Stephen E. Strang, Founder and CEO of Charisma Media: New Structure Streamlines Organization and ‘Can Better Serve the Christian Community’

ORLANDO, FLA.— Stephen E. Strang, founder and CEO of Charisma Media, announced on June 3 that the company is combining its multi-media and book groups effective immediately. The announcement comes the same week Charisma Media celebrates its 40^th anniversary as a company.

The new structure combines magazines, books, the MEV Bible, digital products and the Charisma Podcast Network into the two areas of markets and operations. With many changes in the industry, this change of structure will allow Charisma Media to develop new channels for their audience and maximize their digital footprint to distribute their content.

Dr. Steve Greene serves as Executive Vice President of Media and Markets, and Ken Peckett is Executive Vice President of Operations at Charisma Media.

“This new structure streamlines our organization, minimizes duplication and overhead, and positions us for growth,” said Strang. “In the process, we can better serve the Christian community and pursue our passion to encourage people to experience the power of the Holy Spirit.”

To interview Stephen E. Strang or a Charisma Media spokesperson, contact Media@HamiltonStrategies.com, Jeff Tolson, 610.584.1096, ext. 108, or Deborah Hamilton, ext. 102.

CONTACT:  Hamilton Strategies, Media@HamiltonStrategies.com, Jeff Tolson, 610.584.1096, ext. 108 or Deborah Hamilton, ext. 102

Largest Book Producer in the United States Gets a New Name to Carry on the Company’s Legacy as the Premier Service Provider to Publishing Customers

Norwalk, CT – LSC Communications announced today that its Book Division, the largest book producer in the United States, will now operate as Lakeside Book Company (“Lakeside”). In addition to book manufacturing, Lakeside provides distribution, sales and marketing services, as well as IP and brand protection technology for book publishers and others requiring premium quality print and distribution-related services. The new name of the Book Division as Lakeside Book Company is rooted in the company’s rich history and marks a renewed commitment to providing best-in-class printing and fulfillment services.

“Lakeside Book Company represents the best of our past and the opportunity to build on that foundation and write our future as the go-to book producer for publishers large and small. The Lakeside name is a nod to our roots and symbolic of the trust our company has earned to help stories of all kinds be shared. We have taken the opportunity to revisit our company values and align ourselves around the true purpose of our business: crafting books for readers and serving our publishing customers,” says Dave McCree, CEO of Lakeside Book Company.

Lakeside Book Company is a nod to Lakeside Classics, the longest running, continuous series of books in America and the only work published under the Lakeside Press imprint. A tradition that dates back to 1903 when T.E. Donnelley, son of the founder and president of RR Donnelley & Sons Company, began giving special edition books as gifts each holiday season. The Lakeside name is synonymous with tradition and evokes the past while recognizing the evolution of the books division from part of RR Donnelley to LSC Communications and now as Lakeside Book Company.

For information contact: 
Brittyne Lewis, Director, Publisher Services & Lakeside Marketing Group, brittyne.d.lewis@lakesidebook.com

In her new book, THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF GOD’S WORD Joyce Meyer Teaches Children to discover how Powerful God’s Word is!

Young readers will discover just how powerful God’s Word is in this hardcover collection of Scripture and encouragement, newly adapted from #1 New York Times best-selling author Joyce Meyer’s The Secret Power of Speaking God’s Word.

THE INCREDIBLE POWER OF GOD’S WORD (FaithWords, June 8, 2021, ISBN: 9781546034445 ) will help children get to know God as they read his promises aloud and apply his words to their lives. Grouped by topic, each entry in the book contains Bible verses, a child-friendly interpretation of each verse, and words of comfort and encouragement from Joyce Meyer. Topics include God’s care and protection of his children, being kind, loving family and friends, and telling the truth.

Perfect for throwing in a backpack or stowing under a pillow, this book is a great companion for growing hearts. Kids will become stronger, braver, kinder, and more loving as they read God’s promises and learn to apply them in their lives.

(Nashville, TN) May 18, 2021 – The Spanish publishing division at HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) was recognized and honored with four awards, including Book of the Year, at the 2021 Spanish Evangelical Publishing Association (SEPA) banquet on May 13, 2021.

At the awards banquet, hosted in conjunction with the Spanish Christian Trade Show, Expolit Renueva tu mente (Renew Your Mind) by Miguel Nuñez (Editorial Vida) was named the 2021 SEPA Book of the Year. In addition, the book won Book Cover of the Year in the Art & Design category for the cover designed by Aneudys González. The book was birthed from a worldview and apologetics course that Nuñez taught at the International Baptist Church in Santa Domingo, Dominican Republic. The book teaches the reader that it is possible to change what they think and live what they believe.

