WaterBrook and Multnomah welcomes WILL ANDERSON to its editorial team as Senior Editor. An experienced freelance editor and writer, Will has worked in various capacities with a range of content providers including The Chosen streaming series, The Gospel Coalition, Dwell Bible App, Preaching Today’s Craft and Character podcast, and Relevant magazine.

In addition, he has helped several pastors craft their books and has created content for churches around the country. For more than 15 years, Will has served as a pastor, most recently as a church planter at Southlands Church in Santa Ana, California. He holds a B.A. in journalism from Biola University and an M.A. in New Testament from Talbot School of Theology and has taught biblical studies and theology at the high school and college level.

WaterBrook and Multnomah are imprints of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

NASHVILLE, TN-March 13, 2023 marked the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’s election. Worthy Publishing US, in a joint deal with Hodder & Stoughton UK announce the acquisition of the next two official books by the Pontiff, entitled Buona Vita (‘Have A Great Life’) and Ti Voglio Felice (‘I Want You To Be Happy’). This follows the publication of A GIFT OF JOY AND HOPE by Hodder & Stoughton/Worthy Publishing in 2022, written to help people find hope and meaning during the Covid pandemic.

Publisher Daisy Hutton and Editorial Director Beth Adams at Worthy Publishing worked with Andy Lyon, Publishing Director at Hodder Faith, to buy the World English rights from Luigi Bonomi at LBA Books, on behalf of Juliane Roderer.  Hodder Faith is Worthy Publishing’s is sister UK imprint at Hachette Book Group. Worthy Publishing plan to publish HAVE A GREAT LIFE (Buona Vita) in Winter 2024, with, I WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY (Ti Voglio Felice) following. Ti Voglio Felice has been topping the charts in Italy for months.

“Pope Francis is an inspiration to Christians around the world, and it is an honor to partner with him to share his message of hope and faith.” said Beth Adams.

In HAVE A GREAT LIFE (Buona Vita), Pope Francis outlines 15 rules for a good life. We can always make a fresh start, whatever difficulties we’ve had in the past. In I WANT YOU TO BE HAPPY (Ti Voglio Felice), Pope Francis’ starting point is that the desire for happiness was planted into the soul of every human being. Both books contain popular, accessible theology from the leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics.

Andy Lyon, Publishing Director for Hodder Faith, commented:
‘It is a huge honour to be trusted with publishing Pope Francis’s books in the English language across the world. His Petrine ministry has been admired by many as a tremendous gift as he has called us all over the past decade to think more intently about the shape of the Church in the future. These books represent Pope Francis at his pastoral best, throwing his arms wide open to include an audience even beyond the Church, encouraging us to attend to our inner lives and respond to the spiritual instinct in the soul of each one of us.’

For publicity inquiries, please contact:
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Co.—April 6, 2023—Books by four NavPress authors have been named finalists for the 2023 Christian Book Awards. The Christian Book Awards honor excellence in Bibles and Christian books.

According to their website, “The Christian Book Award® program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and Bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry. Presented annually to the finest in Christian publishing since 1978, the Christian Book Award® program honors the ‘best of the year’ in 12 categories.”

NavPress authors and titles are finalists in the following categories:

Christian Living:
Aging Faithfully: The Holy Invitation of Growing Older by Alice Fryling

Biography and Memoir:
Two Hundred Tuesdays: What a Pearl Harbor Survivor Taught Me about Life, Love, and Faith by Dianne Derby, with T. L. Heyer

Young People’s Literature:
How to Pray: A Guide for Young Explorers by Pete Greig, with Gemma Hunt (published in the UK by Hodder & Stoughton)

New Author:
We’re Stronger than We Look: Insights and Encouragement for the Caregiver’s Journey by Jill Case Brown

“We’re thrilled that these authors are being recognized for the care and conviction they brought to their books,” said NavPress publisher David Zimmerman. “The intended audiences for these books range from childhood to late adulthood. Each book touches on the real-world challenges that we face and the love of God for us in the midst of those challenges. It’s wonderful to see their impact extended through this recognition.”

Award winners will be announced on May 9 at the ECPA Leadership Summit in Nashville, TN.

For more information on NavPress titles, please visit www.navpress.com. 

NavPress is a business ministry of The Navigators. With a rich catalog of bestselling books, discipleship resources, and The Message® Bible, NavPress supports readers as they 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.

