(October 2019, Colorado Springs, CO) – More than 70 Christian magazine publishing professionals from nine French-speaking countries in Africa came to Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, last month for an intensive seven-day Introduction to Magazine Publishing course offered by Magazine Training International (MTI) for the first time. The course was specifically for those interested in Christian publishing in Francophone Africa and included a brand-new 252-page course book in French.

Held at La Sablière in Bingerville, Abidjan, 15-21 September, 2019, in collaboration with the Centre de Publications Evangéliques (CPE), a Chistian publisher in Abidjan, the conference was the second training event in MTI’s 10-year training program for Africa, which launched in Kenya in 2018.

The Introduction to Magazine Publishing course covered three primary emphases: the basics of magazine publishing, starting a magazine, and digital publishing. Each emphasis included magazine editing, design, and management topics taught by a team of six trainers from the U.S. and Kenya, all experienced magazine editors, designers, or publishers.

Participants responded to the course with enthusiasm, attending the optional evening sessions and staying late into the night for consulting sessions.

“They were eager to learn,” said Carla Foote, an editing trainer and MTI board member. “On the first day, when we had a question and answer time after a couple of presentations, many hands went up. They had questions about everything and wanted to understand the whole process of magazine publishing.

“After answering a number of questions, I told them we would get to the other principles in the following days,” she said. “It was only Monday; we had the rest of the week to build on the foundation. Their eagerness to learn and make the most of the training opportunity inspired me as a trainer.”

Trainer Francis Ayieko, publisher of The Shepherd newspaper in Kenya, agreed. “The Introduction to Magazine Publishing conference was a major boost to Christian magazine publishing in Africa,” he said. “It showed just how much MTI work is needed on this continent with very few established Christian publications. The enthusiasm with which the participants embraced the conference shows that such training is badly needed in Africa.”

Participants came from Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Côte d’Ivoire, France, Gabon, Guinea, Kenya, and the Republic of Congo. They included publishers, editors, and designers of existing magazines, as well as those who are considering starting a magazine.

“I had journalism training, but it was difficult to practice,” said one conference participant. “But now, with this training, it will be easy to work on the magazine I have been planning for seven years.”

Another participant said, “This training was great for me because it will permit me to effectively launch my magazine. Now I have all the tricks necessary to put out a professional magazine.” He expressed thanks “…to all, from near and far, who contributed to the success of this great historical event for me.”

Design trainers included Anne Elhajoui, graphic designer for Southeastern Guide Dogs, and founder of AEIOU Design, and James Njoroge, designer of Timazi magazine in Kenya. David Renard, a partner with mediaIDEAS, and Francis Ayieko, founder and publisher of The Shepherd newspaper, taught the magazine management sessions. Carla Foote, editor of Disciple! and One-to-One for the Navigators ministry, and Esther Nyaga, publishing manager of Publishing Institute of Africa, and editor of Leadership Today Africa, led the sessions on magazine editing.

In 2021, MTI will build on the 2018 Kenya training program with another English-language conference, this time in Nigeria.

“We need to continue the English-language training, but we are considering how we can further develop the French-language training,” said MTI President Sharon Mumper. “I’m encouraged by the enthusiasm of the participants. I hope the course book will serve as a valuable reference tool for those who took the course.

“Many of the participants expressed a desire to start a magazine. This will be a challenge. I hope we can find ways to encourage them,” she said. “This conference will be only a first step–not the only step. We have developed a relationship with the participants and we want to see them succeed.”

More information is available at on our website and on Facebook.

About Magazine Training International
The mission of Magazine Training International is to encourage, strengthen, and provide resources to Christian magazines as they seek to build the church and reach their societies for Christ. Over the last 30 years, MTI has offered 70 conferences, courses, and seminars in East/Central Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America. In addition to courses and conferences, MTI provides online courses and workshops, free e-books, training videos, course manuals in a dozen languages, and other print, digital, audio, and audio-visual materials available in a resource-packed library on MTI’s website.

