching to help participants create room in their hearts, homes and communities for Jesus.

Spoelstra will be drawing from her recent Bible study, “Angels,” exploring how the angels in the Christmas story point us to the hope of a Savior. Worship will be led by Lindsay McCaul.

“Christmas has always been a bold declaration of hope—that the God who reigns over heaven and earth sent His one and only Son for us,” said Spoelstra. “Advent is a chance to slow down and rediscover that hope.”

Churches, groups or individuals can access the online event at a time of their choosing between Nov. 13 and Dec. 31 with a streaming pass. Viewers may also find a host location in their area on Lifeway.com.

Online encouragement for pastors, families

A collection of articles specifically created to equip and encourage pastors and their families during the Christmas season is also available at Lifeway.com.

Lifeway ministry leaders and local pastors have created guides such as “A Checklist for the Christmas Eve Welcome Team,” “How to follow up with Christmas Service Guests” and an Advent sermon series starter to support pastors in this busy season.

More information and additional Advent resources such as church supplies, personal devotionals and kids books are available at Lifeway.com/advent.

In operation since 1891, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the leading providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, Bible studies, group curriculum, Christian music and media, Vacation Bible School and church supplies, as well as camps and events for all ages. Lifeway is the world’s largest provider of Spanish Bibles. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Jill Waggoner, Jill.Waggoner@lifeway.com

Carol Stream, IL —Richard Swenson, author of the critically acclaimed and bestselling NavPress books Margin and The Overload Syndrome, has died. He was 78. Mennonite Alliance church in Menomonie, Wisconsin, will host the visitation and celebration of life Saturday, October 24. A physician, researcher, futurist, and educator, Richard is best remembered as a husband, father, grandfather, and follower of Jesus.

“Swenson’s book really aided me in addressing the busyness of life as a young father and professional,” recalls Mark Kimmel, former USLT member of The Navigators. “In our fast-paced world it’s a book that offers hope on how to live life at a balanced, manageable pace.”

Faith in Jesus undergirded and propelled Swenson’s sense of vocation as a healer and helper. He has spoken all over the world, to groups as diverse as educators, church leaders, Pentagon staff, and the United Nations. The concepts he developed in the book Margin were the first crystallization of what has since become a commonplace, universally embraced value for quality of life.

Missiologist and NavPress author Brad Brisco said that “there isn’t a week that goes by that I don’t think about the book. I ask myself often, ‘Do I have margin in my life this week? If not, how will I create margin?’ For practical influence there are very few books that continue to impact me more than twenty years after reading.”

“Swenson’s writings connected seamlessly with both Christian and non-Christian audiences,” reflects David Zimmerman, publisher of NavPress. “Though his writings were clearly rooted in Scripture, and though he was quick to point to God’s sovereignty and the centrality of life in the Spirit, as a physician he was especially gifted in bringing lofty theological concepts into practical consideration.”

These connections between Word and world run throughout Swenson’s writing. As he wrote in Margin:

“Discerning Christians have long known that God is not impressed with our wealth, education, or power. Nevertheless, we have labored eagerly in those fields. What if, instead, we were to begin measuring our progress not by our wealth but by our virtue; not by our education but by our humility; and not by our power but by our meekness?”

NavPress is a business ministry of The Navigators. With a rich catalog of bestselling books, discipleship resources, and The Message® Bible, NavPress equips readers to know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.®  Since 2014 NavPress has been in a publishing alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. NavPress resources are sold, distributed, and marketed worldwide through Tyndale House Publishers.

New Book Helps Readers Experience a Faith Full of Spiritual Formation and Spiritual Fervor

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (October 2026) – Joshua Shaw, Lead Pastor of Vineyard Church Los Angeles, the originating church of the global signs-and-wonders movement, helps readers experience a holy collision and move from the mundane to the miraculous in his debut book, Practicing the Supernatural: How Ordinary Spiritual Practices Lead to Extraordinary Encounters with God (Zondervan, February 2027).

“For too long Christianity has forced us to choose between two completely different versions of faith,” said Shaw. “We are told to choose between spiritual formation and spiritual fervor. We drift toward a faith that is safe, structured and intellectual, or we swing toward a faith that is wild, unpredictable and miraculous. We pit the practices against the power, assuming they are mutually exclusive. But Jesus never forced us to choose. Jesus showed us that the ordinary practices of our lives are the delivery for the miraculous.”