In addition to Renueva tu mente, the HCCP winning titles were:

• Una vida mejor (A Better Life) written by Christy Muller (Editorial Vida) – Best-selling Book of the Year: Christian Living
• Inquebrantables (Unbreakable) written by Daniel Habif (HarperCollins Leadership) – Best-selling Book of the Year: Leadership

Cris Garrido, v-p and publisher for the company’s Spanish publishing program commented, “Last year forced us to remove the distractions of ‘normal’ life and take inventory of our thoughts. Renueva tu mente being recognized as the SEPA Book of the Year shows the important role this book played in people’s lives during a tumultuous year,” said Cris Garrido, v-p and publisher for HCCP’s Spanish publishing program. “Today more than ever we need to renew our thinking, and Nuñez gives the reader the tools and the motivation to do so. It is an honor to publish products that impact lives around the world. SEPA represents the best in Spanish Christian publishing, and we are thrilled for our authors who were recognized on this stage,”

For more information on the 2021 SEPA awards, please visit their website.

HarperCollins Christian Publishing
The world’s leading Christian publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. comprises the Thomas Nelson, Zondervan and HarperChristian Resources publishing groups and imprint, BibleGateway.com, FaithGateway.com, StudyGateway.com and ChurchSource.com. The Company produces bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, academic resources, curriculum, audio and digital content for the Christian market space. Bible Gateway is the world’s largest Christian website with more than 20 million unique visitors each month. HarperCollins Christian Publishing is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. with additional offices in the U.S. and Mexico. For more information visit www.HarperCollinsChristian.com.

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

Christianity Today is announcing the hiring of Russell Moore to serve as a full-time public theologian for the publication and to lead a new Public Theology Project.

“We could not be more pleased with the addition of Russell Moore in this role,” said Christianity Today’s president and CEO, Timothy Dalrymple. “Russell has established himself as one of the most significant evangelical voices of our time. He illuminates the relevance of the gospel to the whole of life, from everyday matters of faith to the great debates in our society and culture. Importantly, he does all of this in a voice that demonstrates what we at Christianity Today call beautiful orthodoxy, weaving together a deep commitment to the historic integrity of the church with a generous, charitable, and humble spirit.”

Moore, a native of Biloxi, Mississippi, was appointed in June 2013 as the eighth president of the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission. Before taking that post he was the dean of the School of Theology and senior vice president for academic administration at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky. He joined the faculty there as professor of Christian theology and ethics in 2001 and became dean in 2004. For four years of his tenure at Southern, Moore also served as preaching pastor at Highview Baptist Church.

Moore is also the author of several books on Christian theology, ethics, and living, most recently The Courage to Stand: Facing Your Fear without Losing Your Soul. His first book, The Kingdom of Christ: The New Evangelical Perspective, was adapted from his doctoral dissertation at Southern and examined Christian sociopolitical engagement especially through the work of Christianity Today’s first editor, Carl F. H. Henry. Moore has had a long association with Henry’s legacy; at Southern, for example, he served as executive director of the Carl F. H. Henry Institute for Evangelical Engagement from 2001 to 2009.

Christianity Today was founded by Billy Graham in 1956. In the 65 years since that time, it has served as a flagship publication for the American evangelical movement, serving the church with news, commentary, and resources. It has published the luminaries of each generation, including the theological voices that have shaped evangelical public life and witness. Today it is engaged in efforts to expand its scope, advancing the ideas and stories shaping the future of the church across generations, across communities, and around the planet.

The Public Theology Project will extend and build upon that tradition, seeking to reground and revitalize a beautiful and orthodox public theology for our day. It will convene a broad set of voices on matters of faith in the public square, publish content in multiple media that fleshes out the implications of the gospel for the whole of life, and host gatherings and events. It will also be the main outlet for Moore’s regular writing and his podcast, SignPosts.

“Christianity Today has meant a great deal to me in my faith journey,” said Moore. “I am thrilled to join the team and lead the Public Theology Project. We need to recover a theologically orthodox, intellectually credible, socially engaged, missiologically holistic, and generally connected witness for American evangelical Christianity.” (Moore has also posted a statement at RussellMoore.com.)

Moore will commence his work at Christianity Today this summer.

“We have long enjoyed publishing Dr. Moore, and always hoped we could do more together,” says Dalrymple. “In recent years we worked with the National Association of Evangelicals, American Awakening, and other partners to regather American evangelicals around the first principles of why and how we engage as followers of Christ in public life. When we first began to discuss a Public Theology Project with Russell, we immediately welcomed the opportunity to grow that effort by joining forces on something that matters so much to all of us. We could not have a better leader for this effort than Russell Moore.”

