Nashville, Ten. (March 2021)- Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is pleased to announce the release of The Open Bible, now available for the first time in the widely-read New International Version (NIV) translation.

“For more than 40 years, Thomas Nelson has published The Open Bible,” said Philip Nation, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Thomas Nelson. “The new combination of our premier reference system with the NIV translation offers a Bible edition that is transformative for every level of Bible reader.”

The Bible is the most life-changing, timeless document in history. A unified book that, on the surface, can be multifaceted and confusing. A book filled with different genres, like wisdom literature, poetry, prophetic speeches, and historical reporting. Written by many writers in many cultures in different languages over a long period of time. While its message points to one unified truth, the Bible in all its many parts can be complex and difficult to navigate.

The Open Bible helps readers approach this profound work with confidence and clarity. Offering a user-friendly navigation system that allows readers to easily find the connectivity of Scripture, it’s no wonder why The Open Bible is trusted by millions.

Now offered in the popular New International Version, The Open Bible continues to stand up to its name as the ultimate reference Bible for more than 40 years. A robust topical index with more than 8,000 names, places, concepts, and doctrines, all connected by both verse and page number, The NIV Open Bible gives readers more access to the truths of the Word. Book introductions and outlines improve understanding of the history and context of each writer, the important themes, and how Christ is the message from Genesis to Revelation. In addition, The NIV Open Bible includes:

• Extensive cross-references so readers can find related passages and texts
• Visual Survey of the Bible illustrating an easy-to-follow diagram of Scripture from Genesis 1 to today
• Amazing study aids including a concordance, How to Study the Bible, The Christian’s Guide to the New Life, The Scarlet Thread of Redemption, and Prophecies of the Messiah Fulfilled in Christ
• Clear and readable NIV Comfort Print^® in a 9-point print size

The NIV Open Bible is available now in a variety of bindings:

• 9780785230236  NIV, Open Bible, Hardcover, Gray, $34.99
• 9780785230274  NIV, Open Bible, Leathersoft, Brown, $59.99
• 9780785230281  NIV, Open Bible, Leathersoft, Brown, Thumb Indexed, $69.99
• 9780785230250  NIV, Open Bible, Leathersoft, Black, $59.99
• 9780785230267  NIV, Open Bible, Leathersoft, Black, Thumb Indexed, $69.99
• 9780785230298  NIV, Open Bible, Genuine Leather, Brown, $139.99

About Comfort Print®:  Thomas Nelson Bibles teamed up with 2K/Denmark, the world’s foremost typeface foundry, to create exclusive Comfort Print Bible fonts. Comfort Print Bibles are easy to read at any size because the typeface was designed to be both efficient and readable. HarperCollins 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.

About Thomas Nelson:  Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational products for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson, is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com

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

LARGO, Fla.—After a challenging year, Christian Product Expo (CPE) Winter 2021 was a much-needed time of refreshing. CPE Winter 2021 was held February 14-16 at the Embassy Suites and Concord Convention Center in Charlotte, NC, making it the first time the winter regional show has been held in the southeast.

Even with attendees wearing masks, it was evident they were excited to be there and happy to see the Christian retail industry alive. There was a total of 236 attendees, including 58 vendors and 40 retail stores. An additional 44 stores were registered for the show; however, they were unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances. In fact, CPE Winter 2021 was set to be the largest winter show to date.

“I loved the energy of the show,” said Sara Skerl, sales manager for Christian Art Gifts. “It was so amazing to have so many Christians and Christian goods all together, doing business and sharing wins and successes from 2020.”

The show officially kicked off on Valentine’s Day with corporate praise and worship and a devotional from the show’s master of ceremonies, comedian Tim Lovelace. Tim encouraged attendees with Scripture and a personal story of God’s protection in tough times.

On Sunday afternoon, retailers enjoyed a buffet lunch hosted by Samaritan’s Purse and heard from Operation Christmas Child shoebox recipient Yuliya Shubina as well as from Rebecca Poisson, manager of corporate and ministry partnerships for Samaritan’s Purse; Sue Brewer, Munce Group COO; and retailer Vicki Geist of Cedar Springs Christian Store in Knoxville, TN. 

Following lunch, retailers received a free, in-person training, valued at $2,000, to help them better manage their business. The training was led by David and Jason Benham, twin brothers, bestselling authors and nationally acclaimed entrepreneurs who had a reality show on HGTV, which was abruptly cancelled because of their commitment to biblical values.

