Devotional continues to grow year-over-year, more than 15 years post-release                   

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 26, 2019) – Today, Thomas Nelson announced that the Jesus Calling brand by Sarah Young has surpassed 30 million units sold since it was first published in October 2004. It remains one of the most successful devotionals of all time.

Since it was first published, this 365 devotional has expanded to include children’s devotionals, Bible storybooks, journals, seasonal books, as well as other devotionals including ECPA book of the year Jesus Always.  Its strong sales history, product diversity, and customer loyalty are unlike any other devotional on the market. It has been 15 years since publication and sales continue to grow year-over-year. In fact, from 2018-2019, sales increased five percent. But, this milestone represents a great deal more than sales alone.

“I’ve never seen a book connect with so many people in such a deeply personal way,” said Laura Minchew, senior vice president and publisher of Gift books and Tommy Nelson Children’s Books at Thomas Nelson. “Aside from the sales numbers—which are, of course, remarkable—what we value are the tens of millions of lives that have been impacted by Sarah’s work. Through her writing, study of the Bible, and prayers, people from all walks of life, all over the world, experience a closer, more intimate relationship with Jesus. Helping people develop a stronger faith is a benefit that is impossible to measure.”

The deep connection that readers feel to the content in Jesus Calling is evident across its various social media accounts, which total more than 1.5 million followers across Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest. Readers regularly share their experiences with Jesus Calling on social media, and those experiences led to the creation of the Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith Podcast, which recently surpassed 3 million downloads.

The podcast, available on iTunes, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and other podcasting platforms, features stories from readers of Jesus Calling and illustrates how spending time with the devotional has made a difference in their lives. Guests on the podcast range from everyday readers to celebrities like Kathie Lee Gifford, T.D. Jakes, Reba McEntire, Rita Wilson, Randy Travis, Charlie Daniels and Melinda Gates. And, there were so many stories that the podcast expanded to include video episodes as well, which have been viewed more than 8 million times.

To author Sarah Young, there is one word that comes to mind when she thinks of the success of the book.

“I consider this 30 million milestone miraculous!” Young said. “I can remember sitting at my desk in Perth, Australia—daydreaming about reaching the 100,000 milestone. It seemed like just a pipe dream at the time… The Lord has done great things for us.”

But, regardless of the various milestones, one factor that remains the same is that Young will continue to pray for her readers on a daily basis.

“I pray daily for readers of all my books, and I long for them to really grasp that there’s no condemnation for those who belong to Jesus,” she shared. “Also, I want readers to remember that Jesus is with us always and nothing can separate us from His Love!”

More information is available at www.jesuscalling.com.

About Thomas Nelson: Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson, is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.

Contact: Stefanie Schroeder, Publicity Manager, 615.902.1722, Stefanie.schroeder@harpercollins.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn., August 2019– FaithWords has launched a new Facebook devotional chatbot that delivers content on-demand for free! Followers will be able to receive messages from our bestselling authors including Joyce Meyer, Joel Osteen, T.D. Jakes and many more.

“FaithWords is excited to bring our brand author’s popular devotionals to the Facebook audience,” said Patsy Jones, VP of Marketing at Hachette Book Group Nashville. “This allows us to uplift our readers. They are able to access a free daily devotional on our Facebook page from their Smartphone or from their desktop.”

This chatbot, powered by Messenger, delivers themed devotional content from FaithWords’ selected books like Joyce Meyer’s Battlefield of the Mind Devotional and Joel Osteen’s Daily Readings from Your Best Life Now. After messaging the FaithWords’ Facebook page, users select “Get Started” and then choose a devotional based on topics like “empowerment,” “relationships,” or “forgiveness.” Users have the opportunity to  “Learn more;” “Order now;” or “Get another devotion” to continue the experience.

With a robust Facebook fan page of over 2.5 million fans, this allows FaithWords’ social media following to engage with their authors’ content on the go and in an easily digestible way.

About FaithWords:
FaithWords, a division of Hachette Book Group, is a top publisher of books and resources for the Christian inspirational market. Our bestselling authors include Joel Osteen, Joyce Meyer, Robert Morris, and T.D. Jakes. Many of our authors are pastors and Bible teachers, focusing on Christian living, spiritual growth, and devotionals. Our titles regularly appear on the New York Times and other national bestseller lists while inspiring millions of readers worldwide. Based near Nashville, Tennessee, FaithWords has sold over 60 million books since its founding 2001.

