Lake Mary, FL — Author Penny Maxwell recounts her traumatic childhood marked by poverty, abuse, and sexual assault and shares the hard truths she learned through her own healing journey in her powerful new book, Setting Broken Bones: Let God Heal What Hurt You (ISBN-13: 978-1636411132, Charisma House).

Maxwell’s frank and honest anecdotes about her life give a personal connection and voice to what freedom in Christ looks like after heartbreak. “Don’t bail out just because it feels rough sometimes. God has a destination for you, a better place…I know you can make it, because I did.”

Maxwell’s story is a revealing look into a family deeply flawed and broken. In her account, she shares how she was able to find hope and healing through her relationship with Christ. While the journey to forgiveness has not been an easy one, Maxwell notes that the weight that has come off of her shoulders has encouraged her to be the wife, mother, and minister she never would have been without God resetting the “broken bones” of her damaged childhood.

Using the analogy of a person walking around with broken physical bones that never healed properly, Maxwell confronts readers with a truth: we can either walk around in pain as if the bones that were not properly set never healed or experience the temporary pain of having them set properly so healing can occur.

“I have lived in that place of sharp, continuing pain that clouded my emotions and stole my ability to trust anyone,” Maxwell writes. “Thankfully I have received God’s mercy toward the broken. My journey has shown me firsthand how God resets our broken bones so they heal up. That way we can move on in wholeness, peace, and personal fulfillment.”

Maxwell not only experienced a supernatural, transformative forgiveness for those who left scars, but she boldly shares her story to help others come to this same kind of freedom-giving release of past pains.

“Sometimes the pain is sharp, the memory fresh, the feeling persistent,” Maxwell writes. “Or maybe the hurts are so familiar—and so abundant—that you’re not exactly sure what is causing them anymore. But under the surface these wrongly set fractures remain. And they are hindering your progress. It’s hard to do life with bones that healed crookedly. So many try to press through, to get along, to smile, to fake it till they make it to a place of healing…Now is your time. You can heal right. I know because I did.”

No matter what kind of background a person has had—whether one with lots of mountaintops or valleys, Maxwell affirms that God has a plan and a path for each and every person who decides to follow Him, put away the hurt, go for forgiveness, and walk into a new life.

Setting Broken Bones by Penny Maxwell is released by Charisma House, which publishes books that challenge, encourage, teach, and equip Christians.

Instagram: @pennymaxwell
Twitter: @PennyCMaxwell, @tpfaithfh
Facebook: @tpfaith

Penny Maxwell is a dynamic, bold, forward-thinking leader who uses her voice for good. She brings clarity and shares unflinching truth at a time when many find it easier to stay silent. She simply tells it like it is. After surviving a childhood of abuse, she has learned to thrive no matter what the circumstances. Penny and her husband, Troy, pastor the thriving multisite church, Freedom House, in Charlotte, North Carolina. An engaging communicator, she draws people in with her raw, gritty, tell-it-all style, served with a side of humor and sass.

Title: Setting Broken Bones: Let God Heal What Hurt You | Retail: US $18.99 | Release Date: Now Available | Page Count: 192 | ISBN-13: 978-1636411132 | Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina | BISAC Category: RELIGION/ Christian Living/ Personal Growth, RELIGION / Christian Living / Inspiration, RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth

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To set up an interview with Penny or for a review copy of “Setting Broken Bones,” please contact  Lklosterman@tkomarketing.net or chelsey@tkomarketing.net.

CHICAGO, IL—Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is excited to announce that their gift books will now be available through Faire.com, a recently launched online wholesale marketplace that exclusively offers products from independent brands to gift retailers. Faire’s online platform allows these retailers to shop for merchandise from a variety of vendors in the comfort of their own store or home.

Faire was founded in 2017 and currently has 250,000 retail customers across 15,000 cities. Faire sets out to simplify the wholesale buying process and bring independent brands to retailers – leveling the playing field for small businesses everywhere. IPG is considered an independent brand on Faire.com, giving publishers in the IPG list access to this exclusive marketplace.

“IPG is excited to partner with Faire.com to expand its sales reach deeper into the gift market,” said Michael Riley, vice president of sales at IPG. “Utilizing Faire’s rapidly growing platform, we’re able to reach a wider array of gift retailers that value and support independent brands.” Larger publishing houses are not able to participate directly through Faire’s independent brand marketplace, making this a fantastic opportunity for IPG publishers.

