WESTMONT, IL—As part of its Leadership Summit in Philadelphia earlier this month, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) recognized InterVarsity Press (IVP) for seventy-five years of service to the church and Christian publishing. The gathering included one hundred forty evangelical publishers, book manufacturers, and other publishing partners for speaker sessions, workshops, and socializing.

Terumi Echols, president and publisher of IVP said, “Celebrating seventy-five years of service to the church is such a significant milestone and having ECPA honor IVP at the most recent Leadership Summit was an incredible gift. None of it would have been possible without the gifted writers that have willingly shared their experience, knowledge, and wisdom with us. We are also blessed to have staff that love the mission and vision of IVP and give their very best day in and day out. I am truly humbled by their efforts, by the legacy that has been created, and by the future that is yet to be.”

Since 1947, IVP has been publishing thoughtful Christian books that shape both the lives of readers and the cultures they inhabit. Over the past century, leading figures such as pastor-scholar John Stott, apologist James W. Sire, evangelist Rebecca Manley Pippert, and spiritual formation writer Eugene Peterson helped generations of readers to think more biblically and engage the world around them. Throughout its seventy-five years, IVP’s books and authors have established a legacy of speaking boldly into important cultural moments, providing timeless tools for spiritual growth, and equipping Christians for a vibrant life of faith.

“InterVarsity Press occupies a unique place in the Christian world—one that I believe is essential in a time when we are more divided than ever. IVP books offer diverse and sometimes intentionally contradictory positions,” said Cindy Bunch, IVP Vice President, Editorial. “Sometimes we joke that our books make everyone mad at one time or another—but we are actually quite serious about our role in maintaining a broad publishing program. We welcome a variety of readers rather than drawing hard lines that keep people inside and outside the boundaries. IVP authors encourage readers to dive deeper into Scripture, culture, science, theology, justice, and more, while always keeping our eyes on Christ. We value the life of the mind and at the same time we call readers to an ever-deepening spiritual journey. The qualities named in the tagline ‘Heart. Soul. Mind. Strength.’ capture our desire to reach readers in a holistic way.”

In honor of IVP’s seventy-fifth anniversary, senior editor Al Hsu has updated the book Heart. Soul. Mind. Strength.: A Narrative History of InterVarsity Press, 1947–2022. Originally published in 2006, the new edition includes new content, bringing the story up to 2022 and including stories about contemporary and award-winning authors such as Esau McCaulley and Tish Harrison Warren.

As part of its yearlong anniversary celebration, IVP has also been releasing special editions of select iconic and bestselling books from its history. Between fall of 2019 and fall of 2023, IVP is releasing Signature Collection editions of twenty-five books and eleven Bible studies that represent a wide range of authors, topics, and genres.

Jeff Crosby, ECPA’s president and publisher, said, “In the course of its seventy-five years of publishing, IVP has grown from an original focus on making Bible study, discipleship, and worldview resources available to a student ministry to becoming one of the most trusted sources of Christian thought and practice for people in the church, the academy, and the world. As the people who compose IVP enter the next chapter of its history, I am confident that the organization will continue to not only fulfill its unique and strategic mission in the world but will expand and refine it. The world desperately needs the kind of publishing that IVP has been committed to curating since its inception.”

To see a video and interactive timeline of IVP’s history, and to learn more about IVP’s publishing philosophy, visit ivpress.com/about.

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

 

I’m So Glad You Were Born by #1 New York Times bestselling author Earhardt releases September 27, 2022

Grand Rapids, MI – May 10, 2022 – Zonderkidz is pleased to announce that FOX & Friends co-host Ainsley Earhardt will publish a new picture book titled I’m So Glad You Were Born, releasing September 27, 2022, illustrated by Kim Barnes. Dedicated to her daughter Hayden, this book from Earhardt will be for children ages 4 – 8, and focus on the joy that friends and families can bring to others as a reason for gratefulness.  

