(Ada, Michigan) April 12, 2021 – Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that Wendy Speake’s book The 40-Day Sugar Fast: Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual Transformation has sold more than 150, 000 copies since its release in November 2019.

The 40-Day Sugar Fast is for anyone who runs to sugar for comfort or a reward, who eats mindlessly or out of boredom, who feels physically and spiritually lethargic, or who struggles with self-control. Speake helps people to not only find freedom from their cravings but to find an entirely new appetite for the good things God has for them.

“We are thrilled to see The 40-Day Sugar Fast get into the hands of so many readers and transform lives in powerful ways,” said Rebekah Guzman, editorial director, Baker Books. “Wendy is an advocate for life change and pointing people to what matters most—and Baker Books is honored to be alongside Wendy as her publishing partner.”

Her second book with Baker, The 40-Day Social Media Fast: Exchange Your Online Distractions for Real-Life Devotion, released in November 2020, has surpassed 40,000 copies sold. A 40-Day Fast Journal is also available to accompany both books.

Speake, a Bible teacher, is also coauthor of Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses. She hosts an annual online 40-Day Sugar Fast in January and her 40-Day Social Media Fast every Lent. Learn more at www.wendyspeake.com.

Contact: Kelli B. Smith, (616) 676-9185 x394  ksmith@bakerpublishinggroup.com

 

Eugene, Oregon—We at Harvest House Publishers are deeply heartbroken over the tragic news of the shooting deaths of Dr. Robert Lesslie, his dear wife Barbara, their grandchildren Adah and Noah, and another victim on April 7, 2021, in Rock Hill, South Carolina.

Dr. Lesslie was special in many ways. Two characteristics that particularly stood out in our every interaction with him were his genuine love for people and his gracious humility. We have marveled at how fortunate—and blessed—his patients were to have a doctor who exhibited the extraordinary compassion he did. These traits shone brightly all through his decades of medical service, including 25 years as an ER doctor, where his giftedness offered what people needed most as they faced traumatic and life-threatening emergencies.

We get a glimpse of Dr. Lesslie’s heart with these words from his bestseller Angels in the ER, one of 12 published books he wrote as a Harvest House author: “I know without a doubt that life is fragile. I have come to understand that humility may be the greatest virtue. And I am convinced we need to take the time to say the things we deeply feel to the people we deeply care about.”

Angels in the ER, a compilation of miraculous and inspirational accounts of God at work in dire medical circumstances, released in 2008 and has sold nearly 340,000 copies worldwide. The in-print total of all of Dr. Lesslie’s books is approaching 750,000 copies, with many of them reaching people outside the Christian marketplace in airports, grocery stores, Walmart and more. Dr. Lesslie’s 13th book, Angels in the ER—Volume 2, will release on August 24, 2021.

“Robert was deeply loved for the exceptional level of care he showed to people. He was a godly and humble man who changed the course of life for so many—both in medical centers and through his books. God’s love was very much on display in every aspect of his life, faith and work,” says Bob Hawkins, president of Harvest House Publishers. “His legacy of wholehearted service, as shared in his books, will bless readers for a long time to come, giving people much-needed hope and enabling them to find faith.”

Harvest House, a Christian publishing company based in Eugene, Oregon, publishes more than 100 books per year and carries a strong backlist offering more than 1,500 titles. Over 145 million Harvest House books have been sold worldwide through diverse distribution channels, and additional millions have sold in over 75 languages.

CHICAGO, March 31, 2021 — Anchor Distributors, a leading provider of Christian products and resources to major retailers in the U.S. and around the world, is now in partnership with Oasis International, publisher of the Africa Study Bible and many other titles like the recently released Highly Favoured by missionary to Mozambique, Stuart Foster, to supply the Christian bookselling market with resources that appeal to a wide Christian audience, yet originate from unique African perspectives.

