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IVP to serve as official publisher of First Nations Version of the New Testament

May 4, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

WESTMONT, IL—InterVarsity Press is pleased to announce that they will be partnering with Rain Ministries to serve as the official publisher of First Nations Version of the full New Testament, which is scheduled to release in 2021. The First Nations Version of the New Testament is a new translation, attempting to capture the simplicity, clarity, and beauty of our Native storytellers in English, while remaining faithful to the original language of the New Testament.

“The First Nations Version is a groundbreaking, fresh translation of the New Testament filled with vivid, evocative language and imagery,” said Al Hsu, senior editor for IVP. “It helps modern readers discover the power of Scripture by conveying the biblical story through the sensibilities and cadences of Native oral storytelling tradition. We experience the kingdom of God as walking Creator’s Good Road, and we encounter Jesus as Creator Sets Free, the Chosen One. It is an honor to partner with Terry Wildman and the FNV team in heralding the great story to new peoples.”

The First Nations Version: New Testament is authored by Terry M. Wildman with input from the First Nations Version Translation Council and Native reviewers. The First Nations Version was first envisioned by Wildman and with the help of OneBook.ca and Wycliffe Associates has expanded into a collaborative effort that includes First Nations/Native Americans from over twenty-five tribes.

Wildman said, “You might call this a contextual translation in English, in the tradition of the storytellers of oral culture. While it is not tribally specific, it is intended to relate in a general way to all our First Nations people. The FNV is not only a gift to our First Nations people but we also consider it an offering from First Nations people to the world. It is similar in concept to The Message by Eugene Peterson or The Living Bible by Kenneth N. Taylor. But it is different in the sense that it attempts to convey the rhythm and feel of an oral storyteller from our Turtle Island (North American) cultures.”

This project was birthed out of a desire to provide an English Bible that connects, in a culturally sensitive way, the traditional heart languages of the over six million English-speaking First Nations people of North America. The First Nations Version Translation Council has been selected from a cross section of Native North Americans—elders, pastors, young adults, and men and women from differing tribes and diverse geographic locations. This council also represents a diversity of church and denominational traditions to minimize bias.

Megan Murdock Krischke serves as the director for Native InterVarsity, a ministry of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. She said, “The FNV has quickly become a go-to resource for Native InterVarsity across the nation. We are using it in our small group Bible studies, and it is influencing the words we choose when we invite students to the full life that Creator Sets Free (Jesus) offers. The word choices of the FNV not only resonate with Native students but they are offering a fresh hearing of Scripture for non-Natives. For example, when we talk about bad hearts and broken ways people can see that in themselves and others. But when we talk about sin, defenses and blinders go up immediately. I would recommend the FNV to any Native person who wants to learn more about Jesus and any non-Native person who longs to be able to read Scripture with new eyes.”

The FNV is a retelling of the Creator’s Story—the Scriptures—following the tradition of the storytellers of these oral cultures. Many of the First Nations tribes still resonate with the cultural and linguistic thought patterns found in their original tongues. This way of speaking, with its simple yet profound beauty and rich cultural idioms, still resonates in the hearts of First Nations people.

L. Daniel Hawk, professor of Old Testament and Hebrew at Ashland Theological Seminary, said, “Reading theFirst Nations Version: New Testament is like listening to a wise elder pass down ancient teachings. Its oral cadences give the Scriptures new room to breathe. While contemporary translations focus on updating language in a modern mode, the FNV recaptures the sense of tradition that binds faithful readers to our past and to the story that tells us who we are. It is a good gift to everyone who walks the Jesus Way.”

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

 

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Tyndale author Chris Fabry inducted into Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame

May 4, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

CAROL STREAM, Ill.— May 1, 2020— Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce that Chris Fabry, five-time Christy Award–winning author and 2018 inductee to the Christy Award Hall of Fame, was inducted into the Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame.