IPG’s partnership with Faire will work in conjunction with their existing gift program and reps, bringing in the most possible business for IPG publishers.

About IPG:
In June of 2021, Independent Publishers Group (IPG, www.ipgbook.com) celebrated its 50th anniversary. As the original North American distributor, IPG was founded specifically to represent titles from independent publishers to the book trade. Today IPG remains committed to reimagining distribution and has grown to provide its publishers with services ranging from pre-publication consultation, global sales, marketing & publicity, supply chain, print and digital distribution, data and reporting, to print brokerage. With consistent growth year over year, IPG’s success has come from giving publishers broader reach into more markets, including general trade, academic, children’s, Spanish and special markets.

Contact: Annette Hobbs Magier, VP, Marketing & Publicity, 312.337.0747, ahobbsmagier@ipgbook.com

Victoria Duerstock and Paige Rien Candidly Discuss the Parallels of the Work We Do in Our Homes and Our Souls in ‘Revived and Renovated’

NASHVILLE, Tenn., November 2021—It’s hard to hear the terms “revival” and “renovation” without picturing one of HGTV’s many dynamic duos in safety goggles with hammers in hand. But reviving and renovating both have much deeper meanings when they’re applied inwardly. Interior design personalities, bestselling authors, close friends, and a dynamic duo of their own, Victoria Duerstock and Paige Rien take a look at the parallels between reviving and renovating our homes and our souls in their new book, Revived and Renovated: Real Life Conversations on the Intersection of Home, Faith and Everything in Between (End Game Press, November 2021).

“We tend to think of renovation as a big project to the home, but renovations come in all shapes and sizes,” writes Duerstock. “Sometimes more substantial work is required to make a house better—sometimes, all that’s required or possible is a deep clean and good paint job. God’s work in us is no different—at times it’s earth-shattering, other times it’s more subtle and gentle.”

A candid conversation between friends, Revived and Renovated combines the wisdom and life experiences of two do-it-yourself professional home renovators, their life and spiritual journeys, and biblical wisdom to encourage readers as they do the work of reviving and renovating their souls. Duerstock and Rien delve into other aspects of these journeys as well, including what it means to restore, refurbish, reclaim, renew, refocus, remake, repurpose, rename, and recover different areas of our homes and our souls.

Duerstock and Rien are available for interviews and can speak to:

• The similarities between home and soul renovation
• How to find spiritual revival on a daily basis
• What authenticity looks like in our homes and in our hearts
• The importance of godly friends on our spiritual journeys
• What it means to reclaim your story
• The key to reclaiming and refurbishing our lives: the Gospel
• Recovery from addiction and restoration from personal brokenness

“I think that the idea of recovering one day at a time and growing in our walk with God one day at a time, it’s beautiful,” writes Rien. “It’s like an old piece of furniture that needs a lot of work, but we’re getting there, slowly but surely.”

Covering topics of home renovation with corresponding Biblical wisdom and perspectives from their personal walks with God, Revived and Renovated will be an encouragement to young and old alike. 

About Victoria Duerstock
A multi-passionate creative and entrepreneur fueled mostly by coffee, Victoria Duerstock pursues her dreams with verve and intensity. Wife and mom of three, Victoria divides and conquers the never-ending to-do list while working to maintain her sanity and pleasant demeanor. Her writing journey plunged her deep in the social media landscape and she enjoys sharing her tips and tricks for growth and engagement with others. Recipient of the 2020 Selah Nonfiction Book of the Year, Duerstock has authored six titles, with more on the way. She is the founder and president of End Game Press, a traditional publishing house where ordinary people accomplish extraordinary things. Learn more at www.victoriaduerstock.com.

About Paige Rien
Paige Rien is an author, designer, and HGTV alum whose mission to help readers put their whole selves into their homes. After a career on HGTV’s “Hidden Potential” for five seasons, Paige created a homeowners guide to explore and encourage the creative journey that is home making in her first book, Love the House You’re In: 40 Ways to Improve Your Home & Change Your Life. Paige is passionate that work on the home is incredibly important—that our homes can be places of refuge, self-expression, and where we truly matter the most. Work on both her home and the homes of others has been part of Paige’s 20+ year recovery journey. When not watching her four active children play their respective sports, Paige guides and encourages homeowners to create their own personal aesthetic in private design consulting, through live courses and in speaking engagements.

