By Aaron Wilson

TEMPE, Ariz. – Two new B&H Publishing releases that draw from the past were recognized as 2020 Christian Book Award winners by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) in a live webcast held May 5.

“Devotedly: The Personal Letters and Love Story of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot” won in the Biography & Memoir category, while the “CSB Ancient Faith Study Bible” shared the award for best Bible of 2020 in a tie.

Both titles help Christians navigate today’s world by drawing insights from spiritual giants and saints of the past.

“What an honor it is to be recognized by the ECPA for these two resources that help us glean from heroes of the faith,” said Ben Mandrell, LifeWay president and CEO.

“One of my favorite courses in seminary was church history as it helped me appreciate the backstory of our faith. I also love the way the Old Testament adds depth and color to the New Testament. What a privilege to produce resources that help believers in the modern day by gathering insights of the past.”

“Devotedly” presents never-before-published letters and private journal entries that capture the unlikely love story of Jim and Elisabeth Elliot.

In the book, the couple’s only daughter, Valerie Elliot Shepard, unseals the correspondence that brought her parents together as they followed God’s will for their young lives—a calling that eventually led to her father’s death in 1956 at the hands of a Ecuadorian tribe he was seeking to reach with the gospel.

“It’s rare for a publisher to participate in history the way B&H was able to with ‘Devotedly,’” said Devin Maddox, LifeWay director of book publishing. “We are incredibly proud of Valerie Shepard, Wolgemuth & Associates and the entire team that brought ‘Devotedly’ to life, specifically because of the distinct contribution this book will be for future students of the history of the church.”

The “CSB Ancient Faith Study Bible” features the text of the Christian Standard Bible alongside study notes and commentary from the writings of church fathers of the second through fifth centuries. It also highlights biographies of 25 church fathers and features “Twisted Truth” callouts that describe how some ancient thinkers drifted from orthodoxy.

“What I love about the ‘CSB Ancient Faith Study Bible’ is in how it brings together the richness of ancient Christian commentary on Scripture with a beautiful, elegant design that makes the Bible delightful to read,” said Trevin Wax, LifeWay senior vice president of Theology and Communications.

“Our team wanted to carefully craft a Bible that offered readers spiritual insight from ancient pastors and commentators, with a design that would be worthy of such spiritual richness. We are thrilled to see such acclaim for the ‘Ancient Faith Study Bible,’ and we hope it will introduce more Bible readers today to Bible interpreters from yesterday.”

Since 1978, the Christian Book Award Program has recognized the highest quality in Christian books based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact. The full list of this year’s CBA winners can be found at ChristianBookAwards.com.

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.

Aaron Wilson is a writer for LifeWay Christian Resources.

[NASHVILLE, TENN., May 4, 2020—] Middle school. The middle of labor and delivery. The middle of the project or the cross-country road trip. The middle of anything is the hard part; starting is energizing and the finishing is rewarding. But the middle can seem endless, thankless and maybe even a little bit pointless. That’s where endurance gets tough.

For beloved and hilarious author Sophie Hudson, middle age has been a test of perseverance but also a time of great spiritual growth and insight. In her forthcoming book, “Stand All the Way Up: Stories of Staying In It When You Want to Burn It All Down” (June 16, 2020, B&H Publishing), Hudson offers a collection of stories showing that God can meet you where you are – even when things get annoying or difficult and you want to burn it all down – and give you fresh fire to get through it.

“The Lord has been showing me what it looks like to stand,” said Hudson. “You don’t have to set fire to it all and give up; instead, God can set a fire in you to help you stand up for yourself, for the Kingdom, and for those who can’t stand up for themselves.”

Standing strong hasn’t always been Hudson’s first reaction when things get hard. She says that she is more likely to try to figure out how to make it all go away, ignore it, or, better yet, burn it all down. Hudson found that the Lord, through His Word and His people, faithfully reveals how to get up, straighten up, and stand all the way up.

“God is showing me how to stand in my own life, to stand for the unheard or unseen, to stand for the generation behind me, to stand for the cause of Christ, and to stand all the way up even when what I really want to do is get back in the bed and pretend like everything is just fine and there’s nothing I can do to help.”

Written in her trademark style of humor, sass, and spiritual insight, Hudson’s latest release reveals an honest look at some relatable disappointments and frustrations of her last few years: recovering from people-pleasing, grieving the death of a parent, wondering when current events became a blood sport, parenting a teen, working full-time, aging and more. She writes about the challenges of navigating humility, disappointment and anger, but yet recognizing the Lord’s hand in every step.