For media inquiries pertaining to this story, please contact media@christianitytoday.com.

CAROL STREAM, Ill.—May 21, 2021—Tyndale House Publishers (@TyndaleHouse) will host three live author events, via Zoom, from their virtual booth at the U.S. Book Show. The author talks will take place on Tuesday, May 25, and Wednesday, May 26. The lineup includes bestselling and award-winning authors, across multiple fiction genres, as follows:

• Tuesday, May 25, at 11 a.m. EDT—New York Times bestselling author Joel C. Rosenberg is joined by new authors to Tyndale, bestselling coauthor team Andrews & Wilson, who will talk about the suspense and thriller genre.
• Tuesday, May 25, at 12 p.m. EDT—Radio host and award-winning author Chris Fabry chats on the front porch with Southern fiction authors T. I. Lowe, Robin W. Pearson, and Michelle Shocklee.
• Wednesday, May 26, at 3 p.m. EDT—Meet historical fiction authors Lynn Austin, Stephanie Landsem, and Patricia Raybon.

The virtual events will be moderated by Tyndale fiction publisher Karen Watson and will include daily giveaways. Participants can sign up to win a bag of galleys, a complete Francine Rivers library, and a copy of The Art of Life Bible.

For more information regarding author events, please contact katiedodillet@tyndale.com.

Register for the U.S. Book Show.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Contact:  Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com  630.784.5275

CAROL STREAM, Ill. (May 21, 2021)—Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce that Sarah Atkinson has been named to the role of publisher.

As publisher of Tyndale Momentum, Atkinson will be leading a team of nonfiction editors including acquisitions director Jon Farrar, senior developmental editor Carol Traver, and senior acquisitions editors Kara Leonino and Jillian Schlossberg. Jan Long Harris is continuing in her role as executive publisher of nonfiction, with primary responsibility for a new nonfiction imprint, Tyndale Refresh, and other new imprints in the works.

Sarah has more than 20 years of experience in the publishing industry. She joined Tyndale in 2006 with a MA in British and American Literature from Northern Illinois University and a background in academic publishing. During her tenure at Tyndale, she has worked with authors including Rachael Denhollander (What Is a Girl Worth?), Benjamin Watson (Under Our Skin), Kristen Welch (Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World), Nicole Unice (The Miracle Moment), Dimas Salaberrios (Street God), Jennifer Marshall Bleakley (Joey), Jennifer Dukes Lee (It’s All Under Control), Nancy Guthrie (God Does His Best Work with Empty), Esther Ahmad (Defying Jihad), Rachel Anne Ridge (Flash), and Pam Tebow (Ripple Effects). Many titles acquired under her supervision have received industry recognition, including recent ECPA bestseller The Well-Watered Woman and Christian Book Award® finalist Try Softer.

Atkinson says, “It’s been a privilege to serve as associate publisher under Jan Long Harris, one of the most respected and knowledgeable leaders in our industry and a trailblazer in every way. As I step into the publisher role for Tyndale Momentum, I do so with absolute confidence in my team of talented, literature-loving, Christ-centered colleagues who are dedicated to finding and growing the voices that will shape the future of the church and change readers’ lives. We are crafting an amazing lineup for 2022-2023 that will include strategic new partnerships, debut authors, compelling true stories, and much more. We are primed and ready for great things, and I couldn’t be more honored to take on this role or more excited about the future of Tyndale Momentum.”

Executive Publisher Jan Long Harris shares, “I am very excited for Sarah’s promotion to publisher of Tyndale Momentum because it is so well-deserved! Sarah has made significant contributions in her 14 years at Tyndale; acquiring excellent books, mentoring staff, improving processes and earning the respect of her colleagues. I look forward to watching Sarah lead the Momentum team to ever-growing success and impact.”

Group publisher, Ron Beers adds, “Sarah is such a gift to Tyndale. As an acquisitions director, editor and manager, her skills are exceptional. And her commitment to Tyndale’s mission is unwavering. I’m so excited to see Sarah move into this key leadership position with the Momentum publishing team. Jan has done a remarkable job of leading the Momentum team for so many years and has mentored Sarah well. The team will continue to be in good hands now for many years 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.

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

CAROL STREAM, Ill. (May 21, 2021)—Tyndale House Publishers today announced the launch of Tyndale Refresh, a new imprint focusing on books that promote health and well-being in all aspects of life, drawing on the expertise of top researchers as well as experts and practitioners in medicine, science, psychology, religion, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle improvement. The tagline for Tyndale Refresh is: Think well. Live well. Be well.

