Cover Expressions will allow customers to create customized Bible covers to celebrate life’s most important events

CAROL STREAM, ILL. (July 12, 2018) – Tyndale House Publishers has announced Cover Expressions — www.coverexpressions.com — an innovative Bible program that will afford consumers the ability to create customized Bible covers to celebrate life’s most important events.

Comments Jeff Johnson, President and COO of Tyndale House, “It’s easy to remember the times when the gift of a Bible marked an important moment in your life: graduation, weddings, birth of a child, military service, or retirement. With Cover Expressions, creating a custom Bible has never been easier, from selecting the right Bible edition for the occasion, to designing a cover with ready-to-use templates, to creating a unique design using personal photos and artwork. The Bible is the ultimate gift and  blessing for every age and stage of life, and now anyone can create covers that express what’s in their heart with Cover Expressions.”

Cover Expressions Bibles are offered in a variety of bindings in multiple translations: the New Living Translation, the King James Version, The Message and the Spanish Bible, Nueva Tradiccion Viviente. A Journaling Bible with margins for notes and coloring is also available as well as a Children’s Story Bible for early readers.

“The mission of Tyndale House is to minister to the spiritual needs of people,” Johnson states. “Providing gift Bibles with customizable covers is an extension of our corporate purpose.”

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.

Ada, Mich. (July 16, 2018)—Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Andrea Doering to the position of editorial director for Revell, a division of Baker Publishing Group.

Doering joined the Revell team in 2007 as a senior acquisitions editor with more than 15 years of experience in the publishing industry. Since that time, she has helped the Revell division grow with a number of strong acquisitions, including authors such as Kay Warren, Lisa Bevere, Steven Curtis Chapman, and Ted Dekker. Before joining Revell, Doering served as editor-in-chief of Crossings Book Club, where she was responsible for editorial direction and book selection for the second largest book club in the country.

“Andrea has proven herself as an exceptionally talented and insightful editor who’s also a strategic thinker with a strong vision for the Revell division,” said Jennifer Leep, executive vice president of trade publishing. “We look forward to seeing the Revell team thrive under Andrea’s capable leadership moving forward.”

Doering will continue to work from her home office in New York.

Revell has a passion for providing books that inspire and equip readers, offering them hope and help for daily life.

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

Contact: Lynnae Lubbers  (616)676-9185 x193  llubbers@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Grace-Based Help and Hope for Issues Every Child Faces
Applying biblical truth to specific issues children face today encourages young readers toward a growing relationship with Jesus

Greensboro, NC—Young children are just as likely to experience deeply rooted anxiety, fear, anger, and the many effects of failure as the adults in their lives. Living by faith and turning to Jesus in the midst of difficult circumstances is a challenge for adults and children alike, so how do we equip children so they can apply biblical truth to the specific issues in their lives, growing in their individual relationships with Jesus no matter what hardships they face?

Good News for Little Hearts (October 8, 2018), a book series edited by David Powlison and Edward T. Welch and illustrated by Joe Hox, aims to provide that grace-based help for young children. The series of hardback, full-color illustrated children’s books are geared toward three- to eight-year-olds, and each story focuses on an animal family facing real-life issues. Through each struggle or hardship outlined in the individual stories, the characters model hope in Jesus, bringing gospel help and biblical counsel to families. Parents and caretakers are encouraged to enter into meaningful conversations with their kids, teaching them to live by faith in the details of everyday life.

The last page of each book contains information for parents on how to use God’s Word to help children apply biblical, gospel-based truths to specific issues. Enriching for both parents and children, the Good News for Little Heartsseries is based on the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation’s (CCEF) model of hope and help that encourages a growing relationship with Jesus.

Edited by David Powlison, Zoe’s Hiding Place: When You Are Anxious is the story of Zoe, a fearful mouse who is worried about a class trip and learns that God is her hiding place in times of fear and trouble. She learns to turn each fear into a prayer, remembering that Jesus is always near—her refuge in times of trouble – a better refuge than even her purple quilt.

Jax’s Tail Twitches: When You Are Angry, also edited by Powlison, is the story of Jax and his squirrel family who are all gathering acorns for the winter. While they are working together, each member of the family has to deal with his or her own frustration and anger when things don’t go they way they want. As they recognizing the roots of their anger, each member of the family, led by Papa Squirrel, also remembers God’s kindness to those who break the rules, and they ask forgiveness, making room for love and restored relationships.