Chris Dickerson, president of the Marshall University School of Journalism and Mass Communications Hall of Fame Advisory Board, announced the news in a press release on April 29, 2020. In it, he shared, “We are extremely proud of all of our graduates, and it is an honor to welcome five more very deserving members to our hall of fame.”

The release further stated: “Fabry, a 1982 SOJMC graduate, is a bestselling author and an award-winning broadcaster. Primarily focusing his work on family and Christian issues, the Culloden native has written more than 80 books—including titles that have landed him on the New York Times bestseller lists—and has hosted national radio programs for more than 35 years.”

Karen Watson, publisher of Tyndale fiction, shared, “Having observed Chris over more than two decades in publishing, I have seen him display a consistently high level of professionalism through the challenges of a long career in broadcasting and writing. Whether managing a demanding schedule with competing deadlines or adapting to the sobering realities of a rapidly changing media landscape, Chris’s admirable personal integrity, his wit, and his resilience have consistently stood out. I am delighted that he has received this much-deserved recognition.”

Chris Fabry, a 1982 graduate of the W. Page Pitt School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Marshall University, is an award-winning author and radio personality who hosts the daily program Chris Fabry Live on Moody Radio. He is also heard on Love Worth Finding, Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, and other radio programs. A native of West Virginia, Chris and his wife, Andrea, now live in Arizona and are the parents of nine children.

Chris’s novels, which include Overcomer, Dogwood, June Bug, Almost Heaven, The Promise of Jesse Woods, and Under a Cloudless Sky, have won five Christy Awards, an ECPA Christian Book Award, and two Awards of Merit from Christianity Today, but it’s his lyrical prose and tales of redemption that keep readers returning for more.

Chris has also published more than 70 other books, ranging from nonfiction and film novelizations, including the bestseller War Room, to novels for children and young adults. He coauthored the Left Behind: The Kids series with Jerry B. Jenkins and Tim LaHaye, as well as the Red Rock Mysteries and The Wormling series with Jerry B. Jenkins.

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

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 $100 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.

 

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Maggie Wallem Rowe’s “This Life We Share” is Barnes & Noble bestseller

May 4, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Debut author’s reflections on journeying well with God and others releases May 5 with NavPress

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. (May 1, 2020)—Debut author Maggie Wallem Rowe’s This Life We Share: 52 Reflections on Journeying Well with God and Others (NavPress, ISBN: 978-1-64158-007-6, HC, $17.99) releases May 5 from NavPress and it is already resonating with readers as it debuted on the Barnes & Noble bestsellers list at No. 59 among all books on Friday, May 1.

Wrote New York Times bestselling author Beth Moore, “I love Maggie Rowe so much and am so thankful for what God has called her to do.”

This Life We Share is a woman’s guide to living well—from the inner journey of dealing with anxiety and insecurity to the everyday moments of waiting and distraction to practical principles for parenting, grandparenting, and aging.

Acquisitions editor Caitlyn Carlson said, “As our world weathers disruption and fear, we’re grateful for Maggie’s wisdom and encouragement about the ways we walk through this life together, even when we are apart. This book is a balm for the weary heart.”

Jesus once said of the woman who anointed his feet, “She did what she could” (Mark 14:8, NIV)—and that is the goal of this book: to provide insights and wisdom for walking through life with the confidence that you’re doing what you can to live well for God, love others, and take care of yourself.

Additional information about This Life We Share is available at https://www.navpress.com/p/this-life-we-share/9781641580076.

Maggie Wallem Rowe is a national speaker, dramatist, blogger, and writer who has contributed to more than ten books, including numerous devotional Bibles. Maggie has traveled extensively throughout the United States and abroad, performing original one-woman dramas that she authored and speaking at outreach programs, conferences, community events, and retreats. She holds an undergraduate degree in communications with a minor in education, as well as a graduate degree in biblical studies, both from Wheaton College (IL). Maggie lives near Asheville, NC, with her husband, Mike. The Rowes have three adult children and five grandchildren. This Life We Share is her first book. Visit Maggie at www.MaggieRowe.com.

