April 2025 | LISLE, IL—Award-winning author and New Testament professor Matthew W. Bates has signed a contract with IVP Academic for the Summer 2028 release of his book tentatively titled ChristFormed: How Beholding Jesus Leads to Discipleship.

“We are thrilled to have Matthew Bates writing for IVP Academic,” said acquiring editor Rachel Hastings. “His strong publishing history of writing both for the scholar and the student, coupled with his passion for the church, will inform this exegetically rich and spiritually formative project for readers.”

Bates (PhD, University of Notre Dame) is a professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. He is the author of Gospel Allegiance, Salvation by Allegiance Alone, and Why the Gospel?, which won a 2024 Christianity Today Book Award and was named the 2024 Resource of the Year by Outreach magazine. Bates also cofounded and cohosts the popular Bible and theology podcast OnScript.

“Our initial viewings of Jesus are cloudy, leading to confusion about discipleship and a culture of division,” Bates writes. “It is only when we continue to journey with him that we truly see his character and practices. As we increasingly gaze on the genuine Jesus, the vision is so desirably good that transformation into his image is inescapable. To fully see Jesus is to be ChristFormed.”

ChristFormed will be a ten-stage journey of transformative discipleship that guides readers into the heart of Jesus. Since Jesus intentionally taught his followers how to be disciples as they walked together toward Jerusalem, it draws insights especially from Luke’s travel narrative. In Luke 10–19 Jesus reveals his character, habits, and practices, so that those who desire to see can be changed through participatory viewing. Each chapter will contain practical tips, questions, and suggested exercises that are useful for personal discipleship, church groups, a sermon series, or the classroom.

Bates said, “Dallas Willard’s insight is true: spiritual change begins with accurate vision. To be changed in the present, we must behold as much of the authentic Christ as we can now. This book focuses on correctly viewing Jesus as we journey with him to reshape our desires and practices.”

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Four new Bible studies from Lifeway Women aim to aid churches and individuals in discipleship this fall. Participants will learn biblical truth, as well as how to navigate the challenges of modern culture with God’s Word.

“We are thrilled to release these powerful new studies—each one a fresh invitation to deepen your journey with the Lord,” said Andrea Lennon, director of Lifeway Women. “These studies highlight vital aspects of our faith walk, from discovering unshakable joy and cultivating true well-being to developing spiritual strength and embracing godly wisdom for life.

“As you open God’s Word, you’ll be challenged to grow, encouraged by truth, equipped for the journey, and inspired to pursue Jesus with renewed passion and purpose.”

Daring Joy by Nicole Zasowski
Licensed marriage and family therapist Nicole Zasowski points women to the “fullness of joy” that Jesus promises in the Scriptures in her new seven-session study, “Daring Joy: What Six Women in the Bible Teach Us About the Power of Celebration When it Feels Risky, Complicated, and Even Impossible.” Drawing from the lives of six biblical women—Eve, Sarah, Miriam, Mary the mother of Jesus, Elizabeth and Mary Magdalene—Zasowski explores how joy is not circumstantial but rooted in God’s character. “Joy requires us to open ourselves up to the possibility of disappointment and loss,” Zasowski writes, “making it one of the most courageous emotions we can experience.”

More Than Enough by Christine Hoover
When Bible teacher and women’s minister Christine Hoover began writing “More Than Enough: God’s Strength in Our Weakness,” her oldest son was diagnosed with cancer. That season of suffering became the foundation for this verse-by-verse study of 2 Corinthians. “These experiences are the moments where what we believe meets real life,” she writes in reflecting upon her family’s journey with cancer.  Hoover challenges the cultural idol of self-sufficiency and invites women to discover God’s strength in their vulnerability. The eight-session study includes teaching videos and reflection prompts designed to help women find God’s sustaining power in life’s hardest moments.

Body & Soul by Lisa Whittle
In “Body & Soul,” author and Bible teacher Lisa Whittle addresses the often-neglected connection between physical health and spiritual life. Whittle offers a countercultural approach to help women find lasting relief in grounded, evergreen body worth and identity. Using a scriptural framework, Whittle lays out a “whole body theology” to address cultural body issues on the foundation of Imago Dei. “Every day we’re bombarded with messages about our bodies,” said Whittle in this six-session study. “Fix this, change that. But what if we stopped seeing our bodies as projects to perfect and instead understood and embraced them as God’s incredible design?”