ECPA has renamed their online database of book proposals, formerly known as ChristianManuscriptSubmissions.com (CMS), to ChristianBookProposals.com.  “We believe that our new name, ChristianBookProposals.com, states more clearly what this service is:  an online book proposal submission program,” explains ECPA president Stan Jantz.

“This program has always allowed publishers to review formal book proposals and writing samples – rather than full manuscripts.” The change does not affect existing proposals and writer/publisher logins.  Only the logo and url have changed with the former url redirecting.

Another recent update to the program is the ability of writers to indicate if they are from an under-represented ethnic background.  Publishers are then able to search the proposal database by this field, in order to be more intentional in growing diversity in their publishing programs.

The ChristianBookProposals.com program is the only manuscript service created by Christian publishers looking for unsolicited book proposals in a traditional royalty based relationship. It allows authors to submit their book proposal in a secure, online format for review by editors from publishing houses that are members of ECPA.

For more information, visit ChristianBookProposals.com or contact Cindy at ccarter@ecpa.org.

(Birmingham) August 20, 2019—Iron Stream Media is excited to announce the launch of Rivers Overseas, the inaugural title in the New Hope Kidz line. The new imprint is designed to engage the hearts and minds of young readers for Christ. Rivers Overseas does just that and more.

Readers are invited to take an incredible journey with the loveable and adorable puppy Rivers as he travels overseas with his adoptive dad. Rivers, through his own journey, experiences the world through God’s eyes and finds joy in God’s faithfulness as he encounters new people, places, and things. It is a delightful story of adventure and learning to love something new—even when you have to leave the comforts of home. Colorful illustrations make this a must-read for young children who are just forming their understanding of love in action and different cultures.

Associate Publisher Ramona Richards remarked, “I started my career in publishing with children’s books, and I’m thrilled to be able to work with a children’s line again. Picture books have a long life and the potential to reach more than one generation of children. Sarah Nunnally’s Rivers Overseas is just such a book, with a timeless message of hope and an endearing—and enduring—central character. Rivers, the goldendoodle, captured my heart.”

Iron Stream Media will continue to release New Hope Kidz titles that capture young readers’ imaginations and grow their understanding and relationship with God.

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. Iron Stream Media provides a variety of solutions for churches, missionaries, and nonprofits that include in-depth Bible study curriculum, Christian book publishing, and consultative services. Iron Stream Media is the home of New Hope Publishers, Iron Stream Books, Ascender Books, and New Hope Kidz. Through the popular Life Bible Study and Student Life Bible Study brands, they also provide web-based, full-year and short-term Bible study teaching plans as well as printed devotionals, Bibles, and discipleship curriculum.

Media Inquiries:  Meredith Dunn, Meredith@IronStreamMedia.com

Grand Rapids, MI—Rachael Denhollander, a sexual assault victim who helped spearhead the arrest, trial, and conviction of sports doctor Larry Nassar, will speak at Baker Book House on Tuesday, Sept. 17 to mark the launch of her two new books.

Denhollander is author of her memoir What Is a Girl Worth? My Story of Breaking the Silence and Exposing the Truth about Larry Nassar and USA Gymnastics, as well as the children’s picture book How Much Is a Little Girl Worth? Both release in September and are published by Tyndale.

“We are honored to have Rachael at Baker Book House. Her story is one of courage, perseverance, and trust in God,” said Sue Smith, bookstore manager. “Part of our store mission is to invite the Church to engage our culture through quality Christian books and community. These books and Ms. Denhollander do just that.”

Denhollander, an attorney and victim advocate, was the first victim to publicly accuse Larry Nassar, the former USA Gymnastics team doctor and sports medicine expert, of sexual abuse. She answers tough questions—How did he get away with it for so long? How was justice finally served? — as she tells the story of being a young gymnast searching for physical healing to becoming a strong woman who helped hundreds like her find emotional healing through revealing the systemic abuse that was ignored for years. Her book is tough, honest, and ultimately a story of God’s grace and healing.

“Rachel Denhollander speaks into one of the most grievous events in Michigan’s recent history,” said Smith. “We anticipate that many in West Michigan will want to hear her story.”

