Following National Marriage Day, XO Marriage Shifts to Donation-Supported Model, Making Its Full Suite of Online Courses Available at No Cost to Couples and Churches Worldwide

DALLAS, Texas | June 16, 2026 – XO Marriage, a leading faith-based marriage ministry helping couples thrive through every stage of their relationship, is expanding access to its biblical principles, communication tools, and spiritual growth resources by offering its online marriage courses at no cost

nationwide. The announcement comes as founder Jimmy Evans passes the baton after decades of leadership to longtime board member and newly appointed President, Jimmy Witcher.

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At the heart of this expansion is a conviction that has defined XO Marriage from the beginning: “When couples do marriage God’s way, they have a 100% chance of thriving,” says Jimmy Evans, Founder of XO Marriage. The ministry believes that the challenges facing modern marriages can be solved through the timeless truth of scripture. By moving to a donation model, XO Marriage is removing financial barriers to broaden resources for today’s marriages to serve couples and equip churches.

The need for accessible, biblically grounded support has never been more urgent. A 2024 Barna study found that only 14% of married parents exhibit all four markers of a truly resilient family, including shared values, healthy communication, and emotional connection. Separate research from Barna and Communio found that nearly three-quarters of American churches lack a substantive marriage ministry. XO Marriage exists to fill that gap with truth, clarity and tools rooted in God’s design for marriage.

“From the beginning, this ministry has been about helping people experience the kind of marriage God designed,” says Evans. As a pastor and XO Marriage Board member for over two decades, Jimmy Witcher carries “both the conviction and the clarity to lead XO Marriage into the future, continuing to reach couples and churches with truth that transforms marriages.”

With Jimmy Witcher stepping into the President role, XO Marriage is building on that foundation to expand its reach. Central to this next phase is a continued commitment to making biblically grounded marriage resources available to anyone, anywhere. “XO Marriage exists to help couples experience the kind of marriage God designed, not just survive it,” said Witcher. “Our focus is simple: reach more people, equip more churches, and provide real tools that help marriages thrive for generations.”

XO Marriage is expanding its digital platform to offer at no-cost, structured online courses covering communication, conflict resolution, intimacy, finances, and more. These self-paced courses are designed for real-life application, ensuring couples are not just informed, but equipped to experience lasting change.

For couples ready to go deeper, XO Marriage offers a full ecosystem of support to invest in, including books rooted in Scripture and lived experience, learning webinars that deliver focused and practical insight, Marriage Intensives designed for meaningful breakthrough in a short period of time, and Vision Retreats that help couples step away from the noise and build a shared future together.

What sets XO Marriage apart is its focus on addressing the root beliefs that shape a marriage, not just surface-level behaviors. Rather than simply managing conflict, XO equips couples to understand what is actually driving it, creating space for real, lasting transformation.

As XO Marriage continues to grow, it remains committed to serving both everyday couples and church leaders as a trusted resource for building strong, lasting marriages that reflect God’s design.

To access courses and resources at no cost, or to support the XO Marriage Ministry, visit XOMarriage.com.

About XO Marriage
XO Marriage exists to help couples thrive through biblical truth, practical tools, and a community of support. Funded entirely by donor generosity, XO Marriage offers no-cost online courses alongside books, learning webinars, marriage intensives, vision retreats, and church partnership Rooted in the belief that marriage is a covenant designed by God to work, XO Marriage equips couples to understand what’s driving conflict and build marriages that thrive for generations.

CONTACT:  Ashli Bock, ashli@130a.com, (830) 739-9145

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway’s B&H Publishing Group and Holman Bibles are releasing new products this year aimed at helping the next generation better engage with the Bible.

A new teen study Bible, kids Scripture memory cards and a Bible dictionary for kids are designed to assist young readers with studying Scripture in a deeper way to foster discipleship and lifelong faith.

