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EMF, parent company of K-LOVE/Air1 Radio, to launch specialized book imprint

December 7, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

EMF Publishing Launches In 2021

Mandisa, Grammy® Award Winner,  Set to Author First Non-Fiction Title

Monday, December 7, Nashville, Tenn— Educational Media Foundation (EMF), the parent organization of K-LOVE and Air1 radio, AccessMore podcasting, and WTA Media, will add book publishing to its media family in 2021. EMF Publishing will launch in 2021 with K-LOVE and Air1 book imprints.  EMF broadcasts on more than 1,000 signals across all 50 states and K-LOVE and Air1 have more than 13 million weekly listeners. EMF Publishing, led by the publishing and literary team at WTA Media, will partner with other EMF media brands to quickly introduce new titles to millions of readers.

EMF CEO Bill Reeves is excited to move into book publishing in the new year: “People are hungry for positive and encouraging media. EMF currently offers messages of hope through radio, streaming and live events. Adding book imprints further expands EMF’s media offerings to those looking to grow or deepen their faith. EMF Publishing will allow us to bring life-changing content to even more people.”

EMF Publishing’s first title will be a non-fiction memoir, Out of the Dark (March 16, 2021), from American Idol alum Mandisa. During 2020, Mandisa hosted a popular YouTube series about relationships. Mandisa has been candid about her long-running battle with depression and anxiety and will be launching a new podcast on AccessMore about this important issue and other issues like race, relationships, worship and more. Her book will recount her struggles alongside specific recent steps she has taken to overcome. Mandisa made history as the first female Christian artist to debut an album at #1 on the Top Christian Albums charts in the chart’s 27-year history. She has been nominated for multiple Grammys and Dove Awards, winning a Grammy® in 2014 for Best Christian Music Album.

Also coming from EMF Publishing in 2021 will be a book on fatherhood from contemporary Christian music icon Michael W. Smith and a book project from the Christian comedy duo Tommy Woodard and Eddie James, aka  “The Skit Guys,” which will chronicle amusing stories about friendship. The Skit Guys have been a hit feature during 2020 on K-LOVE’s Facebook page with their nightly show “Bedtime Bible Stories with The Skit Guys” reaching 6.3 million people.

Bill Reeves (CEO/Board Member) and Brian Mitchell (President/WTA Media) are available for interview.
For more information on interviews and specific 2021 titles,
contact MMPR, jana@mmpublicrelations.com or 832-247-9308.

EMF Publishing will partner with Dexterity, a world-class, Nashville-based publishing company, for product creation and distribution. Dexterity is a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) and provides award-winning publishing services powered by the Dexterity Collective – a community of more than 70 book publishing professionals.

About Educational Media Foundation
Educational Media Foundation (EMF) began as a single, non-profit radio station in Northern California in 1982 and is now the parent company to K-LOVE and Air1—the nation’s largest contemporary Christian radio networks. Broadcasting on more than 1,000 signals across all 50 states, EMF is also among the top 10 U.S.-based audio streaming companies.

EMF acquired the assets of WTA to create WTA Media, LLC (a leader in faith-based films and publishing) in 2019 and launched AccessMore (a faith-focused podcast network) in 2020. AccessMore has had more than 4 million downloads in its first 7 months. The ministry continues to expand and to create compelling media that inspires and encourages audiences to have a meaningful relationship with Jesus Christ. With nearly 500 employees, EMF is headquartered in Rocklin, Calif., with offices in Franklin, Tenn., and other key markets throughout the U.S. For more information, please visit EMFbroadcasting.com.

Contact: Jana Muntsinger, MMPR, 832-247-9308 or jana@mmpublicrelations.com

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Katherine Jacobs named senior acquisitions editor for Zonderkidz

December 6, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Grand Rapids, Mich. (December 4, 2020) – Zondervan today announced Katherine Jacobs as senior acquisitions editor for Zonderkidz, the children’s imprint of Zondervan.