“Oasis International has a vision to impact the global church through publishing African voices,” says Jeremy Johnson, Oasis’s Executive Vice President. “Over the past two decades, we have distributed over seven million books and Bibles in Africa and are excited about our new distribution partnership with Anchor to multiply that impact. In the next decades, we believe we can see African voices transforming individuals and societies not only in Africa, but also in America and around the world.”

Karen Fulton, Director of Operations for Whitaker Corporation said, “At Anchor Distributors, we have an extensive and ever-expanding product listing. The partnership with Oasis International will contribute to further our mission to spread the gospel message to the world by providing products and resources that glorify our Lord, Jesus Christ.”

Readers of Oasis international titles Africa Study Bible and Highly Favoured: Our Powerful God’s Covenant with You say:

“Hard to find words for how much I love this study Bible. I have more sources than I need to explain the Hebrew origin of a word or the ancient Israelite customs in this or that passage. Instead of replicating that, the notes in this Bible speak to lived religion in an African context; a note in 1 Tim 5 points out that the African population is becoming younger, resulting in younger church leaders who must nevertheless respect their elders; many notes cite African proverbs that are more or less analogous to Bible verses. The opportunity to read the Bible from a faithful and non-Western point of view is meaningful, and beautifully handled in this edition. Well done, editors!” — Josiah Gibbs, Amazon Reviewer

“Exactly as billed. African pastors and theologians writing notes for Africans about traditions of Africa as it relates to the Bible. As a non-African, I found the insights VERY interesting to help me learn about African spiritual life. If you care about Africa, buy this Bible. Well worth it!”” — Tim Taylor, Amazon Reviewer

“With the growth and vibrancy of the Christian faith across Africa (and the rest of the Global South), it’s high time for scholars from THAT part of the world to get to do the instruction, rather than continuing to rely on Americans, British and other Western writers. This Bible does the job beautifully. The cultural notes and applications are especially useful. — Dean Merrill, best-selling author, editor, publisher, and Oasis International Board Chair

“What I found particularly wonderful is that Highly Favoured is written from an African culture and perspective. Explaining the husband/wife relationship, Stuart Foster says, “When my wife and I are standing in a group and she sees an ant crawling on my neck, she can take it off. But nobody else should. She is my wife, and a wife has privileges.” I cannot imagine a Western writer saying that. A person in one of the book’s stories says, “I had the spirits of the ancestors bless my business before we started!”

“In those examples and stories, the book comes more alive for Africans because it’s written from an African perspective and it comes more alive for Westerners because the unfamiliarity makes us read more carefully. These and many other issues fill this important resource. Highly recommended.” — Larry Stone, Vice President at Kingsley Books, Inc.

To learn more about how to order Oasis International titles contact Anchor Distributors.

About Oasis International
Oasis International is a Christian publishing ministry that is committed to providing accessible, affordable, and contextualized biblical resources for Africans and their leaders, to impact the global church.  Our mission is to grow discipleship through publishing African voices.

• We engage Africa’s most influential, most relevant, and best communicators for the sake of the gospel.
• We cultivate local and global partnerships in order to publish and distribute high-quality books and Bibles.
• We create contextual content that meets the specific needs of Africa, has the power to transform individuals and societies, and gives the church in Africa a global voice.

Oasis is: Satisfying Africa’s Thirst for God’s Word. Learn more at oasisinternational.com.

About Anchor Distributors
With headquarters just east of Pittsburgh, Anchor Distributors is part of Whitaker Corporation, which also includes Whitaker House, Whitaker House Español, and Word Alive—our Canadian distribution division. A Christian, family-owned business established in 1970, Whitaker Corp. is dedicated to proclaiming the gospel to the lost and flooding the world with life-changing media of eternal value.

CONTACT: Boka Nyachieo-Ngumba, 630-578-1265

Grand Rapids, Mich. (March 2021) – Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, today announced the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible, has sold more than 100,000 copies across all formats. 

The NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible was edited by Dr. D.A. Carson, research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, and is full of robust study features that allow readers to unpack God’s story. It enables readers to ponder the individual stories and themes of Scripture while observing how they all fit together in God’s grand biblical narrative. With three articles introducing biblical theology and 25 articles unpacking key themes of Scripture, the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible equips readers to follow the progressive unfolding of God’s story.

The NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible has been a part of Zondervan’s publishing program since 2015, where it was originally published as the NIV Zondervan Study Bible. That edition sold more than 100,000 copies before being updated in 2018. In that year, the Bible was expertly re-designed in Zondervan’s exclusive NIV Comfort Print® typeface and re-named to its current title – the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible. Now the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible has also crossed the 100,000-unit mark, bringing its total impact to more than 200,000 lives impacted through this information, accessible study note system.

“We are thrilled to see the impact of this important study Bible, the only one focusing on biblical theology throughout and across the Scriptures,” says Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Zondervan. “The uniqueness and the rich content make it helpful for people around the world, and it is exciting to know that it has served more than 100,000 people in English and will soon serve readers in Spanish and Portuguese as well. A Portuguese edition is being published by Thomas Nelson Brazil this fall, and a Spanish edition publishes from Vida Bibles in Spring 2022.”

The NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible uses the New International Version (NIV), which is the most widely read Bible translation in contemporary English and is trusted for its combination of accuracy, readability, and beauty.

Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications.  Zondervan, 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 offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

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

Contact: Amy Bigler, Senior Manager of Publicity, amy.bigler@harpercollins.com

Joyce Meyer guides readers in how to embrace the aging process with grace and positivity

Be empowered and equip yourself with tools to live a full and fruitful life at any age with renowned Bible teacher Joyce Meyer.

Everything is beautiful in its time. Life is a journey through beautiful and varied seasons, with a dynamic cadence and full of continued discovery. Embrace each season of your life and learn to live into it fully with grace and help from Joyce Meyer, as she shows you:

• How to truly cast even your lifelong cares upon the Lord
• How to live dynamically, embracing and delighting in the journey
• How to embrace God’s grace for this season
• How to live abundantly as your body and mind change
• God’s timing is always perfect, and there is a distinct and meaningful purpose for this season of your life.

Joyce says, “Only a fool thinks they can always do what they have always done.” How to Age Without Getting Old equips us to become wise enough to embrace God’s changing grace and the evolution of our calling to the next season of life.

HOW TO AGE WITHOUT GETTING OLD
The Steps You Can Take Today to Stay Young for the Rest of Your Life
by Joyce Meyer, March 30, 2021

Joyce Meyer is one of the world’s leading practical Bible teachers. Her daily broadcast, Enjoying Everyday Life, airs on hundreds of television networks and radio stations worldwide. Joyce has written nearly 100 inspirational books. Her bestsellers include Power Thoughts; The Confident Woman; Look Great, Feel Great; Starting Your Day Right; Ending Your Day Right; Approval Addiction; How to Hear from God; Beauty for Ashes; and Battlefield of the Mind. Joyce travels extensively, holding conferences throughout the year, speaking to thousands around the world. She lives in St. Louis, MO.

CAROL STREAM, Ill. (March 26, 2021)— Tyndale House Publishers celebrates the life and ministry of author, pastor, teacher, and friend Dr. David Stoop, who passed away March 10, 2021.

David Stoop, PhD, was a licensed clinical psychologist in California. He received a master’s in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary and a doctorate from the University of Southern California. He was frequently heard as a cohost on the nationally syndicated New Life Live! radio and television program. Dr. Stoop founded the Center for Family Therapy in Newport Beach, California. He served as an adjunct professor at Fuller Seminary and as a member of the executive board of the American Association of Christian Counselors.

