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Author Becky Pippert talks about everyday evangelism on Moody Radio, TBN, and more

August 17, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

CHARLOTTE, NC– As many Christians grapple with what evangelism looks like, especially in the everyday “new normal” without many common church programs or events, Becky Pippert, a renowned evangelist, offered examples and advice in multiple interviews across diverse radio stations. Pippert expands on these concepts in her new book: Stay Salt (The Good Book Company, May 2020.)

Listen in:

  • Chris Fabry Live– a fresh look at how to “stay salt” in a rapidly changing world.
  • Kurt and Kate Mornings– the world hasn’t changed in one way: It still needs Jesus.
  • The Eric Metaxas Radio Show– sharing Christ in our everyday lives.
  • Dawn and Steve Mornings– Pippert encourages us to live life as an effective witness for Christ!

For media inquiries and access to promotional assets, contact publicity@thegoodbook.com.

About the author: Rebecca Manley Pippert regularly speaks on spiritual renewal, evangelism and character formation for church conferences, at schools and colleges and in pastoral training seminars. Becky has written several books on evangelism and Christian living, including the best-selling Out of the Saltshaker and Stay Salt.

About The Good Book Company: Founded in 1991, The Good Book Company (TGBC) is an international Christian publisher. Their Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses, and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world, and in translation in over 35 languages worldwide. Everyone at TGBC is passionate about the Lord Jesus, His word, His church, and His gospel of grace. They create and publish biblical, relevant, and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing, and keep sharing their faith.

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AWSA announces Golden Scroll and Christian Market Book Award winners

August 17, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

AWSA (Advanced Writers and Speakers Association) announced the winners of the 2020 Golden Scroll and Christian Market Book Awards at their Virtual Awards Ceremony on Saturday, August 15, 2020. The awards were presented by Monica Schmelter, host of “Bridges,” a daily program on the Christian Television Network (CTN).

This is the 12th year that AWSA has presented the Golden Scroll Awards. The Golden Scroll Awards are open to all 600 members of the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.

The Golden Scrolls Book of the Year was awarded to Dr. Michelle Bengtson for “Breaking Anxiety’s Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises” (Revell of Baker Publishing Group).

The Nonfiction Book of the Year Award was awarded to Pam Farrel, Jean E. Jones and Karla Dornacher for “Discovering Jesus in the Old Testament: A Creative Devotional Study Experience” (Harvest House Publishers).

The Novel of the Year Award was awarded to DiAnn Mills for “Fatal Strike” (Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.).

The Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year was awarded to two authors: Michelle Medlock Adams for “How Much Does God Love You” (WorthyKids) and Crystal Bowman for “Little Duckling’s Easter Prayers” (Zonderkids).

Second place for the Children’s Nonfiction Book of the Year was also awarded to Michelle Medlock Adams for “Cuddle Up Prayers” (WorthyKids). Third place was awarded to Michelle Lazurek “The Best Gift of All” (Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.).

The Children’s Fiction Book of the Year was awarded to Donna Arlynn Frisinger for “Bink and Slinky’s Christmas Adventure” (Progressive Rising Phoenix Press).

Second place for the Children’s Fiction Book of the Year was awarded to Michelle Medlock Adams for “I Love You Bigger Than the Sky” (WorthyKids). Third place was awarded to Michele McCarthy for “Daddy and Me” (Redemption Press).

The Christian Education Book of the Year was awarded to Cynthia L. Simmons for “Pursuing Gold: A Historical & Critical Thinking Curriculum” (Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.).

Second place for the Christian Education Book of the Year was awarded to Pamela Christian for “Prepare for the Harvest! God’s Challenge to the Church Today” (Protocol, Ltd.).

The Bible Study Book of the Year was awarded for two books: Pam Farrel, Jean E. Jones and Karly Dornacher wrote “Discovering Joy in Philippians: A Creative Devotional Study Experience” (Harvest House Publishers), and Misty Phillip authored “The Struggle Is Real: But So Is God” (MistyPhillip.com).

Second place for the Bible Study Book of the Year was awarded to Jennifer Smith Lane for “Transformed: Eating and Body Image Renewal God’s Way” (Jennifer Sue Lane). Third place was awarded to Janet H. McHenry for “Stronger Every Day” (First Place for Health).

The Memoir of the Year was awarded for two books: Ginny Dent Brant wrote “Unleash Your God-Given Healing: Eight Steps to Prevent and Survive Cancer” (WestBow Press), and Luann Mire, with Patti Richter, wrote “Signs of His Presence: Experiencing God’s Comfort in Times of Suffering” (Carpenter’s Son Publishing).

Second place for the Memoir of the Year was awarded to Lisa W. Smith and Thanh D. Boyer for “The Ground Kisser” (Kerysso Press). Third place was awarded to Paula Jaush for “Cross Addicted: Breaking Free from Family Trauma and Addiction” (Redemption Press).