Lifeway Research studies indicate that Bible intake is one of the main predictors of the future progression of younger generations into spiritual maturity. Andy McLean, publisher for Holman Bibles, pointed to this research as the basis for developing this new series of products.

“Research shows that a strong indicator of spiritual growth in kids and students is their proximity to God’s Word. Scripture makes clear the life-changing gospel is meant to be carried faithfully from generation to generation through families and churches,” McLean said.

“That’s why, no matter a child’s age, stage or context—home, church or classroom—our mission at Lifeway and B&H is to produce trustworthy resources that help kids and students know and understand Scripture, be shaped by its message, and live transformed lives rooted in God’s Word.”

CSB Teen Study Bible equips young adults

Arriving in the midst of a recent boom in Bible sales spurred heavily by first-time buyers and younger generations, the brand-new “CSB Teen Study Bible,” available Sept. 15, is a robust resource for teen readers.

This resource is designed to be an engaging, intentionally crafted study Bible that allows teens to ask and find answers to the tough questions they have about God, the Bible and the world. Those behind the resource believe it is ideal for teens who are ready for a deeper, more engaging study experience.

The “CSB Teen Study Bible” features book introductions connecting Christ to every book of the Bible, concise Q&A-style study notes, topical articles tackling more complex faith questions, devotionals to help foster personal growth and other helpful study tools. Additionally, the B&H team believes it can serve as a great resource for youth pastors, ministry leaders and parents to help guide teens as they take the next steps in their faith journey.

Shane Pruitt, author and national next gen director for the North American Mission Board (NAMB), spoke about the positive impact this new study Bible can make on the next generation.

“‘The CSB Teen Study Bible’ meets students right where they are and leads them where they need to go, into a deeper walk with the Lord,” Pruitt said.

“It’s clear, engaging and packed with truth that speaks into the real lives of young people. If we want to raise up a generation grounded in God’s Word, this is a powerful tool to help make that happen.”

Explorer Bible resources expand

The two additional products are the “CSB Explorer Bible for Kids Scripture Memory Cards” and “The Explorer Bible Dictionary for Kids.”

Both products are companion resources for the “CSB Explorer Bible for Kids” by Holman Bibles, which was named Bible of the Year at the 2023 Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s (ECPA) Christian Book Awards.

It was the first time in 18 years and the second time in the history of the category that the ECPA has named a children’s resource Bible of the Year.

The CSB Explorer Bible for Kids Scripture Memory Cards are 100 uniquely designed Scripture memory cards featuring key verses from the Old and New Testaments. Each pocket-size card displays the verse on the front and corresponding full-color illustration on the back.

The cards are organized by doctrine. Those covered include God, creation, Scripture, humanity, sin, Jesus, Holy Spirit, salvation, church and new creation.

The CSB Bible for Kids Scripture Memory Cards are available July 15 and available for pre-order now.

“The Explorer Bible Dictionary for Kids” is also intentionally designed to accompany the “CSB Explorer Bible for Kids.” ​​

Children can interact with more than 750 common Bible terms paired with concise definitions to enhance their understanding of the people, places and things of the Bible. Full-color images, illustrations, maps and reconstructions are included throughout to increase comprehension and help kids understand and apply key terms and truths of the Bible. ​

“The Explorer Bible Dictionary for Kids” is available for purchase now.

For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

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.

B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, is a team that believes Every Word Matters®. We seek to provide intentional, biblical content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, cultivating lifelong relationships with Jesus Christ. We publish (print and digital) in the trade, church and academic markets, as well as the CSB translation. For more information, visit BHPublishingGroup.com.

