CHICAGO, Ill. —Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is pleased to announce the debut of its new statement portal created in partnership with leading royalty management specialist MetaComet Systems.

The portal, which launched on February 10th, 2022, provides IPG’s client publishers with fast and easy access to current and past monthly statements with full transaction details. It is a powerful addition to publishers’ business intelligence, providing them with the best-ever oversight of key financial data in a clean and easy-to-understand layout.

“IPG is proud to partner with MetaComet on a bespoke solution for publisher revenue sharing and statement generation that is the best in the industry for transparency and accuracy,” said IPG’s CEO, Joe Matthews.

The cutting-edge portal combines the extensive expertise of IPG and MetaComet in distribution and royalties. In addition, it brings publishers a step closer to MetaComet’s goal of achieving plug-and-play royalty processes, enabling complete management at the push of a button.

“This exciting portal is the result of the dedication shared by IPG and MetaComet to giving publishers the best possible experiences,” said MetaComet Systems founder and president, David Marlin. “It provides them with the tools they need to make their operations even more efficient and data-led, and to thrive in today’s publishing environment. It has been a great pleasure to work with IPG on this project, and I am excited about what our teams can create together as the portal evolves.”  

About Independent Publishers Group:  Founded in 1971, IPG was the first organization specifically created for the purpose of marketing titles from independent presses to the book trade. Today, IPG’s wide reach into the book market includes distribution of both print and e-books from a wide array of publishers, digital printing and traditional publishing. With consistent growth year over year, IPG’s success has come from supporting and encouraging the growth of its publishing partners in the United States and worldwide. IPG was acquired by Chicago Review Press in 1987, and this acquisition formed the parent company Chicago Review Press, Inc., which now owns Chicago-based indie publishers Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books.

About MetaComet Systems:  MetaComet Systems is a pioneering provider of royalty management solutions. It partners globally with more than 130 publishers to reduce time and labor spent on royalties, reduce the risk of error, improve business intelligence and satisfy authors. MetaComet’s suite of secure, cloud-based tools are complemented by outstanding customer support. To discover more about how MetaComet makes royalty management simpler, faster and better, visit www.metacomet.com.

Contact: Sidney Thompson, Corporate Communications, 312.337.0747, sthompson@ipgbook.com 

(Nashville, Tenn.) —The Jesus Calling Podcast has officially surpassed ten million downloads, Thomas Nelson announced today.

Today’s episode – the podcast’s 300^th – features athlete, author, and broadcaster Tim Tebow, soul and gospel singer Merry Clayton, and actor Dean Cain.

Tim Tebow is a former American professional baseball player, former professional football player, three-time New York Times bestselling author, international speaker, and ESPN sports broadcaster. The first player to win the Heisman Trophy as a college sophomore, Tim is also a two-time BCS National Champion. In the NFL, Tim played for the Denver Broncos, the New York Jets, the New England Patriots, and the Philadelphia Eagles.

“As someone who respects the impact Jesus Calling has had all around the world through books and resources, I’m honored to appear on the 300th episode of the Jesus Calling Podcast,” said Tim Tebow.  “The podcast is an encouraging platform with stories of real people living out their God-given mission. From successes to setbacks, I believe listeners will be inspired by the people who are trying to make their life count.”

The Jesus Calling Podcast was launched in 2016 to celebrate the deep connection readers feel to the content in the bestselling daily devotional Jesus Calling. Each weekly podcast episode features two guests — business leaders, actors, church leaders, musicians, authors, and everyday readers — who share personal stories of faith. Recent guests include Will Smith, Amy Grant, Patti LaBelle, Kristin Chenoweth, Reba McEntire, Kathie Lee Gifford, T.D. Jakes, Rita Wilson, and Melinda Gates.

“We’re humbled by the growth of the Jesus Calling podcast,” said Michael Aulisio, Vice President and Publisher of the Jesus Calling brand at Thomas Nelson. “It’s an honor to provide inspiration, faith, and hope to listeners, particularly in these trying times. While the true impact of Jesus Calling is impossible to quantify, these incredible download numbers do signify the tremendous and increasing reach of the Jesus Calling message.”