The Christian Living Book of the Year was awarded to Robin Luftig for “God’s Best During Your Worst: Living Under His Umbrella” (Bold Vision Books).

Second place for the Christian Living Book of the Year was awarded to Tina Yeager for “Beautiful Warrior: Finding Victory Over the Lies Formed Against You” (New Hope Publishers). Third place was awarded to Lucinda Secrest McDowell for “Soul Strong: 7 Keys to a Vibrant Life” (New Hope Publishers).

The Devotional Book of the Year was awarded to Lucinda Secrest McDowell for “Life-Giving Choices: 60 Days to What Matters Most” (New Hope Publishers).

Second place for the Devotional Book of the Year was awarded to Leigh Ann Thomas for “Smack Dab in the Midlife Zone: Inspiration for Women in the Middle” (Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.). Third place was awarded to Karen Whiting for “52 Weekly Devotions for Families Called to Serve” (Rose Publishing).

The Inspirational Gift Book of the Year was awarded to Adria Wilkins for “The Joy Box Journal” (Ellie Claire Gifts).

Second place for the Inspirational Gift Book of the Year was awarded to Michelle Medlock Adams for “Encouraging Words for Mothers (Morning & Evening): Daily Devotions for a Mother’s Soul” (Barbour Books). Third place was awarded to Cynthia Cavanaugh for “She Writes for Him: Stories of Resilient Faith” (Romans 8:28 Books: An Imprint of Redemption Press).

The Western Novel of the Year was awarded to Janet Chester Bly for “Beneath a Camperdown Elm” (Bly Books).

The Historical Novel of the Year was awarded to Jocelyn Green for “Veiled in Smoke” (Bethany House Publishers).

Second place for the Historical Novel of the Year was also awarded to Jocelyn Green for “Between Two Shores” (also from Bethany House Publishers). Third place was awarded to Rebecca Price Janney for “Sweet, Sweet Spirit: One Woman’s Spiritual Journey to the Asbury College Revival” (Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.).

The Contemporary Novel of the Year was awarded to Kaley and Rhonda Rhea for “Off-Script & Over-Caffeinated: A Novel” (Bold Vision Books).

Second place for the Contemporary Novel of the Year was awarded to June Chapko for “Legacy’s Path” (Legacy Treasures). Third place was awarded to Deborah Raney for “Chasing Dreams” (Kregel Publications).

The Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year was awarded to Carrie Stuart Parks for “Fragments of Fear” (Thomas Nelson).

Second place for the Mystery/Suspense Novel of the Year was awarded to Catherine Finger for “Capsized by Death” (Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.). Third place was awarded to Lori Altebaumer for “A Firm Place to Stand” (BookBaby).

The Arise Daily Writer of the Year was awarded to Sheri Schofield.

AWSA’s official magazine, “Leading Hearts,” won their sixth straight Evangelical Press Association Merit award. The “Leading Hearts” Columnist of the Year went to Saundra Dalton Smith for her column, “Healthtracks.” Article of the Year went to Lisa Burns for, “Breakthrough the Movie: Exclusive Interview with Pastor Jason Noble.”

The 2020 AWSA Member of the Year Award went to Edie Melson. Edie, an award-winning author of “Soul Care When You’re Weary,” directs the Blue Ridge Mountain Christian Writers Conference and serves in several leadership roles in AWSA. AWSA founder Linda Evans Shepherd said, “Edie works tirelessly and gives selflessly for the cause of Christ.”

The Jennifer Kennedy Dean Award went to Janet Holm McHenry.  Janet, also a best-selling prayer author, was a close friend and prayer partner of Jennifer’s.  Janet continues in Jennifer’s tradition to teach prayer principles to readers.

The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Stormie Omartian, in honor of her life of excellence in serving the Lord.  Her books on prayer, including “Power of a Praying Woman” and “Power of a Praying Wife,” have sold over 40 million copies.

AWSA, the sponsor of the Golden Scroll Awards Banquet, is an outreach of Right to the Heart Ministries and consists of over 600 top women authors who both publish and speak nationally. See www.AWSA.com.

This is the first year to present the all new Christian Market Book Awards. These awards are open to all authors who publish in the Christian market.

The Christian Market Novel of the Year was awarded to Anne Greene for “Shadow of the Dagger” (Elk Lake Publishing, Inc.).

Second place for the Christian Market Novel of the Year was awarded for two books: C. Kevin Thompson for “The Letters” (Mantle Rock Publishing LLC), and Buck Storm and Bill Perkins for “The List” (Compass Publishing). Third place was awarded to Jeanette Morris for “Her Shining Eyes: A Novel” (Bold Vision Books).

The Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year went to Lauren Crews for “Strength of a Woman: Why You are Proverbs 31” (Ascender Books).

Second place for the Christian Market Nonfiction Book of the Year was awarded to Rhonda Robinson for “FreeFall: Holding onto Faith When the Unthinkable Strikes” (New Hope Publishers). Third place was awarded to Michelle Medlock Adams and Bethany Jett for “They Call Me Mom: 52 Encouraging Devotions for Every Moment” (Kregel Academic & Professional).