Media Contact: Shanon Stowe, shanon@iconmediagroup.com

Ada, Mich. (November 3, 2021)—On Thursday, October 28, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) announced the 2021 Christy Award winners in a virtual gala. Four Baker Publishing Group authors were recipients of this prestigious award, including Amanda Cox, whose debut novel, The Edge of Belonging (Revell; ISBN 9780800737405; ebook ISBN 9781493426577; $15.99), won both the 2021 Christy Book of the Year Award and the First Novel Award. ECPA said, “This is the third time in the award’s history that a debut novel was named Book of the Year.”

Becky Wade received her fourth Christy Award in the Contemporary Romance category for Stay with Me (Bethany House; ISBN 9780764235603; ebook ISBN 9781493425204; $15.99). Wade has been a recipient of the Christy Award in the same category in 2019, 2018, and 2017 and won the 2018 Book of the Year Award for her novel True to You.

Christina Suzann Nelson received a Christy Award in the General Fiction category for The Way It Should Be (Bethany House; ISBN 9780764235399; ebook ISBN 9781493429936; $15.99).

Roseanna M. White also won a Christy Award in the Historical Romance category for her novel A Portrait of Loyalty (Bethany House; ISBN 9780764231834; ebook ISBN 9781493428175; $15.99).

ECPA President Jeff Crosby stated, “I add my voice of commendation to all of the finalists and winners, and to Amanda Cox for her first novel named as the 2021 Christy Book of the Year. In partnership with their publishers, the following writers are exemplars for the Christian fiction genre.”

The Christy Award® program was established in 1999 as a way to honor excellence, imagination, and creativity for works of fiction written from a Christian worldview. ECPA assumed administration and ownership of the Christy Awards in 2017 and continues to work toward growing the unique opportunity of fiction in the Christian publishing industry. For the complete list of winners, please visit https://www.christyawards.com/finalists-winners.html.

Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes books that help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. Whether through fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth books, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.

Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group, seeks to uplift readers’ families, faith, and free time with our library of industry-leading fiction and bestselling, Christ-centered nonfiction.

Contact: Karen Steele, (616)676-9185 x100, ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Worthy Books will Release ALL THINGS LOVELY on November 9

Johnson shares the first steps to living as a healthier and happier woman and discover the spiritual importance of acceptance, gathering, and community.

Jenn Johnson has come to realize that the pursuit of perfection is unrealistic and unfair. Instead, we need to pause and reflect on what’s in front of us. But how? How can we slow down? How can we remain focused on what’s important and do things with intention? What can we pursue that represents God’s heart for us, things that are true, noble, right, pure, admirable, excellent, praiseworthy?

By pursuing all things “lovely.” Living a holistic and holy life, a life marked by beauty and truth, means being mindful and intentional about what we put in our bodies, how we present ourselves to the world, the spaces we create, and the people we let into our lives. When we set our minds on what is lovely, we begin to see ourselves and the world as God intended. We begin to be wholly renewed.

Jenn Johnson is the co-founder of Bethel Music and WorshipU along with her husband Brian Johnson. She has been involved in the production of over fifteen albums that have influenced the culture of worship across the global church. Jenn is the founder of “Lovely by Jenn Johnson,” a lifestyle brand intended to inspire, equip, and engage women of all ages to thrive. The Johnsons also head up Bethel Church Worship Ministry and are committed to cultivating community and fostering unity among worship leaders from around the world.

Jenn is passionate about living a lifestyle of worship built on vulnerability, purity, and connection to community and leadership. Brian and Jenn live in Redding, California with their five amazing kids, Haley, Téa, Braden, Ryder Moses, and Malachi. Jenn continues to speak and lead worship at home and around the world.

All Things Lovely : Inspiring Health and Wholeness in Your Home, Heart, and Community
Jenn Johnson
On Sale Date: November 9, 2021
ISBN: 9781546015727
Hardcover, $28.00

Elk Lake Publishing, Inc. is honored to announce Leslie H. Stobbe, former publisher, editor, and agent, has joined the company as an Associate Acquisitions Editor. Stobbe will attend writers conferences, interview authors, and serve as a book coach to those contracted.

Publisher Deb Haggerty said, “We could not be more pleased to welcome Les to the Elk Lake family. His wealth of knowledge and experience will be invaluable to us as we continue to publish positive books.

