Award-winning author Kristy Cambron creates new series to unpack scripture in a simple, accessible format

(Nashville, Tenn.) May 8, 2018—Realizing the interconnectedness of scripture throughout the Bible requires a level of research and resource that many Bible readers feel they are lacking.  The assumption is this level of in-depth biblical knowledge falls to the academy, pastor, or theologian.  Award-winning author, Kristy Cambron, has set out to break the mold in a new verse mapping curriculum study series, released through Thomas Nelson.

Verse mapping helps unpack the context of scripture more simplistically to help readers have a deeper understanding of God’s Word.  The first two studies in the series, “Luke: Gathering the Goodness of God’s Word” and “Acts: Feasting on the Abundance of God’s Word”  will empower individuals to go beyond simply reading the Bible to researching and uncovering how to apply the Word in everyday life.  Cambron focuses on a five-step process to improve your study time with God through verse mapping:

1.  Verse: Select a verse to map
2.  Design: Write your verse in several translations and identify key words or  phrases
3.  Develop: Look up key words and discover any underlying meanings
4.  Actions: Research and document the people, places and context referenced
5.  Outcome: Write a one- to two-sentence summary of what you learned and anchor the verse to your life

“We are so excited to partner with Kristy Cambron on verse mapping,” said John Raymond, vice president and publisher of Trade Curriculum for HarperCollins Christian Publishing.   “This creative new approach to Bible study will bring scripture alive for so many people and it will help HarperCollins Christian Publishing accomplish our mission of meeting the needs of people by publishing resources that promote biblical principles.”

In both studies, Cambron provides step-by-step instructions on what readers need and how to get started in verse mapping. Designed for independent study, all sizes of groups, and all age-ranges, verse mapping is for people who want more depth when studying God’s Word. Consisting of six video sessions each, both “Luke: Gathering the Goodness of God’s Word” and “Acts: Feasting on the Abundance of God’s Word” guide the reader through verse mapping a small section of scripture. The accompanying Bible study guide includes diagrams for verse mapping, discussion questions and group activity prompts.

“If you’re not a seminary-trained theologian by education, don’t worry—Verse mapping is for anyone with a heart to know the Word of God more,” writes Cambron. “What matters is not how much knowledge you have before you begin, but where the journey takes you. The goal is to experience a deeper, more personal walk with Jesus, with the Bible as the field manual on your story road with Him.”

For more information on verse mapping visit versemapping.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.

Media Contact:  Caren Wolfe, marketing director, ChurchSource, StudyGateway, Curriculum
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On May 3, three representatives from SIL International presented Zondervan Academic with a plaque to thank them for providing some of the world’s top biblical resources to support efficient and accurate Bible translation work around the world.

SIL also presented a copy of their newest translation of the New Testament, in the “Salasaca Quichua” language, which is spoken by a population of about 14,300 in Ecuador.

The text of the plaque reads: “With sincere gratitude to Zondervan Academic for their generosity and commitment in contributing Scripture and study resources. These are invaluable to increasing the pace and quality of Bible translation around the world. SIL International.”

In March, SIL International and Zondervan Academic announced their partnership in working together to aid global Bible translation efforts.

From left to right in the above photo:
Stephen Quakenbush (Director of Strategic Initiatives for International Language Services, SIL International)
Paul O’Rear (Associate International Translation Coordinator, SIL International)
Doug Lockhart (SVP, Bible Marketing and Outreach, Zondervan)
Stan Gundry (SVP and publisher, Zondervan)
James Roberts (Associate Executive Director, SIL International)

Win Marks 13^th ECPA Award for Chuck Swindoll

CAROL STREAM, ILL. (May 9, 2018) –Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) is pleased to announce that The Swindoll Study Bible NLT has been recognized as the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) 2018 Christian Book Award winner in the Bibles category. The win marks the 13^th time that Chuck Swindoll, senior pastor at Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas, and founder of Insight for Living, has captured an ECPA Christian Book Award. The announcement was made at the ECPA Awards Celebration, which was held on May 1 at the Museum of the Bible in Washington DC during the ECPA Leadership Summit.

“We are thrilled to congratulate Pastor Swindoll on winning the Christian Book Award for The Swindoll Study Bible. It really is a testament to his faithfulness and lifelong commitment to providing biblical insight for living,” said Kevin O’Brien, Study Bible and Reference Brand Manager.

When informed of the win, Chuck responded, “How wonderful! I am amazed and grateful for this award and truly delighted to think they felt the study Bible was worthy.”