The Christian Book Award® program has recognized the absolute highest quality in Christian books since 1978, when it was called the Gold Medallion Award. Based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact, the Christian Book Award program is among the oldest and most prestigious awards in the religious publishing industry.  ChristianBookAwards.com

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit trade organization comprised of member companies that are 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 our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. For more information about ECPA: info@ecpa.org, ECPA.org.

Contact: Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com, 630.784.5275

April 5, 2023, WHEATON, Ill.—In 2014, Crossway published Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Both Our Hearts and Our Minds by Jen Wilkin, which offers practical guidance and helpful tips for women who want to go deeper in their study of the Bible and learn how to teach others to do the same. Since its release, the book has sold over 500,000 copies and helped women around the world to study the Bible for themselves.

To further equip women with Bible literacy tools and skills, Crossway is pleased to announce the release of a new podcast featuring Wilkin called Women of the Word: How to Study the Bible with Jen Wilkin.

Over the course of 10 weeks, Wilkin will talk through various Bible study topics including:

• the importance of Bible literacy;
• overcoming common barriers to Bible study;
• tips for teaching the Bible; and
• the Bible study process (comprehension, interpretation, and application).

Hosted by Crossway’s Director of Publicity, Lauren Susanto, the Women of the Word podcast is conversational in nature and ideal for women of all ages looking to go deeper in their study of God’s word.

Episodes will be released weekly starting April 5. Audio episodes will be streamed on all major podcast platforms and video episodes can be found on YouTube. To subscribe and find more information, please visit Crossway.org/womenoftheword.

Jen Wilkin is a Bible teacher from Dallas, Texas. As an advocate for biblical literacy, she has organized and led studies for women in home, church, and parachurch contexts and authored multiple books, including the best seller Women of the Word. You can find her at JenWilkin.net.

Founded in 1938, Crossway is a not-for-profit global Christian publishing ministry that publishes gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Crossway seeks to help people understand the all-encompassing implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s word—for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God alone. Crossway is the global publisher of the ESV® (English Standard Version®) Bible, more than 1,000 Christian books, and an extensive list of gospel literature. For additional information, visit crossway.org.

Contact: Lauren Susanto, lsusanto@crossway.org, crossway.org

Philosophy Professor Phillip Cary Affirms Ancient Text’s Relevance for Today

BELLINGHAM, Wash., April 10, 2023 — To help believers articulate their faith in God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, seasoned author, philosopher and professor Phillip Cary has released “The Nicene Creed: An Introduction,” available now from Lexham Press.

For centuries, the Nicene Creed has been central to the Christian Church’s confession. Far from being abstract or irrelevant, the words of the Creed carefully express what God has done in Christ and through the Spirit and gives biblical Christians words for what they believe.

“The Nicene Creed is a summary of the Gospel of Jesus Christ,” said Cary. “It brings me great joy, and I wanted to make that joy accessible to those who may be unfamiliar with it.”

One of the most famous and influential professions of faith in the history of the church, the biblically inspired Creed encapsulates the entire good news of the gospel and ultimately settles the question of how Christians can worship one God who is three persons. In “The Nicene Creed: An Introduction,” Cary explores the Creed’s riches with simplicity and clarity, explaining its history and meaning line by line.

Offering precise and profound insight, Cary invites readers to gain a fresh appreciation for how the Nicene Creed came to be and why it is still relevant today. As an astute student of the Bible, he successfully brings meaning back to the Creed for those from more liturgical traditions for whom it has become rote, while also introducing it to those from more evangelical, contemporary churches who may not be as familiar with it.

Cary asserts that when we profess the Creed, we join the global Church throughout history in declaring the name and work of the one God — Father, Son and Spirit.

Adds Cary, “This is a book for those who want to understand their faith better, and thus to grow in the knowledge of God, by learning what the ancient teachers of the Nicene faith had to give us.”

Praised as an essential addition to the libraries of Christians, “The Nicene Creed: An Introduction” is available now from Lexham Press. For more information, visit https://lexhampress.com/product/224267/the-nicene-creed-an-introduction.

About Lexham Press:  Lexham Press seeks to increase biblical literacy, thoughtful Christian reflection, and faithful action around the world by publishing a range of Bible study materials, scholarly works, and pastoral resources. For information, visit lexhampress.com.

About Phillip Cary: Phillip Cary is professor of philosophy at Eastern University in Philadelphia and author of several books, including “Good News for Anxious Christians” and “The Meaning of Protestant Theology.”

Media Contact: Lauren Briggs, 972-267-1111, lauren@alarryross.com

April 6, 2023, WHEATON, Ill.—Crossway is excited to announce that thirteen titles have been selected as finalists for the ECPA 2023 Christian Book Award in eight categories.