In his long and storied career, Leslie H. Stobbe has seen the growth of the Christian publishing industry from its inception. Over sixty years ago, Les was the founding editor of the Canadian weekly, Mennonite Observer. Five years later, he ran the Moody Bookstore and evaluated book manuscripts for Kenneth Taylor at Moody Press. Next came stints at Christian Life as editor of Christian Bookseller Magazine and associate editor of Christian Life Magazine.

In 1970, Les became editor-in-chief of Moody Press Books. Then he spent three years as vice-president of books and book clubs at Christian Herald. He became president of Here’s Life Publishers, the book arm of Campus Crusade for Christ, for eleven years. Then, at Scripture Press, he became managing editor of the curriculum division and editor of both the adult curriculum and Christian Education Journal. When Scripture Press sold, Les went to the Evangelistic Association of New England as VP of Communications and Marketing. After writing online classes for Jerry Jenkins, Les served as Journalist in Residence at Gordon College in Wenham, MA.

As a freelance writer, Les wrote a Bible study for junior boys at Christian Service Brigade, wrote fourteen books and published hundreds of articles. In 1993, he became a literary agent. After twenty-five years, he sold to the Steve Laube Agency and became a writing coach. Not satisfied to retire in his 90s, he has now joined forces with Elk Lake Publishing. Over his career, Les has been a mentor and encourager to many of us in the industry.

 

(Nashville, Tenn.) November 1, 2021—Today, HarperCollins Christian Publishing announced Ryan Pazdur’s promotion to v-p and publisher for Zondervan Reflective and Study Resources. In this role, Pazdur will lead and manage the publishing programs for both product groups, including the acquisition, editorial development, and overall title strategy.

Pazdur joined Zondervan 13 years ago and has spent the past 10 years serving as associate publisher and executive editor. Pazdur began his tenure at the company acquiring and editing church, ministry, and academic books, and in 2019 helped lead the launch of the Zondervan Reflective imprint. Prior to this he spent 11 years as a pastor, while also working as a freelance editor. As associate publisher, Pazdur worked on New York Times bestseller The Color of Compromise by Jemar Tisby, as well as with award-winning authors Timothy Keller and Pete Scazzero. He has also developed and shepherded publishing partnerships with the Exponential Network, The Gospel Coalition, Saddleback, North Point Ministries, and Seedbed Publishing. Pazdur earned a Bachelor of Arts in English literature and Bachelor of Science in engineering from Hope College, a Master of Divinity from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary, and a Master of Theology in systematic theology from Calvin Theological Seminary.

“Ryan’s education, pastoral experience, and editorial expertise have prepared him well to take on the publishing leadership of Zondervan Reflective and Study Resources,” commented Stan Gundry, senior v-p, Group Publisher, and Zondervan editor-in-chief. “Ryan has not only acquired and edited bestsellers but has been the driving force in launching and guiding the Zondervan Reflective imprint. I have full confidence in his ability to lead this capable team.”

Pazdur remarked, “I’m grateful every day for the work I do—partnering with our authors and our amazing team to bring timely and significant content to our readers. I’m excited to step into this new role and continue serving our authors and readers by publishing books that encourage, challenge, and stretch their thinking while helping them better engage God’s Word in everyday life.”

To learn more about Zondervan Reflective, visit zondervan.com/zondervanreflective.

HarperCollins Christian Publishing
The world’s leading Christian publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. comprises the Thomas Nelson, Zondervan and HarperChristian Resources publishing groups and imprints, 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 29 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

Contact: Chelsea Taff, Manager, Corporate Communications, 615.902.2137 Chelsea.Taff@HarperCollins.com

No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear: A Magician’s Guide for a Magical Marriage

Danny Ray Pulls Back the Curtain and Shares the Secrets to Creating Strong Bonds with Your Spouse that will Last a Lifetime

Birmingham, AL – From LA’s famed The Magic Castle, to a national reality show, to venues around the globe, Illusionist Danny Ray has mystified and entertained audiences with his unique blend of magic, humor, and inspiration.  Now, with his debut book, “No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear: A Magician’s Guide for a Magical Marriage”, Ray uncovers the secrets to a happy, enduring marriage by sharing biblical principles and lessons he has learned in his decades-long entertainment career.  Releasing through Iron Stream Media, “No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear” will be available at most major retailers and online on November 16, 2021.