Tickets for the event, which includes Denhollander’s talk and book purchase, cost $20. Visit the website (https://bakerbookhouse.com/events/rachel-denhollander-book-launch-2019-09-17) for more information and to purchase tickets. Both of Denhollander’s books will be available for purchase at the store.

About Baker Book House
Baker Book House was founded in 1939, when Herman Baker started the store with 500 books from his personal library. Baker is known world-wide for a deep selection of Christian titles, including new, used, and bargain books. Visit www.bakerbookhouse.com for more information.

Contact: Sue Smith, Bookstore Manager, 616-957-3110, sue.smith@bakerbookhouse.com

 

LifeWay Global and its B&H Publishing Español division snagged a dozen awards – more than any other publisher – at the Spanish Evangelical Publishers Association’s (SEPA) awards banquet Aug. 7.

The annual event recognizes the highest quality and excellence in the publication, sale and marketing of Spanish Christian literature.

“This is about more than just publishing. It’s equipping the saints for every good work,” said Craig Featherstone, director of LifeWay Global, citing Ephesians 4:12.

Giancarlo Montemayor, manager of Spanish editorial at LifeWay Christian Resources, agreed the award recognition is a sign of greater ministry impact.

“We’re thrilled to take part in putting Bible-saturated content into the hands of Christians and non-Christians all around the world.” Montemayor said. “Part of the story these awards tell is that we’re indeed achieving this goal.”

The top SEPA award for “Best Original Book in Spanish” went to LifeWay Global and B&H Español for Siervos Para Su Gloria [Servants for His Glory] by Miguel Núñez.

Other awards LifeWay received were:

• Best Book Cover – Light In the Darkness by Patricia Namnún
• Best Bible Cover and Interior – RVR 1960 Large Print Note-Taking Bible
• Best Video – NVI Reader’s Bible
• Best Bible Study – Experiencing God by Henry T. Blackaby
• Best Gift Book – Battle Plan for Prayer
• Best Specialty Bible – RVR 1960 Fisher of Men Bible

LifeWay Global was also recognized for the following Milestone Honors for exceptional sales achievements:

Silver (more than 100,000 units sold)

• Pershitta Bible
• Holman Bible Dictionary

Gold (more than 250,000 units sold)

• RVR 1960 Rainbow Bible
• The Love Dare by Stephen and Alex Kendrick

Platinum (more than 500,000 units sold)

• RVR 1960 Gift and Award Bible

At the LifeWay Annual Luncheon, which took place a day after the SEPA awards, Featherstone’s team was also able to surprise LifeWay retiree Jim Cook by honoring him on the floor of the event. Cook is a 30-year employee from global sales who Featherstone says was instrumental in paving the way for the worldwide reach LifeWay Global is experiencing.

“Jim turned over to me relational equity – the trust and the confidence people in the [publishing] industry have in us.” Featherstone said. “I’m glad we had the chance to honor him before a couple hundred industry friends and colleagues.”

Featherstone said the honoring of Cook represented the legacy of the past and that the awards signify an “extraordinary” present. But he’s particularly excited about what new opportunities exist for LifeWay Global’s efforts over the next several years.

“You take all the Spanish Christian publishers combined, and we’re probably reaching 2 percent to 3 percent of the Spanish-speaking world,” he said. “How big is the dream and how much can we innovate to reach hundreds of millions of people that have no idea this Christian content even exists?”

Featherstone previewed three levers he believes will make that possible: investing in local authors, training Spanish-speaking Christians leaders and developing new channels for distribution.

“The last five years have been breathtaking for us to go from having only one international author to – by the end of this year – hitting the 50-author mark,” Featherstone said about LifeWay Global. “Honoring the voices of Latin America leaders is working. There will be more partnerships going forward.”

For training, LifeWay Global recently launched LifeWayEquipa.com, an online, video-driven training platform designed specifically for Spanish-speaking Christians.

“In just a few short months, around 4,000 pastors from 30 countries have signed on and are using this resource,” said Featherstone, who says this is just the beginning of larger Spanish-focused training initiatives.

César Custodio, LifeWay’s Spanish sales and marketing manager, who also served as emcee at the SEPA awards, said the 12 awards LifeWay received should encourage the LifeWay Global team to press harder into the calling God has given them to take the gospel to the nations.

“To everyone who has been given much, much will be required,” he reminded his team. “God gives us the wisdom, skill, and determination to keep raising the bar.”