Dr. Stoop was a Gold Medallion–winning author who wrote more than thirty books, including Take Your Life Back, The Twelve Gifts of Life Recovery, and his soon-to-be published The Soul of a Hero with Stephen Arterburn and Tyndale Momentum. He also coauthored with Stephen Arterburn the #1-selling Life Recovery Bible, which is the most widely used recovery Bible today, having sold more than 3.5 million copies.

“Dave was not only a co-laborer in Tyndale’s publishing ministry, he was in many ways a pastor, counselor, and friend for those of us who were privileged to work with him,” said Blaine Smith, Bible publisher for Tyndale. “When you started a conversation with Dave, you immediately felt valued, understood, and cared for. He was first and foremost a pastor and shepherd. That came through in everything he did.”

“David Stoop was a compassionate counselor with a pastor’s mind and heart,” commented Mark Norton, Tyndale’s Bible development director. “He heard from God and desperately wanted others to hear from him too. It was never about Dave; he was truly present to those he was with, and he brought the presence of Jesus with him. Through the years of interacting with Dave in the development of The Life Recovery Bible, I regularly came away both deeply challenged and highly affirmed. Dave was a brother who had truly received God’s grace, and he spent his life helping others to understand and receive it as well.”

Greg Johnson, founder of WordServe Literary agency added, “Partnering with Dave Stoop for the past twenty-five years as his literary agent was one of the most unique privileges of my life. Not only was he prolific (more than sixty projects selling more than four million copies), but he also had a keen sense of the needs of his readers. He wrote in a voice and with practical help that any author should emulate. Beyond all of this, he was as kind a Christian man as I’ve ever known. Humble, grateful, insightful, and loving.”

“With The Life Recovery Bible, Dave Stoop and Stephen Arterburn possessed a vision to help people who are struggling with addictions, using the truth of God’s Word. Decades later, that vision has transformed the lives of millions upon millions of people for the better,” said Ron Beers, senior vice president and group publisher. “His contribution to God’s Kingdom was great and will continue to bear fruit for decades to come.”

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, it is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale has proved a faithful guide—helping readers discover the life-giving truths of the Bible. Its mission is to open God’s Word to as many as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Tyndale’s independent and nonprofit status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of net income to charitable missions—more than $110 million throughout its history. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

TYNDALE and Tyndale’s quill logo are registered trademarks of Tyndale House Ministries.

Tune-In For Their Exclusive Performance Of “A Woman” From Nashville’s Historic Ryman Auditorium, Along With An Interview 

NASHVILLE, TENN. (MARCH 26, 2021) – Amy Grant and Ellie Holcomb will appear on “The TODAY Show” this Tuesday, March 30 performing “A Woman,” the debut single from the FAITHFUL: Go and Speak album. Amy Grant, a six-time GRAMMY® Award winner, along with multi-GMA Dove Award® winner Ellie Holcomb will be joined by an all-female band, showcasing the exclusive performance from the historic Ryman Auditorium for a stunning tribute to women and God’s faithfulness. Along with the performance, Grant and Holcomb will join “The TODAY Show” third hour for a live interview to share about the upcoming project.

The poignant “A Woman” tells the the story of Mary Magdalene and God’s faithfulness in her life. The song was written by Holcomb, New York Times® best-selling author Ann Voskamp and artist Sarah Macintosh.

Earlier this year it was announced that the ministries of Compassion International, David C Cook, and Integrity Music were releasing the FAITHFUL Project, encapsulating a book, music, and livestream event. The album, FAITHFUL: Go and Speak, will release April 30. The FAITHFUL book will be available on May 1 and tickets are currently on sale for the FAITHFUL Livestream Event to be held Saturday, May 1. Click here for more information.

In addition to the TODAY Show appearance, Grant and Holcomb are part of the Gospel Music Association’s Easter broadcast special on TBN, Because He Lives: An Easter Celebration. They will perform “A Woman” on the TBN broadcast that will air Thursday, April 1, at 9:00 p.m. EST / 8:00 p.m. CST with additional airings to follow.