The Jesus Calling Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, Facebook, YouTube, and more. In addition to the weekly podcast, monthly bonus episodes feature multiple guests sharing thoughts on a single subject, such as “The Pursuit of Peace” and “Coping with Loss.” The podcast has expanded to include a quarterly print and digital Jesus Calling magazine and a weekly Jesus Calling:  Stories of Faith television program currently on the country lifestyle network Circle (reaching a monthly audience of nearly 150 million viewers).

Jesus Calling has sold more than 35 million units across more than 30 languages since its 2004 publication. The Jesus Calling brand includes children’s devotionals, Bible storybooks, journals, seasonal books, and an app available on both Apple and Android platforms. Jesus Calling for Moms (Thomas Nelson, March 29) is the newest book in the Jesus Calling line and features devotions celebrating mothers and their love, comfort, and strength. For additional information visit JesusCalling.com.

Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.

Contact:
MacKenzie Collier, Publicity Director, Gift Books, MacKenzie.Collier@harpercollins.com, 615-902-1645

DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas, April 21, 2022 — Gateway Publishing is pleased to announce the release of The Joy of Being Mom Devotional: Always an Adventure by Judy Brisky on April 22, 2022.

Motherhood is an adventure, full of ups, downs, and everything in between. When moms invite God to be a part of their parenting journey, they can discover true and lasting joy—even when life doesn’t go as planned.

Author Judy Brisky understands that there is nothing “part-time” about being Mom, and her new, 60-day devotional delivers a much-needed injection of hope for women maneuvering the ever-changing ages and stages of motherhood. Judy says, “Some days may be long and tough, but I promise you that despite your circumstances, you can know the joy of being Mom! The Lord will give you what you need when you need it. He is always there for you. God doesn’t tell us that things will always go smoothly, but He does promise to be with us through every sleepless night and tired morning.”

The devotional is Judy’s second book. Her first, The Joy of Being Mom: Embrace the Adventure, was published in 2020. “Let me encourage you to enjoy the moment. Every moment. Prayerfully seek God’s heart for your children and allow His love and wisdom to cover every hour of every day,” Judy writes.

Robert Morris, Senior Pastor of Gateway Church and best-selling author of more than 19 books, and his wife, Debbie, have been close friends with Judy and her husband, Mike, for more than 20 years. “Over the years, we’ve watched Judy become one of the best mothers we’ve ever seen” he said. “We love how Judy writes this devotional to moms of all ages and stages of life. She shows how to have joy in every situation by giving an honest, front-row seat to her own personal journey as a mom—with all the struggles and victories. Rooted in God’s Word, this devotional will inspire and encourage you to find the joy in being a mom as you discover that it’s always an adventure.”

Judy Brisky loves encouraging women of all ages. A former homeschooling mom, she has the heart of a teacher, and she frequently leads parenting and marriage classes with her husband, Mike, at Gateway Church in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. She is passionate about helping moms find hope, strength, and restoration through Jesus Christ.

CONTACT: Peyton Sepeda, 855-712-5774, publishing@gatewaypeople.com

Carol Stream, Ill. (April 22, 2022) — Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) announced today that Jean Stoffer (@stofferhome, IG: jeanstofferdesign), popular interior designer and star of the Magnolia Network TV show The Established Home, will release her debut book in November. In Establishing Home, Jean shares her own journey and speaks into the dream many women have of having a happy family, meaningful work, and a beautiful, welcoming home. She answers the age-old question women ask, “Is it really possible to have all three?”

Jean Stoffer’s TV show, The Established Home, airs on Magnolia Network. The second season is expected to release late this year. Joanna Gaines gave Jean’s book a glowing endorsement, which will appear on the cover.

“Home is so much more than the sum of its parts, and this beautiful book will encourage you to keep pursuing that which fills the gaps.” ~Joanna Gaines, cofounder of Magnolia 

In Establishing Home, Jean shares her story and her wisdom. She tells how necessity sparked her journey from part-time receptionist to founder of an award-winning home design company and star of a Magnolia Network TV show. When she was a young wife, her husband announced he was quitting his extremely stressful job to pursue another career, and she suddenly needed to bring in more family income. While she had a degree in business, her part-time job paid very little, and she had few obvious options for earning significantly more income. Despite no formal training in design, Jean began taking on design projects from friends who admired the way she decorated her own home, slowly building her skills and her business.