Edited by Edward T. Welch, Buster’s Ears Trip Him Up: When You Fail is the story of Buster, a lop-eared bunny, who thinks he is the fastest bunny at camp, but unexpectedly loses his race. His older sister, Ivy, helps him think about failure from God’s perspective, and he remembers where his identity is found and what the Bible says about his failure.

Each story in the Good News for Little Hearts series helps children process challenging situations through a biblical lens, demonstrating practical ways to follow Jesus in the midst of hardship. Instead of moralism, each book focuses on grace and the hope we have in Jesus, not an ability to change on our own or a desire to change behavior alone. Each character depends on Jesus and, in turning to him, lives by faith.

Through the animal characters, colorful illustrations, and real-life issues each animal family faces, young readers will be captivated throughout the stories, paving the way for Christ-centered conversations on important topics.

David Powlison, MDiv, PhD, is Executive Director of Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF) as well as a CCEF faculty member and Senior Editor of the Journal of Biblical Counseling. He holds a PhD from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an MDiv from Westminster Theological Seminary. David has been counseling for over thirty years and has written numerous articles on biblical counseling and on the relationship between faith and psychology. His books include Speaking Truth in Love; Seeing with New Eyes; Power Encounters: Reclaiming Spiritual Warfare; The Biblical Counseling Movement: History and Context, and God’s Grace in Your Suffering. He is also the author of numerous minibooks.

Edward T. Welch, MDiv, PhD, is a licensed psychologist and faculty member at the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF). He earned a PhD in counseling  (neuropsychology) from the University of Utah and has a Master of Divinity degree from Biblical Theological Seminary. Ed has been counseling for over thirty years and has written extensively on the topics of depression, fear, and addictions. His biblical counseling books include When People Are Big and God Is Small; Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness; Crossroads: A Step-by-Step Guide Away from Addiction; Running Scared; and A Small Book about a Big Problem: Meditations on Anger, Patience, and Peace.

New Growth Press publishes gospel-centered Christian books, small group, and children’s Bible resources for discipleship, biblical counseling, and missional ministry.

As of August 1, 2018, the corporate offices of Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Company will relocate to 4035 Park East Court SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546.

In March of this year, Eerdmans relocated all its stock to LSC in Plainfield, Indiana. LSC now handles all warehousing and distribution for the publishing company.

“We really felt LSC was the best option for warehousing and distribution to best serve our customers’ needs. They have been terrific to work with and we expect a lasting relationship,” says Vice President of Sales and Marketing Tracy Danz.

Without the need for on-site warehousing space, Eerdmans will move to a more efficient office space that better accommodates the company.

“Moving is always hard work,” said Anita Eerdmans, President and Publisher, “but we think our new workspace will help our people focus effectively on our core tasks in editorial, design, marketing, and sales for years to come.”

William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, founded in 1911 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a leading independent publisher of religious books ranging from academic books and reference works in theology, biblical studies, and religious history to popular titles in spirituality, social and cultural criticism, and literature. Along with award-winning titles such as Fleming Rutledge’s The Crucifixion, bestsellers like John Fea’s Believe Me, and several highly regarded Bible commentary series, the company is also known for the high-quality picture books and middle-grade novels published under its Eerdmans Books for Young Readers imprint. The EBYR list includes award-winning titles such as Plume, A River of Words, and The Right Word.

Minneapolis, MN (July 3, 2018) – BroadStreet Publishing® is excited to announce the release of the new unabridged audio edition of The Passion Translation: The New Testament (2nd Edition): with Psalms, Proverbs, and Song of Songs.

The audio version, narrated by lead translator Brian Simmons, officially released June 22, 2018, and is currently ranked the #1 bestseller on Amazon in Christian Bibles. The audio book is available for purchase on Audible and iTunes!

The Passion Translation is a new, heart-level Bible translation that expresses God’s fiery heart of love, merging the emotion and life-changing truth of God’s Word. The goal of this translation is to trigger inside every listener an overwhelming response to the truth of the Bible, unfolding the deep mysteries of the Scriptures in the love language of God.