The NavPress mission is to advance the calling of The Navigators by bringing biblically rooted, culturally relevant, and highly practical products to people who want to know and love Christ more deeply. Through The Message Bible and other insightful resources, NavPress seeks to bring positive spiritual movement to peoples’ lives. In January 2014, NavPress entered into an alliance with Tyndale House Publishers to strengthen and better position NavPress and its rich content for the future. NavPress provides books and other content that bring spiritual impact, life transformation, and help lead in the mission of making disciples.

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The Parable Group shares Back to the Bookstore Retail Toolkit for post COVID-19 times

May 4, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

May 1, 2020 – Today, the Parable Group released its Back to the Bookstore: Retail Toolkit for Post-Covid-19 Times, providing ready-to-use resources, stock-up specials, articles, and tools to help any and all Christian retailers prepare to reopen their store and begin serving customers face-to-face again.

“After weeks of closed doors, retailers and shoppers are becoming eager to get back to the bookstore,” stated Greg Squires, President of The Parable Group. “We hope these resources accelerate Christian retailers’ return to business and propel shoppers to recommit their support for their local bookstores.”

The Back to the Bookstore: Retail Toolkit for Post-Covid-19 Times includes dozens of social media assets, ready-to-send email templates, postcard artwork, printable door/window signs, and bag stuffer ideas along with health and safety tips and printable checklists. Reopening stock-up specials from HarperCollins Christian Publishing and other key publishers are also included in the toolkit.

Along with the marketing materials, these articles are also available to encourage and guide retailers: 3 Predicted Shifts in Consumer Behavior and Preparing Your Staff & Store to Serve Customers.

To access the Back to the Bookstore Retail Toolkit and articles, click here.

The Parable Group helps Christian retailers, publishers, and ministries magnify their mission by connecting them to engaged Christian consumers, pastors, and church leaders. The San Luis Obispo, CA based data-driven marketing agency and media group has served over 1000 Christian organizations since 1985. For more information, contact sally.ross@parable.com or visit www.parablegroup.com.

Contact: Sally Ross, (805) 329-4020 sally.ross@parable.com

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Best-selling Francine Rivers novel set for big screen adaptation with D.J. Caruso directing

May 4, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Logan Marshall Green, Famke Janseen, Nina Dobrev and Eric Dane star in Francine River’s Timeless Love Story

Produced by Nthibah Pictures, Pure Flix Entertainment, Mission Pictures International

Nationwide Theatrical Release Set for Spring 2021

REDEEMING LOVE, a big screen adaptation of Francine Rivers’ best-selling novel, has been announced as a theatrical release nationwide for spring 2021.

Directed by D.J. Caruso (xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE), the film boasts an ensemble cast of Abigail Cowen (FATE: THE WINX SAGA, I STILL BELIEVE, SABRINA), Tom Lewis (GENTLEMAN JACK), Logan Marshall Green(UPGRADE, SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING), Famke Janssen (X-MEN, TAKEN), Nina Dobrev (xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE, VAMPIRE DIARIES) and Eric Dane (GREY’S ANATOMY, THE LAST SHIP, X-MEN).

Principal photography completed in March, where production transformed Cape Town, South Africa into California and Boston during the Gold Rush Era of the 1850’s.

The film is based on the novel Redeeming Love, which has remained on multiple fiction best-seller lists for over 15 years, sold over three million copies, and has been published in more than 30 languages.

COPYRIGHT 2020 REDEEMING LOVE HOLDING LLC. All Rights Reserved. Photo of Abigail Cowen as “Angel” in the motion picture Redeeming Love.

Francine Rivers, the New York Times best-selling author of over 30 books, who co-wrote the screenplay with director D.J. Caruso shares her excitement to see the story come to the big screen. “This is a dream come true, not just for me, but for so many who have been asking when Redeeming Love would become a movie,” says Rivers. “I am delighted that we recently completed production with an amazing director and cast. I can’t wait to see it on the big screen early next year.”