In this role Jacobs will work to acquire key authors and discover new voices in the children’s publishing space while also leading the editorial process for her acquired projects. Jacobs is a graduate of Calvin University with a master’s in children’s literature from Simmons College. She brings over 13 years of children’s publishing experience, most recently working with Roaring Brook Press, a children’s imprint for Macmillan Publishers. Some of Jacobs’ notable acquisitions there include the Nerdy Babies series of board books, The Unicorn Came to Dinner picture book, and the Woke Baby board book.

“Katherine’s general market experience combined with her interest in faith-based topics and publishing make her a great fit for the Zonderkidz team,” said Megan Dobson, vice president and publisher of Zonderkidz. “We’re thrilled to have her on board and excited to see how her contributions to the Zonderkidz list will inspire young lives and meet the spiritual and developmental needs of children and teens.”

Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different  genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is based in Grand Rapids, MI.  For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.

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

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“Gentle and Lowly” reaches 100,000 in print sales with Crossway

December 6, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

WHEATON, Ill.— Crossway is pleased to announce that Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers (Crossway, April 2020) by Dane Ortlund has surpassed 100,000 units in print sales.

Gentle and Lowly draws readers to Matthew 11, where Jesus describes himself as “gentle and lowly in heart,” longing for his people to find rest in him. The gospel flows from God’s deepest heart for his people, a heart of tender love for the sinful and suffering. Ortlund dives into Bible passages that speak of who Christ is and encourages readers with the affections of Christ for his people, showing how Christ’s longing heart for sinners comforts and sustains believers in their up-and-down lives.

“What happens when you combine the heart of a pastor, the training of a New Testament scholar, and the skill of an amazing writer, and then set him loose on helping us to behold the most beautiful subject in all the world—the heart of Christ for sinners like us? We get Dane Ortlund’s Gentle and Lowly,” says Justin Taylor, Crossway’s executive vice president of book publishing and book publisher. “We give all glory to God for the amazing reception of this powerful book, with prayer that a hundred thousand more people would absorb this life-transforming message.”

Ortlund writes, “The same Christ who wept at the tomb of Lazarus weeps with us in our lonely despair. The same one who reached out and touched lepers puts his arm around us today when we feel misunderstood and sidelined. The Jesus who reached out and cleansed messy sinners reaches into our souls and answers our half-hearted plea for mercy with the mighty invincible cleansing of one who cannot bear to do otherwise. In other words, Christ’s heart is not far off despite his presence now in heaven, for he does all this by his own Spirit.”

Gentle and Lowly is available in hardcover, ebook, and audio formats. The book has received acclamations from Sam Allberry (speaker and author of 7 Myths about Singleness), Paul David Tripp (president of Paul Tripp Ministries and author of New Morning Mercies), and others.

Dane C. Ortlund (PhD, Wheaton College) serves as senior pastor of Naperville Presbyterian Church in Naperville, Illinois. He is an editor for the Knowing the Bible series and the Short Studies in Biblical Theology series, and is the author of several books, including Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers. Dane lives with his wife, Stacey, and their five children in Naperville, Illinois.

Founded in 1938, Crossway is a not-for-profit global Christian publishing ministry that publishes gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Crossway seeks to help people understand the all-encompassing implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s word—for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God alone. Crossway is the global publisher of the ESV® (English Standard Version®) Bible, more than 1,000 Christian books, and an extensive list of gospel literature. For additional information, visit crossway.org.

Contact: Lauren Susanto, lsusanto@crossway.org, (630) 682-4300, ext. 6031, crossway.org

 

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Crossway celebrates four TGC Book Award Winners in 2020

December 6, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

December 4, 2020, WHEATON, Ill.— Crossway is excited to announce that four books—The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self; Gentle and Lowly; Lead; and Arlo and the Great Big Cover-Up—have been named winners in their respective categories for the Gospel Coalition’s 2020 Book Awards.

The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive Individualism, and the Road to Sexual Revolution (Crossway, November 2020) by Carl R. Trueman was awarded in the Public Theology & Current Events category. In this timely book, Trueman analyzes the development of the sexual revolution as a symptom—rather than the cause—of the human search for identity. TGC writes, “Any Christian who wants to understand the social, cultural, and political convulsions that the West in general, and the United States in particular, are now experiencing should read this book.”

Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers (Crossway, April 2020) by Dane Ortlund was the winner in the Popular Theology category. Ortlund dives into Bible passages that speak of who Christ is and encourages readers with the affections of Christ for his people. “Over the course of 23 short chapters, Ortlund models patient biblical reflection and channels the best Puritan thought in this searching and multifaceted study of Jesus’s heart,” observes TGC.

Paul David Tripp was recognized in the Ministry category for his book Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church (Crossway, September 2020). Tripp draws on his decades of ministry experience to give churches principles that will enable new and experienced leaders alike to focus their attention on the ultimate leadership model: the gospel. TGC says, “Here is a vital survival guide for any pastor in any church.”

Arlo and the Great Big Cover-Up (Crossway, June 2020) by Betsy Childs Howard, illustrated by Samara Hardy, was awarded in the Children’s category. With easy-to-understand language and engaging illustrations, children will learn important lessons with Arlo about repentance and the forgiveness found only in Jesus. TGC comments, “The book’s illustrations are simple, bright, and engaging even as we’re reminded about the forgiveness found in Christ.”

Justin Taylor, Crossway’s executive vice president of book publishing and book publisher, says “The TGC Book Awards are especially meaningful to Crossway given our deep admiration for TGC’s gospel-centered fidelity and discernment. We are truly honored—and give thanks to God—for the four awards and the two honorable mentions.”

Titles that received honorable mentions include An Introduction to John Owen (Crossway, July 2020) by Crawford Gribben in the History & Biography category and Family Discipleship (Crossway, August 2020) by Matt Chandler and Adam Griffin for the Christian Living category.

The Gospel Coalition, founded in 2005, reviews nearly 300 books per year on their website and in their academic journal, Themelios. Awards are given to titles that are gospel-centered, faithful to Scripture, spiritually discerning, and unifying and renewing for the church.

Founded in 1938, Crossway is a not-for-profit global Christian publishing ministry that publishes gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Crossway seeks to help people understand the all-encompassing implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s word—for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God alone. Crossway is the global publisher of the ESV® (English Standard Version®) Bible, more than 1,000 Christian books, and an extensive list of gospel literature. For additional information, visit crossway.org.

Contact: Lauren Susanto, lsusanto@crossway.org, (630) 682-4300, ext. 6031, crossway.org

 

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HarperCollins Christian Publishing acquires the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible assets

December 3, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

(Nashville, Tenn.) December 3, 2020—HarperCollins Christian Publishing today announced its acquisition of the Thompson® Chain-Reference® Bible product assets from Kirkbride Bible Company, Inc. The Bible brand will be stewarded by the Zondervan publishing group, under the direction of v-p and publisher, Melinda Bouma. This acquisition supports the company’s initiative to grow its Bible business through innovative products and a multi-translation publishing strategy.

The Thompson Chain-Reference Bible is a well-recognized topical study Bible that has been in publication for more than 100 years, and has editions in five Bible translations: King James Version (KJV); New King James Version (NKJV); New International Version (NIV); New American Study Bible (NASB); and the English Standard Version (ESV). At present, Zondervan publishes Bibles in four of these translations, making the Thompson Chain-Reference edition a perfect complement to its portfolio.

In 1890, creator of the Thompson Chain-Reference system, Dr. Frank Charles Thompson began working on the “chain-links” that became the foundation of the unique Thompson referencing system that is used by millions of Bible readers across the world. It was first published in 1908 and now contains over 100,000 references, archeological study, journey maps, and over 100 helpful features to enhance personal or group Bible study.

Melinda Bouma commented, “Zondervan is honored to uphold the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible’s legacy. It’s a timeless resource that brings us new opportunities to reach Bible readers who are interested in the study of topics linked throughout God’s Word. With this Bible, the Kirkbride Bible Company has helped people from around the world to have a more engaged and enriched relationship with our Creator and we are thrilled to now carry that work forward. We are committed to invest and revive this innovative reference Bible and expand its distribution.”

“On behalf of my family and in honoring the legacy of Dr. Thompson, I’m grateful for the missional alignment with Zondervan Bibles in reaching more people with the Thompson Chain-Reference Bible, now and in the future,” said Michael Gage, president and CEO of Kirkbride Bible Company.