The Christian Market Children’s Book of the Year was awarded to Michelle Medlock Adams for “I Love You Bigger than the Sky” (WorthyKids).

Second place for the Christian Market Children’s Book of the Year was awarded to Amy Houts for “God’s Protection Covers Me” (Beaming Books). Third place was also awarded to Michelle Medlock Adams for “How Much Does God Love You” (WorthyKids).

The Christian Market Book of the Year was awarded to Luann Mire, with Patti Richter, for “Signs of His Presence: Experiencing God’s Comfort in Times of Suffering” (Carpenter’s Son Publishing).

Monica Schmelter and Linda Evans Shepherd, author and AWSA founder, presented the awards and recording artist Cheri Keaggy performed a parody by Martha Bolton.

For more info please contact Linda Evans Shepherd at LindaReply@gmail.com or 303-772-2035.

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Israel365 Media and FrontGate Media announce representation agreement for advertising and sponsorships in the U.S. Christian and political markets

August 17, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Frontgate MediaOrange County, CA – FRONTGATE MEDIA, one of the world’s leading Faith and Family marketing agencies and media groups, announced today a new representation agreement with ISRAEL365 MEDIA, the leading digital marketing and advertising agency in Israel among the Christian Zionist & Jewish communities.  FrontGate will provide advertising and sponsorship representation for the Israel365 affiliated brands to the U.S. marketplace with a focus on the faith-based and political markets.

With this latest expansion of FrontGate’s Digital Media Network, the media company now delivers one of the largest pro-Israel digital audiences ever. For the first time, U.S. for-profit companies and non-profit organizations can reach a combined digital subscriber base of 3,000,000+ for consumer and fundraising engagement. FrontGate’s Digital Media Network is also home to The Washington Times and other pro-Israel media opportutnities. The combined reach of all these media properties makes FrontGate a one-stop shop for anyone desiring to reach the pro-Israel community.

“There are 91,000,000 Evangelicals in the USA, most of whom are pro-Israel. Our audience represents the largest group of pro-Israel Christians on the internet who are looking for ways to invest, support, bless and learn about Israel. We are proud to build bridges between the faith-based Christian market and Israeli organizations,” said Shlomo Schreibman,  Vice President of Business Development for Israel365 Media.

Any organization or political group that is values-based and interested in promoting their products, investments, support and raising capital for Israel can be a great fit for this audience.  With a proven knowledge of how to talk to the pro-Israel community for success, the Israel365 outlets now available through FrontGate include:

  • Israel365: Your Daily Connection to the Land of Israel reaching 200,000 daily subscribers to an inspirational daily update from Israel with a daily picture and verse from the Bible.
  • Breaking Israel News: Latest News. Biblical Perspective. Reaching 130,0000 subscribers, BIN is one of the top 5 news sites in Israel with the majority of readers being based in the USA.
  • These publications have an Evangelical focus with a 15% Jewish audience. Faith-based and support organizations like IFCJ, Meir Panim, MDA and e-learning products such as eTeacher participate regularly.
  • The combined resources of Israel365 and FrontGate now provide access to all the lists in Israel.Additional audiences are available.

Schreibman adds, “FrontGate is committed to helping  grow the Faith-based market in the U.S. We believe that our shared values and targeted audience can be a unique and new offering that will help for-profits and NGO’s looking to penetrate the pro-Israel community.”

“The journalistic commitment and professionalism of Israel365 Media’s publications deliver us a new and very passionate audience for our Christian values clientbase to engage,” shares Scott A. Shuford, Founder and President of FrontGate Media. “We are very excited to impact the Christian and political community here in the U.S. with the best media opportunities based in Israel.”

About FrontGate Media
Award-winning FrontGate Media is the leading marketing agency and media group specializing in the faith and family audience.  With a 19-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 Media & Events Network also provides reach to tens of millions of people each month via their sites, events and email subscribers.  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 nonprofit organizations seeking the faith-based and family-friendly audiences. http://FrontGateMedia.com

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WaterBrook & Multnomah add Sarah Rubio and Bunmi Ishola to Editorial team

August 17, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Laura Barker, Vice President and Publisher for WaterBrook and Multnomah, announced two new additions to the editorial team both with a focus on children’s publishing.

SARAH RUBIO joins WaterBrook as Executive Editor, reporting to Laura Barker. With more than  thirteen years of publishing experience, Sarah most recently served as Senior Editor for children’s and young adult titles at Tyndale House Publishers, where she established a strong reputation for acquiring and shaping books for the Christian children’s market, including titles by VeggieTales co-creator Mike Nawrocki and bestselling authors Amy Parker and Dandi Daley Mackall. Prior to that, Sarah served as Associate Editor for Spanish Books, also at Tyndale. In addition, she is the author of the picture book Far from Home: A Story of Loss, Refuge, and Hope, which was selected as one of Christianity Today’s Best Books of the Year and was a finalist for the 2020 ECPA Book Awards. Sarah will be spearheading the acquisitions for our children’s list, which continues to be a vital aspect of our overall publishing program.

