Award-winning firm has executed 7,500+ campaigns and built one of the largest engaged Christian audience networks

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.

Co-founded in 2001 by Scott A. Shuford, FrontGate Media has evolved from an early digital media innovator into a full-service agency known for helping brands, nonprofits, and studios effectively reach Christian consumers at scale. Over the past 25 years, the company has executed more than 7,500 campaigns, consistently delivering measurable engagement across a rapidly changing media landscape.

Shuford launched the company following a decade in music, including roles with Frontline Music Group and Diamante Distribution, and the successful sale of early Christian digital property Gofishnet.com to Crosswalk.com. Recognizing an underserved but highly responsive audience, he built FrontGate Media to bridge the gap between mainstream marketing strategies and faith-based consumer and church leader engagement.

“Reaching 25 years is both humbling and energizing,” said Shuford. “From the beginning, our focus has been on authentic engagement—connecting brands with audiences in ways that are meaningful, not just transactional. That philosophy has allowed us to scale alongside our clients and remain relevant through multiple waves of digital transformation.”

FrontGate Media was among the first independent digital media groups dedicated exclusively to the Christian market—prioritizing quality of engagement over raw impressions. Today, its proprietary and partner network reaches millions through email, online, social media and influencer channels.

The agency has launched several proprietary marketing programs such as its Christian Podcast Tour, Influencer Group, Blogger Review Network, ChristianMomsBlog.com, Facebook Street Team Development and others, and maintains strategic representation partnerships with major faith-based and mainstream publishers and platforms, including Church Growth Magazine, The Christian Post, The Washington Times, NewReleaseToday, Worship Road Radio, Israel365, and more ​ providing clients with targeted, high-trust distribution channels.

Over time, FrontGate has expanded its capabilities to meet the evolving needs of advertisers and organizations operating in the values-based space. Its integrated service offerings include brand strategy, public relations, media buying, influencer marketing, event sponsorships, fundraising campaigns, and Emmy® Award-winning video production through its FrontGate Moving Pictures division.

Notably, the agency was an early adopter of social media marketing within the Christian market—launching dedicated services in 2007 and currently creating content and managing advertising across all of the major and conservative social and video sharing platforms, as well as Google and Amazon in the broader digital space.

FrontGate Media’s client roster reflects the breadth of its reach across sectors. The agency has supported campaigns for major nonprofits including World Vision (named its #1 eMedia partner for six consecutive years), Advancing Native Missions, National Day of Prayer, Focus on the Family, Open Doors, GFA World, and Pre-Born; leading publishers such as Simon & Schuster, Tyndale, HarperCollins imprints including Thomas Nelson, Zondervan and W Publishing; and entertainment releases including The Passion of the Christ, The Chronicles of Narnia franchise, God’s Not Dead, The Shack, and Heaven Is for Real.

Additional partnerships span churches, ministries, and educational institutions such as Saddleback Church, El Rey Jesus, Liberty University, and Dallas Theological Seminary, along with international campaigns reaching audiences in the U.S., Canada, Israel, the U.K., and Australia.

The agency has also played a role in high-impact cultural and humanitarian initiatives, including rapid-response digital campaigns during the 2004 tsunami relief efforts with World Vision and large-scale community outreach activations reaching tens of thousands of families.

With years of experience in event representation, FrontGate Media is also making a strategic shift to rebuild this sector which was heavily affected by the Covid pandemic. The agency currently represents the We Love Christian Music Awards, Christian Comic Arts Society and more.

FrontGate Media’s work has been recognized by leading industry organizations and publications, including coverage in ADWEEK and The Daily Beast, along with multiple honors from the Internet Advertising Competition and WebAwards. Its production arm has earned Emmy®, REMI, ICVM, ICFF, and CIFF awards.

As the company enters its next phase, FrontGate Media is focused on expanding its data-driven capabilities, leveraging emerging platforms such as streaming TV, and continuing to provide brands with strategic access to one of the most engaged and values-driven consumer and church leader segments.