The finalists include:

• ESV Concise Study Bible (Bible category)
• In the Fullness of Time: An Introduction to the Biblical Theology of Acts and Paul by Richard B. Gaffin Jr. (Bible Reference Works category)
• Scribes and Scripture: The Amazing Story of How We Got the Bible by John D. Meade and Peter J. Gurry (Bible Reference Works category)
• Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation by Nancy Guthrie (Bible Study category)
• Confronting Jesus: 9 Encounters with the Hero of the Gospels by Rebecca McLaughlin (Bible Study category)
• Radically Whole: Gospel Healing for the Divided Heart by David Gibson (Bible Study category)
• The Biggest Story Bible Storybook by Kevin DeYoung; illustrated by Don Clark (Children’s category)
• ESV Psalms, Photography Edition (Devotion & Gift category)
• Songs of Suffering: 25 Hymns and Devotions for Weary Souls by Joni Eareckson Tada (Devotion & Gift category)
• Strange New World: How Thinkers and Activists Redefined Identity and Sparked the Sexual Revolution by Carl R. Trueman (Faith & Culture category)
• Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission: Practical Strategies for Discipling the Next Generation by Jared Kennedy (Ministry Resources category)
• Workers for Your Joy: The Call of Christ on Christian Leaders by David Mathis (Ministry Resources category)
• The Prince and the Blight by Kathryn Butler (Young People’s Literature category)

The Christian Book Award® program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and Bibles in twelve categories.¹ Winners will be announced at the ECPA Awards Celebration in Nashville on May 9, 2023.

Founded in 1938, Crossway is a not-for-profit global Christian publishing ministry that publishes gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Crossway seeks to help people understand the all-encompassing implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s word—for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God alone. Crossway is the global publisher of the ESV® (English Standard Version®) Bible, more than 1,000 Christian books, and an extensive list of gospel literature. For additional information, visit crossway.org.

Contact: Lauren Susanto, lsusanto@crossway.org

Bible-Smart™: Matthew is NOT Your Grandpappy’s Kind of Commentary!

April 10, 2023 — Get ready for a sea change in Bible reference publishing: On April 18, 2023, Rose Publishing (an imprint of Tyndale House), will release the first ever Bible-Smart™ commentary by bestselling and award-winning theologian, Mike Nappa.

“I wanted to create a coffee-shop conversation about the Bible, not a sermon,” says Nappa. “I’m really tired of how weird people get when talking about Scripture, and one day I thought, ‘Somebody should do something about that.’ Some weeks later it dawned on me, ‘Maybe I should do something about that.’ The result was Bible-Smart: Matthew.”

First, Nappa asked a group of Facebook friends to read chapters from the gospel of Matthew and send him any questions that came to mind. Next, he did the same himself, compiling and curating questions into a long list of chapter-by-chapter, passage-by-passage sections. Then came the fun part. Mike Nappa started digging for answers to the questions in this list, writing “coffee-shop theology” segments about them, and creating a new kind of commentary for our generation—Q&A for the Curious Soul.

Along the way he opened the doors to seminary scholarship for everyday pew-sitters. Bible-Smart: Matthew utilizes more than a dozen Bible-exposition styles including:

• Archaeological insights,
• Bible difficulties,
• Cross-reference comparisons,
• Cultural commentary,
• Factual info,
• Geographical backgrounds,
• Historical context,
• Inductive studies,
• Literary influences,
• Personality and character studies,
• Rhetorical influences,
• Symbolic meanings,
• Theological commentary, and
• Word studies.

Bible-Smart: Matthew also includes a heartfelt “Shoutout to Pastor Chuck,”—a thank-you to Nappa’s former pastor and ministry mentor, Dr. Charles R. Swindoll.

But be warned: “Bible-Smart: Matthew ain’t your grandpappy’s stuffy, old commentary book,” Nappa says. “This is a 21st-Century spiritual-growth experience created just for you and me—a relaxed conversation for everyday pew-sitters who just want to discover more of Jesus as revealed in God’s Word. No seminary degree necessary.”

Upon release on April 18, Bible-Smart™: Matthew will be available wherever books are sold. Advance copies are currently available to members of the media, and Mike Nappa is available for interviews upon request.

ABOUT MIKE NAPPA:  Mike Nappa is a practical theologian known for writing and “coffee-shop theology” and Christian Living books. He’s a bestselling and award-winning author with millions of copies of his works sold worldwide. An Arab-American, Mike is proud to be a person of color (BIPOC) active in Christian publishing. Visit the Bible-Smart blog at Bible-Smart.com.