BUNMI ISHOLA is joining our team as Editor, reporting to Sarah Rubio. Through her work at Kidsbooks Publishing and Sourcebooks Kids, as well as her experience as a former middle-school educator, Bunmi brings firsthand insights on how books inspire and inform young minds. She is adept at market research and has a passion for creating books that children and their parents will find irresistible. We are delighted that she is bringing her impressive organizational, investigative, and editorial expertise to the development of our children’s titles, from acquisition through publication.

WaterBrook and Multnomah welcomes Sarah and Bunmi to the Colorado team. “I know they will lift our children’s publishing program to the next level with excellence and passion,” says Barker.

WaterBrook and Multnomah are imprints of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC. 

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Bethany House welcomes new Editorial Director

August 10, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Ada, Mich. (August 3, 2020)—Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy McGuire to the position of editorial director for Bethany House, a division of Baker Publishing Group. McGuire’s appointment to the position follows the departure of David Horton, who is leaving the company after 22 years with Bethany House, most recently serving as vice president of editorial.

McGuire joined the Bethany House team in 2008 as an acquisitions editor for nonfiction with ten years of experience in the publishing industry. Since that time, he has helped the Bethany House division expand their list with a number of strong acquisitions including authors such as Tony Evans, Paula Faris, Susie Larson, Shaunti Feldhahn, and Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Before joining Bethany House, McGuire served as an acquisitions editor at Moody Publishers where he acquired both fiction and nonfiction.

“We’re tremendously grateful for the strong leadership Dave has provided for the Bethany House team during the past two decades—and for the passion, creativity, and vision Andy has consistently demonstrated in his work,” said Jennifer Leep, Executive Vice President of Trade Publishing. “We wish Dave the best in his future endeavors and look forward to a new season under the insightful and talented leadership Andy will bring for the team’s future.”

Bethany House has been publishing high quality books for over 50 years. Recognized as the pioneer and leader in Christian fiction, we publish over 75 new fiction and nonfiction titles annually in subjects including historical and contemporary fiction, Christian living, devotional, family resources, and theology. Our titles are frequently found on Christian bestseller lists.

Baker Publishing Group (Bethany House, Revell, Baker Books, Chosen, Brazos Press, and Baker Academic) is a leading producer of Christian resources that give insight and inspiration to readers worldwide. Our divisions reflect the broadest scope of topics, which includes fiction, self-help, inspiration, professional books, Christian living and academic titles.

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

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Oasis Family Media introduces new Hollywoodland Audiobooks imprint

August 10, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

CAROL STREAM, IL, August 5, 2020 — Oasis Family Media, parent company of Oasis Audio, has announced the rollout of Hollywoodland Audiobooks, a new imprint celebrating the lives and works of Hollywood screen legends. Initial releases focus on Hollywood’s Golden Age (1913–1969).

Hollywoodland Audiobooks — named for the original iconic sign in the hills above the Hollywood neighborhood — is a passion project of Oasis Family Media President Steve Smith. “I want to tell the stories that dig beyond the surface of icons,” said Smith. “We’re unearthing the layers of true stories that built the classic films and stars you might think you already know.”

The imprint’s debut release will be The Making of Casablanca (print edition originally published in 1992 as Round Up the Usual Suspects). The audiobook will be available September 8 and is narrated by industry powerhouse Scott Brick.

Other acquisitions for the Hollywoodland catalog include Myrna Loy: Being & Becoming, written by James Kotsilibas and Myrna Loy, and Charles Tranberg’s The Thin Man: Murder Over Cocktails. Both titles are narrated by Holly Palance and are scheduled for release in October.

Palance, an actress and journalist, has been entrenched in the film industry her entire life, as the daughter of Academy Award–winner Jack Palance. Palance said of the venture, “Hollywood is my hometown and I’m thrilled to team up with Steve Smith and Oasis to present the up-close-and-personal stories of the movies’ greatest stars.”

Hollywoodland audiobooks will be available on all major platforms.

About Oasis Family Media
Oasis Family Media houses Oasis Audio, a leading publisher of inspirational and family-friendly audiobooks for adults and children, and two imprints: Paperback Classics and Hollywoodland Audiobooks. The Oasis catalog includes more than 1,200 titles, adding 175 new audiobooks annually —from popular children’s series to romance and suspense fiction to business and self-help titles. Today, Oasis Audio is one of the largest independent audiobook publishers in the United States. To learn more, visit oasisfamilymedia.com

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Zondervan Bibles releases the NRSV Simple Faith Bible edited by former President Jimmy Carter

August 10, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

A call for a warmhearted, justice-filled life of faith from former President Jimmy Carter 

Grand Rapids, Mich. Aug. 2020- Zondervan Bibles, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is proud to release the NRSV Simple Faith Bible: Following Jesus into a Life of Peace, Compassion, and Wholeness, edited by former United States President Jimmy Carter.