“I enjoy attending CPE and the effort they put forth to bring the Christian book/product community together,” said Robert Flores of Chapel Creek Book & Coffee in Calvary Chapel Chino Hills, CA. “The show allows you the opportunity to share ideas with like-minded people, learn new practices and keep your focus on our purpose to glory and make Christ known.”

Sunday evening concluded with contemporary Southern Gospel songs from siblings Parker and Hannah Webb, who started the group Guilford, and a compelling testimony from Billy Graham’s pastor, Dr. Don Wilton, compliments of CPE’s platinum sponsor HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

For the Monday evening showcase, attendees heard from the talented Hayes Family and Jason Brown (Penguin Random House), the highest-paid center in the NFL. Jason shared how he followed God’s call to leave the NFL and buy a thousand-acre farm in Louisburg, NC, only to give away all his crops to those in need.

Retailers also enjoyed a time of spiritual refreshment with morning devotionals from Moody Publisher’s author Hannah Anderson and even a few live experiments with Dr. Fizzlebop, otherwise known as author Brock Eastman (Tyndale House Publishers), that involved crowd participation. 

“This event is so God-blessed. The time with vendors and other retailers is so valuable. The speakers and worship are so uplifting,” said Joyce Barbatti of TJ’s Christian Bookstore in Cedar Falls, IA.

The show floor opened Monday morning to the sound of carols playing, getting retailers into the spirit of shopping for Christmas. Part of this year’s winter show featured a Christmas corner where retailers could browse various seasonal gift displays. There were over 900 orders written at this show, an average of 29 orders written per store.

“It is always a blessing to see everyone and be around other believers,” said Les Jones of Genesis Marketing. “The added benefit of strong sales like we saw at CPE is an extra blessing.”

On Tuesday, the show floor closed at 2:00 PM with four cash prize drawings. The grand prize winner received $1000. Throughout the show, CPE gave attendees over $2000 in cash prizes.

“I love attending CPE. Not only does it give me opportunity to meet face-to-face with vendors, but it also encourages me as I talk with other retailers,” said Dale and Marie Underwood of Holcomb’s Office Supply & Christian Products in Cornelia, GA.

Retailers and exhibitors have already signed up for the Fall 2021 show, which will be on August 15-17 at the Embassy Suites and St. Charles Convention Center in St. Charles, MO. To learn more about CPE, visit cpeshow.com.

The Munce Group was founded in October 1991 and currently serves nearly 200 member retailers across the US. The mission of the Munce Group is to provide member retailers with the highest quality Christian materials and services to equip independent Christian retailers for the work of their ministry and business. Munce Group also hosts Christian Product Expo (CPE). CPE is the only industry trade show that is free to attend and provides a generous reimbursement program. Visit www.cpeshow.com

Ada, Mich. (March 8, 2021) — Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, announces the signing of Entrusted Women founder Kia Stephen’s first published book in a deal negotiated by Jevon Bolden of Embolden Media Group.

“As a woman of color, it is important that I partner with a publisher that sees me and is excited about the unique message God has given me to share with the world,” said Kia Stephens.  “In my initial meeting with Andrea Doering, I knew I had found this in Revell Books and the Baker Publishing Group.  The Revell team has overwhelmingly demonstrated a passion for my forthcoming book project, Overcoming Father Wounds and I am honored to partner with them as we offer hope and practical solutions to women who have been wounded by their fathers.”

Scheduled for a Spring 2023 release, her book will focus on helping women with father wounds learn to let go of past hurt and rejection and lean into the love of God the father instead. Stephens will offer women vulnerable stories, biblical examples, and practical steps to identify father wounds and begin the process of overcoming them.

“Kia’s ability to take on a tough subject with a tender, compassionate voice fits so well with the kind of work we love to promote at Revell,” says Revell Editorial Director Andrea Doering. “She’s got a perfect combination in this book of helping readers see a bigger picture, understanding God’s purpose and placement of themselves within it, and offering practical steps toward a better future.”

Kia Stephens is passionate about encouraging the hearts of women. She is founder of Entrusted Women, a group of more than 1200 Christian women communicators of color.  She is a regular contributor for iBelieve.com, Beloved Women, Proverbs 31 Ministries, and Crosswalk. She also curates a Facebook group for women with father wounds and has partnered with Salem Web Network to create the Hope for Women with Father Wounds Podcast.

Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group, provides books that inspire and equip readers, offering them hope and help for daily life. Learn more at www.RevellBooks.com.