Today the pre-order / pre-save is available for the album as well as the single, “Rahab’s Lullaby (God Above, God Below).” The song features Sarah Macintosh, Rachael Lampa and Sandra McCracken, and was written by Macintosh, along with Ellie Holcomb and She Reads Truth’s Amanda Bible Williams.

MORE ABOUT THE FAITHFUL PROJECT: Coming to life in the winter before the pandemic, a group of well-known and respected authors and songwriters gathered as a community to write and share songs. Their work came to be known as FAITHFUL, songs and stories of God’s kindness to women throughout history and here with us today.

The FAITHFUL book is an eclectic collection of written stories, lyrics, photos, and art created and curated by some of today’s most distinguished and thoughtful Christian artists and authors. Amanda Bible Williams, Ann Voskamp, Ginny Owens, Kelly Minter, Kelly Needham, Lisa Harper, Raechel Myers, Ruth Chou Simons, Sally Lloyd-Jones, Sarah Macintosh, Savannah Locke, and Trillia Newbell, with an introduction by Amy Grant, gathered to create this keepsake book that celebrates God and the enduring legacy of women in the Bible.

The album, FAITHFUL: Go And Speak, shares songs from many of today’s renowned artists, songwriters, and authors. Each song on this special thematic album features a woman telling the story of God’s faithfulness throughout Scripture to the present day, and this collaboration between artists and authors has led to a collection of poetry and resonance through song. Artists involved on the album are Amy Grant, Ellie Holcomb, Ann Voskamp, Sarah Macintosh, Sandra McCracken, Ginny Owens, Leslie Jordan, Christy Nockels, Rachael Lampa, Kelly Minter, Savannah Locke, Sarah Kroger, Christa Wells, Tamar Chipp, Jess Ray, Janice Gaines, Trilla Newbell, and Taylor Leonhardt.

To find out more about FAITHFUL’s livestream event, book, and music, please visit FAITHFULPROJECT.com.

ABOUT INTEGRITY MUSIC: Integrity Music is part of the David C. Cook family, a nonprofit global resource provider serving the Church with life-transforming materials. With offices in Nashville, Tennessee (US) and Brighton, West Sussex (UK), Integrity is committed to taking songs of substance to the local church and its leaders around the world.  Integrity publishes many of the top songs in the Church, including “Great Are You Lord,” “Revelation Song,” “Open The Eyes Of My Heart,” “In Christ Alone,” “10,000 Reasons,” “Here I Am To Worship,” “The Lion And The Lamb,” “Great I Am,” and “We Believe,” among others. Integrity Music artists include Matt Redman, Lincoln Brewster, Darlene Zschech, Martin Smith, Leeland, William McDowell, Paul Baloche, David Leonard, Jon Egan, David and Nicole Binion, Tim Timmons, Sandra McCracken, Selah, Kees Kraeynoord, ICF Church, Matt Marvane, and InSalvation, along with newer artists Thrive Worship, Local Sound, Sarah Kroger, Nashville Life Music, YWAM Kona Music, MDSN, among others. Additional information is available at integritymusic.com.

ABOUT DAVID C COOK: David C Cook is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the global Church with life-transforming, Christ-centered materials. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado—with offices in Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, and the United Kingdom—David C Cook produces resources that are published in over 150 languages and distributed in more than 170 countries. Originally founded in 1875 as a curriculum publisher, David C Cook now also publishes numerous bestselling books, resources, music (Integrity Music), and media from a variety of award-winning authors and artists. Learn more about David C Cook’s mission at DavidCCook.org.

ABOUT COMPASSION INTERNATIONAL: Founded in 1952, Compassion International is a Christian child development organization that works to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name. Compassion revolutionized the fight against global poverty by working exclusively with the Church to lift children out of spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty. Compassion partners with more than 8,000 churches in 25 countries to deliver its holistic child development program to over 2 million babies, children and young adults. Its child sponsorship program has been validated through independent, empirical research. Find out more at Compassion.com.