Nobel Peace Prize Winner and former President Jimmy Carter’s contagious desire for peace, compassion, and wholeness permeate the notes of this Bible. His decades-long Sunday School teaching ministry, his public service, and humanitarian engagement form the basis of the book introductions, thoughtful essays, pithy quotes, and honest prayers, calling you to a warmhearted, justice-filled life of faith.

“I cannot imagine a better time to present this Bible,” said Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Zondervan Bibles. “In a world of uncertainty and fear, when justice cries out, President Carter’s engagement with the Word will reveal the beauty found in these pages. Many will be inspired, equipped, and encouraged through his reflections and prayers. His faith is a model for us all.”

Set in Zondervan’s exclusive NRSV Comfort Print® typeface, this New Revised Standard Version Bible offers you a smooth reading experience that complements the foremost Bible translation vetted by Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Jewish scholars. Renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability, the NRSV faithfully serves the church in personal spiritual formation, in the liturgy, and in the academy.

Features:

  • The text of the New Revised Standard Version (66-book Protestant canon), vetted by an ecumenical pool of Christian academics and renowned for its beautiful balance of scholarship and readability
  • Foreword by Jonathan Reckford, International CEO of Habitat for Humanity
  • Over 600 application-oriented notes, articles, reflections, and prayers gleaned from Nobel Peace Prize winner and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter’s extensive teaching ministry and public life of service
  • Exclusive Zondervan NRSV Comfort Print typeface
  • 9.5-point print size

NRSV Simple Faith Bible: Following Jesus into a Life of Peace, Compassion, and Wholeness is available now:
9780310454434 NRSV, Simple Faith Bible, Hardcover, Comfort Print, 1536 pages, $39.99
9780310454441 NRSV, Simple Faith Bible, Leathersoft, Comfort Print, 1536 pages, $59.99

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 Public Relations Manager, amy.bigler@harpercollins.com 616.698.3514 

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Joel Rosenberg pens foreword to new VOM book release written by “the Billy Graham of Iran”

August 10, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

DALLAS, Texas – Joel Rosenberg, world-renowned Middle East expert and New York Times best-selling author, adamantly praised Dr. Hormoz Shariat’s upcoming book Iran’s Great Awakening (VOM Books) in his foreword.

“I consider Hormoz Shariat to be the Billy Graham of Iran,” said Rosenberg. “He is far and away the most watched and most influential Iranian evangelist in the world, and his story is well worth reading.”

In Iran’s Great Awakening, Shariat shares the details of his personal journey from the bondage of Islam to the freedom of Christ, including the process of establishing Iran Alive Ministries (IAM), an organization that reaches six million daily viewers in Iran through a satellite TV broadcast. Shariat also outlines the biblical prophecies about Iran, noting how they parallel current events, and ultimately concludes that Iran will be a Christian nation soon.

“Today, the mere mention of Iran often conjures up thoughts of war, terror and tragedy,” said Rosenberg. “But Hormoz and I believe a new day is coming. Soon, possibly very soon, the Lord Jesus will move His throne into the heart of Iran… The Islamic Republic will become the Christian Republic. The Islamic Revolution will become a Gospel Revolution.”

IAM reports the many efforts of the Iranian government to contain the spread of Christianity are failing, and God is raising up a Christian revival of historic proportions. For Shariat, this revival is personal.

In 1979, Shariat was a young Muslim on the streets of Tehran shouting “death to America!” while aiding the Islamic revolution. However, when the Islamic Government of Iran executed his 18-year-old brother, he had an encounter with God that changed his life forever. After this encounter, Shariat asked God to use his one life to save one million Muslim souls – which birthed his dream to create IAM.

Now, through the use of satellite broadcast, IAM reaches millions of Iranian Muslims worldwide with the gospel and has a significant role in the underground church planting movement in Iran. Since this ministry was founded January 1, 2000, Iran has been named the country with the fastest growing evangelical population in the world today.

Through Iran’s Great Awakening, Shariat examines this recent Christian revival in Iran by exploring the causes as well as the impact – on the Middle East and the rest of the world. He believes Iran is just the beginning of an unprecedented, massive move of God that is already sweeping over the earth.

“Shariat testifies first-hand that this prophetic, supernatural transformation has already begun in Iran,” said Rosenberg. “But it is far from complete. More is coming. Much more. He wants you to be part of it, and so do I.”

Iran’s Great Awakening will inform, encourage and inspire readers into revival. It will be available for public purchase on September 1, 2020 wherever books are sold. Find out more information at iranalive.org/awakening.

More About VOM Books
VOM Books, the publishing arm of The Voice of the Martyrs, is well-known for inspiring believers with bestselling titles such as Tortured for Christ, which sold over 10 million copies in 60 languages worldwide, Jesus Freaks: Martyrs: Stories of Those Who Stood for Jesus, with more than 1.1 million copies in distribution, and highly-popular Extreme Devotion: Voice of the Martyrs.