Practicing the Supernatural is a response to both Gen Z’s hunger for spiritual signs and wonders and the older generations’ exhaustion from living up to the perfection of today’s modern Christian spiritual formation practices. Proving the supernatural life is not reserved for the few, Shaw’s message is for the reader who has faithfully practiced spiritual formations but is desperate for the power and the individual who has experienced the fire and zeal of the Holy Spirit but has no structure to sustain it.

“Spiritual formation in and of itself isn’t sufficient. And the free, unpredictable breeze of the Spirit, without an anchor, isn’t enough to hold you in a storm,” Shaw said. “Our ordinary spiritual practices—reading Scripture, keeping the Sabbath, sitting in solitude—are the structure. They feel mundane, but they are absolutely essential. When those practices are properly laid down, they create the exact environment for the Holy Spirit. The structure invites the freedom.”

To help readers understand how to practice the supernatural, Shaw points to Jesus’ first public miracle of turning ordinary water into extraordinary wine at a wedding feast in Cana. Modeling Jesus’ example of building a holistic, sacramental way of life, Shaw divides the book into three distinct movements:

• The Wine – learn to drink deeply of the wild, uncontainable power of the Holy Spirit through the sacraments of the body, exorcism, touch, tears and the towel
• The Water Jars – learn to build sturdy, foundational habits around the sacraments of the sword, ruling, solitude and tarrying to allow us to carry the Holy Spirit’s power without cracking the vessel of our own lives
• The Wedding Feast – learn to explore what it means to create a landing pad for the miraculous through the sacraments of covenant and hospitality with those we love

An openly neurodivergent (AuDHD) Millennial, Shaw writes from a place of personal tragedy and spiritual authority. He infuses liturgy with examples of signs and wonders, including riveting stories of demonic battles and profound encounters with the Holy Spirit. He provides practical practices for bringing together the quiet rhythms of faith with explosive power of exorcisms, healings, and more.

“Jesus is not intimidated by your empty cup. He is not offended by your exhaustion. He is standing right in the middle of your mess. He sees the heavy jars you have been building, and he honors the zeal you carry,” said Shaw. “If we are willing to practice the supernatural together—if we are willing to offer him our ordinary obedience—he promises to infuse it with his explosive, miraculous presence.”

More information about Practicing the Supernatural, which releases February 23, 2027, is available at www.joshuashaw.co.

About Joshua Shaw
Joshua Shaw is Lead Pastor of Vineyard Church Los Angeles, the originating church of the global signs-and-wonders movement, founded on the beaches of Southern California in 1974. Before Los Angeles he planted a church in Denver and has spent 12 years in senior pastoral leadership across the renewal movement. His heart is to ignite the supernatural amidst the everyday sacramental, convinced that liturgical formation and Spirit-led renewal belong together. Openly neurodivergent (AuDHD), he does not preach around suffering; he preaches through it.

About Zondervan Books
Zondervan is a HarperCollins company and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian communications. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

CONTACT: 
Kristin U. Cole, 615-289-6701, kristin@kccommunications.co

 

MERLIN’S ISLE: THE TALE THIS LAND STILL KEEPS IS SET FOR NASHVILLE WORLD PREMIERE ON NOVEMBER 1st

Film Traces Inspiration Behind Malcolm Guite’s Unfolding Masterwork

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Merlin’s Isle: The Tale This Land Still Keeps, a 30-minute documentary chronicling the inspiration behind British poet and priest Malcolm Guite’s bestselling Rabbit Room Press series, Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad, will make its world premiere in Nashville on Sunday, November 1. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held at 7:00 pm at the Soli Deo Center at Christ Presbyterian Academy (2323 Old Hickory Boulevard).

Directed by Patrick Shen, executive produced by Pete Peterson, and produced by Andrew Brumme for Rabbit Room Press, Merlin’s Isle: The Tale This Land Still Keeps takes viewers on a symbolic pilgrimage across Britain with Guite and book series illustrator Stephen Crotts. Visiting the rugged landscapes and ancient landmarks that are as integral to Arthurian legend as the characters themselves, Guite reveals the inspiration, formation, and ultimate hope for his Merlin’s Isle four-volume epic poem cycle.