The first new editions of the Thompson Chain-Reference Bibles under the Zondervan brand will be released in May 2021.  Thompson Chain-Reference Bibles that will feature the Comfort Print® fonts, as part of the company’s Beautiful Bibles initiative, will begin releasing in May 2022.

For more information on the Comfort Print Bibles initiative, please visit http://www.comfortprintbibles.com.

For more information on Zondervan, please visit www.zondervan.com.

About HarperCollins Christian Publishing:  The world’s leading Christian publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing Inc., comprises the Thomas Nelson and Zondervan publishing groups, BibleGateway.com, FaithGateway.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 20 million unique monthly visitors. HarperCollins Christian Publishing is headquartered in Nashville, TN with additional offices in Grand Rapids, Mich. and Mexico City, Mexico.  For more information visit www.HarperCollinsChristian.com

Contact: Casey Harrell, Senior Director, Corporate Communications, 
615-902-1109  casey.harrell@harpercollins.com

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ISM takes home 15 Selah Awards

December 3, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Iron Stream Media and its imprints stole the show at the 2020 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference in November with an outstanding 15 prestigious Selah Awards, including two books tied for Book of the Year – Fiction and three Directors’ Choice Awards. Check out all the winners below.

Selah Book of the Year – Fiction (tie)

Murder in the Family by Ramona Richards

Sand Creek Serenade by Jennifer Uhlarik


Directors’ Choice Awards

THE 2020 DIRECTORS’ CHOICE AWARDS – Christian Living

SoulSpeak by Susan Schlesman


THE 2020 DIRECTORS’ CHOICE AWARDS – Fiction

The Bridge Between by Lindsey Brackett


THE 2020 DIRECTORS’ CHOICE AWARDS – Nonfiction/Devos, Journals, Bible Studies

Beautiful Warrior by Tina Yeager


Bible Study Category

1st Place: Pursuing Prayer by Penny Cooke


Christian Life Category

2nd Place:  The Restored Man by Randy Hemphill

3rd Place:  SoulSpeak by Susan Schlesman


Devotional Category

1st Place: First Down Devotions by Del Duduit


First Novel Category

3rd Place: The Secret of Willow Inn by Pat Nichols


General Nonfiction Category

1st Place: I am Cyrus by Dr. Craig von Buseck


Historical Romance Category

1st Place: Sand Creek Serenade by Jennifer Uhlarik


Mystery/Suspense Fiction Category

1st Place: Murder in the Family by Ramona Richards

3rd Place: Hush by Leanne Sain


Women’s Contemporary Fiction Category

2nd Place: The Bridge Between by Lindsey Brackett


YA Literature Category

3rd Place: The Zenia Wood by Carrie Looper Stephens


The Selah Awards recognize excellence within Christian publishing. Books are judged by industry professionals and winners are announced at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference each year.

Iron Stream Media derives its name from Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.”  This sharpening describes the process of discipleship, one to another. Iron Stream Media provides a variety of solutions for churches, missionaries, and nonprofits that include in-depth Bible study curriculum, Christian book publishing, and consultative services. Iron Stream Media is the home of New Hope Publishers, Iron Stream Books, Ascender Books, LPC Books, and New Hope Kidz. Through the popular Life Bible Study and Student Life Bible Study imprints, they also provide web-based, full-year and short-term Bible study teaching plans as well as printed devotionals, Bibles, and discipleship curriculum.

To book any of these authors for an interview, speaking engagement, or book signing, please contact Kim McCulla at kim.mcculla@ironstreammedia.com.

To order, please contact your distributor or call (888) 811-9934.

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Trevin Wax’s new book wins The Gospel Coalition Book Award

December 2, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

B&H gets 4 other honorable mentions

[NASHVILLE, TENN.,  December 2, 2020—] Trevin Wax’s latest book “Rethink Your Self: The Power of Looking Up Before Looking In” (October 2020, B&H Publishing) was recently honored with the Evangelism & Apologetics Award (tie) in the The Gospel Coalition 2020 Book Awards, announced Nov. 30.