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

[NASHVILLE, TENN., March 1, 2021—] International speaker, author and Bible teacher Lisa Harper recently released her first-ever devotional “Life: An Obsessively Grateful, Undone by Jesus, Genuinely Happy, and Not Faking It Through the Hard Stuff Kind of 100-Day Devotional” (February 9, 2021, B&H Publishing).

The devotional debuted at No. 24 on the Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller List for Hardcover Nonfiction Frontlist for the week of February 22, 2021. Harper is in good company on the list, which also features former president Barack Obama, Matthew McConaughey, James Patterson, Joanna Gaines, Lysa TerKeurst and many others.

In “Life,” Harper gives readers a gut-level exploration of pertinent and redemptive moments in Scripture that prove God’s grace is more than sufficient for both the massive and the minuscule things of life.

“Life” was also selected for in-store placement and special promotional features in Target, Walmart, Barnes & Noble and Books-a-Million, in addition to all top online retailers. Harper has been interviewed on several top podcasts and media outlets to talk about the book, including Dream Big with Bob Goff, The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, Live Original with Sadie Robertson, Jesus Calling, Rhythms for Life with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons, Life Today, Trinity Broadcasting Network’s Praise!, and many others.

“Our whole team here at B&H is thrilled for Lisa,” said Ashley Gorman, associate publisher at B&H. “Her signature blend of fun relatability, side-splitting humor and deep love for the Bible shines through on every page of this devotional, and we are grateful it is impacting so many lives for the Kingdom.”

Harper is internationally-known as an engaging, hilarious communicator as well as an authentic and substantive Bible teacher that many enjoy hearing in person or on countless TV and radio platforms. She holds a Master of Theological Studies from Covenant Seminary and a doctorate-in-progress at Denver Seminary. She’s been in vocational ministry for 30 years and has written 19 books and Bible study curricula but says her greatest accomplishment by far is becoming Missy’s (her adopted daughter from Haiti) mama.

Karen G wrote in her Amazon review, “‘LIFE’ is a sit down with your best friend, get real and let it all out kind of devotional. This book is for those days when you just don’t feel perfect, but need someone to remind you that God loves us no matter our attitude, and He can make it better if we stop and look around. A great reminder that He enjoys us being happy and also to be real with Him.”

Lesleijune wrote in her Amazon review, “…Each devotion is accessible, applicable, thought-provoking, and gives the chance to have a stronger relationship with Christ. I highly recommend this book to anyone that wants to strengthen their relationship with Christ.”

Harper is represented by Lisa Jackson, executive vice president of Alive Literary Agency.

For more information, visit lifedevotional.com.

Lisa Harper is an engaging, hilarious communicator as well as an authentic and substantive Bible teacher that many enjoy hearing in person, or on countless TV and radio platforms. She holds a Master of Theological Studies from Covenant Seminary, and a doctorate-in-progress at Denver Seminary. She’s been in vocational ministry for 30 years and has written 19 books and Bible study curricula but says her greatest accomplishment by far is becoming Missy’s (her adopted daughter from Haiti) mama! They live on a hilly farmette south of Nashville, Tenn., where they enjoy eating copious amounts of chips, queso and guacamole.

B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of LifeWay Christian Resources, is a team of mission minded people with a passion for taking God’s Word to the world. Because we believe Every Word Matters® we seek to provide intentional, Bible-centered content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, inspiring them to build a lifelong relationship with Jesus Christ. Among our print and digital releases for the trade, church, and academic markets, titles include “The New York Times” No. 1 bestsellers “The Love Dare” and “The Vow,” No. 1 CBA bestseller “I Am a Church Member,” as well as the newly-revised Christian Standard Bible (CSB) version.

 

CAROL STREAM, Ill. – (February 22, 2021)–Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse), a leader in developing Bibles and Bible translations that are accessible and understandable, has been awarded a patent by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for the technology underlying its Filament Bible Collection. The invention protected by the patent deals with connecting print products to related digital content through recognizing page numbers. This innovation allows readers to scan a page of the Bible using their phone or tablet to access a large array of study materials, devotionals, and video and music resources carefully curated to the page they are reading.

Keith Williams, Special Projects Manager and co-inventor of the patented technology, explains: “We believe that Filament-enabled Bibles are the future of Bibles. For the first time, readers can enjoy the benefits of an excellent print reading experience along with integrated digital content in a single product. Over the coming months and years, we have plans to include new feature and content rollouts that will significantly expand the reader’s experience. Readers of Filament-enabled Bibles will always have a fresh experience that enhances their study of God’s Word.”