In this personal story with practical takeaways, Jean provides lessons learned during her journey of building a successful family business, creating beautiful spaces, and raising grounded children—guided by her faith and deeply-held values. Each chapter has tips on home design, running a business, and navigating common family issues, accompanied by beautiful color photographs featuring Jean’s classic home designs.

“Jean Stoffer’s story is proof that any home—and any life–can become even more beautiful. In Establishing Home, she shows us how,” said Jan Long Harris, executive publisher of Tyndale nonfiction. “Jean is an inspiring role model for women of all ages who dream of having a thriving family, satisfying work, and a welcoming home but who question whether it’s possible to combine all three. Her calm practicality, strong values, and transparency about lessons learned from mistakes made in her own journey make her an ideal guide for ours.”

Jean Stoffer’s debut release will be supported by a significant marketing budget as well as a national media tour. Tyndale has acquired world rights, in all languages.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

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

(Grand Rapids, Mich., April 2022) – Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is proud to announce the release of the most recent edition of the Journal the Word™ Bible for Girls, now in the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV).

The NIrV Journal theWord™ Bible for Girls is specifically crafted for the younger reader, providing a place to capture their thoughts while learning Scripture. The thick paper and wide margins are perfect for journaling thoughts and prayers as they practice penmanship, color, and trace verses.

This edition of Journal theWord Bible for Girls is written in the NIrV, an easy-to-read translation of the entire Bible that is adapted from the New International Version (NIV) and written at a third-grade level, making it ideal for early and developing readers. Features include:

• Complete text of the New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)
• Double-column format
• Wide margins for:
• Lined side margins for taking notes
• Blank side margins for drawing, coloring and doodling
• 100 verses for tracing to help with print and cursive penmanship and Scripture memorization
• Thick white paper for writing and doodling
• Satin ribbon marker
• Exclusive Zondervan NIrV Comfort Print® typeface
• 8.5-point print size

The NIrV Journal theWord Bible for Girls is also available in the New International Version (NIV).

The NIrV Journal the Word Bible for Girls is available now.

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.

About Comfort Print:  Zondervan Bibles teamed up with 2K/Denmark, the world’s foremost Bible typeface foundry, to create exclusive Comfort Print Bible fonts. Comfort Print Bibles are easy to read at any size because the typeface was designed to be both efficient and readable. Zondervan Bibles believes that the beauty of the message should be reflected in the physical form of the book. Choosing the right typeface is one significant element in creating beautiful Bibles.

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

(Grand Rapids, MI, April 2022) – Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is proud to announce the release of the New American Standard Bible (NASB) 2020 Thinline Premier Collection Bible – the first top-quality Premier Collection Bible available in the NASB, 2020 Text.

The New American Standard Bible stands on a rich tradition of faithfulness to the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek texts. It has been updated through the years to enhance accuracy, modernize language, and improve readability. The New American Standard Bible, 2020 Edition continues this tradition of maintaining fidelity to the original biblical languages while also ensuring that God’s Word speaks clearly to readers today.

The NASB 2020 Thinline Premier Collection Bible features Zondervan’s exclusive NASB Comfort Print® typeface, a brown goatskin cover, and elegant gauffered edges, all while delivering a traditional translation with improved readability. Features include:

• The full text of the New American Standard Bible, 2020 Text
• Hand-bound in a supple goatskin leather cover
• Smyth-sewn and edge-lined construction for flexibility and durability
• Gauffered page edges (printed gilded edges), with gilt line and perimeter stitching
• Three double-sided satin ribbon markers, each 3/8-inch wide
• Premium European Bible paper, 36 gsm
• Generous yapp
• Raised hubs on spine
• Two-color page design throughout
• Line-matched Bible text minimizes see-through
• Black-letter edition
• Less than one inch thick
• Double-column, verse-by-verse format
• Full-color presentation page
• Exclusive Zondervan NASB Comfort Print typeface
• 9-point print size

Premier Collection Bibles are also available in the New American Standard Bible, 1995 Text.