Director Caruso admits that when his wife introduced him to the novel, he immediately felt the passion and vision to make a great film and to write these complex and dynamic characters with Rivers. “While many are victims of horrible circumstances that will haunt them forever, some characters are able to overcome the pain, the sorrow and the brutality to discover how remarkable they truly are,” states Caruso. “Angel’s journey reminds us that healing happens through love and acceptance, never through judgment or force.”

Caruso’s directing credits include xXx: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE (Vin Diesel), EAGLE EYE (Shia LaBeouf, Michelle Monaghan, Billy Bob Thornton), I AM NUMBER FOUR (Alex Pettyfer), DISTURBIA (Shia LaBeouf) and the upcoming xXx 4.

REDEEMING LOVE is produced by Cindy Bond, through her Mission Pictures International label; Simon Swart and Wayne Fitzjohn, through their Nthibah Pictures production banner; and Michael Scott, David A.R. White and Brittany Yost for Pure Flix Entertainment. The executive producers are Francine Rivers and Roma Downey through LightWorkers.

The film will mark the second collaboration in two years between Cindy Bond and Simon Swart, who produced the immensely successful inspirational film, I CAN ONLY IMAGINE. Michael Scott and David A.R. White are founding partners of Pure Flix Entertainment, the leading independent faith and family studio in the world.

REDEEMING LOVE is a powerful and contemporary retelling of the biblical book of Hosea. The timeless love story takes place against the romantic backdrop of the California Gold Rush of 1850. The story centers on Angel (Cowen), whowas sold into prostitution as a child. She has survived through hatred and self-loathing, until she meets Michael Hosea (Lewis) and discovers there is no brokenness that love can’t heal. The story reflects the redemptive power of unconditional and sacrificial love with characters and circumstances relevant to the contemporary world.

Producer Cindy Bond believes the film will deliver the transformational message that hope and love can overcome even the darkest of times. “Francine Rivers’ Redeeming Love is iconic. It is the most romantic and meaningful story I’ve ever read,” says Bond. “Powerfully brought to life by D.J.’s incredible creative vision and passion, this is a story that will move the hearts of all audiences for many years to come.  We are honored to be producing this beautiful love letter of a film for such a time as this.”

Francine Rivers is represented by Browne & Miller Literary Associates and IPG.

D.J. Caruso, Logan Marshall-Green, Nina Dobrev, and Eric Dane are represented by CAA.  Abigail Cowen is represented by Paradigm and LINK Entertainment.Tom Lewis is represented by Independent Talent. Famke Janssen is represented by ICM Partners.

Information will be featured on the web site www.RedeemingLoveMovie.com

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ECPA to launch free Virtual Summit Series on May 14 for members

May 3, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Registration is now open at ECPALeadership.org/VirtualSummit.html

Beginning on May 14, ECPA will launch the Virtual Summit Series, a weekly webcast featuring conversations with publishing experts on trends and best practices in the wake of COVID-19. ECPA president Stan Jantz will host these one-hour interactive webcasts, designed to share knowledge and information for ECPA members, in the wake of not meeting at the ECPA Leadership Summit originally scheduled for May 5-6, due to the COVID-19 crisis.

The Virtual Summit Series will be broadcast live on Thursdays from 10 to 11 am Central time via Zoom for ECPA members.  Each webcast will include a time of Q&A so viewers can ask questions of the special guests. A complete program list, including the topics and guests and registration is now posted at https://ecpaleadership.org/virtual-summit.html.

The first webcast on May 14 will feature Kristen McLean, Executive Director of Business Development at the NPD Group. Kristen will present the most recent consumer book buying trends, offering her usual keen insights and recommendations in a webinar titled, Consumer Data in Such a Time as This.  

Because the ECPA Virtual Summit Series is being sponsored by ECPA’s valued industry partners and service providers, these webcasts are being presented at no cost to ECPA members. However, you must register for each webcast in the six-week series.  Each webinar is powered by The knk Group.