The Way of Wisdom by Jen Wilkin and others
Featuring contributions from six respected Bible teachers—Jen Wilkin, Ruth Chou Simons, Kelly Minter, Adrienne Camp, Elizabeth Woodson and Courtney Doctor—“The Way of Wisdom” offers a collaborative exploration of biblical wisdom from Proverbs. The study seeks to bring godly principles to everyday topics like words, work, friendship, marriage, parenting, leadership and more.

Laura Magness, editor of “The Way of Wisdom,” writes in its introduction, “We’ll come to understand what it means when Scripture tells us, ‘The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom’ (Proverbs 9:10). We’ll be taught how to interpret the principles behind the wisdom sayings and apply them to every area of our lives…. And we’ll see that what is true of all Scripture is true of Proverbs: this is a book of the Bible that points us to Jesus, the true and wise One who is the way and shows us how to walk in Him.”

Each study has video components and leader guides, as well as free promotional assets available at lifeway.com/women.

In operation since 1891, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the leading providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, Bible studies, group curriculum, Christian music and movies, Vacation Bible School and church supplies, as well as camps and events for all ages. Lifeway is the world’s largest provider of Spanish Bibles. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Jill Waggoner, jill.waggoner@lifeway.com

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Written by Jill Waggoner, a writer for Lifeway Christian Resources

 

 

JUNE 27, 2025 — Luke Lefevre, named by Outreach Magazine as one of the top 20 Christian leaders today, brings his passion to see revival in the church to WaterBrook in a two-book deal starting with Dethrone Fear: Finding the Courage to Not Waste Your Life.

As the Director of Ministry Engagement & Gen Z at Gather25 and a regular speaker at some of the largest and most influential churches and conferences in the world, LeFevre sheds light on the spiritual warfare raging around us, particularly the lies about the cost of boldly living out our faith and sharing the gospel. Rather than a rally cry to “be brave” or “try harder,” this book offers practical tools to understand the root of our fear, how to overcome it, and practical steps to fulfill the calling we were created for. As revival continues to sweep across America, this book promises to be a handbook of clarity and courage in what many are calling the next Great Awakening.

Book One is scheduled for publication in Spring 2027. World rights were acquired at auction by Will Anderson, Senior Editor at Waterbrook, from Karen Yates and Curtis Yates at Yates & Yates.

For rights and inquiries, please contact Denise Cronin: decronin@penguinrandomhouse.com

WaterBrook is an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC.

 

London, UK and Frankfurt am Main, GERMANY – Supadu, a leading provider of digital solutions for the publishing industry, has partnered with Bookwire to deliver streamlined, customisable website solutions for publishers, enhancing their digital presence and expanding their reach.

“Supadu is delighted that we can help expand Bookwire publishers’ D2C capabilities not just in Europe but Worldwide.” – Sarah Arbuthnot, CCO, Supadu.

This partnership provides Bookwire publishers with a templated ‘Supadu for Shopify’ website and ecommerce solution, dynamically fed with live product information and fully integrated into Bookwire’s metadata management systems. By providing an affordable, user-friendly solution that is quick to deploy, accessible, secure, with the ability to sell all book formats from one cart, Bookwire publishers can now grow their direct-to-consumer sales and wider digital presence.

“At Bookwire, our goal is to provide publishers with the best possible solutions for their digital business along the entire value chain.” said Christian Lindemann, COO at Bookwire. “This includes integrating with eCommerce solutions provided by leading players in the publishing D2C solution space. We are excited to welcome Supadu to our partner network.”

About Supadu
Supadu is a leading provider of digital solutions for the publishing industry, offering a range of services including website design, eCommerce solutions, and marketing tools. Supadu is committed to empowering publishers with innovative technologies that enhance their digital presence and drive business growth.

About Bookwire & “Bookwire OS – One Solution”
Bookwire was founded in Frankfurt in 2010 as a service provider for publisher distribution of eBooks and digital content. It has since become one of the leading international businesses in digital publishing technology. Bookwire currently employs 170 people in Germany, the UK, Spain, France, Brazil, Italy and the USA, who take care of more than 3,000 publishers in the fields of eBooks, audiobooks, podcasts and Print-on-Demand. The pioneering software “Bookwire OS – One Solution” delivers, analyzes, and markets around 1,300,000 eBooks and 300,000 audiobooks in all relevant distribution channels. In addition to the latest customer analytics and pricing technology, publishing clients of Bookwire also have access to individual support from account & marketing managers who look after the clients from end to end. Bookwire is led by the founders Jens Klingelhöfer (CEO) and John Ruhrmann (Co-CEO), as well as by Christian Lindemann (COO), and has branches in Barcelona, London, Milano, São Paulo, New York and Paris, in addition to the company headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and the “Digital Hub” in Dortmund.