Media Contact: Sharon Mumper, President (719) 598-9743 smumper@magazinetraining.com
By Jennifer Howard

[NASHVILLE, TENN., October 14, 2019—] Award-winning singer-songwriter and author Andrew Peterson will release his first adult trade book, “Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making” (October 15, 2019, B&H Publishing).

The highly-anticipated “Adorning the Dark” is both a memoir of Peterson’s journey and an encouragement for artists, written in the hope that his story will provide practical tools to others stumbling along in pursuit of a calling to adorn the dark with the light of Christ.

The book has gained heavy media attention thus far, including “Christianity Today,” “The 700 Club,” The Gospel Coalition, Moody Radio and “That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs,” while Peterson is also completing a podcast tour. B&H is promoting a presale campaign offering an exclusive new song from Andrew Peterson for anyone who preorders the book and redeems at AdorningtheDark.com. 

Over the last 20 years, Peterson has performed thousands of concerts, published four novels, released ten albums, taught college and seminary classes on writing, founded a nonprofit ministry for Christians in the arts and executive-produced a film, all in a belief that “God calls us to proclaim the gospel and the coming kingdom using whatever gifts are at our disposal.” In 2008, Peterson founded a ministry called The Rabbit Room, which led to a yearly conference, countless concerts and symposiums, and Rabbit Room Press, which has published 30 books to date.

“Adorning the Dark” deals first-hand with the intersection of songwriting, storytelling and vocation, along with nuts-and-bolts exploration of the great mystery of creativity. Peterson describes six principles for the writing life: serving the work, serving the audience, selectivity, discernment, discipline and community. Through stories from his journey, he shows how these principles are not merely helpful for writers and artists, but they are for anyone interested in imitating the way the Creator interacts with his creation.

“Twenty-five years ago I asked God to let me sing and write about him. I’m so grateful that he said yes,” Peterson said. “I started this book when I was in the thick of a new record and kept up with it for a few years, hoping that somehow this glimpse into the creative process would encourage others in whatever creative field they’re in—whether they’re songwriters or painters, parents or pastors. All of us are image-bearers, called to speak light into the darkness. It’s my prayer that whoever reads this book, whatever their gifting, would discover a fresh passion to cultivate, beautify and illuminate their corner of creation for God’s glory.”

Peterson is the author of the award-winning, bestselling series for young readers, “The Wingfeather Saga,” a four-part fantasy-adventure that was later adapted into a short film. The second book in the series, “North! Or Be Eaten” (2009) won the Christy Award for Young Adult Fiction, and the fourth, “The Warden and the Wolf King” (2014) won Children’s Book of the Year in 2015 from “WORLD Magazine.”

“Andrew Peterson’s musical influence on the church has been one of lyrics that stir the spirit God placed in each of us to long for more. We don’t have to set aside our reality to worship through Andrew’s music. In fact, it’s through our reality that God has used Andrew to stir our hearts to a place of understanding God more fully and worshiping him more deeply,” said Jennifer Lyell, V.P. of Book Publishing and Merchandising, B&H Publishing.

“Now, in ‘Adorning the Dark,’ Andrew brings that same giftedness to book form, taking us from the place of broken sinners yearning to make a difference to redeemed sinners able to create for the glory of God and the good of his bride. We are thrilled to be the publisher with the honor of stewarding this unparalleled, important work.”

In addition to his new book, Peterson is set to release “Behold the Lamb of God: The True Tall Tale of the Coming of Christ” Oct. 25, a completely re-recorded version of his acclaimed, bestselling Christmas album released in 2004. Reuniting many of the original cast of musicians that recorded the first album, including Andy Gullahorn, Andrew Osenga, Jill Phillips, Gabe Scott and Ben Shive, Peterson and team re-crafted the original album’s 12 songs, including fan favorites such as “Labor of Love,” “Matthew’s Begats” and “Deliver Us.” The new album also celebrates the 20^th anniversary of Peterson’s annual Christmas tour that has become a cherished holiday tradition for churches and families who pack venues each year.