The New American Standard Bible (NASB) 2020 Thinline Premier Collection Bible is available now.

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.

About Comfort Print:  Zondervan Bibles teamed up with 2K/Denmark, the world’s foremost Bible typeface foundry, to create exclusive Comfort Print Bible fonts. Comfort Print Bibles are easy to read at any size because the typeface was designed to be both efficient and readable. Zondervan Bibles believes that the beauty of the message should be reflected in the physical form of the book. Choosing the right typeface is one significant element in creating beautiful Bibles.

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

Logan M. Isaac, veteran, advocate, teacher, and award-winning writer, invites readers of all political and denominational stripes into a more thoughtful conversation and meaningful community with soldiers and veterans.

In his honest and vulnerable new book, Logan Isaac offers an opportunity for GIs, veterans, and those close to them to read Christian traditions as a soldier would—by and through the lived experiences of military service.

This well-researched, meditative guide for Christians who have served their country delves deep into the Bible, while Isaac shares his own beliefs and thoughts on the life-altering experiences of battle. He attempts to fill the void most Christians in the military feel by providing theological resources to discern a better way of discipleship for GIs, affirming the nuance and complexity of armed service and the gifts GIs extend to Christians around the world.

If Jesus is God, then God is a grunt—the humble, hardy folk placed at the bottom of the social hierarchy who are relied on to accomplish the dirtiest, most difficult (and most thankless) work.

This is good news for millions of Christian soldiers and veterans in the U.S. because they have had to make an impossible choice, with no perceivable middle ground, between patriot and pacifist.

LOGAN M. ISAAC spent more than six years in the United States Army as an artilleryman, including a deployment in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2004. He was discharged as a Noncommissioned Officer in 2006 and went on to earn a BA from Hawaii Pacific University and a Master of Theological Studies from Duke University. Logan spent a year teaching at Methodist University in North Carolina before leaving to study at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, from which he received a Master of Letters in Systematic and Historical Theology in 2015. 

After returning to a teaching position at Duke University, he went on to earn a Certificate in Business Administration from Georgetown University and start Pew Pew HQ, a social enterprise based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Logan is the sole author, as Logan Mehl-Laituri, of Reborn on the Fourth of July (InterVarsity, 2012) and For God and Country: In That Order (Herald, 2013). His first book received a Publishers Weekly Starred Review and he has served as a consultant or contributing author of nearly twenty additional publications, including books such as The Gospel of Rutba (Orbis, 2012), and Jesus, Bombs, & Ice Cream (Zondervan, 2012). He has been featured on the cover of Christianity Today Magazine and was awarded an Evangelical Press Association award for Best Article Series for “Ponder Christian Soldiers” in 2016. He lives in Maryland.

Carol Stream, Ill. — (April 18, 2022) — Designed to Last, written by Ashley and Dino Petrone, which released on April 5, 2022, from Tyndale Momentum, quickly skyrocketed to bestseller standing. In its release week, the title debuted at #11 on the Publishers Weekly Bestsellers list in the hardcover nonfiction category.

In their much-anticipated debut book, Instagram sensations (@arrowsandbow) Ashley and Dino Petrone invite readers into their home and relationship, employing their trademark honest and hilarious storytelling, sharing their journey of building an intentional home, growing in faith, and finding joy in the in-between.

The Petrones are the first to say that they don’t have all the answers, but in their book, they share the struggles and successes that come from intentionally staying committed to God and each other. They are convinced that when you build with faith, creativity, and love as the foundation . . . you build something designed to last.

Senior Acquisitions Editor Kara Leonino shared, “Seeing the excitement of readers around Designed to Last is such an encouragement to us because this book is a beautiful example of how trying something new, of blending the creativity of design with spiritual truth told through the lens of a couple who deeply care about helping others in their own journeys, can create a significant impact. Here are just a few of the things readers are saying:

• ‘Just finished your book. What a beautiful testimony to the goodness of God and His faithfulness in the lives of those He loves.’
• ‘I love how open and honest you are! . . . Your book has me smiling and definitely helped lift my spirits.’
• ‘Your book is amazing. It has inspired me to cherish my husband more.’”