Learn more about The Voice of the Martyrs at www.persecution.com.

 

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IVP introduces Director of Sales, Digital Sales Manager, and Academic Sales Manager

August 10, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

WESTMONT, IL—InterVarsity Press is pleased to introduce Adam Dalton as the associate director of sales and to announce the promotion of Ali Galbraith to the role of digital sales manager and Rob McKenzie to academic sales manager.

“With so much uncertainty over the past few months, I’ve been incredibly grateful for the moves that we’ve been able to make at IVP to ensure the long-term success of the press,” said Justin Paul Lawrence, senior director of sales and marketing at IVP. “Adam Dalton has impressed me as I’ve met him at industry events over the past few years, and I was overjoyed to be able to add trade sales of his caliber to our team. Ali Galbraith has acquitted herself in the past at IVP with excellent results in international sales, publicity, and academic sales, and yet has done even more for our digital and internet retailer presence. I’m especially pleased to be able to have Rob McKenzie as our key representative to the world of higher education as he has already made excellent connections during his tireless work for IVP in the conference sphere. I look forward to working with all three for years to come.”

Dalton has more than ten years of experience in sales and marketing, working for the sales teams at Moody Publishers and Crossway. In his role as associate director of sales for IVP, he serves US and international trade retail and wholesale accounts, manages the relationship between IVP US and SPCK/IVP UK, and manages IVP’s internal sales team.

Galbraith joined IVP in 2015 and has served in various roles, including publicity assistant, executive assistant to the publisher, digital sales project coordinator, and most recently as the academic sales manager. As the digital sales manager, Galbraith will support the work of the sales department by directing and driving the sales relationships for key digital and online accounts.

McKenzie has worked at IVP since 2004 and worked most recently as the sales representative for trade, academic, and special markets. As the academic sales manager, he will present new resources to seminaries, colleges, and libraries. He will work with pastors and professors to provide desk copies as well as new and backlist books to use for their congregations and students. McKenzie will also work with bookstores and lead IVP’s initiative to provide books and study guides for Christian schools and homeschoolers.

Contact: Krista Clayton | 630.734.4013 | kclayton@ivpress.com

 

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Faithlife equips churches to create advanced Worship and Sermon presentations with the release of Proclaim 3.0

August 10, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Church Technology Company Launches Updated Version of Popular Presentation Software

BELLINGHAM, Wash., August 10, 2020 – Faithlife, the church technology company and makers of Logos Bible Software, today announced the release of its newly improved church presentation software Faithlife Proclaim 3.0.

Faithlife Proclaim is currently utilized by thousands of churches across the nation, servicing ministry leaders with software that makes worship and sermon presentations seamless and simple and ultimately enabling leaders to spend more time on ministry and less time tinkering with technology.

“In our continual pursuit to meet the needs of church staff so they can focus on their callings, we have added additional advanced features and capabilities to Faithlife Proclaim 3.0,” said Faithlife Founder and CEO Bob Pritchett. “This new version works with both in-person and online church services, which will equip churches across the country to maintain a standard of excellence no matter how COVID-19 affects gatherings now or in the future.”

New and noteworthy features of Faithlife Proclaim 3.0 include:

  • A proprietary live-streaming capability unique to Faithlife Proclaim that allows churches to hook up their presentations to a live stream provider in addition to in-church presentation ability;
  • Annotating screens with live markup so pastors and speakers can circle, point, underline and highlight information on their slides while speaking;
  • Presenting multiple feeds on different displays, enabling worship experiences to go next-level;
  • Providing different templates for displaying information on the new confidence monitor; and
  • Saving different arrangements of your regularly used songs, so users can reuse any of their favorite arrangements easily, and display chord charts on the confidence monitor.

“The essential need to display worship and sermon presentations via live stream was not possible before Faithlife Proclaim 3.0,” said Pritchett. “We are excited to see how this revolutionary feature changes churches across the country as they seek to hold high-quality services online.”

Faithlife offers a 30-day free trial of Proclaim and Pro Media. To learn more about Faithlife Proclaim 3.0, visit proclaim.faithlife.com.

About Faithlife Proclaim
Faithlife Proclaim is a cloud-based software that enables pastors, worship leaders and church laymen alike to easily create quality presentations that are engaging to the congregation. Proclaim is team-focused, making worship preparation seamless with real-time updates and edits. Users have access to more than 5,000 free church graphics, 25 Bible versions and integration with SongSelect by CCLI, Planning Center, Graceway Media, Logos Bible Software and more. To learn more, visit Proclaim.faithlife.com/.