Bible features include:

• In-depth footnotes with insightful study notes, commentary, word studies, cross references, and alternate translations
• Extensive introductions and outlines for each book

Sample Scriptures from The Passion Translation:

• “All you thirsty ones, come to me! Come to me and drink! Believe in me so that rivers of living water will burst out from within you, flowing from your innermost being just like the Scripture says!”
  John 7:37-38
• Every morning I lay out the pieces of my life on the altar and wait for your fire to fall upon my heart.
  Psalm 5:3
• I continue to pray for your love to grow and increase more and more until it overflows, bringing you into the rich revelation of spiritual insight in all things. And with this revelation you will come to know God fully as he imparts to you the deepest understanding of his ways.
  Philippians 1:9

BroadStreet Publishing released the second edition of The New Testament with Psalms, Proverbs, and Song of Songs in March 2018. Next to release is Isaiah in November 2018, followed by Genesis in the fall of 2019. The full Bible is projected to be complete by 2024!

For more information or exciting updates about The Passion Translation, please visit thepassiontranslation.com.

 

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – If We Make It Home by Christina Suzann Nelson has been named as a 2018 Carol Award finalist in the debut category.

Liar’s Winter by Cindy Sproles is honored as a finalist in the historical category. Both titles are published by Kregel Publications

Awakened by Morgan L. Busse from Enclave Publishing garnered a spot in the finals in the speculative category.

The Carol Awards, hosted by American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), recognize the best Christian fiction published by traditional publishing houses in the previous calendar year.

The winners will be announced during the gala awards dinner in Nashville as part of ACFW’s annual conference. A complete list of finalists can be found on their website: https://www.acfw.com/carol/carol_award_finalists_2018.

Enclave Publishing is a small independent press that is built around the power of great stories which explore the boundaries of the imagination, while championing powerful expressions of redemption, truth, and hope.

Kregel Publications is an evangelical Christian publisher that aims to develop and distribute—with integrity and excellence—trusted, biblically based resources that lead individuals to know and serve Jesus Christ.

June 30, 2018, Palm Bay, FL — In a live video event, host Rachel Hauck, an executive board member of American Christian Fiction Writers, announced the 2018 finalists for ACFW’s 2018 Carol Awards, a premier Christian fiction recognition for books published in the previous calendar year. The Carol Award winners will be presented their honors during the gala awards dinner on September 22, 2018, in Nashville as part of ACFW’s annual conference, which will feature Debbie Macomber as keynote speaker.  https://www.acfw.com/conference/

ACFW encourages retailers, librarians, book club coordinators, and avid Christian fiction readers to start here when looking for recommended reading. ACFW 2018 Carol Award finalists are:

Contemporary

• Maybe It’s You by Candace Calvert, Tyndale House, editors Sarah Rische and Jan Stob
• The Long Highway Home by Elizabeth Musser, ACFW Qualified Independently Published, editor LB Norton
• A Fragile Hope by Cynthia Ruchti, Abingdon Press, editors Jamie Chavez and Ramona Richards

Historical

• Catching the Wind by Melanie Dobson, Tyndale House, editors Stephanie Broene and Sarah Rische
• A Plain Leaving by Leslie Gould, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editors Dave Long and Jennifer Veilleux
• Liar’s Winter by Cindy Sproles, Kregel Publications, editor Dawn Anderson

Historical Romance

• A Note Yet Unsung by Tamera Alexander, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editor Karen Schurrer
• The Road to Paradise by Karen Barnett, Waterbrook/Multnomah (Random House), editor Shannon Marchese
• Heart on the Line by Karen Witemeyer, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editors Jessica Barnes and Dave Long

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller

• Four Months in Cuba by Luana Ehrlich, ACFW Qualified Independently Published, editors Pat Brown and Jodi Shumway
• Ghost Heart by Lisa Harris and Lynne Gentry, ACFW Qualified Independently Published, editor Ellen Tarver
• Portrait of Vengeance by Carrie Stuart Parks, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Amanda Bostic and Erin Healy

Novella

• Puzzle House by Lillian Duncan, Harbourlight Books (Pelican), editor Jamie West
• An Awakened Heart by Jody Hedlund, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editor Dave Long
• One Enchanted Noel from Enchanted: A Christmas Collection by Melissa Tagg, ACFW Qualified Independently Published, editor Terri Simmons