“For brands looking to connect with faith and family audiences, authenticity and trust are no longer optional—they’re essential,” added Shuford. “That’s where we’ve always operated, and where we see the greatest opportunity moving forward.”

For more information, visit www.FrontGateMedia.com.

Media Contact:
Brian Mayes, President, Nashville Publicity Group
Brian@NashvillePublicity.com
Phone: 615-771-2040
Mobile: 615-417-8149
NashvillePublicity.com

 

 

 

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.

Jeremy Roegner, Director of IT at Concordia Publishing House, shared his perspective on the decision to partner with knk Software: “We partnered with knk to consolidate our ERP and core publishing systems. We now have fingertip access to data we need for strategic analysis and the dashboard personalization needed to improve user experience. The ability to distribute title information with the latest ONIX standards alone is a big milestone.”

Concordia Publishing House faced operational challenges due to disconnected and outdated systems—EPICOR ERP, STAR Projects, and THINK Subscriptions—causing data silos and delayed updates. Daily batch processing hindered real-time decision-making, while Mac users struggled with limited system access. The absence of ONIX integration further complicated metadata distribution to trading partners. Additionally, data access and extensive customization to its base ERP platforms required valuable IT resources to maintain, making it difficult for staff to gain immediate actionable insights and software upgrades impossible. These issues slowed workflows, reduced collaboration, and limited Concordia’s ability to scale effectively in a fast-changing publishing environment.

knk Software provided Concordia with an integrated platform that unified ERP and publishing systems, streamlining operations and eliminating data silos. With knkMedia’s browser-based access, Mac users gained full functionality without workarounds. Real-time data processing replaced many of the traditional batch updates, accelerating insights and responsiveness. ONIX standard integration automated metadata delivery to partners, while personalized dashboards gave users intuitive, role-specific views of key data. The result is a more agile, connected, upgradeable, and user-friendly environment that supports Concordia’s publishing goals with greater efficiency and clarity.

Sebastian Mayeres, CEO of knk Software, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to have Concordia Publishing House as our client. We’re excited about the potential time and cost savings they’ll be able to achieve through the consolidation of their ERP and other internal systems. Enabling instant and authoritative data access for Concordia’s users and stakeholders is a big part of this partnership’s success.

Mr. Roegner further elaborated on their choice, stating, “This implementation has positioned Concordia Publishing House for sustainable growth, as knk moves us from siloed systems using slower batch processes to real-time processing in a single platform that integrates with our eCommerce platform.”

knk’s solution provided Concordia Publishing House with an integrated ERP system to better manage royalty and license tracking, financial management and reporting, process automation, and scalability & integration. By implementing knkMedia, Concordia Publishing House is now able to achieve greater operational control, cost savings, and improved partner relations – ensuring its international business scales efficiently while maintaining compliance and focus on its mission.

About Concordia Publishing House
Concordia Publishing House, the publishing arm of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, was founded in 1869 as a small St. Louis printery with the mission of providing doctrinally sound materials for churches and individuals. Today, Concordia Publishing House thrives as a nationally recognized publishing company that offers churches, schools, and individuals more than 10,000 products and services. A recognized leader in quality and innovation, Concordia Publishing House received the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, the nation’s highest honor for performance excellence. And while they continue to grow from humble beginnings 150 years ago, their mission remains the same.

About the knk Group
The knk Group has 450 customers in the publishing and media industry across North America, Europe and Asia with offices in the US, UK, France and Germany. knk develops and distributes knkMedia – the only Microsoft-certified publishing software worldwide. It complements the range of services provided by Microsoft Dynamics 365 with publishing-specific functionality for book, magazine, and specialist publishers and is based on the latest Microsoft technology. The software can be used in the cloud as well as on-premises. In addition, the knk Group offers Power BI, CRM (knk365 for Media Sales), Customer Engagement (knk365 Market Insights) and Marketing Automation (knk365 Marketing Automation) solutions dedicated to meet the publishing and media industry’s needs. www.knk.com

For further information please contact:
knk Group, Julia Redner
Phone: +49 431 579 72 784
E-Mail: JRedner@knk.com

 

 

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.