Tyndale’s Bible innovation began with founder Ken Taylor’s The Living Bible, which has sold over 40 million copies worldwide. The New Living Translation, a translation produced by 90 leading Bible scholars and published in 1996 is now one of the nation’s leading English translations. Throughout its history, Tyndale has been at the forefront of Bible innovation through its pioneering Bible products such as The Life Application Study Bible, The One Year Bible, and Life Recovery Bible.

“Filament is the embodiment of my father’s desire to make God’s Word understandable and relevant to readers,” says Mark Taylor, CEO of Tyndale House Publishers. “We are maximizing the technology of today to make the truths of Scripture more accessible to those who need it.”

Customer response to the Filament Bible Collection has been phenomenal. For Bibles that were released in the fourth quarter of 2020, NPD Bookscan showed that Tyndale had seven of the 12 best-selling Bibles, five of which were Filament-enabled.

“The development of Filament Bibles has been the result of a cross-departmental, company-wide effort,” said Jeff Johnson, President and COO of Tyndale House.  “We lay these products at God’s feet for His glory!  The page-recognition technology protected by the patent is not limited to Bibles but can be used within any printed product. We are also excited about the possibility of cooperating with other organizations in making this technology available for their purposes and mission.”

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 non-profit 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.

Contact: Katie Dodillet, Director of Public Relations, katiedodillet@tyndale.com

 

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Dedicated to their son, “We Belong To Each Other” is available for pre-order now. On-sale everywhere books are sold March 9

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 24, 2021) – Popular cozy enthusiast, design influencer and “Cozy White Cottage” bestselling author, Liz Marie Galvan teams up with husband, Jose Galvan to share a message of acceptance and love in their first children’s book, “We Belong To Each Other.”

Liz Marie is a designer and shop owner (The Found Cottage) in Grand Rapids, Mich. She and veteran husband Jose Galvan live on a “farm, fixer-upper” from the mid-1800s. Fans of their style or those looking for home décor inspiration discover the most picturesque scenes, cozy settings and DIY ideas on her Liz Marie Blog and the Galvans’ Instagram accounts, @lizmariegalvan and @whitecottagefarm. Visitors also will meet the Galvan family members – furry, fluffy, little and big humans — who call the White Cottage Farm home.

Readers will find the familiar cozy feels in “We Belong To Each Other” with illustrations reflecting Liz’s coveted style and featuring some of the Galvans’ own farm animal residents. “We Belong To Each Other” shares the sweet story of bringing their baby lamb, Grace, home to White Cottage Farm.

At first, Grace feels as if she doesn’t belong because she is the only sheep at White Cottage Farm. But as she experiences the love of the other animals and of the kind man, woman and their baby, Grace begins to feel safe in her new home and recognizes that God provided her with a loving family.

“We Belong To Each Other” shares the message that every child needs to feel like they belong, regardless of differences. Little ones learn that families can come in all shapes and sizes – mixed, extended, adopted, fostered, friends chosen and even those of the furry or fluffy kind.

“’We Belong To Each Other’ helps embody the message that families can look different, and home is where love is found,” said Liz Marie. “We love the idea of helping families communicate about the topic of adoption or mixed families and bridging that conversation in a way that can help children more easily understand.”

The Galvans’ journey to building their family was one riddled with tumultuous life circumstances that were beyond their control. Remaining relentlessly faithful through the process, they found themselves blessed with answered prayers. Liz Marie and Jose have endured losing nine babies to miscarriages. They always had wanted to make a cozy home for themselves with children, and Liz Marie always aspired to create a welcoming space to return to when Jose was deployed. Through various twists and turns and guided by the power of faith, Liz Marie and Jose became parents of a little boy, Copeland Beau, through adoption. “We Belong To Each Other” opens with a dedication to Cope and his birth mother.

Jose shares, “We feel that keeping this conversation of being different but belonging to a place filled with love is a great message to share with Cope early and throughout his young life. It will help prepare us as parents to have conversations with him around his birth story.”

“We Belong to Each Other” (ISBN# 9781400224746) will be released on March 9, 2021 everywhere books are sold.

About the Authors:

Liz Marie Galvan is a blogger, interior designer, and co-owner of the vintage home decor boutique The Found Cottage. Each month, hundreds of thousands of readers find design inspiration and DIY ideas at LizMarieBlog.com. Liz and her veteran husband, Jose, live on an 1800s farmhouse in Michigan with their dogs, cats, sheep, and rams. Learn more about their farmhouse renovation at their website, The White Cottage Farm. Liz has been featured on the Today Show, in Better Homes and Gardens and Country Living and has collaborated with Behr, Magnolia Home Paint, Kilz, Home Depot, TJ Maxx/HomeGoods, Home Depot, GMC, and HGTV.