Romance

• A New Shade of Summer by Nicole Deese, Waterfall Press, editors Amy Hosford and Sheryl Zajechowski
• Then There Was You by Kara Isaac, ACFW Qualified Independently Published, editors Iola Goulton and Halee Matthews
• A Matter of Trust by Susan May Warren, Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editors Andrea Doering and Kristin Kornoelje

Romantic Suspense

• Justice Buried by Patricia Bradley, Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editors Lonnie Hull DuPont and Kristin Kornoelje
• Fatal Mistake by Susan Sleeman, Faith Words (Hachette), editor Christina Boys
• The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editor Raela Schoenherr

Short Novel

• Christmas at Carnton by Tamera Alexander, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editors Ami McConnell Abston and Becky Philpott
• A Sweetwater River Romance by Misty M. Beller, ACFW Qualified Independently Published, editor Robin Patchen
• Claiming Her Cowboy by Tina Radcliffe, Love Inspired (Harlequin), editors Melissa Endlich and Giselle Regus

Speculative

• Awakened by Morgan L. Busse, Enclave Publishing, editor Reagen Reed
• Huntress by Julie Hall, Independently Published, editor Rachel Starr Thomson
• King’s Blood by Jill Williamson, Bethany House (Baker) Publishing, editors Dave Long and Elisa Tally

Young Adult

• For Love & Honor by Jody Hedlund, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, editor Sara Bierling
• Playing by Heart by Carmela Martino, Vinspire Publishing, editor Dawn Carrington
• Betrayal of the Band by Sarah Tipton, Watershed Books (Pelican Book Group), editor Jamie West

Debut

• Freedom’s Ring by Heidi Chiavaroli, Tyndale House, editors Caleb Sjogren and Jan Stob
• If We Make It Home by Christina Suzann Nelson, Kregel Publications, editor Dawn Anderson
• Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano, Revell – A Division of Baker Publishing Group, editors Barbara Barnes and Vicki Crumpton

ACFW’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award will also be given at the annual conference awards gala in September. This year’s recipient is prolific author, speaker, and beloved storyteller, Liz Curtis Higgs. Liz’s contributions to Christian fiction, to encouraging other writers, and to enhancing readers’ understanding of the power of story leads to this honor.

Additional honors to be awarded at the gala include Editor of the Year and Agent of the Year. The nominees are:

ACFW 2018 Agent of the Year Finalists

• Julie Gwinn – The Seymour Agency
• Jim Hart – Hartline Literary Agency
• Natasha Kern – The Natasha Kern Literary Agency

2018 ACFW Editor of the Year Finalists

• Kelsey Bowen – Revell, a Division of Baker Publishing Group
• Andrea Doering – Revell, A Division of Baker Publishing Group
• Robin Patchen – Robin’s Red Pen (freelance)

Complete lists of these and the Genesis Contest finalists (unpublished) are available at https://www.acfw.com/contests/.

ACFW is a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian Fiction. ACFW’s mission is to empower Christian novelists by inspiring them to join with God in the creative process, training them in the craft, and educating them in the publishing industry. For more information about ACFW, contact acfwrelations@acfw.com or www.acfw.com.

 

Carol Stream, Ill. – (July 6, 2018)  Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) recently completed its thirty-ninth consecutive year of profitability. As always, the company contributed most of its profit to the Tyndale House Foundation, which makes grants to ministries across the globe. The profitability of Tyndale House Publishers enables the Tyndale House Foundation to distribute more than four million dollars annually.

Tyndale has always been committed to supporting global mission outreach through both its content and its profits. The profits of Tyndale House Publishers flow directly to Tyndale House Foundation. Tyndale House Publishers’ success means that more funds will be donated to ministry.

According to Tyndale House Publishers’ CFO, Paul Mathews, “In an industry that is always changing, Tyndale has been able to successfully manage its way and remain financially strong. Despite its generous funding of the Tyndale House Foundation grants, the publishing company continues to operate with a debt-free balance sheet.” Mathews adds, “The strong balance sheet allows Tyndale to invest in projects consistent with its values and those it deems financially promising. It funds its own publishing ministry while also giving generously to other good works through the Tyndale House Foundation.”