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1 TAME YOUR THOUGHTS
MAX LUCADO
2 I JUST WISH I HAD A BIGGER KITCHEN
KATE STRICKLER
3 KJV STANDARD LESSON COMMENTARY® LARGE PRINT EDITION 2025-2026
STANDARD PUBLISHING
4 STANDING ON THE EDGE OF ETERNITY
GARY HAMRICK
5 PRACTICING THE WAY
JOHN MARK COMER
6 THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES
GARY CHAPMAN
7 JESUS CALLING
SARAH YOUNG
8 A JESUS-SHAPED LIFE BIBLE STUDY GUIDE PLUS STREAMING VIDEO
LISA HARPER
9 THE STRONGHOLD OF THE CHOSEN
AMANDA JENKINS. AND DALLAS JENKINS AND DOUGLAS S. HUFFMAN
10 NEW MORNING MERCIES
PAUL DAVID TRIPP
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1 KJV STANDARD LESSON COMMENTARY® LARGE PRINT EDITION 2025-2026
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2 KJV STANDARD LESSON COMMENTARY® 2025-2026
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3 NIV® STANDARD LESSON COMMENTARY® LARGE PRINT EDITION 2025-2026
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4 HOLY SPIRIT
DAVID DIGA HERNANDEZ
5 OUT OF THE WILDERNESS
ANGELA HALILI AND ARIELLE REITSMA
6 100 DAYS OF JOY AND STRENGTH
CANDACE CAMERON BURE
7 GOD CHOSE ME
CHARLES HENRY METCALF
8 NIV® STANDARD LESSON COMMENTARY® 2025-2026
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9 THE IMMORTAL MIND
MICHAEL EGNOR AND DENYSE O'LEARY
10 WHERE SECRETS LIE
COLLEEN COBLE AND RICK ACKER
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1 FINAL APPROACH
LYNETTE EASON
2 VANISHED
DAVID JEREMIAH WITH SAM O'NEAL
3 REDEEMING LOVE
FRANCINE RIVERS
4 WHEN CRICKETS CRY
CHARLES MARTIN
5 HINDS' FEET ON HIGH PLACES
HANNAH HURNARD
6 GELATO AT THE VILLA
ROBIN JONES GUNN
7 THE FRENCH KITCHEN
KRISTY CAMBRON
8 THE SHACK
WILLIAM PAUL YOUNG
9 SPLENDOR OF THE LAND
CONNILYN COSSETTE
10 A LINEAGE OF GRACE
FRANCINE RIVERS
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1 TAME YOUR THOUGHTS
MAX LUCADO
2 I JUST WISH I HAD A BIGGER KITCHEN
KATE STRICKLER
3 KJV STANDARD LESSON COMMENTARY® LARGE PRINT EDITION 2025-2026
STANDARD PUBLISHING
4 STANDING ON THE EDGE OF ETERNITY
GARY HAMRICK
5 PRACTICING THE WAY
JOHN MARK COMER
6 THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES
GARY CHAPMAN
7 JESUS CALLING
SARAH YOUNG
8 A JESUS-SHAPED LIFE BIBLE STUDY GUIDE PLUS STREAMING VIDEO
LISA HARPER
9 THE STRONGHOLD OF THE CHOSEN
AMANDA JENKINS. AND DALLAS JENKINS AND DOUGLAS S. HUFFMAN
10 NEW MORNING MERCIES
PAUL DAVID TRIPP
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SERGIO CARIELLO
2 THE BEGINNER'S BIBLE
THE BEGINNER'S BIBLE
3 THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE
SALLY LLOYD-JONES
4 GREAT AND SMALL PRAYERS FOR BABIES
PAMELA KENNEDY
5 GOD GAVE US YOU
LISA TAWN BERGREN
6 THE WORLD NEEDS WHO YOU WERE MADE TO BE
JOANNA GAINES
7 THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BIBLE
JANICE EMMERSON
8 BEDTIME PRAYERS FOR LITTLE ONES
MAX LUCADO AND DENALYN LUCADO
9 THE BIGGEST STORY BIBLE STORYBOOK
KEVIN DEYOUNG
10 MOSTLY WHAT GOD DOES IS LOVE YOU
SAVANNAH GUTHRIE
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1 LIVE ON PURPOSE
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2 SINGLE, DATING, ENGAGED, MARRIED
STUART, BEN
3 THE 5-MINUTE BIBLE STUDY FOR TEEN GIRLS
SCOTT, CAREY
4 DO HARD THINGS
ALEX HARRIS AND BRETT HARRIS
5 YOURS, NOT HERS
KARI KAMPAKIS
6 THE CASE FOR CHRIST STUDENT EDITION
LEE STROBEL WITH JANE VOGEL
7 MANGA BIBLE
SIKU
8 THE HARBINGER: A GRAPHIC NOVEL
JONATHAN CAHN
9 EVERYDAY INSPIRATION FOR TEEN GIRLS
JANICE THOMPSON
10 STRONG AND SECURE
MICHELLE NIETERT AND LYNN COWELL
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1 365 READ-ALOUD BEDTIME BIBLE STORIES
DANIEL PARTNER
2 ONE-MINUTE INSPIRATIONS FOR WOMEN
ELIZABETH GEORGE
3 THE GOSPEL STORY
MARY WILEY
4 KNOW YOUR BIBLE
PAUL KENT
5 BIBLE PROMISES FOR MOMS
HEIDI ST JOHN
6 199 PROMISES OF GOD
BARBOUR PUBLISHING
7 BIBLE PROMISE BOOK - KJV
BARBOUR PUBLISHING
8 ONE-MINUTE INSIGHTS FOR MEN
JIM GEORGE