Jose Galvan is the husband of home décor extraordinaire Liz Marie Galvan. Jose is a Marine Corps veteran, father, DIYer, and blogger. After countless deployments, three homes, and many amazing memories, Jose and Liz Marie moved back home to Michigan. In 2016 they followed their hearts to an 1800s farmhouse on seven acres and called it the White Cottage Farm. In 2019 the Galvans added their son, Copeland Beau, to the family. Now they share home remodels, DIYS, lifestyle vlogs, and everything in between. They have a unique and fun furry family of eight sheep, three dogs, a bunch of barn cats, plus a colony of bees.

About the Illustrator:  Katie Rewse is an illustrator based on the south coast of the UK, in Bournemouth. She graduated with a master’s degree in illustration at the Arts University Bournemouth in 2017. When Katie is not illustrating from her little home studio by the sea, she enjoys exploring the coast with her husband in their camper van

About Tommy Nelson:  Tommy Nelson® is the children’s division of Thomas Nelson. As a leading provider of Christian content, Tommy Nelson publishes a wide variety of high-quality, enjoyable products that are consistent with the teachings found in the Bible. Tommy Nelson’s award-winning products are designed to expand children’s imaginations and nurture their faith while inspiring them to develop a personal relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit www.tommynelson.com.

Media contact:  Natividad Lewis, Publicist, 931.698.9620  natividad.lewis@harpercollins.com

Finalists Include Influential Christian Voices Beth Moore and A.S. Peterson

CAROL STREAM, Ill., Feb. 24, 2020 — Oasis Audio, a leading independent audiobook publisher and a division of Oasis Family Media, has been recognized with three nominations from the Audio Publishers Association in the 2021 Audie Awards. The Audie Awards recognizes the year’s most distinctive audio publishing work and is frequently called the “Oscars of spoken-word entertainment.”

Oasis has received nods in the following categories:

• Faith-Based Fiction or Nonfiction: Chasing Vines: Finding Your Way to an Immensely Fruitful Life (Tyndale, 2020), written and read by Beth Moore
• Audio Drama: Frankenstein: A Stage Adaptation (Rabbit Room, 2018), written by A.S. Peterson and performed by a full cast
• History / Biography: J.R.R. Tolkien: The Making of a Legend (Lion Hudson, 2012), written by Colin Duriez and read by Simon Vance

The 2021 Audies saw more than 1,500 submissions in 25 categories. Winners will be announced during the 26th annual Audie Awards Gala, which will be held virtually on March 22. This year’s program will be hosted by John Leguizamo, with celebrity judges Jerry Craft, Melissa de la Cruz, Jennifer Egan, Tommy Orange, V.E. Schwab, and David Sedaris.

This marks the fifth consecutive year that Oasis Audio productions have been named Audie finalists. In 2020, Oasis Audio saw two nominations and took top honors in the Faith-based Fiction or Nonfiction category with How the Light Gets In (Tyndale, 2019), written by Jolina Petersheim and narrated by Tavia Gilbert.

Frankenstein: A Stage Adaptation by A.S. Peterson is Oasis Audio’s first nomination in the Audio Drama category.

“I couldn’t be more proud to see the Oasis name included among the Audie finalists yet again,” said Steve Smith, president and publisher of Oasis Family Media. “We’ve worked tirelessly to establish a reputation for excellence — in both content and production — and I think these titles are some of our best yet.”

About Oasis Family Media
Oasis Family Media shares stories that spark wonder — from beloved classics to new and relevant fiction and nonfiction titles. OFM is home to Oasis Audio, one of the largest independent audiobook publishers in the United States, as well as two imprints: Paperback Classics and Hollywoodland Audiobooks. The full OFM catalog comprises more than 1,700 titles, adding 200 new audiobooks annually. As of 2020, Oasis Audio is the exclusive audio publisher of the complete Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library. To learn more, visit oasisfamilymedia.com.

February 24, 2021, Colorado Springs, Colo.— David C Cook announced today that Cris H. Doornbos will retire in August after almost 16 years as the organization’s CEO. David C Cook’s board of trustees has appointed COO Scott Miller to serve as interim CEO, effective April 2. Doornbos, a 38-year veteran of the Christian communication and publishing industry, will continue to be employed by David C Cook as a consultant until August 16 when he turns 65.