Perry is recognized for his compelling communication of the gospel through poetry, prose, and cultural commentary. His work pairs transparency and vulnerability with creativity in ways that invite readers and listeners toward freedom and deeper engagement with biblical truth.

“I am excited to bring my gifts and love of words to partner with Embolden Media Group,” Perry shared. “I’m excited to see how God uses this partnership for His glory and to evangelize of His goodness through creative works.”

Perry’s writing and teaching have been featured on platforms including The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, the Poets in Autumn Tour, and Legacy Disciple. In 2017, he founded Bold TV and Bold Apparel as avenues to engage the public in theological discourse. He currently co-hosts the With the Perrys podcast with his wife, Jackie Hill Perry.

His debut release, How to Tell the Truth (Tyndale Elevate, 2024), was a Publisher’s Weekly bestseller and Christian Book Award winner.

“Preston is a dynamic and multifaceted voice,” said Jevon Bolden, founder and CEO of Embolden Media Group. “His ability to move seamlessly between poetry, cultural engagement, and theological teaching makes him a compelling communicator. I’m honored to advocate for his next season of work and to help steward the projects his gifts deserve.”

Additional announcements regarding upcoming projects will be shared as they develop.

Preston Perry is an author, podcaster, poet, performance artist, teacher, and apologist from Chicago. His love for people inspires him to pair transparency and vulnerability with creativity in ways that promote freedom. Preston’s writing and teaching has been featured on The Gospel Coalition, Desiring God, the Poets in Autumn Tour, and Legacy Disciple. In 2017, he founded Bold TV and Bold Apparel as avenues to engage the public in theological discourse. He co-hosts the With the Perrys Podcast with his wife Jackie Hill Perry. Though Preston shares God’s desires for humanity publicly, he considers his family his primary ministry. Preston resides in Atlanta with his wife Jackie and their four children.

Embolden Media Group is a boutique literary agency and publishing consulting firm representing some of the most engaging, transformative, and authentic voices in our culture including several New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and ECPA best-selling authors. Founded in 2017, Embolden Media Group is a market leader in cultivating and amplifying the works of women writers, authors of color, and forward-thinking creators whose diverse ideas move the world.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
elodie.leroy@emboldenmediagroup.com

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 for Kids adapts Cobble’s wildly popular 365-day chronological Bible reading plan specifically tailored for young readers ages 8–12, walking children through the entire Bible in a year with daily devotional content designed to make Scripture accessible and exciting. The Bible Recap Kids’ Devotional extends that same spirit of discovery and wonder into a devotional format, helping children ages 6 and up connect with God’s Word through kid-friendly learning points and fun activities.

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.

In November 2025, The Bible Recap hit the 1 million-copy milestone that encompasses hardcover, paperback, and digital editions, demonstrating the book’s broad appeal across different reading formats and audiences.

These milestones mark only the beginning of Cobble’s growing library of children’s resources. Baker Publishing Group and Tara-Leigh Cobble are excited to announce that additional children’s titles under The Bible Recap brand are in development. Families who have made The Bible Recap a household name can look forward to even more ways to bring God’s Word to life for the youngest readers.

The Bible Recap is available wherever books are sold.

About Tara-Leigh Cobble
Tara-Leigh Cobble is the founder of D-Group (Discipleship Group) International and the host of The Bible Recap podcast. She is passionate about helping people develop a love for God and His Word through accessible Bible teaching and resources.

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

Contact:  Kelli B. Smith, ksmith@bakerpublishinggroup.com

 

 

 

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.

“Matt is a deep thinker who brings astute cultural and theological analysis, curiosity, and unexpected insights to every proposal that he considers and manuscript that he edits,” said Trammel. “He’s worked with established authors like Ronald Rolheiser and the Henri Nouwen estate while also discovering promising new voices like Claire Morell, author of The Tech Exit.”

In recent acquisitions, Burdette secured rights to a new format of The Catechism of the Catholic Church. He has also played a key role in deepening the division’s engagement with Catholic audiences, cultivating relationships with partners including the Hallow app, agents and ministry leaders.