A third printing of The Swindoll Study Bible is underway, with new LeatherLike editions and a large print edition releasing this fall.

The Swindoll Study Bible, which released in October 2017, brings the best of Chuck Swindoll’s wit, charm, pastoral insight, and wise biblical study directly to you as you study God’s Word. Chuck’s warm, personal style comes across on every page, and his informed, practical insights get straight to the heart of the Bible’s message for the world today. It will both encourage readers’ faith and draw them deeper into the study of God’s Word.

In Chuck’s own words: “This study Bible was designed with you in mind. As you read the Scriptures, imagine my sitting beside you and sharing personal stories, important insights, and hard-earned lessons that will encourage you to walk more closely with Jesus Christ. You’ll discover the who, what, where, when, why, and how of the Bible: Who wrote it and when? What does it mean, and where did its events occur? Why should I trust it? And most importantly, how can I apply it today?

“It’s that last question more than any other that has fed my passion to publish this Bible. My primary focus in ministry has been teaching biblical insight for living . . . for genuine life change. After all, that’s why God has communicated His Word to us—so that we may become like His Son, Jesus Christ, the central figure of this Book.”

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

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

Tyndale House Publishers, founded in 1962, is the world’s largest privately held Christian publisher of books, Bibles, and digital media. Tyndale has published many New York Times bestsellers. The largest portion of its profit goes to the nonprofit Tyndale House Foundation, which makes grants to help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world. Tyndale was founded to publish Living Letters, which later comprised part of The Living Bible, a contemporary paraphrase of the Bible that became a global publishing phenomenon. Tyndale now publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), the translation of choice for millions of people.

WHEATON, Ill.—Crossway is pleased to announce that Greg Gilbert’s book What Is the Gospel? (Crossway, April 2010) has surpassed 250,000 units in print sales.

Clearly written for both Christian and non-Christian readers, What Is the Gospel? carefully examines four main subjects in Scripture—God, man, Christ, and a response—in order to formulate a biblical understanding of the gospel. Gilbert then explores the effects of the gospel in the lives of individuals, in churches, and throughout the world.

Gilbert writes, “An emaciated gospel leads to emaciated worship. It lowers our eyes from God to self and cheapens what God has accomplished for us in Christ. The biblical gospel, by contrast, is like fuel in the furnace of worship. The more you understand about it, believe it, and rely on it, the more you adore God both for who he is and for what he has done for us in Christ.”

Available in both hardcover and ebook formats, What Is the Gospel? has received commendations from Kevin DeYoung (senior pastor of Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina), Albert Mohler (president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), David Platt (author of Radical), and others.

Collin Hansen, editorial director of the Gospel Coalition, writes, “Gilbert cuts through the confusion by searching Scripture to answer the most important question anyone can ask. Even if you think you know the good news of what God has done in Christ, Gilbert will sharpen your focus on this glorious gospel.”

“What an honor to publish this book by a brilliant pastor-theologian with a gift of championing and clarifying the most important subject in the world,” notes Justin Taylor, Crossway’s Publisher for books. “It is indeed gratifying that over a quarter of a million copies are now in print around the world.”

What Is the Gospel? by Greg Gilbert
Available from Crossway Religion / Christian Theology / Soteriology
ISBN 978-1-4335-1500-2 5.0″ x 7.0″ • Hardcover $12.99 • 128 pp.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:  Greg Gilbert (MDiv, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is senior pastor at Third Avenue Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is the author of Why Trust the Bible?; Who Is Jesus?; and James: A 12-Week Study, and is the coauthor (with Kevin DeYoung) of What Is the Mission of the Church? twitter.com/greggilbert

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.

WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING ABOUT WHAT IS THE GOSPEL?

“Greg Gilbert is one of the brightest and most faithful young men called to serve the church today. Here he offers us a penetrating, faithful, and fully biblical understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ. There is no greater need than to know the true gospel, to recognize the counterfeits, and to set loose a generation of gospel-centered Christians. This very important book arrives at just the right moment.”
— R. Albert Mohler Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Two realities make this a critically important book: the centrality of the gospel in all generations and the confusion about the gospel in our own generation. What Is the Gospel? provides a biblically faithful explanation of the gospel and equips Christians to discern deviations from that glorious message. How I wish I could place this book in the hands of every pastor and church member.”
— C.J. Mahaney, Senior Pastor, Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville

“Greg Gilbert contends that the current evangelical understanding of the gospel is lost in a fog of confusion. He burns away that fog by shining fresh light on an old subject. Gilbert writes in a clear, concise, and colloquial style that will especially appeal to young adults. What Is the Gospel? will sharpen your thinking about the gospel, etching it more deeply on your heart so you can share the good news of Jesus Christ with boldness. It will leave you pondering the extent to which the gospel has impacted your own life. It will cause you to cry out with thankfulness to God for what Christ has accomplished.”
— James MacDonald, Senior Pastor and Elder, Harvest Bible Chapel, Rolling Meadows, Illinois; author, Vertical Church

“A wonderful telling of the old, old story in fresh words—and with sound warnings against subtle misrepresentations. As the old gospel song attests, and as is true of Greg Gilbert’s fine book, those who know the old, old story best will find themselves hungering and thirsting to hear this story like the rest.”
— Bryan Chapell, Pastor, Grace Presbyterian Church, Peoria, Illinois

“Greg Gilbert is someone I have had the honor and privilege of teaching and who is now teaching me. This little book on the gospel is one of the clearest and most important books I’ve read in recent years.”
— Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC; President, 9Marks

“What is the gospel? This short but powerful book answers that question with a clear and concise presentation. It is a superb treatment of the good news. Read it and then pass it on.”
— Daniel L. Akin, President, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Greg Gilbert, with a sharp mind and a pastor’s heart, has written a book that will be helpful for seekers, new Christians, and anyone who wants to understand the gospel with greater clarity. I’ve been waiting for a book like this! As a sure-footed guide to a surprisingly controversial subject, it clears up misconceptions about the gospel, the kingdom, and the meaning of the cross.”
— Kevin DeYoung, Senior Pastor, Christ Covenant Church, Matthews, North Carolina

“What Is the Gospel? demonstrates in a sensitive and intriguing way that the gospel is indescribably profound as well as eminently describable—clear enough for anyone to comprehend.”
— Paige Patterson, President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

“Greg Gilbert cuts through the confusion by searching Scripture to answer the most important question anyone can ask. Even if you think you know the good news of what God has done in Christ, Gilbert will sharpen your focus on this glorious gospel.”
— Collin Hansen, Editorial Director, The Gospel Coalition; author, Blind Spots

“This book will help you better understand, treasure, and share the gospel of Jesus Christ. And if you think you know enough about the gospel already, you might need it more than you think.”
— Joshua Harris, Former Senior Pastor, Covenant Life Church, Gaithersburg, Maryland; author, Dug Down Deep

“Amidst a contemporary Christian culture characterized by rampant confusion regarding the central tenets of our faith, Greg Gilbert has given us a portrait of the gospel that is clear for those who have believed and compelling for those who have yet to believe. Word-saturated, cross-centered, and God-exalting, What Is the Gospel? will capture your mind’s attention and ignite your heart’s affection for the God who saves us by his grace through his gospel for his glory.”
— David Platt, Pastor-Teacher, McLean Bible Church, Vienna, Virginia; author, Radical

“Greg Gilbert has called the church back to the source of her revelation. In a simple and straightforward manner, he has laid bare what the Bible has shown the gospel to mean.”
— Peter J. Akinola, Primate of the Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion

“Clarity on the gospel brings both confidence in the gospel and conviction concerning core gospel truths. This excellent book is wonderfully clear and biblically faithful, and will repay reading with renewed gospel focus.”
— William Taylor, Rector, St. Helen’s Bishopsgate, London; author, Understanding the Times and Partnership

“When I think of the centerpiece of my Bible, my heart immediately embraces the gospel. I know many people who love the gospel, but I’m always open to loving it more and understanding it better. Greg Gilbert has written this book to help us to know and love the gospel more.”
— Johnny Hunt, Former President, The Southern Baptist Convention; Senior Pastor, First Baptist Church Woodstock, Woodstock, Georgia

“What makes this book profound is its simplicity. Perhaps the greatest danger in Christianity is making assumptions about what the gospel is without hearing the Bible’s clear and definitive voice. It is not an overstatement to say this may be the most important book you’ll read about the Christian faith.”
— Rick Holland, Senior Pastor, Mission Road Bible Church, Prairie Village, Kansas