ABOUT ROSE PUBLISHING:  Rose Publishing (an imprint of Tyndale House) specializes in Bible reference for everyone. Our resources help believers to love God by deepening their understanding of who God is. Packed with charts, time lines, and simple summaries, Rose Publishing products are designed to make the Bible and its teachings easy to understand. Visit Rose Publishing online at hendricksonrose.com.

FOR MORE, PLEASE CONTACT:

• Print Media Contact: Alec Smart, Nappaland Inc., alec@bible-smart.com
• General Media Contact: Krista Squibb, Tyndale House / Rose Publishing, ksquibb@hendrickson.com
• Radio & TV Media Contact: Don Otis, Veritas Inc. PR, don@veritasincorporated.com

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ADVANCE PRAISE for Bible-Smart: Matthew

“Truth: Mike is an excellent and engaging writer who knows the Bible and knows how to tell its story. The guy is gifted, and Bible-Smart: Matthew is a shred of the evidence.”—Stephen M. Miller (bestselling and award-winning author of The Complete Guide to the Bible and Casual English Bible)

“Some Bible commentaries are meant to be read. This one invites you into a conversation. Mike Nappa offers bite-sized answers that are clear, thoughtful, and engaging.” —Dr. John A. Beck (bestselling author of The Holy Land for Christian Travelers and The Baker Illustrated Guide to Everyday Life in Bible Times)

“Bible-Smart: Matthew is both wonderfully accessible and beautifully deep.”—Dr. Mary L. Vanden Berg (Professor of Systematic Theology at Calvin Theological Seminary)

“Finally! A book that helps the non-academic dig deep, wrestle with questions, and grow closer to God when reading the Bible.”—Marlo Schalesky (award-winning author of Beyond the Night and Women of the Bible Speak Out)

“Mike Nappa’s idea of “just hanging out, looking at Scripture together” is a worthy one, and well accomplished. Mike has done a great service to those of us who want to better know the Bible and the loving God behind it.”—Paul Kent (bestselling author of Know Your Bible (over 3 million copies sold))

(Nashville, Tenn.) April 3, 2023 – Bestselling author, speaker, and podcaster Carlos Whittaker has signed a two-book deal with Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson. The first book will focus on creating sustainable, meaningful rhythms of life in an age of distraction and a seemingly infinite stream of content choices. With Whittaker’s distinct energy, compassion, and heartfelt care for his readers, Whittaker will share the lessons he learned by living off the grid and the brain science that shapes his own habits of health and wholeness.

Whitaker’s first book of the deal is slated to release in the fall of 2024 and will be based on an experiment the social media guru conducted on himself and what he learned as a result. The subsequent project timeline has not yet been released, though expected to fall into the 2025 calendar year.

“Carlos Whittaker is creative, compassionate, and culturally influential. We are confident that these materials will inform and inspire countless readers looking to navigate the rhythms of work, family, community, and how all these areas of life share complex intersections with technology and public discourse,” said Publisher Andrew Stoddard. “We are thrilled to welcome Carlos to Nelson Books and are enthusiastically preparing to bring these publications to market.”

“I am honored to be working with Nelson Books, continuing to do what I love, helping people! I can’t wait to share what I have learned this past year in my own created experiment,” said Whittaker.

Alex Field of The Bindery Agency negotiated the book deal.

About Carlos Whittaker:  Carlos Whittaker is a storyteller, speaker, and author of several books, including Moment Maker, Kill the Spider, Enter Wild, and his latest release, How to Human. He continues to bring hope to humans all over the world. He frequently speaks at some of the nation’s largest churches, corporations, and culture-shaping conferences with a superpower in creating spaces—online and in-person—where people feel safe to engage in genuine dialogue and be themselves. Carlos is a People’s Choice Award winner and host of the popular Human Hope podcast. He lives in Nashville with his wife, Heather, and their three children. Learn more at Carlos Whittaker  https://www.instagram.com/loswhit/

About Thomas Nelson:  Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, 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 ThomasNelson.com.

Contact: Lisa Beech, Director of Publicity, Lisa.beech@harpercollins.com, 719-439-9403

Franklin, Tenn. (April 10, 2023) – K-LOVE Books, an imprint of EMF Publishing, is proud to announce that two of its titles have been selected as finalists in Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA)’s Christian Book Awards: “On Our Knees” by Phil Wickham (September 2022) and “Behind the Lights” by Helen Smallbone (April 2022). ECPA announced the finalists in 12 categories for the 2023 Christian Book Award® program on April 6th. These are the first finalists for K-LOVE Books since the imprint began in 2021.