God Made Each and Every Person in His Image

Greensboro, NC – It’s natural for children to ask questions when they meet someone who is different from them in one way or another. It’s important when those questions come up to make sure they understand that even though God made every person unique, each has a special place in his plan. To help families talk about differences, especially disabilities, Joni and Friends, the ministry of Joni Eareckson Tada, has released God Made Me Unique: Helping Children See Value in Every Person (New Growth Press/August 19, 2019).

“This book was written to help teach children that God creates each unique individual and that disability is sometimes part of his plan, whether as a result of a condition from birth, or an injury or illness,” Joni Eareckson Tada writes in the book’s foreword. “We want children to understand that every person is made in the image of God and has tremendous value, regardless of their appearance or abilities.”

God Made Me Unique is a colorfully illustrated book set in a Sunday school classroom where a new girl, Brie, will be joining the class for the first time. Brie’s teacher, Ms. Campbell, takes the time to welcome Brie and explain to the other children why she is wearing headphones. Brie is joined in class by several other children, each unique in their own way, including others who have disabilities or special needs. There is Jamal, who has a wheelchair, and Wyatt, who sometimes needs some help to pay attention.

Through getting to know Brie, the children are guided into a biblical understanding of the uniqueness of each of God’s children. Along the way they learn to ask questions and gain an understanding about their new friend. “We want to help eliminate fear and misconceptions about those who have special needs and emphasize the fact that every person deserves to be treated with kindness and respect,” Tada shares. “We believe an open dialogue can help children replace harsh words and cold stares with honest questions and empathy.”

Told in a charming rhyming style perfect for pre-schoolers, the story also shares how Paul taught in 1 Corinthians 12 that each member of the church works together like the human body and each has a specific part to play. Ms. Campbell also teaches the children about talents and how no act of service is too big or too small.

The back of the book contains a special section specifically for parents and caregivers that will guide them in how to have biblical, loving conversations with children and give additional information and resources to equip them in talking about this important subject.

God Made Me Unique is the latest release in God Made Me series from New Growth Press. Each title in the God Made Me series gives parents the tools to have important, impactful conversations with their children that will grow their understanding of God, themselves, and others. Other titles in the series include God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb, God Made Me AND Youby Shai Linne and God Made Boys and Girls by Marty Machowski.

God Made Me Unique: Helping Children See Value in Every Person
by Joni and Friends
August 19, 2019 / Retail Price: $15.99
Print ISBN 978-1-948130-70-7
Religion / Christian Living / Family & Relationships

Joni and Friends is an organization that accelerates Christian outreach in the disability community. Founded in 1979, their mission is to communicate the gospel and equip Christ-honoring churches worldwide to evangelize and disciple people affected by disability.  The organization authors numerous books including the new releases The Gospel in Hard Times and The Gospel in Hard Times for Students (study guides about suffering in which participants are guided to look to Jesus to understand who God is in the midst of their own suffering and the suffering of others), God Made Me Unique (a children’s book helping parents and caregivers teach children that God creates every person in the image of God), and a series of minibooks providing personal insight & encouragement for tough circumstances.  You can learn more about Joni and Friends at www.joniandfriends.org.

New Growth Press publishes gospel-centered Christian books, small group, and children’s Bible resources for discipleship, biblical counseling, and missional ministry. For more information about other releases from New Growth Press, visit www.newgrowthpress.com.

Contact:  Audra Jennings – audra@newgrowthpress.com – 903-874-8363

 

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Suggested Interview Questions

• Tell us a little bit about Joni and Friends’ new children’s release, God Made Me Unique.
• What age group is God Made Me Unique written?
• Is this a book to be read by parents to their children or would it be appropriate to read it in a classroom setting like the one featured in the story?
• What is the best way to describe what a disability is to a young child?
• Children are naturally curious and ask lots of questions. Is ok for them to ask questions when they meet someone who is different than they are?
• As adults, sometimes it’s hard to understand why some things are a part of God’s plan. How can parents explain that God has a plan and can use a disability for a greater purpose?
• God Made Me Unique includes scripture to reinforce its teaching. What are some of the verses used to illustrate how we each have a part in God’s church and his plan?
• Mrs. Campbell, the teacher in the book, points out that no act of service is too big or too small. Does the story also address how children can serve one another?
• In the back of God Made Me Unique, there is a section for parents titled, “Four Ways to Help Your Child Understand Uniqueness and Disability as Part of God’s Plan.” Can you briefly share a little bit about each of the four ways?
• In many congregations, teachers are volunteers without special training in working with children with special needs. Does Joni and Friends offer resources for teachers and church leaders to help them learn more about working with children who have disabilities?
• What other new resources are now available from Joni and Friends and New Growth Press?