Here is the list of webinars currently scheduled in the series:

MAY 14:  “Consumer Data in Such a Time as This” with Kristen McLean, Executive Director of Business Development at the NPD Group. Kristen will present the most recent consumer book buying trends, offering her usual keen insights and recommendations.  Sponsored by NPD Group.  REGISTER


MAY 21: “Reaching Customers in a Time of Crisis: Digital Marketing Innovations” with Kelly Gallagher, VP of Content Acquisition, Ingram Content Group, and Peter McCarthy, Director, Digital Services, Ingram Content Group. Kelly and Pete will discuss the trend toward “verticals” in digital marketing and will offer practical tools publishers can use in this time of rapid change. Sponsored by Ingram.  REGISTER


MAY 28: “Responding to the Needs of the Church” with Bob Pritchett, president and CEO of Faithlife, and Jesse Myers, Associate Publisher, Lexham Press. Dedicated to serving the church, Bob and Jesse will share their strategies for meeting the needs of the church at this time.  Sponsored by Firebrand Technologies.  REGISTER


JUNE 4: “Innovating on a Dime in a Time of Rapid Change” with Cory Verner, founder and president of One Audio; Don Nori, president and CEO of Noria Media Group; and Tim Thornborough, president of The Good Book Company. Within weeks of the global outbreak of the coronavirus, Cory, Don and Tim turned around books on the Christian response to the crisis in digital, audio and print formats. They will share how they did it and why it matters.  Sponsored by The knk Group.  REGISTER


JUNE 11: “The Three-Box Solution Playbook: Breakthrough Innovations” with Manish Tangri, co-author with Vijay Govindarajan of The Three-Box Solution Playbook: Tools and Tactics for Creating Your Company’s Strategy.  Manish will explain a repeatable process for publishers to create new breakthroughs—from ideation through incubation to scaling.  Sponsored by Nord Compo.  REGISTER


JUNE 18: “The Publishing Supply Chain: Crisis or Opportunity?” with Matt Baehr, Executive Director of the Book Manufacturers Institute; Pete Larson, President and Owner of Bethany Press International; Michael Shea, SVP of Book Sales, LSC Communications; and Brittyne Lewis, Director of Digital Services, LSC Communications. Four experts in book manufacturing and distribution will share their publishing supply chain insights and forecasts.  Sponsored by LSC Communications.  REGISTER

 

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ECPA webcast unites global publishers

May 3, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

by Stan Jantz, ECPA president

Thanks to the initiative of Chris Johnsen (Christian Art South Africa), Mark Taylor (Tyndale House Publishers), and Dwight Baker (Baker Publishing Group), ECPA hosted a live global prayer webcast on April 30 that was viewed on Zoom by 127 publishers, distributors, and retailers from 25 countries.

Dubbed the END Conference—which stands for “Enter a New Dimension” and “Experience New Dedication”—the 30-minute live webcast featured messages from Chris Johnsen and Mark Taylor, followed by a special time of prayer for the international publishing community by Stormie Omartian. I had the privilege of hosting this special webcast. As I watched, I could feel the Spirit of God uniting the global publishing community and our common mission to make the Christian message more widely known.

During the END Conference, viewers used the Zoom chat feature to indicate where they were located. It was amazing to see that people from France, Singapore, Brazil, Norway, Korea, Italy, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Ukraine, Spain, Denmark, Japan, the UK, Canada, the Philippines, Germany, the U.S., China, Ghana, Nigeria, Hungary, South Africa, the Seychelles, and Malaysia were watching live. As Stormie concluded her prayer, I could not help but be moved.

Indeed, God is on the move through the publishing of Bibles, books and resources in a multitude of languages and locations. During this pandemic that is affecting every part of the world, people are searching for answers and meaning as never before. And with the technology tools available to us, the opportunity to publish and distribute biblically-based content in a variety of formats for a global audience has never been greater.