“I want to tell this story well enough and enchantingly enough that I might help to baptize the imagination of a rising generation,” Guite explains in the documentary. “The generation that is right now stuck in the imminent frame, stuck in this purely material transactional world that trashes everything before it’s hardly been made, I want to give back to them all that was stolen from them. I want to give them depth, height, the sacred, the enchanted. I want to kindle in them the yearning for a beauty and a truth which comes to us in story.”

Immediately following the screening, Rabbit Room Press will host a discussion with the film’s executive producer Pete Peterson and series illustrator Stephen Crotts. In addition, the highly anticipated second volume in the Merlin’s Isle series, The Coming of Arthur, will be available for purchase ahead of its November 9 release.

TRAILER: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xTVE2BMWlg&t=2s

ABOUT MERLIN’S ISLE: AN ARTHURIAD
Renowned British poet and priest Malcolm Guite’s bestselling Merlin’s Isle: An Arthuriad makes history as the first multi-volume poetic retelling of Arthurian legend since Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s Idylls of the King in 1859. A modern masterwork pointing the classic tales back to their roots, Guite’s stories—hailed “a magnum opus in the making”—are crafted for audiences of all ages and enhanced by original illustrations from acclaimed South Carolina-based artist Stephen Crotts. Series debut Galahad and the Grail released in April and marked Rabbit Room Press’ biggest book launch ever with more than 70,000 copies sold to date. The Coming of Arthur, which is currently seeing record-breaking presales for the Nashville-based publisher, will be available November 9, followed by Days of the Round Table in 2027 and Merlin’s Isle series finale The Passing of Arthur in 2028.

ABOUT MALCOLM GUITE
A poet, priest, and Girton College Life Fellow at Cambridge University, Malcolm Guite lectures widely in the United Kingdom and North America on theology and literature. Characterized by his deep engagement with the Christian faith, a love of traditional poetic forms, and the ability to make ancient wisdom accessible to contemporary readers, Guite is the bestselling author of numerous works of nonfiction and poetry, including Sounding the Seasons: 70 Sonnets for the Christian Year (Canterbury Press), which is now in its 10th printing; David’s Crown (Canterbury Press 2021); and Mariner: A Voyage with Samuel Taylor Coleridge (Hodder 2017).

For further information visit merlinsisle.com, rabbitroompress.com or turningpointpr.com.
 

Pastor, activist, and Civil Righteousness founder Jonathan Tremaine Thomas celebrates the release of his new book, MAKE STRAIGHT THE PATH: Following the Just One into Righteousness and Peacemaking through Holy Activism, published this week by Nelson Books.

In this book, Thomas offers a compelling vision for what he calls “holy activism,” a Christ-centered approach to justice, reconciliation, and spiritual formation. Drawing from Scripture, history, personal experience, and years of ministry in communities affected by racial tension and social unrest, Thomas challenges believers to move beyond partisan extremes and embrace the transformative way of Jesus.

Rather than choosing between personal spirituality and public engagement, Thomas argues that authentic Christian witness requires both. He invites readers into a deeper life of prayer, fasting, repentance, and worship while also equipping them to become peacemakers, bridge builders, and agents of reconciliation in their communities.

At the heart of the book is a call to inhabit the “radical middle,” a place where followers of Christ resist both rage and indifference and instead pursue courageous love, restorative justice, and Spirit-led action. Thomas offers practical tools for navigating difficult cultural conversations, confronting injustice without dehumanizing others, and participating in God’s work of healing a divided world.

Rich in biblical insight and grounded in lived experience, MAKE STRAIGHT THE PATH provides a roadmap for Christians seeking to embody the Kingdom of God amid political turmoil, racial division, and cultural conflict. It is a timely invitation to turn places of pain into places of God’s presence and to become active participants in the ministry of reconciliation. 

About Jonathan Tremaine Thomas
Jonathan Tremaine Thomas is the founder and president of Civil Righteousness, a nonprofit movement committed to reconciliation and restorative justice through spiritual formation and grassroots engagement. His work has reached over 400 cities globally and has been featured on major media outlets, including Christianity Today. Based in Ferguson, Missouri, Jonathan is a trusted voice in the Church and a sought-after speaker at conferences, universities, and churches nationwide.

