CAROL STREAM, Ill.—April 9, 2021—Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce that three of their titles and authors have been named finalists for 2021 Christian Book Awards. The Christian Book Award honors excellence in Bibles and Christian books.

According to their website, “The Christian Book Award® program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and Bibles and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry. Presented annually to the finest in Christian publishing since 1978, the Christian Book Award® program honors the “best of the year” in 12 categories.”

Tyndale House Publishers authors and titles were named as finalists in the following categories:

• Ministry Resources:  A Church Called Tov, Scot McKnight and Laura Barringer
• New Author:  Try Softer, Aundi Kolber
• Young People’s Literature:  The Big Book of Bible Questions, Amy Parker and Doug Powell

Regarding A Church Called Tov, author Scot McKnight shared, “Laura and I had a vision: that abuses in churches are shaped as much by church culture as by abusive individuals. So we designed A Church Called Tov to help church leaders and churches nurture a culture of goodness (tov) with the prayer that such a culture would block abuses from forming. We are honored by ECPA’s nomination.”

Speaking about her work with author Aundi Kolber on Try Softer, Jillian Schlossberg, senior acquisitions editor, shared, “What an honor and privilege it has been to have partnered with Aundi on the important work of Try Softer. With her trauma-informed expertise and hard-won life experience, Aundi has brought a new and healing lens to our cultural conversation. I can’t wait to see how she continues to grow and flourish as an author.”

Linda Howard, associate publisher for Tyndale Children and Youth, commented, “It is an honor to have worked on The Big Book of Bible Questions with Amy Parker and Doug Powell. I am so happy to see it as one of the finalists for the Christian Book Awards. We continue to pray that this book will help many kids understand God’s Word in a fresh and personal way.”

For more information on Tyndale titles, please visit tyndale.com.

The Christian Book Award® program has recognized the absolute highest quality in Christian books since 1978. Based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact, the Christian Book Award® program is the oldest and among the most prestigious awards in the religious publishing industry.  ChristianBookAwards.com

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. For more information about ECPA: info@ecpa.org, ECPA.org.

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.

 

Includes new stories, life lessons, discussion questions and resources to help stop child neglect 

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 6, 2021) – Based on the bestselling memoir that also was depicted in a feature film, HarperCollins Christian Publishing releases “A Chance in the World: An Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home” by Steve Pemberton, everywhere books are sold on Tuesday, April 20.

Since its publication in 2012, Steve’s story has inspired thousands of people around the world. A true story of growing up in a cruel foster home and defying seemingly insurmountable odds, this new adaptation of the USA TODAY bestselling memoir “A Chance in the World” shares Steve’s journey with 8 to 12-year-olds with sensitivity, honesty and hope.

Featuring new stories and life lessons not included in the original memoir, “A Chance in the World,” the young readers edition can provide adults and teachers an age-appropriate reading tool to engage with kids ages 8 to 12, on a deeper level about topics such as family, bullying, the power of kindness, and the destructive effects of labeling people.

Born as Steve Klakowicz, Pemberton’s story begins in New Bedford, MA. Taken from his mother at age three and losing his father to gun violence at age 5. Steve lived in the clutches of a cruel foster family. He would find his only refuge in a box of books given to him by a kind stranger. Books would be the tool he used to take him to new worlds he can only imagine and would someday lead him to his biological family.

Armed with just a single clue, Pemberton would embark on a years-long quest to unravel the mystery of his origins. As a light-skinned boy with blue eyes, a curly Afro, and a Polish last name, Pemberton shares how he comes to learn and embrace his identity.

It would be the kindness of a neighbor, a Sunday school teacher, and a high school mentor who would help Steve steer through the darkness of harrowing circumstances. With the help of what he calls his “human lighthouses” as guides, Pemberton would go on to attend Boston College on a scholarship, became a trail-blazing Fortune 500 executive, an acclaimed speaker, a philanthropist, a US Senate candidate, a Congressional awardee and a visionary youth advocate. He shares his story to inspire others who want to be seen for their possibilities rather than their circumstances because he, himself, ‘is the way the story can turn out to be.’

In this Young Readers Edition, “A Chance in the World” teaches children:

• to begin each day with hope
• that there is goodness in the world, and it is possible to be a beacon of light for others
• that they can overcome challenging circumstances
• that everyone comes from different backgrounds and has value
• to apply Steve’s inspirational message to their own lives, through age-appropriate discussion questions.

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and May is National Foster Care Awareness Month. According to iFoster, approximately 424,000 children are in foster care, with 20,000 youth aging out of the foster care system annually. Within four years of aging out, 50% have no earnings, and those who do make an average annual income of $7500. “A Chance in the World” concludes with resources on how to help stop abuse.

People can call or text Childhelp at 1-800-422-4453 to have a private conversation with someone who is trained in how to help kids who are being abused. They will listen and help callers decide next steps.

“A Chance in the World: An Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home” (ISBN# 9781400225149) releases on April 20 and now is available for pre-order everywhere books are sold.

* MEDIA COPIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST*

About the Author
Steve Pemberton is Chief People Officer for Workhuman, the leading online platform bringing positivity to the workplace through social recognition. Prior to assuming his role at Workhuman, Steve was a Senior Human Resources Executive at Walgreens. Steve and his wife, Tonya, are the proud parents of three children. 

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.