For more information, visit AdorningtheDark.com 

Andrew Peterson is an award-winning singer-songwriter and author. The second book in his Wingfeather Saga, “North! Or Be Eaten” (2009) won the Christy Award for Young Adult Fiction, and the fourth, “The Warden and the Wolf King” (2014) won Children’s Book of the Year in 2015 from “WORLD Magazine.”

In 2008, driven by a desire to cultivate a strong Christian arts community, Andrew founded a ministry called The Rabbit Room, which led to a yearly conference, countless concerts and symposiums, and Rabbit Room Press, which has published 30 books to date.

He’s been married for 24 years to his wife Jamie, with whom they have three children. His eldest is an animation student at Lipscomb University, his second son is a touring drummer and record producer and his daughter recently released her first album. In his spare time Andrew keeps bees, builds dry stack stone walls, gardens, draws and sleeps.

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

October 1, 2019—NetGalley LLC, the industry-standard provider of secure digital review copies and marketing solutions to readers of influence, today launched NetGalley Advanced for UK, French, and German publishers. Available in the United States since January, the premier level of service helps publishers track and analyze NetGalley trends across divisions, and make strategic decisions earlier.

NetGalley continues to dovetail with publishers’ current marketing, publicity, and sales strategies, while expanding their pre-publication reach to new audiences. Called “NetGalley Premier” in France and Germany, NetGalley Advanced gives marketers and publicists access to tools that will help them spend less time executing strategies and more time refining them. Plus, new charts and customizable reports help publishers understand how their strategies are working, and if they’re reaching their engagement goals. New insights about audience, correlations between promotions and activity, and simplified title management ensure that employees at various levels of a publisher’s organization have what they need to make the most of pre-publication efforts.

“NetGalley Advanced has been well-received by publishers in the U.S.,” says Kristina Radke, VP, Business Growth and Engagement. “We’ve continued to introduce new and expanded features every month since the launch in January, and now feel that this powerful tool is ready for European publishers. I’m excited to see how publishers in these markets will use the early insights about their strategies, title activity, and audiences.”

Learn more about NetGalley Advanced by watching the most recent demo here.
Interested publishers should contact your local representative:

• UK: stuart.evers@netgalley.com
• France: maria.bodmer@netgalley.com
• Germany: karina.elm@netgalley.com

About NetGalley
NetGalley (www.netgalley.com) is an industry-standard service to help readers of influence discover and recommend new books to their audiences. NetGalley delivers secure, digital galleys to early influencers on behalf of over 300 publishers in via NetGalley.com, NetGalley.co.uk, NetGalley.de, NetGalley.fr, and NetGalley.jp, to help promote and market new books, and offers a number of targeted marketing services to ensure publishers reach exactly the right influencers. NetGalley is part of Firebrand Technologies (www.firebrandtech.com) which provides leading software and services to help publishers achieve success.

Penned by the president and CEO of nonprofit Buckner International and published by Iron Stream Media, Hope Now tears down the walls separating evangelism and social ministry.

(October 1, 2019) —Iron Stream Media and Buckner International announce the paperback release of Hope Now: Peace, Healing, and Justice When the Kingdom Comes Near by Dr. Albert L. Reyes.

Dr. Reyes is president and CEO of Buckner International, a 140-year-old ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of orphans, vulnerable children, families and senior adults. In Hope Now, he explores evangelism versus social ministry and works to tear down any existing walls that separate the joint biblical calling to meet both the spiritual and practical needs of people.

“The inspiration for this book flowed out of my own journey as a follower of Jesus of Nazareth,” said Dr. Reyes. “Somewhere along the line we built these walls between meeting the practical needs of people and meeting their spiritual needs. You had to choose between one or the other, a notion I reject. I believe these needs are two sides of the same coin, and in Hope Now I explain how both are not only doable but must be done.”

Hope Now offers encouragement for holistic ministry showing how and why evangelism can and should be combined with social ministry and social justice efforts. The book offers inspiration for all interested in serving others, especially social workers and those who work with senior adults, orphans and at-risk children.

“You are bringing Christ’s  kingdom near when you meet both the physical and spiritual needs of others,” said Dr. Reyes.