“As difficult as these last few years have been—as deeply as they have challenged me—I’m more aware than ever that these are the days,” said Hudson. “This is the time the Lord has ordained for me to live and love and give Him glory. Sure, these days have marked a humbling, refining stretch of life. But these days have also been wonderful in ways I never could have imagined.”

Hudson is a popular blogger and podcaster at BooMama.net and “The Big Boo Cast.” Her previous books include “All in All Journaling Devotional” (2017), “Giddy Up, Eunice” (2016), “Home Is Where My People Are” (2015) and “A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet” (2013).

For more information about “Stand All the Way Up,” visit www.standallthewayup.com.

Sophie Hudson loves to laugh more than just about anything. She began writing her blog, BooMama.net, in November 2005, and much to her surprise, she’s stuck with it. Hudson hopes that through her stories, women find encouragement and hope in the everyday, joy-filled moments of life. In addition to her blog, She speaks regularly to groups across the country and co-hosts “The Big Boo Cast.” A graduate of Mississippi State University, Hudson loves cheering like crazy at college football games and watching entire seasons of TV shows in record time. She has authored five books: “Stand All the Way Up” (2020), “All in All Journaling Devotional” (2017), “Giddy Up, Eunice” (2016), “Home Is Where My People Are” (2015) and “A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet” (2013). Hudson lives with her husband and son in Birmingham, Ala.

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.

God Hears Her Launches May 11 with Hosts Elisa Morgan and Eryn Eddy

Grand Rapids, MICH., May 11, 2020 – God Hears Her is a new podcast for Christian women seeking friends to come alongside them in the hurts, joys, and struggles of the everyday. The podcast explores the stunning truth that God hears you, God sees you, and God loves you because you are His. Listeners will find faithful, authentic hosts and guests who share the wisdom of a God who can carry all their worries.

This community of women will connect weekly for a 25-minute episode to learn, to laugh, and to let you know that you are not alone. Launching May 11, Season One welcomes several of America’s leading spiritual thought leaders, including Margaret Feinberg and Philip Yancey, into the conversation. 

The God Hears Her podcast brings together hosts Elisa Morgan, co-host of the nationally syndicated radio program Discover the Word and former president of MOPS International, and Eryn Eddy, founder of the lifestyle clothing brand So Worth Loving and an influencer with more than 300,000 social media followers. Throughout the podcast, Eddy and Morgan bravely share their personal stories and welcome guests to do the same, offering hope and encouragement to listeners.

Morgan had a difficult childhood. After her parents divorced, Morgan felt responsible and took care of her single mom who struggled with alcoholism. As an adult, she was on a quest to have the “perfect family.” The Morgans were unable to have biological children, and they waited five years for their first adoption. During her 20-year presidency at MOPS International, Morgan’s son struggled with substance abuse and her 16-year-old daughter became pregnant.

“It felt like my second family fell and broke,” Morgan says. “But God has shown me that brokenness is nothing to be ashamed of. God’s people are broken, and we need to say so. God can use us far more after we’ve been broken.”

Eddy began her lifestyle clothing brand So Worth Loving as a refuge. She needed to be present with other people’s stories before she could be truly present with her own.

“Divorce broke me,” said Eddy. “My heart had to be shattered in order to see the hole that God wanted to fill all along. I had resisted accepting or believing that God could love me so recklessly and beautifully. The enemy watches our vulnerabilities and uses his findings against us. But God always brings beauty back in.”

In addition to the weekly podcast, God Hears Her is an online community of women who love Jesus and want to share His message through written resources, everyday inspirations, and Scripture. This collection proclaims to women, “God is with you, God is for you, and God hears your heart’s cry!”  Visit GodHearsHer.org to learn more.

About Elisa Morgan
Elisa Morgan (MDiv) was named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today’s church and culture. She speaks internationally, writes for the Our Daily Bread Ministries Devotional and co-hosts the nationally syndicated radio program Discover the Word and the podcast God Hears Her. Elisa has authored more than twenty-five books including The Beauty of Broken: My Story and Likely Yours Too. For twenty years, Elisa served as CEO of MOPS International and now is president emerita. She serves on the board of Denver Seminary and her blog reaches thousands. ElisaMorgan.com

About Eryn Eddy
Eryn Eddy is the founder and CEO of So Worth Loving, a lifestyle clothing brand bridging the gap
between not talking about self-worth and talking about it. Since starting in 2011, Eryn has grown her company to include customers in all fifty states and in thirty countries. Eryn and her work have been featured on CNN and MSNBC, as well as Southern Living and O, The Oprah Magazine. Eryn is co-host of the God Hears Her Podcast and her debut book So Worth Loving releases January 2021. This creative has a pastime of singing with her music being featured on MTV, VH1 and the Oxygen Network. She enjoys oil painting, trail walks, and getting lost in a book. ErynEddy.com 

About Our Daily Bread Ministries
Our Daily Bread Ministries helps millions of people connect with God each day. For more than 75 years, our purpose has remained the same: to reach people with the life-changing wisdom of the Bible. Our mission is to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. Our vision is to see people of all nations experiencing a personal relationship with Christ, growing to be more like Him, and serving in a local body of His family.