“We are thrilled to publish this beautiful book with Ainsley,” says Megan Dobson, Vice President and Publisher of Zonderkidz. “This book is joyful, uplifting, and celebratory and we expect it to become a read-aloud favorite for children and the adults who love them. Helping children understand how precious and loved they are in these times is invaluable.”

“My mother always told us on our birthdays each year how glad she was that we were born—and now I love saying that to my daughter, Hayden,” says Earhardt. “This book celebrates all the reasons we are so glad our children are born and how special they are. It reminds children they have a purpose, there’s a plan for their life, that God loves them and they are worthy of having a wonderful life. This book is about noticing the traits that make a child special, and I hope it helps parents, grandparents, and caregivers to slow down and take the time to tell the children in their lives how grateful and appreciative they are for all the special things that make a child who they are.”

Earhardt shared news about the book this morning on FOX & Friends. A link to the announcement can be found at her website: https://ainsleye.com/videos/ainsley-earhardt-announces-her-new-childrens-book-im-so-glad-you-were-born/

Ainsley Earhardt is the author of three New York Times bestsellers, including two #1 childrens bestsellers, Through Your Eyes and Take Heart My Child. She hosts a Bible Study with Fox Nation and has over one million followers on her social media platforms combined. Earhardt has been a co-host on the popular FOX & Friends morning show since 2016.

Tour dates and appearances with Earhardt will be announced this summer. A full-scale marketing, digital and publicity campaign for the book is in process.

This is a one-book deal, acquired by Dobson, with agent Cait Hoyt of CAA representing Earhardt. Illustrator Kim Barnes is represented by Robbin Brosterman of Bright Group.

Advance reader copies will be available upon request; please contact Publicity Director Jessica Westra at jessica.westra@harpercollins.com or velvet@theMcollective.com.

Hardcover w/Jacket, $18.99 – 9780310777021
(ePub, $14.99 – 9780310776673, audio book to be read by author)
32 pages, 10 x 10 spot UV, foil
9.27.22 On Sale

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

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

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

A Prayer for Our Country: Words to Unite and Inspire Hope releases June 7, 2022

Grand Rapids, MI – May 4, 2022 – Zonderkidz is pleased to announce that U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black will publish a picture book titled, A Prayer for Our Country: Words to Unite and Inspire Hope releasing June 7, 2022, illustrated by Kim Holt. This book from Black will be for children ages 4 – 8, and focus on celebrating everything that makes America an amazing place, helping children thank God for all the beauty, neighbors, friends, and more while encouraging all Americans to come together and heal the hurts that divide.

“This unique book filled with the wise words of prayer from the esteemed Chaplain Barry Black, coupled with illustrations from Kim Holt that highlight the beauty and diversity of America, will be treasured by readers and those who desire a united country,” says Megan Dobson, Vice President and Publisher of Zonderkidz. “Black helps point the way for children to pray for their country, thank God for their blessings, and to think about how they can be living lights.”

“I am dedicating this book to my mother, who taught me to love God’s Word and how to pray,” says Black. “Children have such capacity to lead us in finding the words that inspire all of us to model God’s love and create a future that is strong and united.”

‘Great God, we admit that we face big problems.
Sometimes we feel scared, hurt or even lost.
It’s easy for us to be overwhelmed by the work we need to do.
But we know that You are always with us.
Give us wisdom to understand that You are stronger than any challenge we face.’

Senate Chaplain Barry Black is a Baltimore native who has been selected for many outstanding acheivements, including the NAACP Renowned Service Award for his contribution to equal opportunity and civil rights. Prior to Capitol Hill, Chaplain Black served in the U.S. Navy for over twenty-seven years, ending his distinguished career as the Chief of Navy Chaplains. He has authored five other books, including his autobiography, From the Hood to the Hill.