Dr. Reyes’s experiences from more than a decade with Buckner are apparent throughout the book, where he references some of the nonprofit’s programs designed to protect children and build strong families. These programs include foster care and adoption, family transition programs, community-based family preservation programs and retirement services for senior adults. Buckner also provides humanitarian aid and crisis relief to poverty-stricken children and families.

Each chapter of Hope Now includes questions for consideration and discussion.

About Iron Stream Media:
Iron Stream Media derives its name from Proverbs 27:17, “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” This sharpening describes the process of discipleship, one to another. With this in mind, Iron Stream Media provides a variety of solutions for churches, ministry leaders and nonprofits ranging from in-depth Bible study curriculum and Christian book publishing to custom publishing and consultative services. Through the popular Life Bible Study and Student Life Bible Study brands, Iron Stream Media provides web-based full-year and short-term Bible study teaching plans as well as printed devotionals, Bibles and discipleship curriculum. Learn more at IronStreamMedia.com.

About Dr. Albert L. Reyes:
Dr. Albert L. Reyes is the sixth president and CEO of Buckner International, a faith-based, global nonprofit organization founded in 1879 in Dallas, Texas. Buckner International focuses on helping vulnerable children, families and seniors. Dr. Reyes is a former pastor and delivers sermons and keynote speeches at conferences and special events. With two doctoral degrees, Dr. Reyes is a lifelong learner and leadership development proponent. He is the author of two books:  Jesus Agenda and his latest, Hope Now. Learn more at AlbertLReyes.com.

Information Contacts:
Christopher Ruth
Director of Media Relations
Buckner International
630-536-9139 (cell)
cruth@buckner.org
 
Meredith Dunn
Iron Stream Media
Meredith@IronStreamMedia.com

Palm Bay, FL: During the Awards Gala at the 2019 ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Conference in San Antonio, Texas, ACFW announced its 2019 CAROL AWARD WINNERS for the best in Christian Fiction published in the previous calendar year. Also announced during the Awards Gala were winners of the Genesis Award for as-yet- unpublished-authors, and other significant honors within the Christian Fiction community.

Included was the ACFW 2019 Lifetime Achievement recognition, which was awarded to prolific author, Angela Hunt.

The ACFW 2019 Carol Award winners are:

Contemporary

• Where Hope Begins by Catherine West – HarperCollins Christian Publishing – Editors: Erin Healy and Becky Monds

Historical

• The Solace of Water by Elizabeth Byler Younts – HarperCollins Christian Publishing – Editors: Jocelyn Bailey and Julee Schwarzburg

Historical Romance

• A Light on the Hill by Connilyn Cossette – Bethany House (Baker) Publishing – Editors: Raela Schoenherr and Jennifer Veilleux

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

• The Reckoning at Gossamer Pond by Jaime Jo Wright – Bethany House (Baker) Publishing – Editor: Raela Schoenherr and Luke Hinrichs

Novella

• MissTaken Identity; The MissAdventure Brides Collection by Kimberley Woodhouse – Barbour Publishing – Editors: Rebecca Germany and Ellen Tarver

Romance

• Just Let Go by Courtney Walsh – Tyndale House – Editors: Stephanie Broene and Shaina Turner

Romantic Suspense

• Hidden Peril by Irene Hannon – Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing – Editors: Kristin Kornoelje and Jennifer Leep

Short Novel

• The Rancher’s Surprise Daughter by Jill Lynn – Love Inspired (Harlequin) – Editor: Shana Asaro

Speculative

• Mark of the Raven; Book 1 of The Ravenwood Saga by Morgan L. Busse – Bethany House (Baker) Publishing – Editors: Dave Long and Jennifer Veilleux

Young Adult

• Fawkes by Nadine Brandes – HarperCollins Christian Publishing – Editor: Becky Monds

Debut Author

• The Story Peddler by Lindsay A. Franklin – Enclave Publishing – Editor: Steve Laube

The 2019 ACFW Genesis Award winners (unpublished) are:

