Beaumont, Texas (January 27, 2023) – Popular Christian artist and songwriter Micah Tyler released his debut book on January 24th, “Walking Free: Taking Small Steps To A Big God” (K-LOVE Books). He celebrated the book’s release day at the new Mardel Christian Store in Beaumont, Texas, near his hometown. He treated fans to book signing, photos, three acoustic songs and discussion about the book.

Over 150 people packed the bookstore; Mardel employees reported that they sold out of all books on hand for the event and that it was their first author book signing since opening in December 2022.

“Walking Free,” inspired by Tyler’s hit song of the same name, applies Scripture and Biblical wisdom alongside personal stories and questions for both personal reflections and group discussions. It is also Tyler’s desire to support and encourage believers to experience the mercy and mission of a closer connection with God and to pursue a deeper relationship with Jesus, regardless of external circumstances.

Tyler shares, “I want to invite you on a 42-day journey as we take small steps away from the things of this world and all the empty promises it offers and walk toward the good things of God and the knowledge of knowing Jesus more deeply and meaningfully. We’ll take these steps together, working toward trusting the Lord because we don’t follow each other, we follow Him. As we walk this journey, we want to celebrate God’s love for us, discovering the heights that His freedom brings into our lives. Some steps will be beautiful and some will be difficult, but this road will lead somewhere amazing. One step at a time!”

“The pastoral heart of Micah is so well expressed through a message like ‘Walking Free,’” said Dave Schroeder, Publisher of K-LOVE Books. “We are excited to see not only his fans but new people become exposed to his teaching and encouragement.”

Tyler will continue to promote the book alongside his new music when he hits the road beginning March 2 with MercyMe for their Always Only Jesus Tour.

ABOUT MICAH TYLER:
Songwriter and recording artist Micah Tyler writes, performs, and lives out “battle-tested” music that gives glory to his God. He is the recipient of multiple Dove and K-LOVE Award nominations and has written four BMI Top 25 Christian Songs. His journey has taken him from small-town youth pastor to delivery truck driver, to touring alongside big-name artists such as MercyMe, Jeremy Camp, and Phil Wickham. He will be joining MercyMe again for their spring 2023 Always Only Jesus Tour. Tyler is best known for numerous hit songs such as “Never Been a Moment,” “I See Grace,” “Even Then,” and “Walking Free.” His newest project, Walking Free: Taking Small Steps to a Big God, is his first book. For more information, go to MicahTyler.com and his social links below.

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.

New book on bravery will help kids face 2023 with courage

Bryson the Brave Bison: Finding the Courage to Face the Storm releases June 27, 2023

Grand Rapids, MI – January 10, 2023 – Zonderkidz is pleased to announce a new picture book from debut authors Nate Davenport and Luke Freshwater titled, Bryson the Brave Bison: Finding the Courage to Face the Storm releasing June 27, 2023 with illustrations from New York Times bestselling illustrator Richard Cowdrey.

This inspiring picture book ideal for children ages 4 – 8 focuses on a bison that faces a terrible storm and helps his bison friends to be brave and learn to face the storm. It’s rollicking rhyme tells a fascinating story for kids that’s based on how real bison intentionally run straight through oncoming storms rather than turning and running away.

“Both Nate and I are committed to building brave kids and families intentionally; we are friends and fathers who love to collaborate on projects that inspire families,” said Luke Freshwater, who served as a former Army bomb squad leader in Afghanistan.  “We are thrilled that Zonderkidz caught the vision for this book: encouraging kids to be fearless and have the  courage to be leaders.”

Nate Davenport adds, “In this world of challenges, we all need a hero, and here is a lovable character we created that shows his entire bison herd that you can get through anything with a little bravery and self-confidence. Courage is a choice and it’s in all of us.”

“Richard Cowdrey, illustrator of the Zonderkidz Fiona the Hippo series of books, introduced us to Nate and Luke, and we were so taken with their message and with Richard’s early sketches of this brave bison. This book is a fun, humorous take on the way bison behave when faced with storms, but with a solid message about character and bravery that will resonate so well with children and their families, as well as with teachers and librarians,” says Megan Dobson, Vice President and Publisher of Zonderkidz.

      “Their path through the storm seemed awful at best,

      But Bryson the Brave was up to the test.

      He carried them through – he went all the way,

      And his story of courage is still told today!”

About the Authors:

Nate Davenport resides in Huntington, West Virginia, whose city mascot is the bison! He and his wife have two children. Nate’s passion for literature and writing comes from his father who is also an author. He is a youth ministry graduate of Cedarville University in Ohio, where he first met co-author Luke Freshwater. He currently works as a sales leader in the medical space.