For media inquiries and interview requests, please contact:
Jan Stausberg, Corporate PR Manager, Bookwire, jan.stausberg@bookwire.de

Newburyport, MA (June 23, 2025)—NetGalley, LLC—the recognized industry-standard for digital galley distribution and book marketing, and part of the Firebrand Group collection of companies owned by Media Do International (MD-i)—today announced the launch of Booktrovert.com, a standalone consumer marketing and advertising platform and destination website for readers. Powered by NetGalley, Booktrovert spurs book discovery through digital giveaways, special promotions, and engaging bookish activities, while providing publishers and authors with a powerful tool to reach a wider audience.

For readers, Booktrovert.com offers ebook giveaways, reader perks (pre-orders, special deals, and more), fun games and activities, exclusive merch, and unique curation tools to organize book lists—all on a sleek, accessible, mobile-friendly website.

Booktrovert addresses the industry’s growing need for a modern consumer marketing platform with flexible options for secure ebook giveaways. Publishers, authors, and marketing agencies can easily set up ebook giveaways and advertising campaigns using a simple self-service interface built within the NetGalley.com platform. Campaigns can feature single or multiple books, offering options for giveaways, pre-orders, and direct purchase links. Booktrovert campaigns can be public or private, allowing for exclusive engagement with targeted audiences, such as event attendees, book clubs, launch teams, and more.

“Booktrovert is our answer to the book industry’s demand for robust consumer marketing tools,” said NetGalley President Lindsey Lochner. “By leveraging NetGalley’s established technology, plus our decades of experience in community building and reader engagement metrics, Booktrovert offers publishers and authors a direct way to connect with a significantly wider audience and build excitement around their books. Best of all, NetGalley remains the trusted back-end system for managing marketing and publicity efforts to both the professional community who use NetGalley, and consumers via Booktrovert.”

Key features of Booktrovert for publishers & authors:

• Self-Service Interface: Schedule and purchase campaigns all via a simple interface within NetGalley.com.
• Digital Giveaways: Create giveaway landing pages featuring up to ten books at once.
• Special Promotions: Launch targeted campaigns to generate buzz and sales across a book’s lifecycle.
• Flexible Campaigns: Easily offer campaigns of all sizes—from exclusive private campaigns to large-scale outreach with urgency and excitement.
• Pre-Order & Buy Links: Direct readers to purchase books and drive sales to preferred retailers.
• Secure Ebook Distribution: Deliver instant digital fulfillment for giveaways via Kobo, Kindle, and a proprietary Web Reader.
• In-Depth Reporting & Analytics: Receive campaign traffic stats, clicks on CTA, plus optional bonus charts, aggregated demographic data, and more.

Any NetGalley client—whether a subscription or pay-per-title client—looking to reach U.S. readers can purchase Booktrovert campaigns within their NetGalley account.

For more information about Booktrovert, visit Booktrovert.com or contact booktrovert@netgalley.com.

About NetGalley, LLC
NetGalley helps publishers and authors promote digital review copies and audiobooks to book advocates and industry professionals. Hundreds of thousands of members rely on NetGalley’s secure, sustainable, and easy-to-use platform to discover books, share reviews, and champion literacy. Booktrovert, created and powered by the team at NetGalley, supports publishers’ consumer marketing efforts by spurring book discovery through digital giveaways, advertising, and special promotions, while engaging readers with bookish activities on a sleek, standalone website. The NetGalley team coordinates closely with publishers on targeted promotions and campaigns, providing training, strategy, and consultation for marketing and publicity efforts to both the professional community who use NetGalley, and consumers via Booktrovert. NetGalley is a strategic part of the Firebrand Group collection of companies owned by Media Do International (MD-i) which together provide leading software and services to help publishers succeed. To learn more, visit www.netgalley.com.