• Contemporary— Amanda Everett for Where Lupines Bloom
• Historical— Kendy Pearson for Voice of Thunder
• Historical Romance— Renee Ann Smith for If Dreaming Could Bring You Home
• Mystery/Suspense/Thriller— Matt Aynes for The Reaping
• Novella— Erin Gingrich for If Not for the Train
• Romance— Becca Kinzer for Dear Henry, Love Edith
• Romantic Suspense— Angela Carlisle for Secondary Target
• Short Novel— Sami Abrams for Saving Jess
• Speculative— Tanara McCauley for Tainted
• Young Adult— Elizabeth Mertz for Through Deep Waters

ACFW’s 2019 Editor of the Year honor was awarded to Raela Schoenherr from Bethany House Publishers (Baker Publishing).

ACFW’s 2019 Agent of the Year honor was awarded to Linda Glaz from the Hartline Literary Agency.

As an expression of gratitude for exceptional contributions, ACFW awarded the following:

• 2019 Mentor of the Year: Luana Ehrlich
• 2019 Volunteer of the Year: Heather Tipton
• 2019 Member Service Award: Emilie Hendryx Haney

ACFW congratulates each of these honorees as it celebrates Christian Fiction and the influence of storytelling. ACFW’s annual conference is representative of its investment to empower Christian novelists by inspiring them to join with God in the creative process, training them in the craft, and educating them in the publishing industry.

For more information about ACFW, contact acfwrelations@acfw.com or www.acfw.com.

 

 

Palm Bay, FL: At the Milestones Celebration Dinner on the opening day of the 2019 ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Conference at the Hyatt Regency Riverwalk in San Antonio, Texas, ACFW recognized members receiving Milestone Pins for reaching significant milestones in their publishing careers. Milestone pins were first awarded in 2018 to 52 members.

In addition to those 2018 pin recipients, those present at the 2019 conference who have reached levels of at least 25, 50, 75, 100, or 100+ published books (traditional and/or Qualified Independently Published) were:

• James Scott Bell: 50
• Vannetta Chapman: 25
• Suzanne Woods Fisher: 25
• Connie Fitzmartin: 25
• Cynthia Hickey: 75
• Kristi Holl: 50
• Angela Hunt: 100+
• Nancy Naigle: 25
• Allie Pleiter: 50
• Cynthia Ruchti: 25

Also honored during the Milestones Celebration Dinner were ACFW members whose writing careers have included novels that have reached the NYTimes, USAToday, ECPA, CBA, or PW bestseller lists, or have reached the Top 100 overall in Amazon Kindle or Paperback (paid) excluding anthologies, or have sold 75,000 or more copies. At the 2019 ACFW conference Milestones Dinner, 45 Honor Roll authors were so honored.

• Rick Acker
• Christy Barritt
• James Scott Bell
• Misty M. Beller
• Lynn Blackburn
• Hallee Bridgeman
• Kristy Cambron
• Robin Caroll
• Vannetta Chapman
• Colleen Coble
• Brandilyn Collins
• Mary Connealy
• Connilyn Cossette
• Rachel Dylan
• Nancy J. Farrier
• Miralee Ferrell
• Suzanne Woods Fisher
• Rachel Hauck
• Cynthia Hickey
• Pam Hillman
• Angela Hunt
• Denise Hunter
• Kelly Irvin
• Sarah Ladd
• Dana R. Lynn
• Debbie Macomber
• Lee Tobin McClain
• DiAnn Mills
• Tamela Hancock Murray
• Nancy Naigle
• Jolene Navarro
• Cara Putman
• Tina Radcliffe
• Deborah Raney
• Cynthia Ruchti
• Carrie Stuart Parks
• Sarah Sundin
• Jen Turano
• Carrie Turansky
• Becky Wade
• Susan May Warren
• Gina Welborn
• Cheryl Williford
• Karen Witemeyer
• Kathleen Y’Barbo

ACFW congratulates each of these honorees and thanks them for their faithfulness in telling stories with impact.