Inspired by his song “Battle Belongs,” Dove-award-winner and Grammy-nominated worship leader Phil Wickham, along with Matt Litton, aims to help readers rediscover the joy, power and intimacy of prayer in “On Our Knees: 40 Days to Living Boldly in Prayer.”

In her debut memoir “Behind the Lights: The Extraordinary Adventure of a Mum and Her Family,” Helen Smallbone, mother of seven creative children―including top Christian music artists for KING & COUNTRY and Rebecca St. James―chronicles the family’s journey of faith across the ocean to go where God was leading. Written from a mother’s perspective, Smallbone shares stories of peaks, valleys and a family trusting God for provision. Their family story will soon be told in a feature motion picture, releasing in theaters within the next year.

“Prayer and courageous faith–the themes of these beautiful books have impacted many and helped readers to have a deeper understanding of the heart of God and what He wants for His people,” said Dave Schroeder, Publisher of K-LOVE Books. “These books have been a powerful representation of how God uses story, music and prayer to change lives. It is an honor for ECPA to recognize what God has been doing through Phil and Helen.”

ECPA’s Christian Book Award® program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and Bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards programs in the religious publishing industry. Presented annually to the finest in Christian publishing since 1978, the Christian Book Award® program honors the “best of the year” in 12 categories. The winners in each category, along with the 2023 Christian Book of the Year®, will be announced at the ECPA Awards Celebration, held Tuesday evening May 9th in Nashville, during the ECPA Leadership Summit, amidst an audience of Christian publishing executives, managers, and industry guests.

ABOUT K-LOVE BOOKS:
K-LOVE Books, an imprint of EMF Publishing, has published bestselling books such as “The Way of the Father” by Michael W. Smith, “Out of the Dark” by Mandisa, and most recently “On Our Knees” by Phil Wickham and “Believe for It” by CeCe Winans. Educational Media Foundation (EMF) is the parent organization of K-LOVE and Air1 radio and the AccessMore podcast network.

Warrior Mother: Equipping Your Heart to Fight for Your Families Faith

“A precious, hard-won, battle-tested companion for Christian mothers who seek to stand in their God-given authority.”
-Quantrilla Ard, PhD, author, speaker, and podcaster

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—It’s not easy raising faithful kids in the world today— parents often don’t know what to do – so what if mothers started with their own hearts? In her new release Warrior Mother: Equipping Your Heart to Fight for Your Families Faith,  Victoria Riollano has written more than just another book on parenting, she has written the ultimate guidebook on being the warrior mother your children need. Riollano shows moms how to first seek their own spiritual transformation, then pass that along to their children. Moms will love her authentic examples,  and the sharing of her life, plus she has an educational background in child and adolescent psychology. Warrior Mother will quickly become the book they go back to time and time again at all stages of their kids’ lives— but more importantly, their own.

From the very first chapter, where she talks about an enemy that will stop at nothing to destroy, she starts to equip mothers with everything they need to be the first line of defense in the lives of their children. Warrior Mother, isn’t written to make moms feel good about their parenting, but it is the ultimate guide to challenge, motivate and  empower mothers who are out in the field every day.

“I could not be more excited about the release of Warrior Mother! I believe every mother should know that she is enough, and that God is with her as she faces the emotional and spiritual battles of parenting. My heart is that this book will equip mothers to show up to their parenting journey with confidence and complete reliance on Christ!.”

Warrior Mother is full of impactful and powerful information to equip mothers for the times we are in. Riollano ends each chapter with Victory Verses, Reflections, and a Power Prayer, so readers can take away a tool from every chapter. No matter what phase a mother in from infants to children all grown up, Warrior Mother is the tool that will help them go to their own source, Jesus, in order to guide and equip their children every day.

Victoria Riollano is a military mom of seven who holds an MA in child and adolescent psychology. She is professor of psychology at three universities, as well as co-pastor and church planter. Her writing has been featured on Crosswalk, iBelieve, the YouVersion Bible app, and Christianity Today. Learn more about Victoria at victoryspeaks.org.

Warrior Mother
Kregel Publications
ISBN13: 978-0825447686
April 2023, Softcover
256 pages, $18.99

Media Contact: Jeane Wynn, 918-630-9695, Jeane@TallOak.Media