Black and his wife reside in Orlando, Florida and have several children. Black will be participating in the National Day of Prayer on May 5 and has been selected to speak at the American Library Association’s Annual Conference in Washington D.C. in June.

Copies of the book and interviews are available upon request; please contact Publicity Director Jessica Westra at jessica.westra@harpercollins.com.

A Prayer for Our Country: Words to Unite and Inspire Hope
Authored by Senate Chaplain Barry Black, illustrated by Kim Holt
Hardcover w/Jacket, $17.99 9780310771234 June 7, 2022 On Sale

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

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

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

This annual leadership and training conference focuses on equipping believers with necessary tools to lead, serve, and grow everyday through the context of their faith

NASHVILLE, Tenn., R.H. Boyd will host the 2022 Vision Conference™ June 16–18, in conjunction with the 116^th Annual Session of the National Baptist Congress. The Vision Conference™ theme is “Building Legacies Through Leadership” (Psalm 145:4) and will be held at the Sheraton Grand Nashville Downtown.

The Vision Conference is a premier leadership event offering helpful resources that encompass a broad spectrum of interests, including panels, financial literacy discussions for youth and adults, women’s empowerment, sermons, youth ministries, a targeted youth rally, live entertainment, and access to the Seminary Now™ Urban Leadership Program at Northern Seminary.

R.H. Boyd and the National Baptist Congress, a consortium of churches and organizations focused on Christian education and leadership, are proudly celebrating milestone anniversaries since their founding in 1896 and 1906, respectively.

“After being virtual for two years, we are grateful to gather in-person in 2022 to host the conference in our home city of Nashville.” said Dr. LaDonna Boyd, fifth-generation president/CEO. “We are excited to offer our attendees and partners greater opportunities to learn, grow, fellowship, and explore all that our city has to offer.”

On June 17, 2022, R.H. Boyd will host the Legacy Ball in celebration of the company’s 125^th anniversary. “The contributions of this company and founder Dr. Richard Henry Boyd to Nashville history, Black History, and this nation’s history are vast. Celebrating this milestone is very important to our organization and the Boyd Family as well. We truly count it a privilege and honor to continue this legacy,” said Dr. Boyd.

Conference and Legacy Ball sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels. All sponsorship funds support conference programming and the R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund, a tax-deductible fund that invests in students and communities through undergraduate and graduate scholarships and community grants.

To register for the Vision Conference™ or to learn about sponsorship opportunities and the Endowment program, please visit visionconference.org. To learn more about the Legacy Ball, visit www.rhboyd.com/legacyball. Follow us on Instagram @visionconference_official and @rhboydco for additional details.

Contact: Emmanuel LeGrair, marketing@rhboyd.com

Zondervan Academic and Zondervan Reflective win in four categories

(Grand Rapids, Mich) May 2022—Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is proud to announce its imprints, Zondervan Reflective and Zondervan Academic, received a total of four 2022 Christian Book Awards®.

Launched in 2019, Zondervan Reflective focuses on thoughtful books that address the intersection of faith and culture, as well as the challenges of ministry and leadership. They won the evening with awards in three categories:

• Faith and Culture: How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice by Jemar Tisby
• Ministry Resources: Emotionally Healthy Discipleship: Moving from Shallow Christianity to Deep Transformation by Peter Scazzero
• New Author: Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures by Michelle Ami Reyes

“These award-winning titles serve as great examples of the kinds of authors and books we love to publish—practical, well-written, and relevant to today’s concerns,” said Ryan Pazdur, vice president and publisher of Zondervan Reflective. “We congratulate each of our authors on this well-deserved recognition.”

Zondervan Academic, an imprint dedicated to serving the needs of scholars, pastors, and students, received the award for Bible Reference Work with A Theology of Paul and His Letters: The Gift of the New Realm in Christ by Douglas J. Moo

“We are honored by the recognition of Douglas Moo’s A Theology of Paul and His Letters. It is a fitting acknowledgement of Dr. Moo’s monumental accomplishment—what many have marked as his magnum opus—born out of many years of careful research and deep reflection on Paul’s writings,” said Katya Covrett, associate publisher for Zondervan Academic. “We are delighted to be the publisher of this outstanding work of New Testament scholarship.”