Leonino continued, “Ashley and Dino and this book continue to be an incredible picture of what an inspired, fun, loving marriage and home can be.”

Ashley and Dino Petrone have been married since 2006 and make their home in Florida with their four kids: Gabe, Gavin, Quinn, and Foxi. Ashley began her popular Instagram account @arrowsandbow as a way to document her home-design journey. It took off during the seventeen months their family lived in the 180-square-foot trailer she’d transformed from an outdated RV into a bright and welcoming home. Dino is a senior engineer and Ashley is a full-time mom, blogger, and interior designer. Visit them online at arrowsandbow.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com.

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) has announced that four IVP titles are among the finalists for the 2022 Christian Book Award® program.

“As a community of people committed to excellence in publishing, we don’t invest in the challenging and complex work that brings books, Bibles and other resources to people throughout the world merely to win awards,” stated ECPA president Jeff Crosby. “Rather, we publish to fulfill our distinctive, gospel-advancing missions. And yet the annual Christian Book Awards provide a vital way of celebrating, recognizing, and expanding the awareness of significant works in a variety of categories. On behalf of ECPA, I extend my hearty congratulations to each of the authors and publishers who make up our list of finalists.” 

The IVP finalists include the following:

Audio

God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God’s Unexpected Coming written and narrated by Drew Jackson, produced by Christian Audio, a division of Recorded Books, published by IVP

Jackson is the founding pastor of Hope East Village in New York City. He also writes poetry at the intersection of justice, peace, and contemplation, with a passion to contribute toward a more just and whole world. In this dynamic collection of poems, Drew Jackson explores the first eight chapters of Luke’s Gospel.

“With undeniable depth and brilliant creativity, Drew Jackson offers a powerful poetic tour through the Gospel of Luke,” said Rich Villodas, lead pastor of New Life Fellowship and author of The Deeply Formed Life. “Drew joins poignant cultural analysis with biblical faithfulness, and does so in a way that kept me captivated throughout.” 

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Christian Living

Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep by Tish Harrison Warren

Framed around a nighttime prayer of Compline, Tish Harrison Warren explores themes of human vulnerability, suffering, and God’s seeming absence. When she navigated a time of doubt and loss, the prayer was grounding for her. She writes that practices of prayer “gave words to my anxiety and grief and allowed me to reencounter the doctrines of the church not as tidy little antidotes for pain, but as a light in darkness, as good news.”

“This book is the rare combination of beautiful prose and weighty theological reflection,” said Esau McCaulley, author of Reading While Black. “It paints a picture of a faith that is still there on the other side of trite, easy answers that do not satisfy, a picture of hard-won belief. This is not just a book about prayer; at times the book becomes a prayer in its own right. It is, in the end, a reflection on what it means to be a Christian in the midst of losses large and small.”

Warren was honored with the Christianity Today Book of the Year Award for Prayer in the Night in 2021, and also for Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life in 2018. She is a weekly contributing newsletter writer for the New York Times and writes a monthly column for Christianity Today. She has worked in ministry settings for over a decade as a campus minister with InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries and as the writer-in-residence at Church of the Ascension in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her articles and essays have appeared in the New York Times, Religion News Service, Christianity Today, Comment Magazine, The Point, and elsewhere.

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Ministry Resources

Lead Like It Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World by Richard Stearns

After stints as CEO of Parker Brothers and then Lenox, Richard Stearns accepted the invitation to leave his corporate career to become the president of World Vision US, where he became the longest serving president in their seventy-year history. During his tenure there he implemented corporate best practices, lowering overheads while tripling revenues. His leadership in calling the American church to respond to some of the greatest crises of our time, notably the HIV and AIDS pandemic and the global refugee crisis, challenged Christians to embrace a bold vision for compassion, mercy, and justice. In Lead Like It Matters to God, Stearns shares the leadership principles he has learned over the course of his remarkable career.

As a leader who has navigated both secular and sacred spaces, Stearns claims that the values Christian leaders embrace in their workplaces are actually more important than the results they achieve—that God is more concerned about a leader’s character than a leader’s success. 