Holman Bibles is the oldest Bible publisher in North America, publishing high-quality Bibles and reference resources that are trustworthy, accessible and useful for the pursuit of lifelong discipleship. Print and digital releases include the award-winning CSB Explorer Bible for Kids and The She Reads Truth Bible and the Rainbow Study Bible with over 3 million copies sold. Holman Bibles is a subsidiary of B&H Publishing Group.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Jill Waggoner, Jill.Waggoner@Lifeway.com

 

First Printing of 20,000 Sells Out Immediately, Second Printing Now in Stock 

NASHVILLE, TN (June 17, 2026) — In March 2026, Rabbit Room Press published the latest in the bestselling Every Moment Holy series, Rites of Passage. The book’s first printing of 20,000 copies sold out immediately and appeared on multiple bestseller lists. ECPA Christian Bestsellers slotted Rites of Passage at #6 among all New Releases and at #1 for Young Adult titles – where it has remained #1 for three months. Amazon reported Rites of Passage as the #1 New Release in two categories: Christian Rites & Ceremonies and Teen & Young Adult Christian Devotionals/Prayers. The book, written by series author Douglas Kaine McKelvey, features 160 prayers and liturgies crafted around the everyday, sacred moments that shape young adulthood. 

Since its debut in 2017, the Every Moment Holy series has become a publishing phenomenon for Rabbit Room Press, selling more than 600,000 books to date. Rites of Passage is the fourth title in the series, and the first to give voice to the longings, uncertainties, and hopes of young adults stepping into the wider world. 

“For years, we’ve dreamed of releasing an Every Moment Holy collection for young adults and graduates, and we’re delighted to see how well this new volume is connecting with readers,” says Pete Peterson, the publisher for Rabbit Room Press. “The care and creativity Doug McKelvey puts into these liturgies is extraordinary. He crafts words to express the hopes and fears felt during the pivotal years of new adulthood, and he grounds those ordinary experiences within a sacred perspective.” 

“During the transition from childhood home to college, career, or marriage, we forge habits, attitudes, and connections that last a lifetime – including spiritual practices,” says Douglas Kaine McKelvey. “Rites of Passage facilitates the practice of prayer, the habit of seeing the sacred within each day and every bend in the road.” 

ABOUT DOUGLAS KAINE MCKELVEY
Douglas McKelvey is an author, song lyricist, scriptwriter, and video director. He has penned more than 350 lyrics recorded by artists such as Switchfoot, Kenny Rogers, Sanctus Real, and Jason Gray. Doug is the author of the Every Moment Holy book series. Doug and Lise McKelvey, the parents of three young adults, live near Nashville, TN. 

ABOUT EVERY MOMENT HOLY
Since its debut in 2017, the Every Moment Holy series has grown into a publishing phenomenon for Rabbit Room Press, with 600,000 books in print. Every Moment Holy inspires readers around the world through four volumes of liturgies, guided prayer journals, and the Every Moment Holy app, each designed to weave prayer and reflection into the fabric of everyday life. www.everymomentholy.com 

ABOUT RABBIT ROOM
The Rabbit Room cultivates and curates stories, music, and art to nourish Christ-centered communities for the life of the world. Conceived in 2007 as an experiment in creative community, The Rabbit Room put down roots in a 150-year-old farmhouse in Nashville, Tennessee. The community’s creative ventures now include a podcast network, book store, Rabbit Room Press, and live events, including the annual Hutchmoot conference. www.rabbitroom.com 

Media Contact:  Carly Anderson, carly@rabbitroom.com, 704-654-0604 

 

New relationship expands FrontGate’s ability to connect brands, ministries, publishers, nonprofits, studios, and agencies with one of the largest faith-based digital media platforms in the world.

FrontGate Media announced today that Pray.com has joined their digital network for advertising, sponsorship, and promotional opportunities, expanding FrontGate’s portfolio of high-trust media relationships for brands seeking to reach Christian, family, and faith-oriented audiences.

The announcement comes during FrontGate Media’s 25th anniversary year and reflects the agency’s continued commitment to helping marketing directors, media buyers, advertisers, publishers, ministries, and entertainment brands move beyond generic faith-market buying into more targeted, values-aligned campaigns built around trusted platforms and engaged audiences.