The Tyndale House Foundation was established by Kenneth and Margaret Taylor in 1963. Tyndale House Publishers’ founder, Dr. Kenneth Taylor, modeled generosity in his personal life as well as through his leadership of Tyndale House. Although he could have been a rich man by keeping the profits for himself, Dr. Taylor was not interested in the accumulation of wealth for his own gain, but for the impact such wealth could have in enabling people to know and discover the truth of God’s love. This is the heart of Tyndale House Publishers—succeeding in their work so that further ministry can happen.

As heirs to this wonderful legacy, Tyndale House Publishers recognizes that everything they have is a gift from God, and if they are to be image bearers of Christ, they need to demonstrate generosity in the way they conduct business.

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.

Ada, Mich. (July 9, 2018)—The INSPY Advisory Board recently announced the winners of their 2018 INSPY awards, and two Baker Publishing Group titles were selected. True to You by Becky Wade won in the Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense category, and Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano won in the Debut Fiction category. The INSPYs were created by bloggers to showcase the best novels that grapple with the Christian faith. For the complete list of winners, please visit inspys.com/?p=3877.

True to You by Becky Wade
(Bethany House; ISBN 9780764219368; ebook ISBN 9781441231208; $13.99)

The INSPY Board says, “True to You is a contemporary romance that exudes excellence. The story’s slow-and-steady build-up pulls the reader in.” After a broken engagement, genealogist Nora Bradford decides focusing on her work and her novels is safer than romance. But when John, a former Navy SEAL, hires her to help find his birth mother, the spark between them is undeniable. However, he’s dating someone, and Nora is hesitant. Is she ready to abandon her fictional heroes and risk her heart for real?

Lady Jayne Disappears by Joanna Davidson Politano
(Revell; ISBN 9780800728755; ebook ISBN 9781493411108; $14.99)

In Lady Jayne Disappears, a young woman the world has written off is secretly the most popular writer of Victorian England . . . but will her own story end as tragically as the heroine in her famous novels? The INSPY Board describes this novel as an “enchanting surprise and a delight to read.” The board was incredibly impressed by the mystery, intrigue, and romance. They state, “One of Politano’s strengths, along with a haunting and unique storyline, was that not all characters turned out as the reader thought.”

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

Contact: Ruth Anderson  (616)676-9185 x8131  randerson@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Minneapolis, MN (July 6, 2018) – BroadStreet Publishing® author Kim Crabill announces the launch of her new television series “Burdens to Blessings with Kim Crabill” on July 11, 2018 at 11:30am ET on NRB TV. The new eight-week TV series is based on her book Burdens to Blessings: Discover the Power of Your Story. The show will be broadcasted to millions of viewers in over 40 nations and will be repeated for six months.

Crabill’s book Burdens to Blessings (BroadStreet Publishing, 2016) shares her powerful true story and invites readers along her journey from shame and sadness toward healing and hope. She transparently reveals how the very things we regret the most—things we hope no one ever discovers—are what God wants to use to enrich our lives and the lives of others.

Through the new television series, Crabill hopes that women will embark on a journey of faith and discovery, finding confidence and courage to quit hiding. As they show who they really are, they will be astounded by the blessings that follow both for themselves and for those with whom they share their story.

In addition to the Burdens to Blessings book and TV series, Kim is the new radio host of “COFFEE with Kim” on Up2Me Radio. During COFFEE (Conversations of Friends of Faith to Encourage and Equip), Kim invites special guests to join her in enhancing community and opening the conversation for healing. Listeners can tune into Kim’s new podcast on Mondays at 10:00am EDT through Tune In and On Demand via podcast apps: iTunes, Stitcher, and Google Play.

Through her Burdens to Blessings TV series, podcast, and book, Kim hopes people will receive this important message: No matter what burdens you bear—from your past or your present—God has the power to turn those burdens into blessings. If you are brave enough to be vulnerable with yourself and others, God can use your greatest pain to help you find your greatest purpose.

For more information about the new television series on NRB TV or Kim Crabill’s ministry or book, please watch this short promotional video here or visit her website her at rosesandrainbows.org.