The END Conference was just the first of a series of webcasts ECPA has scheduled over the next two months. The ECPA board and standing committees are meeting via Zoom on May 4, and the Christian Book Award® celebration will be broadcast on the Microsoft Teams platform (courtesy of The knk Group) on May 5 at 1 pm Central time. On May 6, at 11 am Central time, the annual ECPA Member Meeting and Town Hall will be webcast live on Zoom.

Beginning on May 14, ECPA will be launching the Virtual Summit Series, a weekly webcast featuring conversations with publishing experts on trends and best practices in the wake of COVID-19. I will host these one-hour interactive webcasts, designed to share knowledge and information for our industry as we emerge from the current crisis and anticipate a future that is unlike anything we could have imagined just two months ago.

The Virtual Summit Series will be broadcast live on Thursdays from 10 to 11 am Central time via Zoom. Each webcast will include a time of Q&A so viewers can ask questions of the special guests. A complete program list, including the topics and guests, will be announced soon to ECPA members.  To receive updates, sign up here.

Because the ECPA Virtual Summit Series is being sponsored by ECPA’s valued industry partners and service providers, these webcasts are being presented at no cost to ECPA members. However, you must register for each webcast in the six-week series.

In addition, you will need to register to view the Christian Book Award® winners webcast on May 5 and the ECPA Member Meeting and Town Hall on May 6.

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NavPress to co-host Spiritual First Aid Online Summit on April 30

April 27, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Free Event for Church Leaders presented by NavPress, Humanitarian Disaster Institute, Food for the Hungry, and Outreach

CAROL STREAM, Ill. (April 21, 2020)—NavPress (@NavPress) will join forces with Food for the Hungry (@food4thehungry), Humanitarian Disaster Institute (@WheatonHDI), and Outreach (@Outreach) to present the Spiritual First Aid Summit. The free online event for church leaders is a one-day event that will be available on-demand on Thursday, April 30. Additional information and registration for the event is available at www.spiritualfirstaidsummit.com. Fifteen prominent speakers include N.T. Wright, one of the word’s leading Bible scholars.

“It really is an honor and privilege to align ourselves with HDI, Outreach, and Food for the Hungry to provide this support to churches across the country and, indeed, around the globe,” said Don Pape, Publisher, NavPress. “Never before has the big ‘C’ Church had the opportunity to be so engaged in first aid at this level, caring not only for the health and well-being of individuals but also for their souls.”

Because of COVID-19, we are living through unprecedented times marked by physical distancing and weeks of isolation. There is a deep need for help, hope, and care.

How can the church respond to COVID-19 as the hands and feet of Jesus?

By attending the Spiritual First Aid Summit, participants will learn to address people’s most critical disaster needs based on 15 years of research conducted by Humanitarian Disaster Institute scholars.

Specifically, forum attendees will find practical, intuitive, and evidence-based ways to help others.

Join the confirmed speakers for uplifting messages of hope and practical resources that will fill you up so you can faithfully respond, lead your church through the pandemic and its aftermath, and care for your community:

  • Kent Annan
  • Dr. Jamie Aten
  • Jason Daye
  • Mike Frost
  • Jordan Gustafson
  • Dennis Mahoney
  • Dr. Kara Powell
  • Dino Rizzo
  • Rick Rusaw
  • Peter Scazzero
  • Dr. Laura Shannonhouse
  • Dr. Efrem Smith
  • Craig Springer
  • Danielle Strickland
  • N.T. Wright

Upon registering, summit-goers will receive access to a password-protected website with videos that can be viewed at their convenience. Those who register will also receive a free copy of the newly-released Spiritual First Aid Manual, a one-year subscription to Outreach Magazine, a free prayer course from N.T. Wright, and a promo code for a “Get One, Give One” initiative that is sending The Message of Hope to ministries on the frontline of disaster relief.

The NavPress mission is to advance the calling of The Navigators by bringing biblically rooted, culturally relevant, and highly practical products to people who want to know and love Christ more deeply. Through The Message Bible and other insightful resources, NavPress seeks to bring positive spiritual movement to people’s lives. In January 2014, NavPress entered into an alliance with Tyndale House Publishers to strengthen and better position NavPress and its rich content for the future. NavPress provides books and other content that bring spiritual impact, life transformation, and help lead in the mission of making disciples.