Media inquiries please contact MERGE PR:
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WESTMONT, IL—Widely respected theologian and philosopher Richard Mouw, who served as president of Fuller Theological Seminary for twenty years, has signed a contract with InterVarsity Press to release his next book, tentatively titled How to Be a Patriotic Christian, in fall 2022.

Mouw (PhD, University of Chicago), current professor of faith and public life at Fuller Theological Seminary, has written over twenty books on topics of social ethics, philosophy of culture, and interfaith dialogue, including Uncommon Decency, The Challenges of Cultural Discipleship, Praying at Burger King, The God Who Commands, Calvinism in the Las Vegas Airport, The Smell of Sawdust, and Talking with Mormons: An Invitation to Evangelicals.

A leader in interfaith theological conversations, particularly with Mormons and Jewish groups, Mouw served for six years as co-chair of the official Reformed-Catholic Dialogue and as president of the Association of Theological Schools. For seventeen years he was a professor of philosophy at Calvin College, and in 2007 Princeton Theological Seminary awarded him the Abraham Kuyper Prize for Excellence in Reformed Theology and Public Life.

“Throughout most of my thirty-seven years of work with Christian bookselling and publishing, Richard J. Mouw’s work has challenged, nourished, and shaped my view of the world, of what constitutes faithful Christian discipleship, and how to engage as a believer in the public square,” Jeff Crosby, IVP publisher, said. “Dating back to an Association of Logos Bookstores event at which Mouw spoke in 1989 about his Harper & Row book Distorted Truth and continuing through his Brazos Press memoir Adventures in Evangelical Civility, I’ve made it a priority to read each of his books regardless of who published them. Without question, the most formative for me was Uncommon Decency. I believe that Rich’s forthcoming How to Be a Patriotic Christian will, like that book, be an important call to the evangelical church to stop, read, reflect, and respond to his urgent, informed, and pastoral message. I’m delighted to be publishing this new project.”

How to Be a Patriotic Christian will address current forms of Christian nationalism and place patriotism in broader biblical, historical, and global contexts. Mouw writes, “When we recognize these two truths—that it can be healthy to have a special kind of love for one’s country, and that we have to avoid the real temptation to keep that love from taking on an idolatrous character—many of us will find ourselves looking for a place somewhere between the two extremes on the spectrum. And in these pages I will be offering advice about how to find a good place in that area between those extremes.”

Mouw continues, “I hope that this will provide the kind of ‘large acquaintance with particulars’ that will help to impart at least a little wisdom about what it means to love one’s country in a manner that is appropriate for followers of Jesus.”

Leading Marketing Agency serves as Gateway to the Christian Audience

Orange County, CA – In an era where many companies are struggling in the wake of the pandemic, the seismic shift of brick and mortar to digital, and tectonic cultural and generational changes, FrontGate Media is continuing to expand their client-base and is proud to be celebrating 20 years as a marketing services firm.

Scott A. Shuford founded FrontGate Media in 2001 after a successful 10+ years in music and film with Frontline Music Group, Diamante Distribution, and the sale of one of the first Christian music web sites, Gofishnet.com to Crosswalk.com. Initially begun as an offshoot of FrontGate Creative, his full-service ad agency known for its work for IHOP, World Vision, Del Taco, OCTFCU and others, FrontGate Media’s mission was born to impact culture by creatively connecting companies with the Christian audiences they sought to influence.

When asked what it means to reach this 20-year milestone, Scott shared, “It has been my honor to see the results of our efforts deeply impact people in both large and small ways working hand-in-hand with world-changing organizations and individuals.”

When asked about favorite projects over the years, Shuford responded, “It’s tough to choose. We strive to move every client forward in their lifecycle, from the leading organizations in their fields to the startup entrepreneur, author, or ministry. I’ve learned that almost every endeavor we work on has value and makes a significant difference in people’s lives.