Luke Freshwater resides in the greater Columbus, Ohio area with his wife and five children. He is an aspiring bison farmer and is currently a sales leader. Luke served as a forest firefighter in Idaho and as an Army bomb squad leader in the war in Afghanistan. He went to NC State University and Cedarville, where he played baseball with his co-author Nate Davenport.

About the Illustrator:

Richard Cowdrey is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of the beloved picture book series Fiona the Hippo, based on the world’s most famous hippo, Fiona of the Cincinnati Zoo. His favorite things to do are to draw and paint the things that reflect the awesomeness of creation. Richard’s fine attention to detail attracts fans to his books, like Legend of the Candy Cane; Bad Dog, Marley and all of the Fiona the Hippo picture books. He resides outside of Mt. Vernon, Ohio with his wife.

The book is now available for pre-orders wherever books are sold. Advance copies of the book and interviews are available upon request; please contact Publicity Director Jessica Westra at jessica.westra@harpercollins.com.

Bison the Brave Bison: Finding the Courage to Face the Storm
Authored by Nate Davenport & Luke Freshwater
Illustrated by Richard Cowdrey (Fiona the Hippo)
Hardcover w/Jacket, $18.99
9780310153108
On Sale June 27, 2023
www.brysonthebison.com

Zonderkidz™, the children’s division of Zondervan, inspires young lives through imaginative, innovative and educational resources that represent a Christian worldview and build up God’s children and teens. For additional information, please visit www.zonderkidz.com.

Zondervan is a world-leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications. Zondervan, as part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan’s offices are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Media Contact:  Jessica Westra, Director of Publicity, Zonderkidz, Jessica.westra@harpercollins.com

Seasoned Nonprofit & Missions Executive to Expand David C Cook’s Global Influence and Impact

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Jan. 10, 2022—In a major step to multiply its ministry impact across all areas of outreach, David C Cook has hired award-winning communications director Cathy Herholdt for the role of vice president of communications. Herholdt will oversee and manage a team that will carry out a vision for brand, corporate and internal communications across the David C Cook and Integrity Music businesses with the goal of driving impact and influence globally.

“Our mission and vision for growth continues to reach and attract an incredible level of talent for important new roles in our organization,” said John Aden, CEO of David C Cook. “Cathy will be such an incredible addition and will help all of us take David C Cook to new levels of impact and influence.”   

For more than a decade, Herholdt has led marketing and strategic communications at a global nonprofit, World Concern, most recently serving as senior communications director. During her time working with the nonprofit, she oversaw all marketing and fundraising content and strategy, and implemented World Concern’s multi-channel Clean Water Campaign that won “Best Campaign” at the Nonprofit Innovation and Optimization Awards. She also created and hosted The End of the Road podcast which ranked 4th in the U.S. on Apple Podcasts for nonprofit podcasts during launch week.

“I am thrilled and grateful for the opportunity to join the amazing team at David C Cook,” said Herholdt. “I look forward to using my experience in nonprofit communications to help tell the story of what God is doing around the world through this great ministry in ways that reach and transform even more people.”

About David C Cook
David C Cook is a global nonprofit equipping individuals and church leaders with vital learning and worship resources. David C Cook’s desire is for individuals and faith groups to experience the transforming power of the Gospel through music and media that fit the culture, language and spiritual needs of their communities.

David C Cook was founded in Chicago in 1875 by David Caleb Cook, a businessman who began publishing pamphlets of lessons and songs that equipped local churches for ministry to children displaced by the Great Chicago Fire. Over the years, David C Cook has grown from a Sunday School curriculum publisher to one of the world’s largest providers of dynamic and relevant media and music designed to equip the Global Church and individuals with creative, Christ-centered content.

Media Note: For more information or to arrange an interview, contact Katherine Epp at 678.360.9894.

Uhrichsville, OH—The year 2023 marks 30 years since bestselling author Tracie Peterson published her very first novel. It was released in 1993 as part of Barbour Publishing’s Heartsong Presents line (now owned by Harlequin). In commemoration of Peterson’s 30 years of writing, Barbour is set to release a new fiction collection this February.

Love Through the Seasons features four modern romances set in Peterson’s native state of Kansas during spring, summer, fall, and winter. Sure to be treasured, this new collection includes one newly written novella along with three revisited classics.