Russell Moore, president of the Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission of the Southern Baptist Convention, said, “For years, I have hoped that Rich Stearns would write this very book. The sad predicament is not simply that the Christian world often outdoes the ambient culture in defining success as winning, displaying, and image maintenance. The end result is exhaustion and cynicism. In this enlivening book, Rich Stearns shows a different way: the way of integrity. Very few people have ever served in such wide-ranging positions of experience as Rich Stearns. Here he guides us through the lessons he has learned along the way. This book will equip and inspire you as you lead, in whatever place God has put you, by enabling you to listen to a battle-tested leader who has earned our trust.” 

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Ministry Resources

Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change by Tod Bolsinger

“Tod Bolsinger is brave enough to admit that leadership is grueling,” said Amy Sherman, author of Agents of Flourishing. “If you want to be a good leader, he teaches, prepare yourself for emotional pain, sacrifice, and the very hard work of becoming a more grounded, mature, and humble person. But accompanying this bracing challenge is a refreshingly practical guide to the kinds of disciplines the aspiring leader can exercise to become that kind of person. Those pursuing pastoral ministry will especially benefit from Bolsinger’s insights and candid reflections on his own experiences. Tempered Resilience is neither abstract nor academic. It’s a relentlessly honest book of wisdom from a devoted Christ follower that’s meant to be applied in the real world.”

Bolsinger, author of Canoeing the Mountains, is uniquely positioned to explore the qualities of adaptive leadership in contexts ranging from churches to nonprofit organizations. He deftly examines both the external challenges we face and the internal resistance that holds us back.

Bolsinger writes, “To temper describes the process of heating, holding, hammering, cooling, and reheating that adds stress to raw iron until it becomes a glistening knife blade or chisel tip.” When reflection and relationships are combined into a life of deliberate practice, leaders become both stronger and more flexible. As a result, these resilient leaders are able to offer greater wisdom and skill to the organizations they serve.

Bolsinger is a speaker, executive coach, former pastor, and author who serves as associate professor of leadership formation and senior fellow for the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary. 

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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. Finalists and winners are selected in twelve categories. The winners will be revealed and finalists/winners celebrated at an awards celebration held in conjunction with the ECPA Leadership Summit in Philadelphia on May 3.

For a complete list of IVP award-winning titles visit ivpress.com.

Contact: Krista Clayton | 630.734.4013 | kclayton@ivpress.com

CHARLOTTE, NC– The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) has announced Finding My Father by Blair Linne, and Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer, written by Laura Wifler and illustrated by Catalina Echeverri, as finalists for the 2022 Christian Book Award®.

Finding My Father (The Good Book Company, October 2022) is a finalist in the New Author category. Written by spoken word artist Blair Linne, the book has been featured on Our American Stories and Life Today. Linne has also received the TGC Book Award for First-Time Author.

Any Time, Any Time, Any Prayer (The Good Book Company, September 2021) is a finalist in the Children’s category. It is the first children’s book by Risen Motherhood co-founder Laura Wifler and is a part of the popular Tales That Tell the Truth series, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri. The title was also awarded the 2022 Children & Youth Book of the Year by Christianity Today.

Finding My Father: How the Gospel Heals the Pain of Fatherlessness written by Blair Linne
This book helps readers to shift their eyes from what they do not have in their earthly fathers (who, whether present or absent, loving or the opposite, can never be perfect) to what they do have in their eternal Father, who will never disappoint, reject, or abandon them.

Any Time, Any Place, Any Prayer: A True Story of How You Can Talk With God written by Laura Wifler, illustrated by Catalina Echeverri
In this beautifully illustrated Bible storybook, children will learn a biblical understanding of prayer, why it’s amazing, and that they can enjoy talking with God about anything, anytime, anywhere.

For media inquiries and access to promotional assets, contact: publicity@thegoodbook.com.

ABOUT THE GOOD BOOK COMPANY
Founded in 1991, The Good Book Company (TGBC) is an international Christian publisher. Their Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses, and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world, and in translation in over 35 languages worldwide. Everyone at TGBC is passionate about the Lord Jesus, His word, His church, and His gospel of grace. They create and publish biblical, relevant, and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing, and keep sharing their faith.