“There are three that make me smile whenever they cross my mind.  First, when the tsunami hit at Christmas in 2004, as I watched the news with family, I knew I’d get a call from World Vision. Two hours later I did. Within 48 hours, during everyone’s Christmas vacation, our team coordinated and sent millions of tsunami relief emails. Being able to help immediately for such a catastrophic world event at that specific time of year is one of my greatest joys. Second, in our work for El Rey Jesus, we transformed a school backpack giveaway from a humble church-based pick-up day helping 750 families to a Miami media event reaching 12,000 families and engaging 10,000 church members through neighborhood-based small groups. Finally, as part of our work for Pope Francis’ “Wake Up!” spoken word album, we created one of the most culturally, ethnically, and denominationally diverse companion devotionals ever published. Featuring 7 amazing Faith leaders, the devotional helped people engage with the Pope’s messages. It was provided free to everyone, direct and through YouVersion’s The Bible App where it is still engaging readers today, 7 years later.”

Born at a time when banner advertising and email newsletters began to grow in popularity, FrontGate was the first independent digital media group and remains the largest. It is the only group to be founded by a marketer for the purpose of promoting Christian products, services and causes, rather than by a publisher for the purpose of publishing content. An early differentiator was the firm’s preference for sites and events with high engagement, not merely large traffic volume.

The group found early success in bringing together several hugely popular web sites, events, and magazines starting with iTickets.com, Women of Faith’s conferences, and Christian Musician, then expanding to include Youth Specialties, K-LOVE’s Christian Music Planet, Gospel Music Channel, Winter Jam, several of the largest Summer music festivals and tours and more.  Today, FrontGate’s network reaches over 10 million unique visitors monthly and 20+ million email subscribers through market leaders including Israel365, GOD TV, The Washington Times, NewReleaseToday, iTickets, Blue Letter Bible, Worship Musician, and more.

The firm continued to evolve.  Early on, clients began to request Public Relations services after seeing the releases and coverage FrontGate was achieving for itself through announcements about client campaigns and media outlet milestones. In 2007, just one year after the founding of Twitter and 3 years after “The Facebook”, marketing and technology collided again and the firm found the opportunity to become first Christian agency to provide Social Media services.  As success with client ad campaigns in the media group continued, Media Buying requests began to come in to deliver the entire Christian market audience. After years of work across advertising, public relations, event marketing, and social, the firm came full circle to Founder Scott A. Shuford’s history as a full-service agency offering Brand Strategy Development, but now specialized to reach Christians.  More recently, as influencer marketing continues to have an incredible impact on the market, the proprietary FrontGate Women’s Blogger Network was founded then followed by the firm’s exclusive Christian Influencer Group integrating influencers over a variety of platforms to create brand engagement activities, more recently Facebook Street Team development, and last but not least, award-winning video production from FrontGate Moving Pictures (Emmy®, REMI, ICVM, ICFF, & CIFF awards.)

With the firm’s unique focus on engaging the Christian audience, rather than serving one or two industry verticals, FrontGate’s client base spans multiple categories including working with ad agencies, start-ups, non-profits and causes, pastors and churches, movie studios and indie filmmakers; publishers and authors; travel; music labels, artists and managers; retailers; education from elementary to continuing ed, and more.