“It is always a pleasure to get to work on a project with Tracie Peterson, who never fails to deliver a delightful read full of sweet romance and enduring faith,” says Rebecca Germany, fiction editor, Barbour Publishing. “I can still recall my first phone call to her about one of her early historical romances that launched us into a lifelong friendship. Tracie, as both an author and a person, is easy to love.”

To learn more about Love Through the Seasons and other new Barbour releases, visit www.barbourbooks.com.

Media Contact: Shalyn Sattler, ssattler@barbourbooks.com, 740.922.6045 X 109

Sparking a Curiosity and Love for God’s Word

The Really Radical Book for Kids (New Growth Press/March 6, 2023) by Champ Thornton continues the exciting dive into the roots of the Christian faith started in The Radical Book for Kids, winner of ECPA’s 2018 Christian Book Award for Young People’s Literature. This new edition offers young readers more Bible exploration, more history, and more faith-filled direction for how to live as a believer in the here and now.

The Really Radical Book for Kids is packed with fun, captivating, and age-appropriate content to help kids ages 8–14 grow in curiosity and learn more about how to read the Bible and apply it to daily life. There are more than forty short chapters filled with rich biblical content on a variety of topics to grab the interest of not only young readers, but adults as well and over two hundred pages of full-color illustrations, maps, and engaging graphics designed and illustrated by Scot McDonald. Thornton makes science, history, geography, and even math related to the Bible interesting and infuses a healthy dose of humor along the way. He also tackles topics such as making hard decisions, exploring certain books of the Bible, and even asking hard questions about faith.

“God is not boring! After all, ice cream, sports, friends, and stories are all his idea. So, if we’re talking about God—the God who is so incredibly amazing—why should we speak of him in boring ways?” Thornton asks. “That’s why I want to make this book fun.”

Thornton introduces kids to ancient kings, legendary battles, and fierce snakes and dragons. Kids will discover unusual food to make, secret codes to break, and fun crafts to try. They’ll also uncover exciting ways to read God’s powerful Word, factual reasons to believe, stunning truths about God, and incredible examples of “radical” men and women who have gone before them and trusted Jesus in challenging times.

“I wanted to do something very specific with this book: I don’t want to merely fill minds; I want to spark curiosity. What I really want is not for kids to read my book and set it aside, but having read my book, want to go learn more,” says Thornton. “I wrote this book to be a starter kit for the Christian faith. And as such, I hope it makes them think, makes them curious, and makes them excited to keep learning and growing in their faith.”

The Really Radical Book for Kids was designed for children and young teens to explore on their own; however, it can be used as a part of part of family devotionals or as a supplemental resource for Sunday school teachers and homeschooling parents.

“It is imperative for parents to catechize their kids in the fundamentals of the Christian faith, but many struggle with the best way to communicate the beauty and truth of Christian doctrine in a way that is accessible,” writes bestselling author Daniel Darling. “Champ Thornton offers a creative, innovative resource that communicates timeless truths from church history, apologetics, and theology that will help parents pass down the sacred Scriptures to the next generation. You’ll want this book in your home, in your children’s ministry, and to liberally distribute among family and friends.”

The Really Radical Book for Kids: More Truth, More Fun
By Champ Thornton, Illustrated by Scot McDonald
March 6, 2023 / Retail Price: $29.99
Print ISBN 978-1-64507-081-8
Religion / Christian Education / Children & Youth

Champ Thornton is an acquisitions editor at Crossway and the author of a number of books for kids and families, including The Really Radical Book for Kids, The Radical Book for Kids, Wonders of His Love, The Serpent Slayer and the Scroll of Riddles, Why Do We Say Good Night, and Why Do We Say Thank You?.  Thornton has pastored churches in Delaware and South Carolina and served as director of SOMA, a ministry training school in Columbus, Ohio.  Thornton enjoys hanging out with his family and friends, drinking coffee, listening to music, doing genealogical research, and reading theology, biographies, and fiction. Thornton and his wife, Robben, have three children and live in Newark, Delaware.  Visit www.champthornton.com to learn more. He can also be found on Twitter (@champthornton) and Instagram (@thorntonchamp).

About the Designer/Illustrator:
Scot McDonald is an award-winning graphic designer and illustrator. Illustrated books include Wings and Feet and David’s Christmas Wish by Lisa Reinicke. He has designed and illustrated Wise Up, Walking with the Wise, and Listen Up by Marty Machowski; The Radical Book for Kids and Radically Different by Champ Thornton; and the Hearts Alive curriculum. He lives with his wife, Betty (a children’s librarian), and a senior cat in Colorado Springs.