Pray.com is one of the leading faith-based digital platforms in the world, reaching audiences through podcasts, daily email content, social media, PrayTV, and Connected TV advertising. Through this relationship, FrontGate will help advertisers and sponsors access Pray.com’s multi-channel ecosystem, including audio, email, social media, video, streaming, and Connected TV opportunities.

“Over the last 25 years, FrontGate has focused on helping brands reach Christian audiences in ways that are authentic, strategic, and effective,” said Scott A. Shuford, Founder & Chief Engagement Officer of FrontGate Media. “Pray.com is exactly the kind of platform today’s faith-focused advertisers are looking for: trusted, content-rich, digitally scaled, and deeply connected to people who are intentionally engaging with prayer, Scripture, encouragement, and faith-based media every day.”

Pray.com’s audience reach gives advertisers and sponsors a powerful combination of scale and relevance. Current media opportunities include access to a platform with more than 100 million podcast downloads per year, 7 million emails sent daily, 1 billion Connected TV impressions per year, 20 million household viewers reached, and more than 6 million social media followers. The audience is primarily U.S.-based, with a reported 85% U.S. and 15% international concentration, and is highly engaged, family-focused, and faith-oriented.

For marketers seeking the Christian audience, Pray.com provides more than simple media impressions. The platform offers contextual alignment with trusted faith content, including Bible engagement, prayer, devotionals, Christian storytelling, daily encouragement, and family-friendly programming. This allows advertisers to meet audiences in moments of spiritual focus, encouragement, learning, reflection, rest, and inspiration.

The relationship strengthens FrontGate’s broader 25th anniversary strategy: expanding audience access points, deepening advertising and promotional partnerships, and helping clients reach Christian and family audiences through trusted content environments that provide relevance, credibility, and measurable campaign opportunities.

“For marketing directors who need to reach the Christian audience, Pray.com offers the kind of scale and alignment that is difficult to find in one platform,” Shuford added. “It combines daily audience engagement with premium faith-based content and a broad promotional mix. That creates a strong opportunity for brands that want their message to be seen, heard, and received in a context that already matters to the audience.”

For advertising opportunities with Pray.com or FrontGate Media’s broader faith and family marketing network, visit www.FrontGateMedia.com.

JUNE 19, 2026 — SPCK Group has acquired Into The Quiet: Following Jesus in a World of Noise — the latest book by New York Times bestselling author John Mark Comer.

Lauren Windle, publishing director at SPCK Group, acquired UK and Commonwealth rights (excluding Canada) for Into The Quiet from Penguin Random House. The book is set to publish in the UK on the 6th October 2026.

John Mark Comer’s breakout international bestseller, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry — published in 2019 by WaterBrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House — has been translated into 20 languages and recently surpassed one million copies sold across all formats.

Comer is also the author of the bestselling Live No Lies (2021) and Practicing The Way (2024), both of which are published under SPCK’s Form imprint in the UK. Practicing The Way — SPCK’s top-selling title in 2025 — has so far sold 45,157 copies across all formats in the UK and Commonwealth (excluding Canada), since publication.

Into the Quiet is a profound exploration of the ache for quiet in a world of chronic noise, overstimulation, and distraction. Drawing on the wisdom of the contemplative tradition and spiritual practices that date back to the earliest centuries of the church, Comer invites readers to rediscover an ancient path of peace, quiet and serenity, and discover the transformative effects of solitude, silence and stillness before God.

John Mark Comer says: “Modern living is inundated with noise, busyness and a digital cycle fuelled by outrage and fear. We are overstimulated, exhausted, and bone-dry in our souls. Into The Quiet emphasises that — for the anxious, overstimulated soul — Jesus offers a better way. God is waiting for you. Outside the noise of the modern world and the busyness of your daily life. Waiting to love you, speak
to you, heal you, free you. This book is an invitation to step out of the chronic noise and constant motion of the modern world into the still, silent presence of the God of peace”.