For more information about ACFW, contact acfwrelations@acfw.com or www.acfw.com.

Corporate office will host book sale from November 7 to 9

Carol Stream, Ill. (October 4, 2019)—Tyndale House Publishers, the largest independent Christian publisher in the United States, has called the Chicago western suburbs home for more than fifty years. From November 7 to 9, Tyndale will host its annual warehouse sale.

“We had an enthusiastic response from our community with our Tyndale Warehouse Sale, so we’ve made this an annual event. We also created a bookstore in our lobby to profile our new products and best sellers—a destination for individuals and churches to see and purchase our Tyndale products,” said Doug Walton, Vice President of Human Resources and Administrative Services.

During the last two years, customers who visited the annual warehouse sale had the opportunity to buy books and Bibles for their churches and ministries, as well as for themselves. Small group leaders at churches stopped by to purchase gifts and some purchased Bibles in bulk to distribute through their ministries. Some of the more popular categories that customers purchased were kids’ books as well as nonfiction titles.

From November 7 to 9, Tyndale’s annual warehouse sale will include discounts of up to 70 percent and will include overstock and scratch-and-dent titles, as well as outreach and giveaway Bibles. Raffle prizes will be awarded each day. Follow Tyndale on Facebook @TyndaleBookstore for the latest updates.

In addition, Tyndale’s bookstore is located in the lobby of its corporate office at 351 Executive Drive in Carol Stream. The store features new releases and bestsellers, while all books are discounted 30 percent. Store hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The warehouse sale dates are as follows:

• Thursday, November 7  — Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Friday, November 8, 2019 — Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Saturday, November 9 — Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

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.

Multnomah is excited to announce the acquisition of New York Times best-selling author Mark Batterson’s next work, Win the Day, to publish in January 2021, along with future trade books and creative products.

Author of such bestsellers as Chase the Lion, Whisper, and soon to be published Double Blessing (Oct. 15, 2019), and pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., Batterson wants to help readers realize their greatest, most audacious dreams one day at a time. In his signature and much beloved style, he draws on inspirational stories and principles from history, science, and athletics to help readers win each and every day.

To Andrew Stoddard at Multnomah by Esther Fedorkevich, the Fedd Agency (World).  For rights queries, contact Rachel Berkowitz RBerkowitz@prh.com.

Multnomah is an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House.

Pastor Robby Gallaty: He isn’t who you think he is

New book ‘Recovered’ shares how God radically saved Gallaty from addictions and called him into a life of discipleship

[NASHVILLE, TENN., October 7, 2019—] Robby Gallaty is most known for being the Senior Pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church, founder of the discipleship ministry Replicate, a nationally sought-after speaker and the author of seven books. But what many don’t know is that before finding God, he was addicted to drugs and alcohol, stole $15,000 from his parents to fuel his addictions and was in and out of rehab.

In his new book, “Recovered: How an Accident, Alcohol, and Addiction Led Me to God” (October 15, 2019, B&H Publishing), Gallaty finally shares the incredible story of how God radically saved him from a life of addictions and called him into a life of discipleship.

Gallaty says he penned his story not just to share the dramatic circumstances that led him to God, but also to inspire hope in readers who wonder if God is done with them, have messed up time and time again, are battling drug or alcohol addiction, have loved ones in the throes of addiction or just need to be reminded of the miraculous salvation found in the gospel.

“I’ve learned that sobriety without Christ is a dead-end street. My goal in ‘Recovered’ is to provide hope for anyone battling an addiction or anyone who knows someone currently struggling to get sober,” Gallaty said. “Prayerfully, those who read this book will be empowered to live a victorious life in Christ.”

Long Hollow used Gallaty’s testimony to promote their Easter services in 2016, using a fake political smear campaign, “He is NOT Who You Think He Is,” to grab attention through billboards throughout Nashville and create buzz around Gallaty’s Easter sermon. The campaign gained national media attention and resulted in 14,000 attendees to the church’s Easter services, doubling the church’s normal attendance of 7,000.