Tyndale Refresh authors will write in the space where faith and human thriving intersect.

The first Tyndale Refresh books will release in fall 2021, with authors including Danielle Walker, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author (Against All Grain, Meals Made Simple, Celebrations, and Eat What You Love), health advocate, and self-trained chef. In her soon-to-be-released memoir, Food Saved Me, Danielle for the first time shares the full story of her journey to finding life again through the healing power of food, giving hope and practical help to those like herself who suffer from health conditions that restrict their lives and enjoyment of food.

Another author launching a book with Tyndale Refresh this fall is Dr. Michael Guillen, a physicist, bestselling author, former Harvard University physics instructor, and former ABC News science editor, a post he filled for fourteen years. In Believing Is Seeing, he argues for a worldview that accommodates both faith and science. A former atheist who once believed that people of faith are mostly weak-minded folks who just don’t understand science, Dr. Guillen ultimately changed his mind because of science, concluding that not only does science depend on faith, but faith is actually the strongest power in the universe.

“We are creating Tyndale Refresh because we believe it’s important and possible to live a life of balanced physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual well-being,” said Jan Long Harris, executive publisher of nonfiction. “For that reason, it’s important to stay on top of the latest expert knowledge about health, wellness, and science. Tyndale Refresh books will appeal to readers who are intelligent, curious, health-conscious, and open to how Christian spirituality can enhance overall well-being.”

Tyndale Refresh expects to release six to eight titles a year. Books on health, wellness, psychology, and science that were previously published under the Tyndale Momentum imprint, including titles by popular authors such as Daniel Amen, MD, Curt Thompson, MD, Stephen Arterburn, and Alisa Keeton, will be rebranded with Tyndale Refresh when they are reprinted.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

BESTSELLING AUTHOR AND LAKEWOOD CHURCH PASTOR JOEL OSTEEN OFFERS POWERFUL ADVICE ON HOW TO OVERCOME WORRY AND STRESS

NASHVILLE, TN –New York Times bestselling author and Lakewood Church pastor Joel Osteen shares powerful advice on how to overcome worry and stress and invite peace into your life in his new book PEACEFUL ON PURPOSE (FaithWords, May 18, 2021, ISBN: 978-1-4555-3439-5).

The opposite of peace is worry and stress. Both are thieves that rob you of your sleep, joy, creativity, and good decisions. If you allow them into your mind, they can even keep you from your destiny. But if you learn how to change your automatic responses to these struggles and give your problems to God, He can go to work in your life.

If you’re tired of living in tension and anxiety, then it’s time to change. In Peaceful on Purpose, you will discover that you weren’t designed to carry the heavy load yourself: step back to let God step in. Find peace so that you can stop worrying about your health, job, finances, or relationships. Life may be chaotic all around you, but you can live grounded in a calm spirit by drawing on scriptural examples and Joel’s insightful personal experiences to find fulfillment. Learn how to give it to God so that He can exceed your expectations.

Joel Osteen is a New York Times bestselling author and the Senior Pastor of America’s largest church, Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. More than 10 million viewers watch his weekly inspirational messages through television, and over 60 million people connect with Joel through his digital platforms worldwide. Joel can be heard 24/7 on SiriusXM 128 – Joel Osteen Radio. Connect with Joel on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit his website at joelosteen.com.

 

 

(Grand Rapids, Mich.) May 13, 2021—Today, Zondervan announced Carly Kellerman as the new associate publisher for Zondervan Books.

In this role, Kellerman will assist in leading the editorial strategy for Zondervan Books and helping to oversee the editorial process. Kellerman will be responsible for shaping the acquisitions strategy for Zondervan Books and also discovering new, emerging Christian voices.

Kellerman has been with HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) for nearly ten years and has held a variety of roles, most recently in sales, where she formed critical industry relationships with ChristianBook.com, Hobby Lobby, and Mardel, among other retail accounts.  Kellerman has also served as an acquisitions editor for the company’s Children’s and Gift publishing team where she acquired bestselling author Emily Ley for Thomas Nelson, conceptualized Annie F. Downs’s bestselling devotional 100 Days to Brave for Zondervan, and created the bestselling interactive journal The Weekly Prayer Project for Zondervan.

“Carly has a unique combination of broad experience at HCCP, deep knowledge of the marketplace, and proven ability to identify writers who resonate with readers,” said Webster Younce, VP and publisher, Zondervan Books. “We are delighted to add her set of gifts and abilities to the Zondervan Books team.”

For more information about Zondervan Books, please visit zondervan.com/zondervanbooks/, or follow @zondervanbooks on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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, Manager, Corporate Communications, 615.902.2137  Chelsea.taff@harpercollins.com