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

To the Girl Looking for More: 90 Devotions to Help You Ditch the Lies, Love Yourself, and Live Big for God releases Tuesday, April 11

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (January 2023) – In a world filled with frustration and disappointment, beloved author and podcast host Grace Valentine reminds young women of their true purpose and identity in her first devotional, To the Girl Looking for More: 90 Devotions to Help You Ditch the Lies, Love Yourself, and Live Big for God (ISBN: 9781400236701) releasing Tuesday, April 11.

Author of the ECPA bestselling book What Will They Think?, Grace Valentine is best known for being a relatable and honest voice among her generation. Having felt the pressure of our culture’s conflicting messages firsthand, she has made it her mission to help teens and young adults navigate their own faith journey. In her new devotional To the Girl Looking for More, she shares the lessons she has learned through her own challenges and guides readers to discover their true identity and self-worth in the eyes of the Creator.

“The world tells girls to be more: be more beautiful, be more Christian, be more like her, be busier…and we try so hard,” says Valentine. “My prayer is that this devotional will help take the pressure off of girls and guide them in discovering their true identity in Christ.”

In these 90 daily devotions, Grace breaks down the truth of Scripture with her genuine, been-there honesty that has made her a role model for young women. She shows girls of all ages how to

• stop hustling to please, perform, and be perfect
• recognize toxic relationships and leave them
• let go of impossible expectations on yourself, your people, and your body
• replace worry, pressure, and fear with God’s peace
• choose kindness and positivity
• navigate all the mixed messages around sex and dating
• live out God’s amazing plans for your life

Covering topics such as body image, disappointment, navigating relationships, failure, purpose, and faith, To the Girl Looking for More encourages girls to stop settling for the world’s image of post-worthy perfection and live for more: more joy, more peace, and more meaning. Grace shares, “Five minutes a day will help you discover how to live your MORE. You deserve this, sister!”

To the Girl Looking for More: 90 Devotions to Help You Ditch the Lies, Love Yourself, and Live Big for God (ISBN: 9781400236701) releases on April 11, 2023, everywhere books are sold. Copies of the book and interviews with Grace are available upon request.

About Grace Valentine
Grace Valentine is an author, blogger, podcast host, and speaker. Her readers love the fact that she is young, ordinary, and relatable; they say her fresh voice helps them navigate their own faith and life. Grace’s mission is to show others that Christianity is not lame–it is an adventure worth living.

Grace grew up near New Orleans, Louisiana, in a suburban town called Mandeville. She graduated from Baylor University in 2018 with a degree in journalism. She currently resides in Orlando, Florida, where she enjoys going on runs and eating lots of sushi. You can find Grace on Instagram @thegracevalentine; her podcast, I’m Tired; Twitter @GraceV96; or her website, GraceValentine.org. Grace loves connecting with her readers, so send her a message!

About Tommy Nelson
Tommy Nelson® is the children’s division of Thomas Nelson. As a leading provider of Christian content, Tommy Nelson publishes a wide variety of high-quality, enjoyable products that are consistent with the teachings found in the Bible. Tommy Nelson’s award-winning products are designed to expand children’s imaginations and nurture their faith while inspiring them to develop a personal relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit https://www.tommynelson.com/.

Media contact: Megan Wordsworth, Publicity Manager, 615.902.1747, megan.wordsworth@harpercollins.com

(Nashville, TN) January, 16, 2023 — HarperChristian Resources will be releasing a new six-session video study based on the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr on sale August 8, 2023. Share the Dream: Shining a Light in a Divided World through Six Principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will cover six biblical principles that shaped Dr. King, Jr.’s life and motivated him to speak out on behalf of African Americans and take his place as the leading figure of the Civil Rights Movement: love, conscience, freedom, justice, perseverance, and hope.

Share the Dream will be published by HarperChristian Resources, in collaboration with America’s leading African-American church publisher Urban Ministries, Inc., and The K.I.N.G. Movement which seeks to help men and boys reach their God-given potential in every realm of life.  The video’s study sessions will be co-hosted by award-winning journalist and broadcaster for FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports Radio, Chris Broussard, founder and president of The K.I.N.G. Movement, and global human rights activist and founder of non-profit organization Good of All, Matthew Daniels, J.D., PhD.