Danny shares, “Kimberly and I just celebrated our 25th anniversary, and while it hasn’t always been easy, we have learned how to communicate and make our relationship stronger. There are some basic principles that we have learned over the years, and we hope to inspire couples to focus on and develop strong bonds that can’t be broken.”

“No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear” is a light-hearted, practical, and sometimes hard-hitting guide to a stronger relationship with your spouse. Broken down into short topics and easy to apply ideas and recommendations, the book shares Danny’s experiences, biblical truths, and wise counsel, as well as Kimberly’s reflections and thoughts.

“No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear” is divided into three sections: Secrets to Communicating Effectively, Secrets to Overcoming the Impossible, and Secrets to Thriving in Marriage. Each chapter also offers a brief takeaway, leading questions, and a plan of action to begin to apply the concepts presented.

He continues, “Your marriage can be enduring and magical! Kimberly and I are proof!  It takes practice, attention to detail, and a lifetime of learning effective communication, but isn’t your most important human relationship worth it?. Invest in building up and prioritizing your spouse, and watch your relationship thrive into what God intended.”

“No, I Can’t Make Your Wife Disappear” is published by Iron Stream Media and is available at all major book retailers and online on November 16, 2021.

About Iron Stream Media:  Making disciples as we go.  Iron Stream media derives its name from Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”  This sharpening describes the process of discipleship, to one another. Iron Stream Media provides a variety of solutions for churches, missionaries, and nonprofits that include in-depth bible study curriculum, Christian book publishing, and consultative series. Iron Stream Media is the home of Iron Stream Books, Brookstone Creative Group, Iron Stream Kids, Iron Stream Harambe, and Iron Stream YA. Through the popular Life Bible Study and Student LIfe Bible Study imprints, they also provide web-based year and short -term Bible study teaching plans as well as printed devotionals, Bibles, and discipleship curriculum.  https://www.ironstreammedia.com/

About Danny Ray:  Danny Ray has been performing his signature jaw-dropping illusions for nearly three decades. He has performed in almost all 50 states. He also has visited 21 different countries, performing for churches, organizations, and businesses. Danny is regularly featured at the world-famous Magic Castle in Hollywood, California.  He also is a pastor, with a Master’s degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. He was a full-time youth pastor for more than ten years, and continues to work and partner with local churches and ministries around the country. Danny’s heart is to communicate God’s Word, using the skills of illusion that he has developed through years of practice and performance to impact the lives of others.  Passionate about speaking and preaching, Danny and his wife Kimberly love to help couples develop stronger relationships. They have been married for twenty-five years, have three children (two in college), and have faithfully navigated the ups and downs of marriage. Their story is compelling, and when combined with Danny’s magic and the life-changing message of the Gospel, it is truly inspiring.  http://www.dannyraymagic.com

About Kimberly Ray:  Kimberly is the wife of Danny Ray. Together they started a ministry twenty years ago that has allowed Danny to travel the world sharing the Gospel through his amazing magic. While Danny was on the road most weekends, Kimberly ran the business from home, often answering clients’ phone calls crouched down on the floor of her closet where she found a little bit of temporary quiet from their three young children. Over the years, she has spent many hours co-leading church small groups, marriage groups, and pre-marital groups. She is a certified facilitator for Prepare & Enrich. Today, their two sons are grown and pursuing higher education while their youngest, a daughter, remains at home to finish high school. Kimberly is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Psychology and is working on her Marriage and Family Therapy license. She claims to not have any hobbies or magical talents, but if she is not reading or working these days, she can be found enjoying a cup of coffee and spending time with her family.

Contact: Lori Heiselman, Lori@BiscuitMediaGroup.com, 714-553-5181

Suggested questions:

• Magicians are supposed to keep secrets! Why write a candid and open book about marriages?
• How has your career in magic helped prepare you to have a strong marriage?
• You’ve been married for 25 years – is there one primary lesson you want to share with other couples?
• How did you come up with the 3 sections that are highlighted in the book?
• Talk to us about your career – you’ve had an exciting 2021!
• What’s next for you?

“Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science” surpasses 500,000 books sold  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 27, 2021) – Well-known for his powerful messages about science and the Bible, Louie Giglio has a passion for inspiring kids to notice, enjoy and be in awe of God’s creation. He now is expanding the bestselling and well-loved Indescribable devotional series with a new book, The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions about God and Science, releasing Tuesday, Nov. 16, and new podcast, The Indescribable Kids Podcast, debuting Tuesday, Nov. 2.