Lauren Windle says: “John Mark Comer continues to be one of the leading voices in spiritual formation, guiding people towards a more fruitful faith life by following the practices of Jesus. After the phenomenal success of Practicing the Way in 2024 and Live No Lies in 2021, we’re delighted to be bringing Into the Quiet to the UK and Commonwealth. In this age of intense stimulation and exposure to the media, John Mark’s encouragement to embrace the transformative effects of solitude, silence, and stillness couldn’t be more welcome or timely.”

Press contact: Emily Beater, ebeater@spck.org.uk

 

 

JUNE 2026, LISLE, IL—After five years as the president and publisher of InterVarsity Press (IVP), Terumi Echols has announced she will be retiring from her role on October 1, 2026.

Reflecting on her tenure at IVP, Echols points not to any single initiative or achievement, but to the privilege of stewarding a ministry with a rich legacy and enduring mission. “I am most proud of the people of IVP, our staff, authors, and ministry partners who faithfully serve the church,” Echols said. “During a season of significant change in publishing and ministry, they remained committed to creating resources that help people follow Jesus more faithfully.”

Echols added, “I am especially grateful for the trust our authors have placed in IVP. Their willingness to entrust us with their ideas, scholarship, stories, and ministry has been a privilege and a responsibility. Together, they have helped shape conversations, deepen faith, and equip generations of readers.”

Nicole Massie Martin, an IVP author (Nailing It, 2025) and the president and CEO at Christianity Today, said this of Echols: “Christian publishing has faced steady headwinds for the past few years. The obstacles seem to have increased as well for Christian authors seeking to simply be faithful in sharing their gifts with the world. Not only has Terumi sustained and strengthened IVP during these challenging times, but she has also done so with incredible service toward authors. I am proud to have published with IVP under Terumi’s leadership and am grateful for her mentorship. Her wisdom, discernment, and faithfulness to God have been evident in the way she leads, both internally and externally. The publishing world is better because Terumi has played such a significant role in it.”

Tom Lin, president and CEO at InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA (IVCF), said, “Under Terumi’s leadership, IVP has expanded its distinctive biblically grounded, pastorally thoughtful, culturally engaged books to new markets and digital spaces. She’s also invested in infrastructure so that IVP can enrich the way it serves authors and audiences for years to come.”

Echols notes that she too is encouraged by how IVP expanded its ministry reach over the past five years. “Much of this work happened behind the scenes, strengthening operations, modernizing systems, and preparing IVP to navigate a rapidly changing publishing landscape,” she said. “These efforts were undertaken with a single purpose: helping ensure that IVP remains a faithful and effective ministry for years to come.”

Through initiatives such as Every Voice Now,  IVP Español, the Lilly Endowment–funded Wholehearted Household project, and the growth of IVP’s audio, podcast, and digital media efforts, Echols says the press has been able to serve new audiences, strengthen families, elevate diverse voices, and support spiritual formation across generations.

“I’ve had the honor and privilege of working closely with Terumi since she came to IVP nine years ago,” said Helen Lee, IVP’s director of strategic initiatives. “She has been a stalwart supporter of the strategic initiatives that my team oversees and is always open to experimentation and innovation. We have also served together since its inception on our Every Voice Now initiative which seeks to offset the racial and ethnic imbalances in our industry, elevate voices of color, and increase the cultural competency of the organization, and I have been so glad for IVP’s continued leadership in this area through Terumi’s example. I have deeply appreciated her pastoral heart for the IVP staff, her desire to create a financially stable foundation for IVP’s future, and her love for the authors and books representing IVP through our publishing program. She has given so much of herself to the organization, and I am excited for her to experience a new season in which she enjoys the fruits of decades of excellent, faithful work in the Christian publishing space. She will be deeply missed.”