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Zondervan Bible Group celebrates Earth Day – 100 million pages saved

April 27, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

100 million pages saved with NIV Comfort Print®

Grand Rapids, Mich., April 2020 – Zondervan Bibles, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, today announced a reduction in 100 million printed pages since the exclusive release of the NIV Comfort Print typeface in 2017.

As part of the company’s Beautiful Bibles initiative launched in 2015, Zondervan partnered with 2K/DENMARK, the foremost Bible type foundry, to create a typeface that uniquely complements the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation—the New International Version (NIV). NIV Comfort Print is a highly readable typeface that uses a unique mix of open and closed letters, making it easier to read for long periods of time. It is also spatially efficient, directly contributing to the company’s initiative to reduce its carbon footprint and reduce unnecessary paper usage.

“Increasing readability for the NIV while efficiently reducing paper is a breakthrough and could only be achieved through the collaboration of our partners in every area of the organization,” said Melinda Bouma, vice president and publisher of Zondervan Bible Group. “We are so proud of this accomplishment and the ability to be good stewards of God’s Word as well as our natural resources.”

What does 100 million pages look like?

  • Stacked up, the pages would be more than one mile high, or roughly four Empire State Buildings.
  • Placed next to each other, they would cover 730 football fields.
  • If the pages were laid end-to-end, they would stretch further than the distance between the North and South Pole.

The impact of the Comfort Print typeface has been felt by readers in every category of Zondervan Bibles. But it is the everyday reading Bibles, the editions that readers carry with them daily, that have seen the largest total number of saved pages. The single largest page savings across any line belonged to the NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible, saving over 350 pages after being typeset in NIV Comfort Print.

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 NIV:  The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation—accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research in order to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica, a nonprofit ministry organization, translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world. To learn more, visit www.thenivbible.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. NIV 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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Baker & Taylor Publisher Services announces new clients

April 27, 2020 by Sheri Toomb

Publishers Receive Highly Personalized Service and Industry Expertise

ASHLAND, Ohio, April 23, 2020 – Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS), a leading provider of sales and fulfillment services, is pleased to announce two new publisher partner agreements.

BTPS has signed full sales representation and distribution agreements with the following clients:

  • Messianic Jewish Publishers & Resources, effective May 1, 2020 — Worldwide
  • Starfish Bay Publishing, effective July 1, 2020 – U.S. & Canada

About BTPS’s new client publishers:

Messianic Jewish Publishers & Resources (http://www.messianicjewish.net) is the only full-fledged Messianic Jewish publishing house in North America, providing resources for the Messianic congregational movement worldwide as well as the wider Body of Messiah (the Church). They “are a three-fold ministry, reaching Jewish people with the message of Messiah, teaching our non-Jewish spiritual family (Christians) about their Jewish roots, and strengthening the Messianic congregational movement with excellent resources.” 

Starfish Bay Publishing (http://starfishbaypublishing.com) is an independent publisher of high-quality children’s books. Located in Australia, Starfish Bay specializes in picture books for children ages 3-8 that showcase superb artwork and engaging stories. They have published authors from a variety of international locations, including Iceland, Ireland, the US, the UK, China, and many other countries.

About BTPS:  Baker & Taylor Publisher Services (BTPS) is a leading provider of economical services and solutions to book publishers and content creators, with a robust worldwide reach to all trade and other book markets. BTPS services include sales and distribution, book manufacturing and inventory management, and third-party logistics. A division of Follett, BTPS client publishers also benefit from Follett and Baker & Taylor’s positions as major suppliers of public libraries, K-12 school markets and higher education institutions. For more information, please visit www.btpubservices.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Baker & Taylor Publisher Services, Matt Warner, 419-564-4931, Matthew.Warner@baker-taylor.com

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