The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions about God and Science offers young readers more mind-blowing, faith-building, scientific facts and biblical truths about God’s creation. Leading with the same STEM-related learnings Indescribable-series readers have come to know, The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions about God and Science explores the marvels and curiosities of the animal kingdom, outer space, the human body and the Earth. Young readers will learn about flying snakes to white rhinos, volcanic moons to gamma-ray bursts, rainbow rivers to blue lava, brain freezes and more.

With engaging illustrations and striking photography, this fun and informative book is ideal for children ages 6–10. Each of the 100 devotions features a short Bible verse, a prayer, and a scientific fact or easy activity for further exploring one’s faith.

The Indescribable Kids series was recently adapted into a podcast format. Described as a podcast for kids by kids, The Indescribable Kids Podcast launches Tuesday, Nov. 2. Building on the key messages and STEM-related topics, each episode dives into facts about God and science in 3 to 8-minute discussions between the Indescribable book series characters, Evyn, Raz, Norah and Joshua.

The new additions to the series come alongside of the announcement that Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God and Science (Thomas Nelson, ISBN# 9780718086107, Oct. 10, 2017) has surpassed the milestone of selling more than half a million copies. Having received positive reviews from acclaimed Christian personalities like Chris Tomlin, Jaime Ivey and Matt Redman, Indescribable: 10\0 Devotions About God and Science also has been recognized with the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Gold Award, an accolade that recognizes outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality Christian literature.

More information about Louie Giglio can be found at louiegiglio.com. To learn more about the Indescribable Kids series, podcast, and to access free downloadable activity sheets and educator guides, visit www.indescribablekids.com.

The Wonder of Creation: 100 More Devotions About God and Science (ISBN# 9781400230464) will be available Nov. 16, 2021 wherever books are sold. 

About the Author:  Louie Giglio is Pastor of Passion City Church and Original Visionary of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus.  Since 1997, Passion Conferences has gathered collegiate-aged young people in events across the US and around the world. Most recently, Passion hosted over 700,000 people from over 150 countries online at Passion 2021.  Louie is the national-bestselling author of over a dozen books including his newest release, Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, as well as Goliath Must Fall, Indescribable: 100 Devotions about God & Science, The Comeback, The Air I Breathe, I Am Not But I Know I Am, and others. As a communicator, Louie is widely known for messages like Indescribable and How Great is Our God.  An Atlanta native and graduate of Georgia State University, Louie has done post-graduate work at Baylor University and holds a master’s degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Louie and Shelley make their home in Atlanta.

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 www.tommynelson.com.

Media contact: Natividad Lewis, Publicist, 931.698.9620 natividad.lewis@harpercollins.com

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Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 2021– Zondervan today announced that The Story, has sold more than 5 million copies across all formats. Originally released in 2005 as a stand-alone Bible project, The Story was developed into a church campaign in 2007.

“We are so proud that The Story has reached and surpassed this sales milestone,” said Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan. “But more important than the number of units sold is the number of lives, spanning many generations, that have been impacted. It’s gratifying to play a role in bringing God’s Word to more than 5 million people through this title, helping people connect the individual stories of the Bible into one continuing Story.”

Staff from Zondervan’s Bible team, with guidance from several pastors and contributors, condensed the Bible into 21 chapters, sweeping readers into the unfolding progression of characters and events from Genesis to Revelation. The team worked diligently to keep The Story’s central focus on the Bible and ensure it would work for all ages and denominations. The Story has been taught all over the world and translated into nearly 20 languages. Key dates include:

• 2005: The Story launches
• 2007: The first church campaign editions become available
• 2011: The Story is updated into the 2011 NIV
• 2011: Spanish NVI editions are published
• 2013: KJV and NKJV editions become available
• 2021: NIV edition updated into Comfort Print®

“We’ve always felt The Story was a special product, and it’s been rewarding to see how it has evolved and grown over the years,” said Beth Murphy, senior marketing director for ChurchSource and HarperChristian Resources, one of the project’s many champions. “Churches of every denomination have been impacted by it because it focuses us on the one thing we can all agree on – that the Bible is central to our faith.”

To learn more about the story visit thestory.com.

About Zondervan:
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 located in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact: Amy Bigler, Senior Public Relations Manager, amy.bigler@harpercollins.com