Dr. Daniels, creator of Share the Dream, and Chair of Law & Human Rights at the Institute of World Politics in Washington, D.C. said, “Dr. King was a martyr for the Gospel whose sacrificial commitment to the cause of human dignity and non-violence saved the American South the generational cycle of racial violence that we’ve seen in Rwanda and other nations.  Ambassador Andrew Young has been my guide to the transcendent principles that Dr. King and other courageous men and women harnessed to save America from hundreds of years of slavery and segregation.  Chris and I are honored to follow in their footsteps and join with great contemporary leaders in sharing these same unifying principles with a new generation.”

“Dr. King and other courageous men and women were able to change history through the power of a dream that was rooted in the Gospel and the love of God for all of His children made in His image,” said Urban Ministries’ CEO, C. Jeffrey Wright. “Our Share the Dream series explores the profoundly spiritual dimension to the early civil rights movement. We also show how the Gospel-based principles behind the astonishing success of that movement can be applied in our nation and our world. Perhaps this is most clearly seen in the famous ‘I Have a Dream’ speech that Dr. King delivered on August 28, 1963, in which he called for racial equality in America.”

The video study will be available for pre-order in March 2023.

Broussard said, “For our nation to thrive, we need to help a new generation better understand, live, and experience the Gospel-based principles at the heart of the dream to which Dr. King dedicated his life.  That is why Matt Daniels, and I created our Share the Dream curriculum.  We hope churches and small groups of all ethnicities will join us in exploring how each person can participate in sharing Dr. King’s dream in our time.”

Share the Dream will be a resource for entire church congregations, adult small groups, student and youth groups, and Sunday School studies.  “This project has been an incredible journey and we know that multi-generational church families will be blessed after going through the study,” said VP, publisher of HarperChristian Resources, John Raymond. “The Scripture-based principles of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. have left a great impact and enduring legacy of how we are to love each other as human beings in our world today.  We trust this study will help inspire and change a new generation to live with a greater dignity and respect for all. I’m so excited to be a part of a monumental curriculum that brings civil rights education to churches through Dr. King’s teachings. It is an honor to partner with Matt, Chris, the K.I.N.G. Movement and Urban Ministries.”

HarperChristian Resources is the curriculum and video study imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, the world’s largest Christian publisher.

UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.) is the largest independent religious media and publishing company serving the African American market. Founded in 1970 in Chicago, IL., by Dr. Melvin E. Banks, Sr., UMI creates positive, transformative analog and digital content based on a biblical worldview that is especially empowering to the African American community. UMI offices are in suburban Chicago. UMI exists to disseminate culture changing, biblically sound content and has tremendous credibility in producing high quality material reaching millions of people throughout the globe.

K.I.N.G. is a national Christian Men’s Movement geared toward strengthening men in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ by providing brotherhood, encouragement, accountability, knowledge, and fellowship.  The name K.I.N.G. is an acronym for Knowledge, Inspiration, and Nurture through God. K.I.N.G. is a non-denominational movement that seeks to unite true Bible-believing Christian men across racial, denominational, generational and political lines.  It is our hope that Christian men can move past their minor doctrinal differences and work together to expand the Kingdom of God. While founded by Chris Broussard in South Orange, NJ, K.I.N.G. has local chapters across the United States.

About HarperCollins Christian Publishing: The world’s leading Christian publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. comprises the Thomas Nelson, Zondervan and HarperChristian Resources publishing groups, BibleGateway.com, FaithGateway.com, StudyGateway.com and ChurchSource.com. The Company produces bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, academic resources, curriculum, audio, and digital content for the Christian market space. Bible Gateway is the world’s largest Christian website with more than 20 million unique visitors each month. HarperCollins Christian Publishing is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. with additional offices in the U.S. and Mexico. For more information visit www.HarperCollinsChristian.com.

Contact: Casey Harrell, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, 615.902.1109, casey.harrell@harpercollins.com

Louisville, KY — 10ofThose.com and Lithos Kids are delighted to announce a new partnership in which 10ofThose.com will exclusively distribute Lithos Kids products globally.

Lithos Kids is an independent publisher whose heart is to magnify Christ through the production of biblically faithful and beautifully crafted books. The founder, Tyler Van Halteren, saw the power of bedtime stories with his own son and desired to produce books that would teach his own children, and other families, the truth of the gospel in a beautiful and compelling way. Since 2020, they have been doing just that through their Ontario based company.

Founder of Lithos Kids, Tyler Van Halteren, said of the partnership, “We’re thrilled to begin a new partnership with 10ofThose, which will get our books out to many more conferences, bookstores, and continents in the coming months and years! We couldn’t ask for a more like-minded and kingdom focused partner. Having 10ofThose handle distribution will allow us to keep our focus as a small publisher of biblically faithful & beautifully crafted books, while getting our books out into more homes around the globe.”