“‘Gospel-centeredness’ has become the new, vogue term for pastors and churches. Greg Gilbert does a masterful job in this book explaining what that gospel actually is. He shows us that many well-meaning churches have distorted the gospel through false teaching, and others have abandoned the gospel because of embarrassment or simply neglect. This is a profound analysis of the gospel, expressed in a poignant, relevant way. I am very grateful for Greg’s prophetic call to return to the straightforward message of the cross.”
— J. D. Greear, Pastor, The Summit Church, Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; author, Not God Enough and Stop Asking Jesus Into Your Heart

REVIEW COPIES/INTERVIEWS: Lauren Harvey lharvey@crossway.org (630) 682-4300, ext. 6031

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) May 2018 – Worthy Publishing is pleased to announce Dr. Don Colbert’s newest book, Dr. Colbert’s Keto Zone Diet: Burn Fat, Balance Appetite Hormones, and Lose Weight (Sept. 2017; 9781683970248), has sold over 144,000 copies in the first eight months of release.

Through his research and walk with God, Dr. Colbert reveals unique insights in his Keto Zone Diet that has helped thousands improve their lives and health. He will continue that important work this winter with the Quick and Healthy Keto Zone Cookbook: The Holistic Lifestyle For Losing Weight, Increasing Energy, and Feeling Great (Jan. 2019; 9781683973010), which will feature 150 recipes that follow the ketogenic lifestyle.

In his books, Dr. Colbert sets out to change the way Americans treat both chronic diseases and weight loss, both of which have a spiritual dimension. By offering proven tools based on extensive research, he shows readers how simple changes in their diet can help drastically improve their overall health and well-being.

“We’re thrilled, though not surprised Dr. Colbert’s message is resonating with so many readers,” says Byron Williamson, President and Publisher, Worthy Publishing. “Health is an vital topic that must be addressed, particularly in a spiritual context, and we’re honored to partner with Dr. Colbert. We’re grateful for the retailers, distributors, and readers who worked hard to promote this remarkable book to readers.”

DON COLBERT, MD, has been board certified in Family practice for over 25 years and is board certified in Anti-Aging. He is a New York Times best-selling author of books such as The Seven Pillars of Health and Dr. Colbert’s Let Food Be Your Medicine, and has written over 20 bestsellers with more than 10 million books sold. He is the medical director of the Divine Health Wellness Center, where he has treated over 50,000 patients.

Dr. Colbert is a frequent guest with Kenneth Copeland, Jim Bakker, John Hagee, Joyce Meyer, James Robison, and other leaders in the Christian community.  Colbert has also been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, Fox News, ABC World News, BBC, and in Readers Digest, News Week, Prevention magazine, and many others.

Dr. Colbert is an internationally known expert and prolific speaker on Integrative Medicine. He offers seminars and talks on a variety of topics including “How to Improve Your Health,” “The Effects of Stress and How to Overcome It,” “Deadly Emotions,” and “The Seven Pillars of Health.” He and his wife, Mary, reside in Orlando, Florida, and Dallas, Texas.

Worthy Publishing Group is an independent voice in inspirational publishing, based in Nashville, TN. Worthy includes four key imprints: Worthy Books publishes inspirational works addressing spiritual growth, biblical study, faith and culture, fiction, and specialty Bibles; Museum of the Bible Books is a partnership between Worthy and the Museum, publishing books that reveal the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible; Ellie Claire produces beautifully crafted journals, gifts, and paper expressions; and WorthyKids/Ideals creates colorful, interactive children’s books, including VeggieTales and Berenstain Bears, for ages 2 to 8.

New Hope Publishers, in partnership with National Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU), is pleased to announce a special book-signing event with author Grace Thornton. Thornton’s newest book, Unshakable Pursuit, is a thirty-day devotional that will support WMU ministry efforts over the next two years.

The event will be held Tuesday, May 22, at the National WMU building at 100 Missionary Ridge, Birmingham, Alabama, from 2:30 until 4:30. Guests are invited to hear a short reading and purchase books to be signed. Afternoon tea will be served.

“Grace tells compelling stories that captivate the hearts of readers. As she described sleeping on a top bunk of a railcar, I could feel the gentle sway of moving along the track. I experienced desperate depths of despair and immeasurable heights of joy as she introduced me to character after character. All the while, I was being drawn closer to His side and renewing my commitment to His mission.” —Sandy Wisdom-Martin, executive director, National Woman’s Missionary Union

Unshakable Pursuit will quicken your heart to see God’s steadfast pursuit of His people. In her award-winning journalistic style, Grace shares stories from around the world as she calls you to engage the eternal momentum coursing through your veins. She reminds us that God is tapping our shoulders and asking us to chase Him back with everything we’ve got. This devotional compels us to live fully engaged in His story—and share it with others. View book trailer. 