This summer, app developer Interstudy, Inc. (Franklin, TN), launched an app that offers books and small group studies in a new interactive format. By Fall, there will be hundreds of books available for purchase from Christian publishers like David C Cook, InterVarsity Press, New Growth Press, and more. The app presents books in a conversational style, offering discussion-based material the way the author intended.

Interstudy’s co-founder and CEO Dan Beauregard said, “We wanted to build something for the church to offer studies electronically, and include a flexibility that worked for any type of material or audience.”

“The inspiration for Interstudy was always that there should eventually be a hands-free option, however, with the absence of this type of engaging technology for published books, there opened up several opportunities to innovate. God has been revealing very specific needs, giving us a real appreciation for this community. We’ve developed a laser focus on serving them… because ‘they’ are also us.”

The team is as excited about using this product as they are building it, having experienced for themselves all of the obstacles that come along with leading small groups. The voice tool, expected to launch next year, will be available on most voice platforms as well as The Interstudy App, which is already free on iOS and Google Play.

With the flexibility of both importing ePubs and building studies from scratch, the back-end creative tool is being offered to churches and ministries with the support of the team that has been converting published books into their platform since the beginning. Churches who wish to immediately begin engaging their people more deeply are encouraged to contact Interstudy by visiting sermonstudy.com.

Publishers interested in offering their library through the app should contact Dan Beauregard directly at danb@interstudy.io

Interstudy… engage, respond, transform.

HCCP’s Spanish publishing honored with seven out of thirteen sales awards 

(Nashville, TN) August 22, 2019 – The Spanish division at HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) won a total of seven awards in the bestselling books categories at the annual Spanish Evangelical Publishing Association (SEPA) awards banquet held in Miami, FL in conjunction with the Spanish Christian Trade Show, Expolit.

In the Bestselling Bibles categories, HCCP took home two out of three awards:

• 2018 Bestseller in the category of Bibles: Biblia 28 a la Vez (28 At a Time) 
  
• 2018 Bestseller in the category of Study Bible with Notes Throughout the Bible: Biblia de Referencia Thompson RVR 1960 (Thompson Chain Reference Bible RVR 1960). 

In the Bestselling Books and Reference Materials categories, HCCP was honored with five awards:

• 2018 Bestselling Book in the category of Devotionals: Jesús te Llama (Jesus Calling) by Sarah Young 
• 2018 Bestselling Book in the category of Faith and Culture: Ansiosos por Nada (Anxious for Nothing) by Max Lucado 
• 2018 Bestselling Book in the category of Leadership: Desarrolle el Líder que Está en Usted (Developing the Leader Within You) by John C. Maxwell 
• 2018 Bestselling Book in the category of Christian Living: No es por Vista (Not by Sight) by Cash Luna
• 2018 Bestselling Book in the category of Reference and Academic: Nueva Concordancia Strong Exhaustiva – (The New Complete and Exhaustive Strong’s Concordance) by James Strong, LL.D., S.T.D.
  

“At HCCP we believe that every book sold represents a life impacted. Because of this, we are humbled and honored to receive seven SEPA awards in the bestseller categories,” says Cris Garrido, v-p and publisher for HCCP’s Spanish publishing program. “Our authors and partners work tirelessly to produce content to equip the local church and we are grateful to see them recognized on this important stage.”

Robert Downs, HCCP’s  senior director of sales remarked, “The SEPA Awards represent the best in Spanish Christian publishing, and we are honored to see the positive impact our Spanish products are having on the expanding Spanish speaking markets.”

The 2019 SEPA Awards season covers from January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.

About HarperCollins Christian Publishing:
The world’s leading Christian publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing Inc., comprises the Thomas Nelson and Zondervan publishing groups, Olive Tree Bible Software, BibleGateway.com, FaithGateway.com and ChurchSource.com.  The Company produces bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, academic resources, curriculum, audio and digital content for the Christian market space.   Bible Gateway is the world’s largest Christian website with more than 20 million unique monthly visitors. HarperCollins Christian Publishing is headquartered in Nashville, TN with additional offices in the U.S. and Mexico.  For more information visit www.HarperCollinsChristian.com.