About Nelson Books
Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is an industry leader in Christian nonfiction publishing. Nelson Books publishes a diverse array of leaders, experts, and creatives, crafting biblically informed and spiritually fresh books from a Christian perspective that enliven, educate, and encourage readers. The Nelson Books roster of bestselling authors includes Lysa TerKeurst, Tim Tebow, John Mark Comer, John & Stasi Eldredge, Jennie Allen, Jefferson Bethke, Bob Goff, Ruth Chou Simons, Tyler Staton, Jason Wilson, Christine Caine and Zach Windahl.

Contact: 
Devin Duke, Senior Publicity Manager, Nelson Books, Devin.Duke@HarperCollins.com

More than 10.5 million copies of the NIrV have been distributed worldwide since the full Bible was first published in 1996.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Oct. 26, 2026) — Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, and Biblica, a global Bible ministry, are celebrating the 30th anniversary of the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV), the Bible translation created to help readers of all ages and abilities encounter Scripture with confidence. Since the full NIrV Bible was first published in 1996, more than 10.5 million copies have been distributed around the world.

The NIrV was born out of a desire to reach more people with God’s Word, thus creating a Bible built on the trusted scholarship of the New International Version (NIV) but using simpler vocabulary and shorter sentence structure—without sacrificing accuracy to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek. Translators worked hard to shape the NIrV to a third-grade reading level, making it one of the most accessible translations of the English Bible available today.

Key distinctives of the NIrV include:

• Readability: The NIrV is written at a third-grade reading level, with shorter sentences and simpler grammar.
• Understandability: More familiar words and phrasing enhance reading comprehension for the early reader and those learning English as a second language.
• Compatibility: The NIrV is built from the NIV, the most widely read and trusted English Bible translation in the world.
• Reliability & Trustworthiness: This translation is the result of a multi-denominational effort by over 30 Bible translators and literary experts, assuring Scriptural integrity and stylistic excellence. Throughout the translation, each verse has been meticulously evaluated in light of the meaning of the original languages. Still today, the NIrV is maintained by a group of biblical scholars and children’s language experts, ensuring the NIrV benefits from the same advancements in biblical scholarship and changes in the English language as the NIV while opening up the translation of the Bible to a wider reading public.

Over the past 30 years, the NIrV has become a trusted resource. Today it is used in churches and children’s ministries, Christian schools, homeschool families, ESL programs, special-needs ministries, family devotions, and prison ministry—anywhere someone is looking for a faithful Bible they can more easily read and understand. Royalties from the NIrV also support the work of Bible translation and access through Biblica, the copyright owner of the NIrV, which helps people around the world get access to the Bible.

“Thirty years ago, we set out to prove that an easy-to-read Bible didn’t have to mean an easier version of the truth. Ten and a half million copies later, we’re as committed as ever to making God’s Word accessible to readers and helping them discover that the Bible is for them.”  — Melinda Bouma, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Bibles, Zondervan

Why Accessibility Matters More Than Ever

The need the NIrV was created to meet has only grown more urgent. The National Literacy Institute found that in 2024–2025, 54 percent of U.S. adults read below a sixth-grade level—compared to 1996, when most adults read at an eighth-grade level. As awareness of literacy challenges grows, so does the importance of helping readers of every age and ability engage with Scripture confidently.

The goal of the NIrV has never been to simplify God’s message—it has been to remove the barriers that keep readers from understanding it.

“Biblica is honored to steward the New International Reader’s Version and to see how God has used it over the past 30 years. This translation is the foundation for so much of our ministry—from the Free on the Inside Bible that reaches people in prison, to resources that help children encounter Scripture for the first time. Every copy represents a reader who can now understand God’s Word clearly, in their own words, at their own pace.”  — Jonathan Call, Chief Growth Officer, Biblica

Looking Ahead

Thirty years after its first publication, the mission behind the NIrV remains unchanged: helping every reader encounter God’s Word with confidence. As Zondervan and Biblica look to the next 30 years, both organizations remain committed to putting an accurate, understandable Bible into the hands of readers who might otherwise be left out—including children, English language learners, adults learning to read later in life, people with learning disabilities or neurodiversity, and anyone looking for an easy-to-read Bible.