Presented annually since 1978, the Christian Book Award program honors the “best of the year” in Christian literature. The winners were selected from 65 finalists to reflect literary excellence in 12 categories. The awards ceremony took place on May 2, at the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s annual Leadership Summit.

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

Bestselling author Joyce Meyer draws upon the teachings of the apostle Paul to lead readers in the daily practice of joy-filled living

In this 50-day guide, Bestselling author Joyce Meyer draws upon the teachings of the apostle Paul to lead readers in the daily practice of joy-filled living.

Joy is not just a “happy feeling” based on our circumstances or on things we possess—it is an unshakable stability in our spirit that comes from the strength of the Lord.

The apostle Paul has been called the apostle of joy. In his letter to the Philippians—widely considered to be the most joyful book in all of scripture—Paul uses the Greek words for joy and rejoicing 13 times in only 11 verses! Paul talks about experiencing joy in all circumstances, even during times of struggle.

In this unique book, Joyce Meyer distills Paul’s teaching on joy into 50 lessons that equip us to overcome the greatest challenges we face to a joyful life. Through daily readings, we are encouraged to embrace the truths God has given us that allow us to overcome the emotions, attitudes, and experiences that rob us of our joy. When we learn to Be Joyful in our journey, we begin to experience the wonderful, abundant life that the Lord has in store for us.

Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading Bible teachers. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches practically and candidly, openly sharing her experiences and helping millions of people to apply biblical principles to their situations and ultimately find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Her book Battlefield of the Mind has been a perennial bestseller, teaching people how to win the war in their minds and “think about what they think about.” Joyce holds conferences across the United States and around the world, and her Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast on TV, radio and online to millions in over 100 languages.

She has also authored over 135 books, which have been translated into over 160 combined languages. Joyce’s passion to help hurting people is the foundation of Hand of Hope, the missions arm of Joyce Meyer Ministries, which provides humanitarian relief through its hundreds of global outreaches.

Thirteen titles across eight categories honored as finalists 

(Nashville, Tenn.) May 6, 2022 — HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) congratulates its authors and publishing teams who were honored with six 2022 Christian Book Awards. These awards are presented annually by the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) and honor the “best of the year” in Christian books and Bibles. This year marked the first in-person awards ceremony since 2020 and was held on May 3, 2022, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The six winning titles from HCCP are:

• Bible Reference Work – A Theology of Paul and His Letters: The Gift of the New Realm in Christ by Douglas J. Moo – (Zondervan Academic)
• Children – Where’d My Giggle Go? by Max Lucado, illustrated by Sarah Jennings (Tommy Nelson)
• Faith and Culture – How to Fight Racism: Courageous Christianity and the Journey Toward Racial Justice by Jemar Tisby – (Zondervan Reflective)
• Ministry Resources – Emotionally Healthy Discipleship: Moving from Shallow Christianity to Deep Transformation by Peter Scazzero – (Zondervan Reflective)
• New Author – Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead to Lasting Connections Across Cultures by Michelle Ami Reyes – (Zondervan Reflective)
• Young People’s Literature – Roar Like a Lion: 90 Devotions to a Courageous Faith by Levi Lusko, illustrated by Catherine Pearson – (Tommy Nelson)

In addition to the award-winners, the company had 13 titles named finalists across eight categories.