Dolly Parton, Many Others Endorse Grace Bomb Book by Author, Pastor Patrick Linnell Releasing May 1

The second annual Grace Bomb Day happens May 16 and follows the May 1 release of Author and Pastor Patrick Linnell’s timely book Grace Bomb: The Surprising Impact Of Loving Your Neighbors from David C Cook. Churches and individuals across the country will come together for this second annual event to unleash love on neighbors through surprising gifts that point them to the source of kindness, Jesus.

Intentional acts of love prompted by the Holy Spirit, Grace Bombs can practically look like offering an extra tip to a hardworking server, giving up a seat on an airplane, or making a meal for the ER nurse next door, etc. When a person “grace bombs” a neighbor, spouse or stranger, it is a response to God’s call to love those people in generous and surprising ways.

“While we want grace bombing to be a part of our everyday rhythm of life, we have designated May 16 as a day to collectively elevate and live out Jesus’ command in Matthew 5:16 to let our light shine,” says Linnell.

Like the Grace Bomb movement, the companion book is a gateway to personal and corporate revival, inspiring readers to put into practice Jesus’ command to love our neighbors. In Grace Bomb, Pastor Linnell equips readers to join a movement of simple obedience that leads to world-changing impact.

The message of the book resonates with iconic celebrity Dolly Parton, who shares that she’s “all about loving thy neighbor and spreading love and kindness” as many others chime in to endorse Grace Bomb.

Calling the book a “magnificent work,” Rev. Dr. Casely Baiden Essamuah, Secretary, Global Christian Forum, says it’s a “must-read for church leaders and followers of Christ who want to next-level their commitment in practical ways.”

Edward F. Kelley IV, TH. B, M. Min., M.T.S., Executive Pastor and Management Consultant, adds that he thinks the book is “fabulous,” and “was truly astonished by its clarity, simplicity and heart,” while Dr. Robert Morrison McAlister, Global Catalyst, says, “It is so refreshing to read a book that stirs my heart in new ways to make God’s precious Word practical.” “Grace Bomb is a delightful and inspiring read,” continues Buck Rogers, President of Empower Clarity, Inc. “Pat writes in such a winsome, humorous and practical fashion.”

“Simple. Inspiring. Contagious. Essential. That’s Grace Bomb…Pat Linnell mentors us through a neighbor-loving explosion of grace bombing that can change you, your neighbor and the nations!” exclaims Greg St. Cyr, D.Min, pastor of Bay Area Community Church, Annapolis, MD.

“I can’t think of a better book for what the world needs right now…You’ll walk away inspired, prepared and eager to live this out,” says Brian Hopper, Pastor, Equipper, Coach, Bay Area Community Church.

“What’s better than random acts of kindness? Intentional acts of kindness prompted by the Holy Spirit. Grace Bomb is pure delight from start to finish…,” says Tracey Tiernan, radio host 95.1 SHINE-FM.

Drawing on rich examples from Scripture and everyday life, and with a foreword written by Joey Tomassoni, Grace Bomb shows how readers can:

• Deepen sensitivity to the Holy Spirit
• Go beyond cultural expectations of kindness to point people toward Jesus
• Overcome barriers to “Grace Bombing,” such as fear, busyness and prejudice
• Rest in God-given identity and access His supernatural fuel supply
• Experience joy and fun while exercising faith beyond Sundays

Sharing first-hand accounts of “bombs” dropped and received over the past three years of the Grace Bomb movement, Linnell encourages, “In the spirit of Hebrews 10:24, we are considering how to stir one another on to love and good works. When we hear about these simple everyday neighbor-loving actions that really happened, we can better spot the opportunities that God is putting before us even now.”

For all the latest Grace Bomb news and more, go to www.gracebomb.org/book, Facebook and Instagram.

About Patrick Linnell:  Throughout Patrick Linnell’s nearly two decades in pastoral ministry, God’s disruptive grace has been his consistent theme. In 2017, this led to the preaching series that formed the basis for his Grace Bomb book and 2018’s birth of the non-profit The Grace Bomb Company. After an overwhelming response from his congregation, Grace Bomb cards and an interactive website, www.gracebomb.org, were branded and born, and stories began to circulate and be shared about these surprising gifts meant to brighten a neighbor’s day. Since then, Grace Bomb cards have been requested in all 50 States, with more than 1,000 stories shared through the website alone of intentional acts of love motivated by Jesus. Churches around the nation have also launched Grace Bomb as a sermon series and an ongoing discipleship tool.

With an undergraduate degree in Business and Marketing, Linnell at one time had his sights set on corporate America until God broke in with other plans. Instead, he became a missionary to young adults in the greater Baltimore/DC area while completing a MA in Theology from Columbia International University (CIU). Spending 14 years on staff at Bay Area Community Church in Annapolis, MD, Linnell now leads the Grace Bomb movement as chief visionary and travels to churches around the country to introduce them to this unique discipleship tool. He is the husband of 18 years to Kristen, father of four kids, an aging ice hockey player, and extreme yard work enthusiast.

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

ATTN MEDIA: Patrick Linnell, Grace Bomb review and giveaway copies are available upon request. High-resolution cover artwork and other press materials are available now at https://app.box.com/v/PatrickLinnell-GraceBomb.

For additional information, contact:

• Rick Hoganson, Hoganson@comcast.net
• Maureen Hoganson, MaureenHoganson@comcast.net
• Hoganson Media Relations, 615-459-9870

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zondervan is a world leading Bible publisher and provider of Christian communications.  Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., delivers transformational Christian experiences through its bestselling Bibles, books, curriculum, academic resources and digital products. The Company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Mich. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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