“Partnership with Lithos Kids is a natural fit for 10ofThose.com.” says Jonathan Carswell, CEO of 10ofthose.com. “We love books that point to Jesus in a way that is accessible, creative and attractive. Lithos Kids do this so well. We believe in their vision and are proud to partner with them.”

About 10ofThose.com
10ofThose.com is a publisher, distributor and retailer, and provides the bookstores for many major conferences. They are based in Leyland, England and Louisville, KY.  Their publishing imprints include 10Publishing and Evangelical Press.

Contact: Brianna Smith at brianna.smith@10ofthose.com

(Nashville, TN) December 20, 2022 —Zondervan today announced that on December 27, 2022, Paul J. Pastor will join the company as senior acquisitions editor for Zondervan Books, a nonfiction trade book imprint. Zondervan Books is the home to multiple award-winning books and bestselling authors including Rick Warren, Shauna Niequist, Craig Groeschel, Lee Strobel, and Rebekah Lyons.  Pastor joins the company from WaterBrook & Multnomah where he was able to work with New York Times bestselling authors as well as emerging and influential voices in Christianity. Pastor has nearly 15 years of experience in working within the publishing industry, specifically editing, writing, and consulting with authors and clients such as The Bible Project, Christianity Today, Outreach, Fuller Seminary, and The Luis Palau Association.

As the new senior acquisitions editor for Zondervan Books, Pastor will help identify, acquire, and develop new captivating authors for the imprint’s portfolio. Pastor commented, “I could not be more thrilled to join Zondervan’s world-class team, and look forward to working hard and partnering with some of our day’s best Christian authors to publish well-crafted books of significant impact.”

Pastor holds an MA in Biblical and theological studies from Western Seminary, and is also the author of multiple books. His writing has won over a dozen Evangelical Press Association awards, a prestigious Maggie award, numerous awards from Christianity Today’s book awards, and other accolades. 

“Paul’s unique combination of editorial vision, knowledge of craft, varied publishing experience, and heart for our mission will make a significant and immediate impact,” remarked Webster Younce, VP and publisher of Zondervan Books. “We are delighted to have him join the team.”

Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different  genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is based in Grand Rapids, MI.  For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact: Casey Harrell, VP, Corporate Communications, Casey.Harrell@HarperCollins.com

Bellingham, WA — Lexham Press is pleased to announce the appointments of Ben Amundgaard as publisher and Todd Hains as associate publisher for acquisitions. Amundgaard and Hains assumed their new roles on December 12, 2022.

Lexham Press is an innovative Christian publishing house creating thoughtful Bible study materials, scholarly works, and pastoral resources. Part of Faithlife LLC, the maker of Logos Bible Software, Lexham Press is committed to excellent Christian publishing in service of the church.

Amundgaard has worked for Faithlife since 2013 and has been involved in strategic planning for Lexham since 2020. “I hope to continue executing on Lexham’s mission to increase biblical literacy, thoughtful Christian reflection, and faithful action around the world,” he said.

Hains has been an academic editor with Lexham since 2016. In addition to acquiring titles such as The Care of Souls (Harold L. Senkbeil), he has developed several acclaimed series, including Christian Essentials, Lexham Ministry Guides, and the FatCat children’s books. “I’m excited to maintain Lexham’s reputation for books that love God, his word, and his people,” Hains said.

Amundgaard and Hains assumed their new roles at Lexham following the departure of publisher Jesse Myers, who was recently named the incoming CEO of Baker Book House Company.

“Jesse and I started at Faithlife around the same time,” Amundgaard said. “It has been a privilege to work alongside Jesse all these years. I have been delighted to watch him take Lexham from a startup imprint to one of the premier evangelical publishers in the world. I wish him all the best as he moves on to Baker.”

Myers joined Faithlife in 2014, providing leadership for Lexham in marketing and acquisitions roles before becoming publisher in 2021. “I’m extremely proud of what the Lexham team has accomplished during my tenure,” he said. “I’m confident that Lexham has the team in place for continued success, and I believe Ben has the passion, talent, and experience to lead that team effectively.”

As publisher, Amundgaard will work closely with Lexham’s core leadership team, including Hains, Kim Shurley (associate publisher for marketing and sales), and David Bomar (managing editor). He will continue serving Faithlife as senior director of content products.

Contact:  Lindsay John Kennedy, Publicity Strategist, lindsay@lexhampress.com, lexhampress.com