Before her time at IVP, Echols worked for nearly two decades at Christianity Today International, and from 2014 to 2016 as the executive vice president and chief publishing officer. She joined IVP as the director of finance and fulfillment operations in 2017 under the leadership of Jeff Crosby, who served as IVP’s publisher from 2016 to 2021.

“It has been a joy to serve alongside Terumi Echols both as a colleague at InterVarsity Press and in the broader Christian publishing industry through her presence on the board of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA),” Crosby, current president of ECPA, said. “Her simultaneous commitment to innovation and mission, to people and possibilities has been a gift to both organizations. I have learned a great deal by watching her, being challenged by her, and being supported by her. I extend my thanks and my congratulations in this time of change and look forward to whatever lay ahead for her.”

As Echols finishes up her time at IVP in the coming months, she says she is grateful and hopeful. “It has been an honor to serve alongside such dedicated colleagues and to steward a ministry that has helped countless readers grow in faith through its authors and partners. My continued prayer is that IVP will continue to serve the church faithfully for generations to come.”

In the coming months InterVarsity and IVCF executive vice president Nathan Krupke will lead the search process for IVP’s new president and publisher. The job description for the role is available at ivpress.com.

Contact: Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

JUNE 22, 2026 — The creator of the popular Simply Bible platform, a book club community with more than 70,000 members, Bethany Lauren Thompson has signed a four-product deal with WaterBrook.

The deal is anchored by the trade book, The Best Book You’ve Ever Read, slated for Fall 2027 that helps readers rekindle a deep love for Scripture by offering a simple framework for how to read the Bible in a way that restores wonder and reshapes the mind, heart, and life.

The release will be followed by a companion devotional meant to help readers put what they’ve learned into practice, as well as a second devotional or Bible study, both scheduled for 2028. Included in the deal is an online video course available through PRH Christian’s digital platform and imprint Grace Corner in 2027.

World rights were acquired by Leslie Calhoun, Editor at WaterBrook, from Rory Green at Alive Literary Agency.

For rights inquiries, contact Denise Cronin at decronin@penguinrandomhouse.com.

WaterBrook and Grace Corner are imprints of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group.

GRAND RAPIDS, MI — On May 31, 2026, former Executive Director of Bible Study Fellowship Rosemary Jensen passed away to be with the Lord. She is remembered for her lifelong, faithful service and her commitment to the Word of God.

Jensen is the author of Praying the Attributes of God (Kregel), which has sold over 70,000 print copies. Through this devotional, she has helped guide many toward growth in their prayer life and connection with God—transforming the believer’s experience of worship. Her book remains life-changing, and Kregel Publications is privileged to continue her legacy of ministry with this book.

“We are honored to publish Rosemary’s devotional that highlights divine attributes of God using the ACTS acrostic, aiding believers in their prayer life, and to be a part of her extensive ministry over her lifetime and beyond,” says Jerry Kregel, president of Kregel Publications.

Jensen and her husband were medical missionaries in East Africa, where they founded the Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre in Tanzania. They later went on to found the Rafiki Foundation, which operates “training villages” in ten African countries, providing living and learning spaces for Bible study, education, teacher training, outreach, and orphan and widow care.

We are deeply grateful to Rosemary Jensen for the faithful work, service, and words she has dedicated to the Lord.

‘This biography restores Gaudí to life as one of the most original architects of all time…Stanford shows how the Catalan genius put his soul into everything he did.’  Blake Morrison 

In 2025, the Vatican placed Antoni Gaudí on the path to sainthood in recognition not only of his architectural achievements but of the way he lived. Now,one hundred years after his death, a new biography revisits his remarkable life, work and faith.

Gaudí: God’s Architect, a full‑colour biography, released by Hodder Faith, by writer and broadcaster Peter Stanford, offers a vivid account of Gaudí’s Catalan childhood, his visionary buildings in Barcelona and the deep Catholic conviction that shaped his creative imagination. 