David Platt, bestselling author of “Radical,” discipled Gallaty in his early years of following Jesus, and wrote the foreword for “Recovered.” The book also includes an addendum, “Notes for Recoverers,” where Gallaty shares advice and lessons he’s learned since his recovery and reminds readers that all were once in darkness and needed salvation.

B&H is supporting the launch of “Recovered” with a presale campaign, national media tour and will also give the book to key people and their ministries to use. Gallaty will be speaking at several Celebrate Recovery forums in 2020.  Endorsements include John Baker (founder of Celebrate Recovery), Alex and Stephen Kendrick, Kay Arthur, Darryl Strawberry and many others.

“Anyone who has picked up a newspaper in the last five years knows our country is in a drug-addiction crisis. As someone who has lost family members due to drug and alcohol abuse, I want to know how to get people help, and this book points not only to the physical help needed to be freed from addiction, but also to the spiritual help needed to be made new in Jesus,” said Taylor Combs, Associate Publisher of Christian Living and Leadership.

For more information, visit recoveredbook.org

Robby Gallaty is the Senior Pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church in Hendersonville, Tenn. He was radically saved out of a life of drug addiction on November 12, 2002. In 2008, he began Replicate Ministries to equip and train men and women to be disciples who make disciples. He is also the author of “Growing Up” (2013), “Firmly Planted” (2015), “Rediscovering Discipleship” (2015), “MARCS of a Disciple” (2016), “The Forgotten Jesus” (2017), “Preaching for the Rest of Us” (2018) and “Here and Now” (2019).

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

WHEATON, Ill.—Crossway is pleased to announce that The New City Catechism (Crossway, April 2017), published in partnership with Redeemer Presbyterian Church and the Gospel Coalition (TGC) has surpassed 100,000 units in print sales.

This short book lays out fifty-two questions and answers related to God, human nature, sin, Christ, the Holy Spirit, and more. Whether used devotionally, recited orally, or memorized over the course of a year, families, churches, small groups, and Christian schools will treasure this as a valuable tool for teaching the core doctrines of the Christian faith to children and adults alike.

“Catechesis is not just one more service to be paid for, but is a rich fellowship and mutual sharing of the gifts of God,” writes pastor and best-selling author Timothy Keller. “If we re-engage in this biblical practice in our churches, we will find again God’s word ‘dwelling in us richly,’ because the practice of catechesis takes truth deep into our hearts, so we think in biblical categories as soon as we can reason.”

The New City Catechism is available in print form and also as a mobile app and has expanded to include a suite of other related products:

• The New City Catechism Devotional (Crossway, April 2017) was published in conjunction with the catechism and sets forth fifty-two questions and answers along with related Scripture passages, commentaries, and prayers, all designed to build a framework for understanding core biblical doctrines.
• The New City Catechism Curriculum (Crossway, June 2018) expands the questions and answers of The New City Catechism into fifty-two engaging and informative lessons, helping children ages 8–11 better understand the truth of God’s word and how it connects to their lives.

“I’ve been overjoyed in recent years to see so many families renew their commitment to catechize,” said Collin Hansen, editorial director for the Gospel Coalition. “What could be more exciting than to see the next generation get to know God through this time-tested practice? Along with our longtime partners at Crossway, we continue to pray that God would use these means for gospel-centered reformation and revival in our churches today.”

The New City Catechism: 52 Questions and Answers for Our Hearts and Minds
Available from Crossway
RELIGION / Christian Life / Family (REL012030) ISBN 978-1-4335-5507-7
6″ x 7.25″ • Paperback $7.99 • 128 pp. Release Date: April 30, 2017

Founded in 1938, Crossway is a not-for-profit global Christian publishing ministry that publishes gospel-centered, Bible-centered content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Crossway seeks to help people understand the all-encompassing implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s word—for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God alone. Crossway is the global publisher of the ESV® (English Standard Version®) Bible, more than 1,000 Christian books, and an extensive list of gospel literature. For additional information, visit crossway.org.

Media Contact: Lauren Harvey, lharvey@crossway.org  1 (630) 682-4300, ext. 6031  crossway.org