 

Karen Kingsbury’s Let Me Hold You Longer Featured in Tear-Filled Tribute

CAROL STREAM, ILL. (May 4, 2020) – When Jessica Hundley decided this past weekend to film herself reading Karen Kingsbury’s Let Me Hold You Longer (ISBN: 978-1-4143-8987-5, Tyndale House Publishers, 2004) to the class of 2020, she couldn’t have imagined what would follow. Hundley, a library media specialist at Hardin County schools in Elizabethtown, KY, read the highly emotive book in an equally poignant way, and it resonated with viewers to the tune of 1.5 million views in the first 48 hours. The video, which has now been viewed 2.7 million times, is available here:
https://www.facebook.com/KarenKingsbury/videos/10223335159753668

“I’m still overwhelmed with the response,” said Hundley. “This is so amazing. Karen’s book is beautiful on so many levels. I’m tickled that it has reached so many people.”

After Hundley posted the video on her Facebook page, it was brought to Kingsbury’s attention. The New York Times bestselling author sought permission from Hundley to post it on her social pages and did so midday Tuesday. In just over 24 hours, it reached one million views, and the video has now been viewed more than 2.7 million times. The video has driven sales of the book as well. Published by Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse), it has reached as high as No. 13 among all books on Amazon and No. 20 on Barnes & Noble.

Let Me Hold You Longer, which has sold more than 400,000 copies since its initial printing in 2004, features heartwarming illustrations and a sweet, reflective tone that encourages parents to savor not only their children’s firsts, like first steps and first words, but the lasts as well.

With the tenderness of a mother speaking directly to her child, Karen reminds us not to miss last days of kindergarten and last at-bats in Little League amid the whirlwind of life. Adapted from a poem in her novel Rejoice, the book allows mothers and grandmothers everywhere to identify with the tenderhearted reflections on its pages.

A link to additional information about the book is available here: https://www.tyndale.com/p/let-me-hold-you-longer/9781414389875

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.

Nashville, April 30, 2020 – The United Methodist Publishing House (UMPH) reported today that a combination of pre-COVID-19 trends, the impact of the pandemic on church attendance since mid-March, and the unpredictable rates at which congregations will return to regular activities for the remainder of 2020, will result in sales levels that are 40% to 50% lower than the same period last year.

“Taken together, these factors require that UMPH make major adjustments in spending now, including a reduction in force starting June 13 affecting approximately 70 of the Publishing House’s 296 workforce,” said Rev. Brian Milford, President & Publisher.

“The planned staff reduction will begin mid-June and is a wrenching decision that I deeply regret” said Milford. He noted that UMPH is completely self-funding through its own operations and receives no grants from the UMC’s general funds.

“For 230 years UMPH has only spent what it was able to earn through the publishing and sale of resources including Sunday school curriculum, worship resources, small group studies, Bibles, and other products,” said Milford. He explained that over the decades UMPH has contributed nearly $50M toward UMC clergy pensions and millions more for products that were needed for the Church’s outreach and mission but could not earn sufficient revenue to pay the cost of their development. “UMPH is a ministry that can only continue to serve the Church by practicing vigilant and prudent stewardship,” he added.

“The Board of Directors and staff are saddened by the hardship and heartbreak for those who through no fault of their own are affected by the planned staffing cutbacks,” said Milford.  Persons whose jobs will end June 13 will receive their full salary and benefits through that date because of the federal Paycheck Protection Program. To help with their transition they will also receive severance payments from UMPH and additional benefits under the CARES Act for which they qualify.

CHICAGO, IL— Independent Publishers Group (IPG) has added five new publishers to its general and Spanish distribution programs.

In IPG’s general distribution program, Connell Publishing started on November 1, 2019, and KiCam expanded its distribution to include print books on January 1, 2020. Connell Publishing has two ongoing series: Connell Guides, a series of 62 study guides on literature and history, and All You Need to Know, short introductions about history, politics, current affairs and philosophy. KiCam is an inspirational nonfiction publisher dedicated to changing the world one great story at a time by bringing to life true stories of survival and recovery.