“It’s a joy to see our colleague Trevin Wax being recognized for a valuable contribution to the Christian discourse,” said Devin Maddox, V.P. of Trade Book Publishing. “We live in a complex world, and trustworthy guides like Trevin provide a great service as we all strive to sort through a vast array of issues.”

In addition, four other B&H titles were named “Honorable Mentions” in their respective categories:

  • Public Theology & Current Events: “The Courage to Stand: Facing Your Fear without Losing Your Soul” (October 2020, B&H Publishing) by Russell Moore
  • First-Time Author: “Deep Discipleship: How the Church Can Make Whole Disciples of Jesus” by J.T. English (September 2020, B&H Publishing)
  • Academic Theology: “The Holy Spirit, Theology for the People of God” by Gregg Allison and Andreas Köstenberger (June 2020, B&H Academic)
  • Children’s: “Where Is Wisdom? A Treasure Hunt Through God’s Wondrous World, Inspired by Job 28” by Scott James (March 2020, B&H Kids)

Wax’s book tied with Rebecca Manley Pippert’s book “Stay Salt: The World Has Changed: Our Message Must Not” (The Good Book Company). The judges for the Evangelism & Apologetics category were Hunter Beaumont, Jen Pollock Michel, Doug Logan and J.T. English. Their comments about “Rethink Your Self” were as follows:

“Trevin Wax steps further back and examines one dominant theme in the modern zeitgeist that is obscuring the gospel: how we construct a sense of self. In ‘Rethink Your Self,’ he observes that 91 percent of Americans agree with the statement, ‘The best way to find yourself is by looking within yourself.’

In common discourse this shows up in all kinds of pop proverbs—’follow your heart,’ ‘you are enough,’ ‘you do you,’ ‘be true to yourself.’ Jesus’s teaching, however, can’t be squeezed into this container. In fact, his call to repent is a radical challenge to it. Wax unpacks Jesus’s countercultural message in a voice that is provocative, smart, and inviting, showing that our new self in Christ is truer and better.”

The full list of awards can be found here. 

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Tyndale House Publishers to publish Doug Hershey’s “Jerusalem Rising: The City of Peace Reawakens”

December 1, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

CAROL STREAM, Ill. (November 30, 2020)— Tyndale House Publishers has acquired Jerusalem Rising: The City of Peace Reawakens, the second installment in The Ancient Prophecy / Modern Lens series by Doug Hershey, featuring photography by Edden Ram. This title, a unique visual story of Jerusalem’s miraculous journey from a desolate city to a thriving seat of power in the Middle East, will release on August 3, 2021.

In Jerusalem Rising: The City of Peace Reawakens, the highly anticipated second volume of the series, author Doug Hershey offers some compelling answers to why the world is fascinated by the modern, yet ancient, city of Jerusalem. “Jerusalem is the only city on earth that has had its history prophesied thousands of years ahead of time—from its inception to its destruction, from a barely inhabitable wasteland to its revival as a formidable power on the world stage,” Hershey says. “Even during its centuries of desolation, the city has continued to arrest people’s hearts, regardless of their background, ruling empire, or religious beliefs.”

Written by Hershey and embellished with more than 153 images, Jerusalem Rising features rarely seen photographs taken between the 1840s and mid-1900s juxtaposed against contemporary photos of the same locations, taken by world-renowned travel and adventure photographer Edden Ram. These side by side photos illustrate the region’s biblical history and make a compelling case about the truth of Bible prophecy.

Jerusalem—and its alternative Hebrew name, Zion—appears more than 950 times in the Bible. The Old Testament book of 1 Kings refers to Jerusalem as the city where God chose to put his name. An ancient prophecy found in Zechariah 8 speaks to this destroyed city and its people about what is coming: a time when the city will again be teeming with Jewish life. According to Hershey, Zechariah’s 2,500-year-old prophecy appears to be unfolding before our eyes today.

“‘God will return to live in Jerusalem with His people!’ This statement alone makes Jerusalem the most unique location on the earth,” Hershey declares. “No other people group, city, or nation can make such a claim. In Jerusalem Rising, you will see for yourself through multiple ‘Then and Now’ photos why people throughout the ages have been drawn to this city, and thus drawn to Adonai, the Creator of the universe.”