Among his most notable forthcoming projects, Burdette acquired North American rights to Vatican reporter Elise Ann Allen’s Pope Leo XIV, a highly anticipated biography of the new pope. The title builds on Image’s longstanding position as a publishing home for works by and about popes, an area Burdette is expected to further develop in his new role.

Strategically, Burdette will help lead growth initiatives for Image, focusing on expanding title output, increasing market share and strengthening the imprint’s profile as a leading Catholic publisher. With a legacy spanning more than 50 years, Image has been a cornerstone of Catholic publishing, and Burdette will work to extend that heritage with a new generation of titles. Upcoming books on his Image list include The Resistance by Fr. John Riccardo, The End of Sex by Abigail Favale and The Whole Way by Tsh Oxenreider.

He will also continue acquiring for Forum, the division’s imprint on cultural and political thought, with forthcoming titles such as No Contact by Noelle Mering, The New Feminine by Rikki Schlott, and Breaking Our Fever by Former Senator William H. Frist scheduled for release over the next 18 months.

“Matt is admired by authors, agents and colleagues alike for his intellectual rigor and appreciated for his kind collegiality,” added Trammel. “We’re grateful for his many contributions and look forward to seeing where he will lead Image and Forum in the years ahead.”

Image and Forum are imprints of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.
For more information, visit https://sites.prh.com/imagebooks or https://sites.prh.com/forum-books.

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

 

 

 

Brazilian Christian publisher opens a new screen pathway for juvenile fiction by Brazilian authors

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.

The first title selected for adaptation is Círculos não são infinitos (Circles Are Not Infinite) by Vitória Souza, a standout work in Brazil’s growing young adult Christian fiction space. This agreement represents a landmark moment for faith-based publishing in Brazil, creating a new pathway for original Christian storytelling to move from the page to the screen with the support of the country’s most influential content platform.

For Mundo Cristão, the significance of this relationship lies not only in Globo’s scale, but in its unique ability to bring Brazilian stories to a truly national audience through broadcast television, streaming, digital media, and premium audiovisual production. Globo describes itself as the largest media company in Latin America, with content reaching millions of Brazilians across platforms each week, while Globoplay has become one of Brazil’s most important streaming services. In that context, this unprecedented relationship marks a strategic opening for explicitly Christian-rooted narratives by Brazilian authors to enter the mainstream cultural conversation with excellence, credibility, and broad reach.

About the author
Vitória Souza is a business administrator by training who found in books a way to overflow her love for Christ. Born in Belém, Brazil, her late love for books began during the pandemic, and in 2021 she started writing her own stories. Today, at twenty-five years old, she hopes to keep writing about eternity, until the day it becomes her reality.

About the publisher
Founded in 1965, Editora Mundo Cristão is a reference in the publication of Bibles and fiction and non-fiction books guided by a balanced and historical Christian theological stance. With a diverse catalog, the publisher promotes the spiritual and personal growth of its readers. Instagram: @mundocristao

For more information, contact:  natalia@mundocristao.com.br

 

 

 

Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) announces the release of its newest children’s book, Why God Made Dads, a faith-filled celebration of fatherhood, designed for children ages 3 and up.

Beginning with God as the first Father, Why God Made Dads helps young readers understand fatherhood as one of God’s good gifts. Through engaging storytelling and vivid illustrations, the book draws a clear and comforting connection between God’s love, guidance, and protection and the everyday care children receive from their dads and father figures.

Designed for use at home, in classrooms, and in ministry settings, the book supports meaningful faith conversations while reinforcing biblical truths about God’s design for family. Parents, educators, and church leaders will find in this resource a joyful and accessible way to nurture children’s understanding of God’s loving presence in their lives.

In an effort to extend the reach of this title, NPH is partnering with fellow ECPA member and PCPA sponsor, Independent Publishers Group (IPG). This collaboration will broaden national distribution and increase accessibility to Christian retailers, ministry partners, and general market outlets.