9 PRAYER BASICS FOR EVERYONE
TERRY GLASPEY
10 IS GOD SPEAKING TO ME?
LYSA TERKEURST
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1 KJV GIANT PRINT FULL SIZE BIBLE
CHRISTIAN ART PUBLISHERS
2 NIV ADVENTURE BIBLE, Hardcover
ZONDERVAN
3 ESV CHURCH BIBLE
CROSSWAY
4 CSB SHE READS TRUTH BIBLE, Grey
RAECHEL MYERS AND AMANDA BIBLE WILLIAMS AND CSB BIBLES BY HOLMAN
5 NKJV PERSONAL SIZE LARGE PRINT REFERENCE BIBLE
THOMAS NELSON
6 KJV LARGE PRINT PEW BIBLE
THOMAS NELSON
7 NIV VALUE THINLINE BIBLE
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8 NIV THE WOMAN'S STUDY BIBLE
THOMAS NELSON
9 ESV STUDY BIBLE
J. I. PACKER
10 NLT LARGE PRINT PREMIUM VALUE THINLINE BIBLE, Garden Pink
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1 ESV ECONOMY BIBLE
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2 ESV ECONOMY HOLY BIBLE FOR KIDS
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3 ESV LARGE PRINT ECONOMY BIBLE
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4 NLT LARGE PRINT HOLY BIBLE ECONOMY OUTREACH EDITION
NEW LIVING TRANSLATION
5 KJV GIFT & AWARD BIBLE
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6 NIV ECONOMY BIBLE
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7 NIV LARGER PRINT HOLY BIBLE ECONOMY EDITION
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8 NIV GIFT & AWARD BIBLE
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9 NLT ECONOMY TEXT BIBLE
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10 NIV OUTREACH BIBLE STUDENT EDITION
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1 New International Version
2 English Standard Version
3 King James Version
4 New Living Translation
5 New King James Version
6 Christian Standard Bible
7 Reina Valera
8 New International Reader's Version
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10 New Revised Standard Version
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1 PERDONA LO QUE NO PUEDES OLVIDAR
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2 LOS 5 LENGUAJES DEL AMOR EDICION REVISADA
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3 UN ANO CON DIOS
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4 UNA VIDA CON PROPOSITO, Bolsillo
RICK WARREN
5 UNA MUJER SABIA
WENDY BELLO
6 DESTINADO AL EXITO
DANTE GEBEL
7 HISTORIA DE LA IGLESIA CRISTIANA
JESSE LYMAN HURLBUT
8 LA MUJER EMOCIONALMENTE SANA
GERI SCAZZERO AND PETER SCAZZERO
9 TEOLOGIA BIBLICA Y SISTEMATICA
MYER PEARLMAN
10 VIVIENDO SU VOLUNTAD
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B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
3 RVR1960 BIBLIA LETRA GRANDE TAMANO MANUAL EDICION TIERRA SANTA
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
4 RVR1960 BIBLIA DEL PESCADOR LETRA GRANDE
LUIS ANGEL DIAZ-PABON
5 RVR1960 BIBLIA PARA REGALOS Y PREMIOS, Imitacion piel
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
6 RVR1960 BIBLIA PARA REGALOS Y PREMIOS, Turquesa
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
7 RVR1960 BIBLIA DE ESTUDIO ARCO IRIS
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
8 RVR1960 BIBLIA DE APUNTES
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
9 RVR1960 SANTA BIBLIA EDICION PORTATIL CON CREMALLERA
RVR 1960- REINA VALERA 1960
10 RVR60 SANTA BIBLIA LETRA GRANDE TIERRA SANTA CON CIERRE
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1 LA GRAN HISTORIA DEL EVANGELIO
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2 365 HISTORIAS BIBLICAS PARA LA HORA DE DORMIR
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3 EL SECRETO DE LA PAZ PERSONAL
BILLY GRAHAM
4 DEMASIADO BENDECIDA PARA ESTAR ESTRESADA
DEBORA M. COTY
5 LA BIBLIA PARA TODOS LOS NINOS
JOAN G. ANGURELL
6 ESTRESATE MENOS, ORA MAS
DONNA K. MALTESE
7 PREOCUPATE MENOS Y ORA MAS
DONNA K. MALTESE
8 COMO ORAR EN EL ESPIRITU
JOHN BUNYAN
9 EL VALLE DE LOS HUESOS SECOS
YIYE AVILA
10 ¿PARA QUE ESTOY AQUI EN LA TIERRA?
RICK WARREN
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