“The side by side ‘Then and Now’ photo comparisons in the book are simply awe inspiring,” Hershey continues. “I believe they provide photographic evidence that the Zechariah 8 prophecy is coming to pass exactly as it was foretold.”

Jerusalem Rising details how this city has captured hearts for centuries, even while it lay in silent desolation. It includes quotes from religious leaders though the ages and historical personalities who had Jerusalem in mind as their ultimate prize.

In addition to Jerusalem Rising, Tyndale recently acquired the rights to publish Hershey’s previous book, Israel Rising: The Land of Israel Reawakens, which is available in stores now. Tyndale will relaunch this book upon the release of Jerusalem Rising: The City of Peace Reawakens.

Hershey’s Israel Rising came together while he was building his boutique travel company, Ezra Adventures, a unique international touring experience that specializes in highly personalized, small group travel for people who want to explore Israel but also want to venture off the beaten path rather than share a bus with a crowd. “I wanted to put together a comparison of old and new photos of the same sites in Israel for people who may never get a chance to travel there, while also working to promote my company, Ezra Adventures,” Hershey explains.

Israel Rising quickly secured the number one spot on seven separate Amazon sales charts, including General Israel Travel Guides, Christian Prophecy, Israel General, Women and Judaism, Judaism, History of Judaism, and Torah. As the intriguing book captured the imagination of countless readers, it also propelled its author into the limelight, and Hershey soon found himself an in-demand guest on multiple media outlets and broadcast programs.

Doug Hershey is represented by Yochanan Marcellino, City of Peace Media (yochanan@cityofpeace.com).

Jerusalem Rising: The City of Peace Reawakens
(ISBN 978-1-4964-5390-7, hardcover with dust jacket, $34.99)
The Ancient Prophecy / Modern Lens series
By Doug Hershey | Photography by Edden Ram
Book Trailer


Israel Rising: The Land of Israel Reawakens
(ISBN 978-1-4964-5774-5, hardcover with dust jacket, $34.95)
The Ancient Prophecy / Modern Lens series
By Doug Hershey | Photography by Elise Theriault
Book Trailer

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 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 its annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

For media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet at katiedodillet@tyndale.com.

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IVP receives three 2020 Gospel Coalition Book Awards

December 1, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

WESTMONT, IL—The Gospel Coalition has announced that three IVP titles were recipients of 2020 TGC Book Awards. The winning books include Exodus Old and New, Companions in Suffering and Analog Church. Two additional IVP books—Reading While Black and The Beautiful Community–were named Honorable Mention titles.

TGC editor Ivan Mesa wrote, “For some, with increased pressures at home and at work and perhaps even facing sickness and the death of others, [reading] seems fanciful. For others, reading has been a lifeline. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, at the end of 2020 it’s good to take stock of the year’s Christian titles and select the most helpful, edifying, and truth-filled books.”

TGC editors and contributors selected this year’s best titles based on the following criteria:

  • offers gospel-centered argument and application;
  • includes faithful and foundational use of Scripture, both Old Testament and New Testament;
  • fosters spiritual discernment of contemporary trials and trends; and
  • encourages efforts to unite and renew the church.

Exodus Old and New: A Biblical Theology of Redemption by L. Michael Morales was the title that best fit these criteria in the Academic Theology category of the TGC Book Awards. “In this extraordinary book, Morales examines the redemptive-historical theme of exodus, a pattern with deep theological roots in Scripture that finds its apex in the resurrection of Jesus,” the judges wrote. “This volume is a pleasure to read. Every sentence is a victory, every paragraph a triumph, as Morales not only imparts theology but also inspires worship of the God who delivers his people.” Exodus Old and New is a volume in the Essential Studies in Biblical Theology series.