With its warm tone and theologically grounded message, Why God Made Dads reflects NPH’s ongoing commitment to publishing Christ-centered resources that equip families, congregations, and individual Christians for faith formation.

Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) announces the release of the final volume in the Bible Discovery Series, Seminary Professor Dr. Stephen H. Geiger’s How the Bible Came to Be: Exploring Its Origins, Preservation, and Translations. This book helps readers discover how the Bible we have today came to be, so they can have confidence that it really is God’s Word.

Addressing questions that many Christians have wondered about, the book explores how the words of God came to be written down, what role human authors played in the process, and how readers today can be confident that the Bible truly is God’s message. As the opening pages ask: “How did the words of God get onto paper? What role did humans play in the process? How does one know whether the Bible is God’s message to people or people’s guesses about God?”

Through accessible explanations and thoughtful teaching, Geiger guides readers through the Bible’s origins, its careful preservation through history, and the process of translation that allows modern readers to hear God’s Word in their own language. The result is a clear and reassuring exploration designed to strengthen confidence in the reliability and authority of Scripture.

As the concluding volume of the Bible Discovery Series, How the Bible Came to Be is well-suited for individual readers seeking a deeper understanding of the Bible’s history and transmission, as well as adult Bible studies and classroom settings.

In an effort to extend the reach of this title, NPH is partnering with fellow ECPA member and PCPA sponsor, Independent Publishers Group (IPG). This collaboration will broaden national distribution and increase accessibility to Christian retailers, ministry partners, and general market outlets.

By publishing resources like this, NPH continues its mission to equip believers with biblically grounded materials that deepen understanding and confidence in God’s Word.

Abilene, TX –Written early each morning from her farmhouse window, Leafwood Publishers proudly releases Where Else Could I Go? by Kelsey Chadwick (1990–2025). The book offers hope to every reader, especially those wrestling with hard questions. Her words are a gentle reminder that God intends to offer us more than we can imagine if we will trust him and treasure his revelation.

The message in Where Else Could I Go? is especially poignant as Kelsey passed away suddenly last Fall while the book was in production, leaving behind her adoring husband, Matt, and two precious preteen daughters. She had approved the cover and was receiving beautiful endorsements when she left this world to be with her heavenly Father.

God isn’t disappointed by our questions—even the hard ones.

To receive a special discount and to learn more about Where Else Could I Go?, visit leafwoodpublishers.com.

Kelsey Chadwick
Where Else Could I Go?
March 2026, Softcover
176 Pages, $17.99
ISBN: 9781684263738

Media Contact:  Kaylin Graves, publicity@leafwoodpublishers.com

By the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Inner Excellence, this book offers a transformational blueprint for building the life you long for.

Each one of us has a deep need for meaningful relationships, where love is unconditional and fully reliable, and where we can rest secure, with the deepest contentment, no matter what the circumstances around us.

In the chaos of everyday life, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s possible, of the life we were created for: a life lived with a love you can feel in your heart that enlivens every experience dash; everything you think, feel, and do. It’s a life marked by courage and meaning. Each of us has a deep need for something that this world cannot fulfill, and we spend most of our lives searching for it.

Drawing on over 2,000 years of Christian wisdom along with hard-won lessons from his own journey, bestselling author and performance coach Jim Murphy shares with you the path to a life of genuine peace, joy, and confidence so that you can live each day of your life with absolute fullness, free from anxiety and doubt.

You’ll learn how to become your true self, grounded and connected to purpose and meaning. You’ll experience the power of living in authentic relationship with God, with yourself and with others. A life beyond your wildest dreams is available to you, one far beyond anything you have ever imagined … your best possible life.

Jim Murphy is a Performance Coach to extraordinary athletes and leaders around the world. He began his career as a professional baseball player in the Chicago Cubs organization. After experiencing vision issues that ended his playing career, Murphy coached with the Texas Rangers as well as the South African Olympic baseball team. He also leads Inner Excellence and Best Possible Life retreats across the globe and is the president of the Inner Excellence Freedom Project, whose mission is to build communities to alleviate spiritual and physical poverty around the world.