A publishing imprint of Iron Stream Media, New Hope’s books have received critical acclaim and won numerous awards. In 2009 and 2015, New Hope was chosen as publisher of the year by the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association (AWSA). Representing more than seventy authors and more than two hundred individual works, New Hope is a member of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) and is located in Birmingham, Alabama.

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) May 2018 – Worthy Publishing is pleased to announce that ECPA has awarded four WorthyKids titles with Sales Achievement Awards. The perennial bestseller The Story of Christmas won the Platinum Book Award, a prestigious award reserved for titles that have sold 1 million copies. Selling 500,000 copies each, The Christmas Story, The Story of Easter and The Easter Story all received Gold Book Awards.

According to ECPA’s website, the “Gold, Platinum and Diamond Book Awards recognize outstanding sales achievement in the publication of quality Christian literature.”

The award-winning titles by author Patricia Pingry are on the bestseller lists year after year, reaching the hearts and minds of little ones with the stories of Christ’s birth and Resurrection. In these books, Pingry, former publisher of Ideals Children’s Books, communicates big truths in simple words young children can understand.

“Patricia Pingry has years of experience distilling important faith messages in ways that engage even the youngest child,” says Peggy Schaefer, Vice President & Associate Publisher, WorthyKids. “We are honored to publish Pat’s titles and grateful for the recognition of their success from ECPA.”

Worthy Publishing Group is a privately held, independent voice in inspirational publishing, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Worthy includes four imprints: Worthy Books publishes inspirational works addressing biblical studies, faith and culture, Christian living, fiction, and specialty Bibles; Museum of the Bible Books is a partnership between Worthy and the Museum, publishing books that reveal the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible; Ellie Claire produces beautifully crafted journals, gifts, and paper expressions; andWorthyKids/Ideals creates colorful, interactive children’s books, including VeggieTales and Berenstain Bears, for ages 1 to 9.

The Softer Side of Leadership coming May 17, 2018

Sisters, Oregon (May 11, 2018) — Dr. Eugene B. Habecker, president emeritus of Taylor University and current chair of the board at Christianity Today, learned many of the “hard” skills of leadership during his extensive education. But just as important were the “soft” skills he learned and refined during his 35 years of executive leadership experience—skills such as humility, integrity, and forgiveness. Now, he shares what he learned in a book already acclaimed by prominent leaders around the world—The Softer Side of Leadership: Essential Soft Skills that Transform Leaders and the People They Lead.

Drawing on his own experience, the advice of other experts, and Scripture, Dr. Habecker has composed a unique, invaluable book. The Softer Side of Leadership is not the first book on soft skills, but its early readers enthusiastically note what makes it special. “This is not a theoretical book; most importantly, it is a greatly needed practical and personal one based on real and meaningful experience,” explains Roberto Laver, founder and director of FIDES. The Softer Side of Leadership is also heartily endorsed by Roy Peterson, the president and CEO of the American Bible Society, who tells potential readers that if you read this book, “Not only will you become a more effective leader, you’ll become a happier, holier person as well.” Peterson and Laver are only two of the forty-three leaders across educational, non-profit, and corporate industries that have given The Softer Side of Leadership their glowing endorsements.

DR. HABECKER has served in presidential and CEO roles at Huntington University, the American Bible Society, and, most recently, Taylor University. He retired from Taylor in 2016 and now chairs the board of directors at Christianity Today. He holds degrees from Taylor University (BA), Ball State University (MA), the University of Michigan (PhD), and Temple University (JD). He graduated from the Institute for Educational Management program at Harvard University and has received nine honorary doctorates.The Softer Side of Leadership, his fourth book, is published by Deep River Books and releases May 17, 2018.

The Softer Side of Leadership
By Dr. Eugene B. Habecker
ISBN: 978-1632694683
Retail Price: $15.99
May 17, 2018
www.deepriverbooks.com/books/the-softer-side-of-leadership/

Deep River Books, founded in 2001, has become a leader in innovative publishing solutions for authors, with several books on various best-seller lists. Their unique mentoring approach to full-service partnership publishing has set a standard for excellence in production, marketing, and sales.