About Media Do International (MD-i)
Media Do International (MD-i) owns the Firebrand Group, a collection of companies including Firebrand Technologies, NetGalley, LLC, and Supadu Ltd. that provide leading software and services to help publishers succeed. MD-i is itself the US-based subsidiary of Japan’s Media Do Co. Ltd, one of the largest ebook distribution companies in the world retaining the largest share of Japan’s ebook market. Media Do Co. Ltd.’s mission is to make more content available for more people. To learn more, visit mediado.jp/english.

Carol Stream, IL (June 23, 2025) — Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce a new global sales and distribution partnership with Casa Creación, a leading Spanish-language Christian publisher based in Miami, Florida. This agreement marks a significant expansion of Tyndale’s Spanish-language offerings, with over 350 nonfiction Christian titles now becoming available exclusively through Tyndale’s distribution channels. The mix of Casa Creación products includes books, Bibles, and select children’s storybooks.

Beginning July 1, 2025, trade partners will be able to order Casa Creación titles through Tyndale House customer service at 855-277-9400, and orders can be placed through our sales representatives. Order fulfillment will be handled by Tyndale House Publishers’ warehouse.

“We are pleased to partner with Casa Creación to help them fulfill their mission and reach. Their catalog represents a large variety of authors and products, including many original titles in Spanish for the Spanish-speaking public throughout the world,” said Peter Cerra, Senior Director of International Publishing and Sales. “This is an exciting moment for Tyndale as we continue to expand our growing Spanish title list.”

This is a new partnership between the two organizations. Casa Creación will continue to manage marketing, editorial, acquisition, and printing, while Tyndale will lend its sales and distribution expertise to expand the reach of these titles globally. Cerra initiated the partnership and is excited to manage the relationship as we move forward together.

“This agreement with Tyndale represents much more than a change in distribution; it is a new beginning that honors our legacy and projects us strongly into the future. It is a privilege to partner with a publisher that shares not only our mission and vision, but also our commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God. This strategic alliance reinforces our purpose of impacting lives for the glory of God through Christian literature,” stated Sergio Daldi, president and owner of Casa Creación.

Tyndale’s teams have been building for this type of expansion, and Tyndale is in the final stages of preparing systems and inventory to ensure a smooth launch in July.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a trusted voice for generations of readers. Today, it is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale has proved a faithful guide, helping readers discover the life-giving truths of the Bible. Its mission is to open God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Founded in Miami in 2001, Grupo Nivel Uno integrates three publishing houses, Casa Creación, Nivel Uno, and Vida Cristiana. Its mission is to contribute to the spiritual growth of people by providing Bibles, books, and resources that edify, restore, and transform lives to fulfill God’s eternal purpose.

Contact:  Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

Novel Climbs to #47 on USA Today’s Best-selling Booklist

Carol Stream, IL (June 23, 2025) – Silent Horizons, the first book in a new high-stake thriller series from former Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux along with Navy TOPGUN fighter pilot Jack Stewart, has garnered the #1 spot on the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) fiction bestsellers chart and is making a steady climb on USA Today’s Best-selling Booklist at #47.

Silent Horizons (Tyndale, May 2025) gives readers a pulse-pounding glimpse into the clandestine side of special operations. The novel, centered on the fictional character of Foster Quinn, is filled with action, international intrigue, and interwoven with themes of military, brotherhood, bravery, and loyalty.

“It is a great encouragement to see SILENT HORIZONS gain readership in the Christian fiction space. Our hope has always been to attract a new audience of male readers who are looking for great fiction with a Christian worldview,” said Karen Watson, publisher. “Tyndale is pleased with this series launch that recognizes the sacrifices and challenges for men and women in our military and first responder communities. They deserve to be seen and represented in our storytelling. Congratulations, Chad and Jack, on this successful launch!”

Robichaux has authored several notable works, including the bestseller Saving Aziz—currently being adapted into a motion picture—and A Mission Without Borders. With eight deployments to Afghanistan, Robichaux has become a go-to resource and regularly contributes to a wide range of national media outlets including Fox News, along with hosting his own podcast, The Resilient Show. After nearly becoming a veteran suicide statistic before overcoming his personal battles with PTSD, Chad founded Mighty Oaks, a leading nonprofit serving the military and first responder communities with highly successful faith-based resiliency and recovery programs.