Companions in Suffering: Comfort for Times of Loss and Loneliness by Wendy Alsup received the 2020 TGC Book Award in the Christian Living category. The judges wrote: “This book is perfectly timed to help suffering Christians love one another well. The past year unexpectedly plunged many of us into isolation and compounded our preexisting trials, but Alsup provides a beautiful picture of how to suffer in community, how to serve fellow sufferers, and how God meets us through the body of Christ. Vulnerably disclosing her own hard experiences, she not only sympathizes with our common experience of human suffering but also points us to authentic faith in Christ amid trouble. In the pages of this accessible book, Alsup draws on psychological best practices while grounding her counsel in a rich exploration of Scripture and an emphasis on the importance of the local church. It would be a beautiful book for any season, but 2020 has made it essential reading.”

Jay Kim received the TGC First-Time Author Award for his book Analog Church: Why We Need Real People, Places, and Things in the Digital Age. “You might think the pandemic has rendered Jay Kim’s debut work obsolete,” the judges wrote. “What good is a book extolling the virtues of face-to-face life in the church when our faces spread sickness and death? On the contrary, nothing could better show ‘why we need real people, places, and things in the digital age.’ Many church leaders may wonder if they should embrace our digital future by moving more and more community online, even when ‘normal’ returns. This Bay Area pastor’s timely work will help them understand why this move will not make the body of Christ healthier. We need each other, face to face, as soon as possible. Read and ponder this book proleptically—you can’t put it into practice now, but you’ll need it to convince church members to opt back in and renew the habits of body life we lost in 2020.”

Irwyn Ince was also recognized in the First-Time Author category. His book, The Beautiful Community: Unity, Diversity, and the Church at Its Best, was listed as an Honorable Mention title. Jarvis J. Williams, associate professor of New Testament interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, commented, “Dr. Ince provides all Christians in the American context, and the churches in which they serve, an accessible and clear biblical and theological vision to help them work toward the unification of all things and all people in Christ. The book is grounded in a succinct and accessible biblical, theological, and historical vision for the ‘beautiful community’ and written with the prose of a concerned pastor who longs to see the people of God reach their redemptive potential in matters related to ethnic unity and racial conciliation.”

Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope by Esau McCaulley was an Honorable Mention title in the Popular Theology category. Reading While Black is a personal and scholarly testament to the power and hope of Black biblical interpretation. At a time in which some within the African American community are questioning the place of the Christian faith in the struggle for justice, New Testament scholar McCaulley argues that reading Scripture from the perspective of Black church tradition is invaluable for connecting with a rich faith history and addressing the urgent issues of our times. N.T. Wright, professor of New Testament at the University of St Andrews, said, “Esau McCaulley’s voice is one we urgently need to hear. This book is prophetic, biblical, measured, wise, friendly, and well-reasoned—and thus all the more hard-hitting.”

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

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Iron Stream Media received two 2020 CAN Crown Awards

December 1, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Silver Award for Outstanding Visual Media Campaign

Iron Stream Media is proud to announce two winners of the 2020 Christian Authors Network (CAN) Crown Awards. Laine Lawson Craft won Silver for Enjoy Today, Own Tomorrow in the Outstanding Visual Media Campaign category. Dr. Craig von Buseck won Bronze for I Am Cyrus in the Outstanding Broadcasting Campaign category.

The CAN Crown Awards recognize excellence in marketing and promotion of Christian authors. Each year CAN recognizes authors who have done an exemplary job promoting their books in one of three categories:

  • Visual campaign, including social media and print materials
  • Broadcasting, including radio, podcasts, and television
  • Web Presence, including website, blog, and newsletters

The awards provide outstanding examples to fellow Christian authors, in order to educate and develop marketing and promotion skills.

Bronze Award for Outstanding Broadcasting Campaign

Iron Stream Media derives its name from Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” This sharpening describes the process of discipleship, one to another. Iron Stream Media provides a variety of solutions for churches, missionaries, and nonprofits that include in-depth Bible study curriculum, Christian book publishing, and consultative services. Iron Stream Media is the home of New Hope Publishers, Iron Stream Books, Ascender Books, LPC Books, and New Hope Kidz. Through the popular Life Bible Study and Student Life Bible Study imprints, they also provide web-based, full-year and short-term Bible study teaching plans as well as printed devotionals, Bibles, and discipleship curriculum.

Contact: Kim McCulla at kim.mcculla@ironstreammedia.com to book Laine Lawson Craft or Dr. Craig von Buseck as a guest speaker.

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