Contact:  Casey Francis Harrell, Sr. Director of Corporate Communications, (615) 902-1109
www.harpercollinschristian.com 

BRINGING HOPE TO THE INCARCERATED:
Passion and B&H Publishing to donate a copy of “Not Forsaken” to inmates for every book sold during September

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – August 26, 2019 – In the United States, 2.7 million children have fathers in prison. Men are two times more likely to go to prison when raised in a fatherless home. Seventy percent of juveniles in the prison system are from fatherless homes. And ninety percent of homeless and runaways are from fatherless homes.

The statistics underscore our country’s far-reaching fatherless issue, which hits our most vulnerable populations the hardest. One in four American children grow up in fatherless homes, and there is nowhere that those repercussions play out more consistently than in our prisons. Prison transformation is needed, and author of multiple bestselling books, speaker, pastor, and teacher, Louie Giglio, along with Passion and B&H Publishing, are partnering with Prison Fellowship to do something about this.

To address the needs of this vulnerable prison population,B&H Publishing is donating Giglio’s new book, “NOT FORSAKEN: Finding Freedom as Sons & Daughters of a Perfect Father,” which was a Publisher’s Weekly and ECPA national bestseller. For every purchase of “Not Forsaken”from September 3 to September 30, 2019, Passion and B&H Publishing will donate a copy to Prison Fellowship to be distributed to inmates and Chaplains throughout the country.

Prison Fellowship is bringing transformational hope to inmates as it is the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform. The organization helps transform those who once broke the law, mobilizing them to serve their communities and replace the cycle of crime with a cycle of renewal.

“What a powerful opportunity,” said Giglio. “Through my own experience of more than thirty-years guiding millions of young people, I’ve seen the painful ramifications of the fatherless epidemic. And it’s a huge privilege to bring the ‘Not Forsaken’ message to these inmates, many of when are in desperate need of a father’s blessing.  I want to help them find an identity-shifting connection to God as their perfect father, especially those who have difficulty connecting to this facet of God’s character due to their personal relationships with their dads. I’m grateful to our partnership with Prison Fellowship and the opportunity to be a small part of the important work they do to bring the hope of Jesus to prisoners throughout the United States.”

For more than 20 years, Louie Giglio, and his wife, Shelley, have shepherded young people around the world through the Passion Movement, a spiritual awakening that is changing the world. The movement grows stronger every year at the Giglio-led Passion Conference, a gathering tens-of-thousands of collegiate young people aged 18 to 25, who come together to learn, worship, and focus on what matters most.

For more information about Louie Giglio and his book, “NOT FORSAKEN: Finding Freedom as Sons & Daughters of a Perfect Father,” please visit LouieGiglio.com. For more information about the Prison Fellowship, please visit PrisonFellowship.org.

ABOUT LOUIE GIGLIO
Louie Giglio is Pastor of Passion City Church and the Original Visionary of the Passion movement, which exists to call a generation to leverage their lives for the fame of Jesus. Since 1997, Passion has gathered collegiate-aged young people in events across the US and around the world and continues to see 18-25 year-olds fill venues across the nation in pursuit of lives lived for God’s glory. Most recently, Passion hosted 40,000 college students and their leaders in four venues linked together across three cities at Passion 2019. In addition to the collegiate gatherings of Passion Conferences, Louie and his wife Shelley lead the teams at Passion City Church, sixstepsrecords, Passion Publishing, and the Passion Global Institute. Louie is the national bestselling author of “Goliath Must Fall,” “Indescribable: 100 Devotions About God & Science,” “The Comeback,” “The Air I Breathe,” and “Am Not But I Know I Am.” Louie and Shelley make their home in Atlanta, Georgia.

ABOUT PRISON FELLOWSHIP
Prison Fellowship is the nation’s largest outreach to prisoners, former prisoners, and their families, and a leading voice for criminal justice reform. With more than 40 years of experience helping restore men and women behind bars, Prison Fellowship advocates for federal and state criminal justice reforms that transform those responsible for crime, validate victims, and encourage communities to play a role in creating a safe, redemptive, and just society.

CONTACT:  Sarah Payton, 615.829.0977  Sarah@ChoicePublicity.com