“IPG is continuing to look forward during this unpredictable and unprecedented time,” said Richard T. Williams, VP, Publisher Development. “We feel it is important to double down on the future by continuing to optimize our services for our clients and advising them on how best to manage their businesses through an injured marketplace. We are excited to have so many new partners across all IPG programs who will need growth more than ever.”

And in IPG’s Spanish distribution program, Libros del Kultrum and Editorial Fineo will both start on June 1, 2020. Libros del Kultrum is an independent trade publisher with an impeccable reputation for its highly acclaimed authors, publishing a wide range of music books, mostly in the forms of memoirs, biographies, diaries, lyrics and interviews. Editorial Fineo publishes manuals and focuses on subjects such as democracy, art, history, theater, cinema, music and emotional education.

Vegueta Ediciones starts its distribution in the program on August 1. Vegueta Ediciones, based in Barcelona, publishes fiction, poetry and children’s literature that promote tolerance and diversity.

“These three Spanish-language publishers each offer unique titles that are new to the U.S. market,” said Kelsey Mrjoian, Manager, Spanish Distribution Program. “We are thrilled to welcome them and support their growth during this unprecedented time.”

About Independent Publishers Group (IPG)
Founded in 1971, IPG was the first organization specifically created for the purpose of marketing titles from independent presses to the book trade. Today, IPG’s wide reach into the book market includes distribution of both print and e-books from a wide array of publishers, digital printing and traditional publishing. With consistent growth year over year, IPG’s success has come from supporting and encouraging the growth of its publishing partners in the United States and worldwide. IPG was acquired by Chicago Review Press in 1987, and this acquisition formed the parent company Chicago Review Press, Inc., which now owns Chicago-based indie publishers Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books.

Contact: Alisse Goldsmith-Wissman | Publicity Manager | 312.337.0747 | agoldsmithwissman@ipgbook.com

 

Daisy Hutton and Karen Longino at Hachette Nashville acquired North American rights to Mary Katherine (MK) Backstrom’s nonfiction work Holy Hot Mess, in an exclusive submission. Mike Salisbury at Yates & Yates represented the author, saying MK is one of a kind. “MK has that rare talent to blend humor and honesty into a fun, authentic voice.” Daisy Hutton added, “MK’s voice is fresh and so very fabulous – she has an uncanny ability to help us find both the sacred and the hilarity amidst the messiest of realities. Our team is looking forward to helping her build her career as an author.”

In Holy Hot Mess, founder of Mom Babble and viral blogger MK shares personal, heartbreaking and humorous stories about the messiness of life, and showing how God uses each mess in our life to bring us closer to Him. Recently, MK appeared on the Ellen Show after her Facebook video “My Most Embarrassing Moment (Christmas is SO Magical)” received over 100 million views.

Holy Hot Mess is slated for early Fall 2021.

By Jennifer Howard, April 2020

(Colorado Springs, CO) — The world is changing but the need for the message of Christ is not. Magazine Training International (MTI) is dedicated to helping Christians in publishing as they navigate the perils of publishing during lock-downs, meeting the needs of their readers, and supporting their staff.

MTI’s blog (https://magazinetraining.com/category/blog/) focuses on news and tips on magazine publishing, but now contains an aggregated collection of tips on covering the COVID-19 story. This collection is added to daily.

Tips include articles on how journalists can take care of themselves while covering trauma, how to report on the pandemic with a non-science background, how to find and vet experts, and how different media outlets around the world are covering the story.

MTI recognizes that self-care and creative coverage are not the only important topics of the COVID-19 story. In addition to these tips, MTI includes key quotes from experts regarding various aspects of the pandemic, ways to fact-check information and debunk misinformation, and sources of reliable, up-to-date information and statistics.

MTI uses social media to encourage its community of Christians in publishing to share their local news, requests for prayer, and creative ways their ministry is handling this crisis. In a time when many are afraid to touch their mail, and therefore print magazines, many publishers have released their articles online without a paywall. Others are releasing audio articles, determined to continue to show God’s goodness.

In 2017, MTI hosted the first “Crisis Publishing Initiative” conference, with sessions on a variety of topics for journalists covering crisis situations. Twenty-two recorded sessions from that conference are available for free in the MTI Online library (https://magazinetraining.com/mti-online/).

MTI continues to offer its online training program, including e-books, training videos, live workshops, and online courses.

As many around the globe are in various stages of lockdown, MTI continues to provide opportunities for professional development to Christians in publishing.

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 31 years, MTI 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 in a resource-packed library on MTI’s website.  More information is available on our website and Facebook.

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

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

 

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.