The 13 HCCP finalists are:

• Bibles – NIV Grace and Truth Study Bible, General Editor, Dr. R. Albert Mohler, Jr. – (Zondervan)
• Bibles – NIV Radiant Virtues Bible: A Beautiful Word Collection – (Zondervan)
• Bibles – NRSVCE Illustrated Catholic Bible – (Catholic Bible Press)
• Bible Reference Works – Old Testament Use of Old Testament: A Book-by-Book Guide by Gary Edward Schnittjer – (Zondervan Academic)
• Bible Study – Beautiful Word: Revelation Study Guide by Margaret Feinberg – (HarperChristian Resources)
• Bible Study – Forgiving What You Can’t Forget Study Guide by Lysa TerKeurst – (HarperChristian Resources)
• Children – Indescribable for Little Ones by Louie Giglio, illustrated by Nicola Anderson – (Tommy Nelson)
• Children – Near by Sally Lloyd-Jones, illustrated by Jago – (Zonderkidz)
• Christian Living – When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace by Ruth Chou Simons – (Thomas Nelson)
• Devotion and Gift – Seeing Beautiful Again: 50 Devotions to Find Redemption in Every Part of Your Story by Lysa TerKeurst – (Thomas Nelson)
• Ministry Resources – Urban Apologetics: Restoring Black Dignity with the Gospel, General Editor, Eric Mason – (Zondervan Reflective)
• Young People’s Literature – Anxious for Nothing (Young Readers Edition): Living Above Anxiety and Loneliness by Max Lucado and Andrea Lucado – (Tommy Nelson)
• Young People’s Literature – Everybody, Always for Kids by Bob Goff and Lindsey Goff Viducic, illustrated by Diane Le Feyer – (Tommy Nelson)

Mark Schoenwald, president and CEO of HCCP commented, “Since 1978, the ECPA Christian Book Awards have served as a hallmark of excellence for Christian books and Bibles. After two years of unprecedented challenges from shutdowns to supply chain issues, it is a testament to the resilience of our teams and authors to have 19 books recognized in the 2022 Christian Book Awards. Congratulations to our authors and publishing teams. This recognition is well-deserved!”

For more information on this year’s winners and finalists please click here.

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.com.

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

InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce that Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep by Tish Harrison Warren was named the Christian Book of the Year by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) at its awards ceremony in Philadelphia on May 3. Prayer in the Night was also selected as the top book in the Christian Living category of the 2022 Christian Book Awards.

Framed around a nighttime prayer of Compline, 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.”

Jeff Crosby, ECPA’s president and publisher and the host of the 2022 Christian Book Awards celebration said, “The prayer of Compline and its earnest plea for God to keep watch over all who work, and who watch, and who weep in the night is a prayer for all of us, for all time. Tish Harrison Warren’s book, so artfully rooted in and wrapped around the prayer of Compline, has had a special resonance in the months since it was released. It’s a book that simultaneously has a sense of immediate relevance and of never-ending value, the type of book that will be read generations from now. I congratulate both Tish and the staff of InterVarsity Press for the ECPA Christian Book of the Year Award.” 

“Sometimes a manuscript is delivered at just the right cultural moment, and this was true with Prayer in the Night,” said Cindy Bunch, IVP Vice President, Editorial. “This beautifully written book explores suffering, human vulnerability, and our experience of God. Written prior to the pandemic, it has been a comfort to many during this challenging and sorrowful season. I am grateful to have published it.”

Presented annually since 1978, the Christian Book Award program honors the “best of the year” in Christian literature. The winners were selected from sixty-five finalists to reflect literary excellence in twelve categories. Prayer in the Night was one of four finalists from IVP for the Christian Book Award program. The other finalists from IVP included God Speaks Through Wombs: Poems on God’s Unexpected Coming by Drew Jackson (Audio category), Lead Like It Matters to God: Values-Driven Leadership in a Success-Driven World by Richard Stearns (Ministry Resources category), and Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change by Tod Bolsinger (Ministry Resources category).

“In one of her books, the author Marilyn McEntyre reminds us that ‘words are entrusted to us as equipment for our life together, to help us survive, guide, and nourish one another,’” Crosby said. “The books selected as finalists, the individual category winners, and the Christian Book of the Year powerfully reflect the ways in which authors and publishers steward the sacred trust of words with excellence.”