Availability

NIrV Bibles, including the NIrV Adventure Bible for Early Readers, the NIrV Clear Focus Bible, and the NIrV Free on the Inside Bible (developed with Prison Fellowship®), are available at the NIrV Bibles store on Amazon: amazon.com/nirvbiblestore. More information on the translation philosophy, translators, and frequently asked questions about the NIrV is available at thenivbible.com/nirv.

About the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

The New International Reader’s Version is based on the bestselling New International Version and is written for a third-grade reading level—among the lowest reading level of any Bible translation available. Like the NIV, the NIrV achieves great accuracy through equal attention to the original languages and today’s English. For over 30 years, the NIrV has made the Bible understandable for children and anyone who would benefit from easier-to-read language. Every NIrV purchased helps Biblica translate and distribute Scripture to people around the globe. Learn more at thenivbible.com/nirv.

About Zondervan
Zondervan, publisher of the NIV, is a worldwide leader in Christian publishing and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan publishes Bibles in a wide range of translations and formats for readers at every stage of their spiritual journey. Learn more at Zondervan.com.

About Biblica
Biblica, The International Bible Society, is a global Bible ministry that has been providing Scripture in accurate, contemporary translations and formats for more than 200 years. Biblica holds the copyright to the New International Version (NIV) and is committed to translating and freely releasing God’s Word so that people around the world—a billion of whom are still waiting to experience God’s Word in a language and format they understand. Learn more at Biblica.com.

Media Contact:
Serena DeKryger, Manager of Publicity and Reader Engagement, serena.dekryger@harpercollins.com

Founder of Atlanta’s rapidly growing 2819 Church makes an extraordinary literary debut, earning top rankings from the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Amazon

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 23, 2026) — Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell, founder and lead pastor of Atlanta-based 2819 Church, is an instant New York Times bestselling author following the release of his debut book, Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within (Oct. 13, 2026, W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson).

The book was an instant New York Times bestseller, debuting at No. 1 on the Advice, How-To & Miscellaneous list, No. 1 on Publishers Weekly’s Hardcover Frontlist Nonfiction list and No. 8 on USA Today’s Best-selling Booklist. It also ranked No. 2 among the most sold nonfiction books on Amazon Charts for the week of Oct. 18 and reached No. 1 among all books on Amazon during release week.

In another remarkable milestone, Contend has already surpassed 100,000 copies sold across print, e-book and audiobook formats, underscoring the extraordinary response to Mitchell’s message just days after its release.

The success marks a significant milestone for Mitchell, whose rise as one of the most talked-about voices in the American Church has captured national attention. Under his leadership, 2819 Church has grown from approximately 200 to more than 6,000 weekly attendees in just three years, drawing widespread interest in its unapologetic emphasis on biblical truth, prayer, repentance and discipleship.

“Seeing Pastor Philip’s debut book reach No. 1 on the New York Times Best Sellers list and surpass 100,000 copies sold is an extraordinary achievement,” said Susan Ligon, vice president and publisher of W Publishing. “But what makes this moment especially meaningful is what it represents. People are hungry for truth, conviction and a faith that goes beyond the surface. Pastor Philip has a remarkable ability to speak to that hunger with both boldness and authenticity, and we are honored to partner with him in bringing this important message to readers everywhere.”

In Contend, Mitchell delivers an urgent call for believers to stand firm in biblical truth while confronting the personal battles that threaten their spiritual lives. Addressing issues including compromise, complacency, fear, pride, and distraction, he challenges Christians to recognize that the fight for their faith is not only against the pressures of culture, but also against the struggles within themselves.

For Mitchell, whose personal journey took him from the streets of Queens, New York, and time spent at Rikers Island prison to a radical conversion to Christianity and a calling to ministry, the success of Contend represents another remarkable chapter in a story of redemption and transformation.

“From the beginning, we believed Contend was more than a book for a moment. It is a message the church needs right now,” said Kyle Olund, executive editor at W Publishing. “Pastor Philip does not shy away from difficult truths, but he also understands that genuine spiritual transformation begins with the individual. His willingness to confront both the challenges facing the church and the battles within our own hearts is what makes this book so compelling. The response from readers has been incredible, and we are grateful to see this message reaching so many people.”

As Contend continues to gain momentum, its success reflects the growing influence of a pastor whose message is resonating across generations, particularly younger audiences seeking an authentic, uncompromising expression of Christian faith.

Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within is available now wherever books are sold.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Amanda Woods, amanda.woods@harpercollins.com.

About Philip Anthony Mitchell
Philip Anthony Mitchell is a native of Queens, NY. He is the founder and lead pastor of 2819 CHURCH, a lively Christ-centered movement based in Atlanta, GA, and the founder of the 2819 INSTITUTE. An honors graduate from North Carolina Central University, Pastor Philip also holds a degree in Pastoral and Church Leadership. He is a bold leader and passionate communicator deeply dedicated to the Great Commission of Christ, the equipping of the Disciples and Digital Disciples of 2819, and the spread of the Gospel across the nation and around the world. Pastor Philip has been married to his wife, Lena, since August 2004 and they make their home in the Atlanta area with their two sons and two daughters. His debut book, Contend: Standing Boldly for Biblical Truth While Winning the War Within, is a No. 1 New York Times bestseller.

Thomas Nelson is a world-leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational products 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, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee. For additional information, visit www.thomasnelson.com.

Contact:  Amanda Woods, Publicity Director, W Publishing Group, amanda.woods@harpercollins.com

From Pastor Joel Osteen, this 90-day devotional offers hope and reassurance for life’s most challenging times—because often in life, our seasons of greatest abundance come after our seasons of greatest drought.

In nature, a superbloom happens when fields of wildflowers bursts into breathtaking color after a long season of drought—when what once looked barren and lifeless suddenly becomes rich with beauty and abundance.

In this 90-day devotional, #1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen reminds us that God works the same way in our lives and that our dry seasons are not the end of our story—that what feels like a setback is often setting us up for a season of unprecedented growth. We may be walking through a desert place, but the dormant seeds of plenty are about to burst into life.

With his signature warmth and biblical insight, Pastor Joel shows us how to:

• Stay hopeful, even when life feels most barren
• Trust that God is at work behind the scenes, even when we can’t see it
• Recognize that seasons of drought in our lives are actually producing strength in us
• Step confidently in the life of thriving that God has prepared for us

Superbloom provides daily encouragement that the rain is a sign that we’re about to see unexpected blessings and that our dry seasons do not have the last word—God does.

JOEL OSTEEN is a New York Times bestselling author and the senior pastor of  Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. Millions connect daily with his inspirational  messages through television, podcasts, Joel Osteen Radio on Sirius XM, and global digital platforms.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — B&H Publishing Group will release a special 100th anniversary edition of “Word Pictures in the New Testament,” the influential New Testament commentary from noted Greek scholar A.T. Robertson, on Nov. 1.

Originally released a century ago, Robertson’s “Word Pictures in the New Testament” has served generations of pastors, students and scholars seeking to better understand the language and meaning of the New Testament. The new anniversary edition preserves Robertson’s commentary while presenting the work in a refreshed, reformatted three-volume set.

Robertson was professor of New Testament interpretation at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary until his death in 1934. A respected Greek scholar and author of numerous books, Robertson has had a lasting influence on New Testament studies.

“A century after its original publication, ‘Word Pictures in the New Testament’ continues to demonstrate the enduring value of careful, text-centered scholarship in service to the church,” said Andy McLean, Bibles publisher at B&H. “We published this centennial edition because A.T. Robertson’s work represents a rare combination of rigorous scholarship, pastoral insight and deep devotion to Scripture. His conviction that careful attention to the words of the New Testament can illuminate its meaning, enrich preaching and deepen our confidence in Scripture remains as compelling today as it was a century ago.

“Our hope is that this edition will introduce a new generation to Robertson’s work and rekindle in pastors, scholars, students and serious readers a love for lingering over the richness of the biblical text.”

This work features Robertson’s chapter-by-chapter commentary for each book of the New Testament, drawing on his expertise in New Testament Greek to help readers engage more deeply with the biblical text. The anniversary edition brings the material previously presented in six volumes together in three volumes, designed for contemporary readers and libraries.

The three-volume “Word Pictures in the New Testament, 100th Anniversary Edition” releases Nov. 1 from B&H Publishing Group. The hardcover set is 3,000 pages and carries a suggested retail price of $129.99.

About B&H Publishing Group
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.

Media contact:  Jill Waggoner, publicist for Lifeway Christian Resources,  jill.waggoner@lifeway.com