Stanford explores the spiritual vision behind landmarks such as La Sagrada Família, while also examining the personal struggles, losses and convictions that defined this singular artist, who remains the focus of contemporary moves toward beatification.Lavishly illustrated with over 100 full‑colour photographs, the book presents Gaudí’s life, art and inspiration in a single accessible volume, ideal for readers interested in architecture, Barcelona’s cultural history and Gaudí’s enduring spiritual legacy.

Peter Stanford is a writer, journalist, broadcaster and prison reform campaigner. He is the author of acclaimed biographies including Lord Longford, C. Day‑Lewis, Martin Luther and the Devil, and his works on religious history and culture include Heaven: A Traveller’s Guide, Pilgrimage, Judas and Angels. His books have been translated into twelve languages. 

A former editor of the Catholic Herald, he writes for the Daily Telegraph, Sunday Telegraph and The Tablet, and has presented several television documentaries, including Channel 4’s award‑winning Catholics and Sex. Raised in Birkenhead, he has been director of the Longford Trust for penal reform since 2002. 

For marketing and press inquiries, please contact:
Ava Schubert at: ava.schubert@johnmurraypress.co.uk

 

June 2026 | LISLE, IL—A prominent social critic and longtime InterVarsity Press (IVP) author, Os Guinness was honored with the 38th annual William Wilberforce Award from The Colson Center for Christian Worldview. Wilberforce was a British politician whose work was born from his Christian faith and ultimately led to the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade in the 19th century. The award recognizes Guinness’s decades of helping Christians make sense of their calling in a post-Christian cultural moment.

“I think Guinness is in the tradition of Wilberforce, also of Francis Schaeffer and Chuck Colson, basically helping the Church think clearly about the moment by thinking about the past, and looking ahead toward the culmination of all things: the Kingdom,” John Stonestreet, who serves as president of The Colson Center, told The Christian Post.

Guinness is the author or editor of more than thirty books, including numerous IVP titles, such as The Dust of Death, Last Call for Liberty, Carpe Diem Redeemed, The Magna Carta of Humanity, Zero Hour America, Signals of Transcendence, Impossible People, Fool’s Talk, Renaissance, The Global Public Square, The Great Quest, and A Free People’s Suicide.

Al Hsu, who was editor for ten of Guinness’s IVP books, said, “We are grateful for the clarity and vision his many books have provided, and we congratulate him on this award commemorating his lifetime of Christian faith and service.”

Born in China to missionary parents, Guinness is the great-great-great-grandson of Arthur Guinness, the Dublin brewer. After witnessing the climax of the Chinese revolution in 1949, he was expelled with many other foreigners in 1951 and returned to England, where he was educated and served as a freelance reporter with the BBC. Since coming to the United States in 1984, he has been a guest scholar at the Woodrow Wilson Center for International Studies and a visiting fellow at the Brookings Institution. He was the lead drafter of the Williamsburg Charter, celebrating the First Amendment, and has also been senior fellow at the EastWest Institute in New York, where he drafted the Charter for Religious Freedom. He also coauthored the public-school curriculum Living With Our Deepest Differences.

A sought-after speaker, Guinness has addressed audiences worldwide, from the British House of Commons to the United States Congress to the Saint Petersburg Parliament. He is a senior fellow at The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics and was the founder of The Trinity Forum.

Guinness has had a lifelong passion to make sense of our extraordinary modern world and to stand between the worlds of scholarship and ordinary life, helping each to understand the other—particularly when advanced modern life touches on the profound issues of faith.

Hsu said, “For over half a century, Os Guinness has been an incisive Christian thinker, philosopher, apologist, social commentator, and champion of religious freedom. His perceptive insights have helped many engage the public square and discern their own sense of calling. It is particularly fitting for Os to be honored as an inheritor of William Wilberforce, not only because he has been a model of courage and conviction in public witness, but also because he has, like Wilberforce, encouraged many to pursue lives of faithful action in the times we live in, for the common good.”

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com