“We are grateful to Cris for the way his leadership has brought together three major ministry sectors—books, curriculum, and worship music—under a united vision that serves the local church around the corner and around the globe,” said Board Chairman Todd Rankin. “It’s an honor to express our deepest gratitude to Cris for his service and dedication.”

The board has retained Torrey N. Foster, Jr. of Korn Ferry to conduct the search for its next CEO, who will advance David C Cook’s global ministry as the largest interdenominational provider of church resources, including:

• Numerous lines of church curriculum for all ages; one of these is a holistic discipleship curriculum for trauma-affected children and youth, which has been translated into various languages to equip ministry leaders and local churches throughout Africa, Asia, Latin America, and parts of Europe;
• The award-winning illustrated Action Bible and an array of best-selling books by authors such as Francis Chan, Preston Sprinkle, Erwin McManus, Wendy Pope, and Kara-Kae James; and
• An Integrity Music catalog of worship songs such as Waymaker, 10,000 Reasons, In Christ Alone, Open the Eyes of My Heart, and others, written and recorded by artists such as Darlene Zschech, Matt Redman, Stuart Townend, and Paul Baloche.

About David C Cook:  Founded in 1875, David C Cook is a leading nonprofit discipleship resource provider serving local churches and ministry leaders worldwide with bestselling books and curriculum, worship music and media, small group resources, and more. The organization is headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colo., with additional offices and distributed staff across the United States and in Eastbourne, UK.

Contact: Rebecca Johnson Story Solutions LLC 303.596.1396 Rebecca@Story.Solutions

CHICAGO, Feb. 25, 2021 — Oasis International, publisher of the Africa Study Bible and many other titles that speak to the unique issues and challenges of the church in Africa, are offering their free Lent devotional, Lent Through African Eyes, for the third year in a row. “Following the launch of the Africa Study Bible in 2016, we have developed several free resources to encourage and guide readers as they journey and discover Jesus through African eyes, a perspective all of us can benefit from. Thousands of readers across the world are being impacted as they understand Scripture stripped of the western clothes we often see in devotionals written in the US and Europe.” says Dr. Matthew Elliott, President of Oasis.
This 40-day devotional explores the Lenten themes of prayer, fasting, repentance, and alms-giving through the lens of the Africa Study Bible, which uses cultural understandings to apply Scripture to everyday life in Africa while still offering unique insights to the global church.

Since first releasing the devotional in 2019, Lent Through African Eyes has had over 5,000 subscribers and Oasis hopes to reach even more people with this unique resource in 2021.  To sign up to receive daily emails, and experience this devotional go to oasisinternational.com/lent.

About Oasis International:  
Oasis International is a Christian publishing ministry that is committed to 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.

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

Ada, Mich. (February 26, 2021)—Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce the promotions of Alex Nieuwsma and Jean Entingh. Alex will serve as the director of subsidiary rights.  Jean will serve as the director of contracts. These combined positions fill the vacancy of Marilyn Gordon, who retired in January 2021.

Alex arrived at Baker Publishing Group in 2017 and has held the roles of permissions assistant, contracts associate, and subsidiary rights manager. In his new role as the director of subsidiary rights, he will ensure that our books are presented to numerous publishers. Alex states, “Our team licenses to audio publishers, large-print publishers, and international publishers in over fifty languages throughout the world. We do this by attending international bookfairs and sending out promotional material and brochures. Last year we virtually met with over thirty of our top publishers since there were no bookfairs. We also receive translated editions of our books and send them to our authors to add to their personal libraries.”

Jean began her career at Baker Publishing Group in October 2018 and has served as a contracts associate and a contracts manager. In her new role as director of contracts, she will oversee the author contract process from the drafting to the execution of the final publishing agreement. This will include working with authors on any future modifications to their agreements, including rights reversions. In addition, she will oversee various publishing duties, including permissions requests and the registration of Baker Publishing Group titles with the Library of Congress and US Copyright Office.

“During the past two decades, this company and our foreign partners have generated countless translated editions,” states Dwight Baker, president of Baker Publishing Group. “With the promotion of Alex Nieuwsma as director, Baker Publishing Group is committed to enduring relationships around the world in support of our gospel mission.” He adds, “Serving as director of contracts, Jean Entingh will ensure a high standard of precision and consistency in our author agreements. Jean’s enduring work will serve this generation of authors and the valuable literary estates that follow them.”

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

Contact: Karen Steele, (616)676-9185 x100 ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup.com