Contact: info@deepriverbooks.com

Representatives from the Letra Viva network of Christian publishers in Latin America meet in Bogotá for a continental training, networking and planning consultation

More than 30 delegates from across Latin America met together in Bogotá Colombia from 29 April to 5 May 2018 for an international consultation organised by Letra Viva. The network of publishing ministries has coordinated consultations, normally every two years, since its inception in 1997. As always, the aim was to address the key concerns of member publishers; provide training, especially in new technologies; and provide opportunities for publishers to work together to strengthen their own publishing ventures and so reach more people across the continent with books that are biblical and relevant.

Main sessions included ‘Financial planning for publishers’ with Ramon Rocha (MAI, Philippines), ‘Developing your team’ with David Pabón (CLC Colombia), ‘Developing relationships with your customers’ with Carlos David Galeano (CLC Colombia), ‘Using your brand to help people recognise and trust your books’ also with Carlos David, and ‘An update on print-on-demand technology and logistics’ by Luke Lewis (Langham).

Other sessions included a round table discussion on how publishers can handle the tension between the books they believe people should read, and the ones that people in practice buy!

Workshops covered a variety of subjects: encouraging new writers; the administration of the editorial process; accounting systems; managing inventory; the best ways to produce and aggregate e-books; and the promotion of reading.

One afternoon was spent in the enormous Bogotá International Book Fair (FILBO), with an overwhelming number of publishers and books on display. It was encouraging to visit stands presented by CLC and Desafío within the fair, and to consider how best to produce books for the huge reading public in this continent. Another afternoon highlight was a visit to the Buena Semilla print shop, including their new digital print facility.

All participants appreciated the morning devotional Bible readings and times of prayer and fellowship. Also the opportunity to share and laugh together with colleagues from other countries and contexts, but all united in a common cause, to produce books that transform lives for Christ.

Our sincere thanks go to so many who made this Consultation a great success: Karla Mora (Letra Viva), David Pabón and the team at CLC, all the speakers and workshop leaders, Andrés Muñóz and the Buena Semilla, John Maust and Ramon Rocha (MAI), SparkLit (Australia), Langham Partnership, plus the staff at the Hotel Bogotá Astral.

Letra Viva is a network of evangelical Christian publishers in Latin America which aim to produce books that are biblical, promote reading and study of the Bible, and which contribute to healthy church growth.

More information can be obtained from the Co-ordinator of the network:  Ian Darke ian@letraviva.com

Uhrichsville, OH—Titles from Barbour’s Casa Promesa imprint reign supreme on ECPA’s debut Spanish bestsellers list for May 2018 with 11 out of 50 titles making an appearance.

Holding the #1 spot, 365 historias bíblicas para la hora de dormer (365 Read-Aloud Bedtime Bible Stories), the beloved Bible storybook by Daniel Partner has sold millions of copies in English and Spanish editions combined. Other Casa Promesa titles featured on the list include:

• #7: Oraciones para tiempos difíciles (Prayers for Difficult Times) by Ellyn Sanna
• #9: Palabras de aliento para mujeres (Encouraging Words for Women) by Darlene Sala
• #11: Momentos diarios con Dios (Everyday Moments with God) by Valorie Quesenbery
• #13: Las 100 principales mujeres de la Biblia (The Top 100 Women of the Bible) by Pamela L. McQuade
• #17: Secretos de la mujer de Proverbios 31 (Secrets of the Proverbs 31 Woman) by Rae Simons
• #27: El libro de promesas de la Biblia (The Bible Promise Book®)
• #28: Muy bendecida para estar estresada (Too Blessed to be Stressed) by Debora M. Coty
• #32: Conoce tu Biblia (Know Your Bible) by Paul Kent
• #33: 180 oraciones para una mujer de Dios (180 Prayers for a Woman of God)
• #41: Las 21 Oraciones más efectivas de la Biblia (The 21 Most Effective Prayers of the Bible) by Dave Earley

The ECPA Bestsellers Lists rank the bestselling books published by ECPA members from the previous month, as reported to NPD BookScan (formerly Nielsen Bookscan) by these reporting retailers. The complete May 2018 bestseller list can be found HERE.

Barbour Publishing, founded by industry veteran Hugh R. Barbour in 1981, was acquired by company CEO Timothy H. Martins in October 2000. The now employee-owned company publishes 180-200 books and Bibles a year focused on inspiring the world with the lifechanging message of the Bible. To learn more, visit www.BarbourBooks.com.

Media Contact: Shalyn Sattler  ssattler@barbourbooks.com  740.922.6045 X 109