Prayer in the Night was also named Christianity Today’s 2021 Book of the Year, and Warren’s first book, Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life, was the Christianity Today Book of the Year in 2018.

Warren 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.

For a complete list of IVP award winners, visit ivpress.com/award-winners.

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

CAROL STREAM, Ill.—May 6, 2022—Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce that Immerse: The Reading Bible has been named the Christian Book Award winner in the Bibles category. The Christian Book Award honors excellence in Bibles and Christian books.

Immerse: The Reading Bible delivers Scripture to the reader as it was originally written—without chapter or verse numbers, subheadings, or textual notes that can distract readers from the text. Created with the look and feel of a paperback book and using the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, the most readable translation available, Immerse offers uninterrupted reading of God’s Word.

According to their website, “The Christian Book Award® program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and Bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry. Presented annually to the finest in Christian publishing since 1978, the Christian Book Award® program honors the ‘best of the year’ in 12 categories.” On May 4, 2022, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) announced the winners of the 2022 Christian Book Awards.

In response, Amy Simpson, Bible Publisher at Tyndale House Publishers, shared, “This honor for Immerse is so exciting. Understanding the Bible changes everything, and as a Bible built for reading, Immerse has been providing new access and understanding of the Bible for individuals and groups, encouraging more reading of God’s Word by including fewer interruptions. We’re so grateful for this professional recognition.”

For more information on Tyndale titles, please visit www.tyndale.com.

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

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

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: Madeline Daniels, madelinedaniels@tyndale.com

Newly Released Customizable Digital Curriculum Wonder Ink Connects Church and Home

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 3, 2022 — David C Cook is reinventing the way kids and families engage in the Bible, and extending faith formation beyond the church walls through a new customizable digital tool kit, Wonder Ink. Created by ministry practitioners and discipleship thought leaders to fit the needs of today’s church, Wonder Ink empowers families and invites children to experience the wonder of God every day in every way.

“We think Sunday morning is just the starting point when it comes to Sunday school curriculum for kids,” said Jana Zachman, senior vice president of Services and Innovation for David C Cook and children’s ministry leader for her local church. “As more families have become active digital participants in church and Sunday school over the past few years, we intentionally designed Wonder Ink to bridge the gap between church and home, so kids can engage in God’s word anytime, anywhere. It’s our goal for Wonder Ink to spark curiosity and guide children on a journey of faith through the wonder of God.”

Wonder Ink’s digital suite of resources connects Sundays to Mondays with Wonder@home, including online portals individualized for parents and children. The curriculum includes customizable multimedia lessons, activities, videos, music, and a developmental tool set to motivate, engage and train volunteers. With a digital platform for in-person and online participation, children’s ministry leaders can easily track engagement and build community.

Wonder Ink’s collaborative, community-building tool kit equips churches and volunteers with curriculum for preschool and elementary-aged kids that comprehensively explores the big questions and big ideas of the entire Bible through a four-part journey of curiosity, belief, faith and identity.

“Kids need space to encounter God and see their place in His big story. With so much coming at our kids, they are desperate to encounter something real, something that answers their question of ‘So what?’,” said Kirsten Hitchcock, children’s pastor at The Practice Church in South Barrington, Illinois. “Wonder Ink provides that necessary space with a solid biblical foundation and invites kids to know God, His story and their place within it.”

Features of Wonder Ink’s curriculum and tool kit include:

• A three-year, 52-week sequence developed in themed units that is four to eight weeks in length.
•  A comprehensive thematic exploration of the big questions and big ideas of the entire Bible.
•  Curriculum that supports early childhood (ages 3 to 5) and elementary grades in both large and small group Sunday school models.
•  Lesson templates designed for easy customization to fit a group’s unique needs.

The curriculum is available by visiting wonderink.org.

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

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