Stewart, who served twenty-three years as an FA-18C Hornet fighter pilot and flew combat missions from three different aircraft carriers over Iraq and Afghanistan, is recognized as an expert in close air support. A former law enforcement officer, he is now a captain with a major US airline and has appeared on international cable news as a military and commerical aviation expert. He has four prior novels in the acclaimed Battle Born series to his credit.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Andrea Martin, senior director of public relations and author relations, at andreamartin@tyndale.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a trusted voice for generations of readers. Today, it is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale has proved a faithful guide, helping readers discover the life-giving truths of the Bible. Its mission is to open God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international nonprofit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. ECPA.org

Contact: Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

June 2025 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is excited to announce that Birth of the Chosen One won first place in the Children’s Religious category of American Book Fest’s American Fiction Awards. IVP Kids titles Penny Preaches and Not Finished Yet were finalists in the same category.

Winners and finalists for the American Fiction Awards were announced in over seventy genre-specific categories for titles published between 2020 and 2025. Jeffrey Keen, President and CEO of American Book Fest, said, “American Book Fest is proud to announce the final results of our 8th Annual Fiction Award Program! Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists for their much- deserved recognition!”

In addition to the American Fiction Award, Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story, received the 2025 Illumination Award Gold Medal and the 2024 Moonbeam Award. It was also honored as the Children’s Book Council (CBC) Teacher Favorites, CBC Librarian Favorites, and the Independent Press Awards Distinguished Favorite.

Written by Terry M. Wildman and illustrated by Hannah Noel Buchanan and Holly Buchanan, Birth of the Chosen One is adapted from the Gospel of Luke in IVP’s First Nations Version, an Indigenous translation that recounts the Creator’s Story—the Christian Scriptures—following the tradition of Native storytellers’ oral cultures. This fully illustrated picture book celebrates the sacred event of Christ’s birth with the vibrant voice of Indigenous oral storytelling.

“This artful retelling captures the wonder of the birth that changed human history,” said L. Daniel Hawk, professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Ashland Theological Seminary. “We commonly read the nativity story with mental pictures shaped by Western culture and traditions. What a joy, then, to read the story afresh through First Nations eyes! Through the gentle cadence of Terry Wildman’s storytelling and the soft pastels of Hannah and Holly Buchanan’s illustrations, we discover new and beautiful treasures in the story of the Chosen One’s birth.”

Penny Preaches: God Gives Good Gifts to Everyone!, one of the American Fiction finalists, tells the story of a young girl who wants to be a preacher. But when preaching from the front porch to her friends doesn’t turn out quite as she expected, Penny wonders if she was wrong to want to teach others about God.

With illustrations by Jennifer Davison and written by Amy and Rob Dixon, Penny’s story celebrates the gifts God has given to all his children. The Dixons said, “Our hope for every child is that they would be able to discern, embrace, and cultivate whatever gifts God has given them, even if those gifts push the boundaries of how the church has historically understood gifting for women and men.”

Penny Preaches also won a 2025 Independent Press Award and a 2025 Illumination Award Gold Medal.

Also a recipient of a 2025 Independent Press Award, Not Finished Yet: Trusting God with All My Feelings, written by Sharon Garlough Brown and illustrated by Jessica Linn Evans, offers an opportunity for caregivers to talk about their faith together with children and teaches them that God welcomes honest, heartfelt prayers.

Wren’s journey begins in Gran’s art studio—a place filled with love, creativity, and encouragement. Through painting, Wren learns to express her feelings and discover God’s presence in every part of life. Together, Wren and Gran share a practice they call “painting prayers,” guiding young readers to see art as a way to explore their emotions and communicate with God.

“This book is for children, yes, but it’s also for the child in all of us,” said Sarah Arthur, author of Once a Queen and A Light So Lovely. “When our emotions get too big for our bodies, we can trust Sharon Garlough Brown. She’s the wise voice of Wren’s grandmother, gently reminding us that we’re a work in progress. Nothing—not even our biggest, scariest feelings—can separate us from the love of God.”

In keeping with IVP’s historic mission, IVP Kids offers resources that reflect and celebrate diverse voices, equipping and encouraging children to follow Jesus in every area of their lives.

IVP Editor Elissa Schauer said, “Our hope is that children and families would enjoy reading together, and that the content of these books would spark meaningful conversations for years to come.”

For a complete list of IVP Kids award winners visit ivpress.com.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com