Serving from 20-40 clients each month ranging from complex brand development campaigns to single ad runs, FrontGate has worked on more than 5,000 campaigns. They have served a diverse clientele including such notable Agencies as Carat, Tocquigny, Media Storm, DigitasLBi, Redbird, and others.  Non-profits include National Day of Prayer, Focus on the Family, AARP’s LifeReimagined, Open Doors, Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs, Gospel for Asia, Pre-Born, PureHOPE, and World Vision which honored the firm as their #1 emedia partner for 6 six years in a row. Publishing clients include Tyndale, HarperCollins’ Thomas Nelson, Zondervan, W Publishing and Harlequin; B&H (Lifeway,) Moody, Barbour, Baker, Deep River, and others, as well as hundreds of independent authors.  Movie campaigns include: The Passion of the Christ, The Chronicles of Narnia franchise, Heaven Is For Real, God’s Not Dead, Son of God, Soul Surfer, The Young Messiah, The Nativity Story, Roe V. Wade, the Word Films roster, PureFlix, Cinedigm’s The Dove Channel, and many more. Church-related work spans coast to coast from Pastor Rick Warren‘s Saddleback Church team in Orange County, CA to Apostle Guillermo Maldonado’s El Rey Jesus in Miami, FL. Leaders in Christian education include Liberty University, Dallas Theological Seminary, Fuller Seminary, Biola University, Bridgeway Academy and more. Some of the most exciting recent projects include brand development and growth for Advancing Native Missions, PraiseWorld3D, the women’s ministry Redeemed Restored, internationally renowned recording artist Steph Carse’s My Shining Hour TV special, album, and devotional; Israel relief charity World Emunah, and Christian Journals Direct with current clients based around the world in the U.S., Israel, the U.K.’s England and Ireland, Australia, and more.

FrontGate’s unique focus and mission have resulted in many accolades including numerous features and interviews in highly respected business publications such as ADWEEK, The Daily Beast, Direct Marketing News, Orange County Business Journal, and more. In 2014, FrontGate Media was awarded the Internet Advertising Competition’s (IAC) highest honors for Best Marketing Website overall and Best Faith-Based Website. The firm has been recognized multiple times in both the IAC and the WebAwards.

In the end, FrontGate Media’s ultimate driving force will continue to be moving the needle for both their clients and the faith-based audience.  For more information about FrontGate Media, please visit www.FrontGateMedia.com.

About FrontGate Media:  Award-winning FrontGate Media is the leading marketing agency and media group specializing in the faith and family audience.  With a 20-year track record of success, the firm serves as “Your Gateway to the Christian Audience.” FrontGate’s full-service agency and media group has been trusted with over 5,000 campaigns, providing Faith-based market Strategy Development, Public Relations, Social Media & Marketing, and Media Buying. FrontGate’s own Digital Network also provides reach to 10 Million UMV, 20 Million Email Subscribers, and Millions more Social Followers each month.  Founded in 2001, FrontGate has repeatedly been honored in the Internet Advertising Competition and the WebAwards. The company plays a key role in the success of for-profit and non-profit organizations seeking faith-based and family-friendly audiences. http://FrontGateMedia.com

FrontGate Testimonials: http://www.frontgatemedia.com/portfolio/testimonials

Media Contact:  Lori Heiselman, 714-553-5181 press@frontgatemedia.com

Ada, Mich. (March 24, 2021)—Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that Lisa Bevere’s book Adamant: Finding Truth in a Universe of Opinions has reached a significant sales milestone of over one hundred thousand copies sold.

In Adamant, Bevere’s passion and biblical insight call readers to stand firm in Christ in a world of constantly shifting values. More ancient than time and more present than this moment, truth is not a river that changes with the cultural currents but a rock—immovable, invincible, unshakable—and the cornerstone of all we are and ever dream to be. Adamant has appeared on the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association bestsellers list.

Bevere is a New York Times bestselling author and internationally known speaker. She has spent nearly three decades empowering women of all ages to find their identity and purpose. Bevere’s most recent book, Godmothers: Why You Need One. How to Be One., released in August 2020. Learn more at LisaBevere.com.

Andrea Doering, executive editor for Revell, stated, “Adamant is a strong, bold call to women, and its message is more important than ever. We’re thrilled to see Lisa Bevere’s impact among leaders and readers continue.”

Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes books that help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. Whether through fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth books, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

Contact: Holly Maxwell, hmaxwell@bakerpublishinggroup.com