
(Nashville, TN) February 1, 2018—Today HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) announced a few key promotions within the Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Bible publishing groups that reflect the company’s continued focus on the Bible.
John, Kramp, who joined HCCP in September 2014 as senior v-p of Bible Resources, has been named senior v-p and group publisher for Bibles. Additionally, Doug Lockhart who joined the company as senior v-p for Bible marketing and outreach in October 2014 has been named senior v-p for Bible marketing and new initiatives. Lockhart came to HCCP from Biblica as president and CEO, owners of the New International Version translation of the Bible. Lockhart will continue to work with Kramp to lead Bible marketing, champion innovative strategies, and develop pivotal partnerships across the industry to enhance visibility for the New International Version (NIV), the King James Version (KJV), and the New King James Version (NKJV) translations.

For Zondervan Bibles, Melinda Bouma is being promoted to publisher. During her 10-plus year tenure with Zondervan Bibles, Bouma’s innovation, industry knowledge, and leadership have been essential to the success of the Zondervan Bible business. As publisher, she will build on her proven success of award winning product develop, acquisition, and publishing leadership by expanding the publishing portfolio of the NIV, the New American Standard Version (NASB), the Amplified Version (AMP) and other translations.
HCCP also announced the promotion of Daniel Marrs to publisher of Thomas Nelson Bibles. Marrs joined the Thomas Nelson Bible team in November 2015 as senior editor and was named associate publisher for the group in June 2016. With a strong theological background and editorial expertise, Marrs will lead the group as publisher, continuing to oversee acquisitions, author and title development, product ideation, and editorial development to grow the NKJV, KJV, and other translations.
About HarperCollins Christian Publishing:
The world’s leading Christian publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing Inc., comprising both Thomas Nelson and Zondervan publishing groups and Olive Tree Bible Software. The Company produces bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, academic resources, curriculum, audio and digital content for the Christian market space. Also home to BibleGateway.com, the world’s largest Christian website, and FaithGateway.com, an online community dedicated to helping people grow in their faith. HarperCollins Christian Publishing is headquartered in Nashville, TN with additional offices in Grand Rapids, MI, Miami, FL and Spokane, WA. For more information visit www.HarperCollinsChristian.com
Beginning in January 2018, the Nazarene Publishing House commenced doing business in North America as The Foundry Publishing. The rebranding, which was introduced in phases beginning in June 2017, will allow NPH to expand its market reach in order to impact a broader audience with the Wesleyan-Holiness message, according to CEO Mark D. Brown. Internationally, the Nazarene Publishing House brand will remain in place.
This year, Riggins International Rights Service celebrates their 15th anniversary serving as the rights department for several inspirational publishers. They have issued over 5,000 licensing agreements and helped clients reach millions of people around the world with books and Bibles in their own language or preferred reading format.
Ada, Mich. (January 23, 2018)—Chosen Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce that they have signed a new two-book contract with New York Times bestselling author Jentezen Franklin.
Carol Stream, Ill.—January 24, 2018—Beloved and bestselling author Francine Rivers returns to her romance roots with a probing tale that reminds us that mercy can shape even the most broken among us into an imperfect yet stunning masterpeice.
Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 25, 2018 – Thomas Nelson is pleased to announce the release of 40 NKJV™ Bibles featuring the new, exclusive NKJV Comfort Print® typeface. The new Bibles are available in a variety of Thinline editions, including Compact, Value, and Large Print, in Cloth over Board and Leathersoft bindings. New NKJV Comfort Print® Bibles are also available in Pew, Gift and Award, and Deluxe Gift editions.
Carol Stream, Ill. (January 26, 2018) —This spring, Tyndale House Publishers is releasing nine new devotional products, providing practical tools to grow readers’ faith daily. This varied collection features titles focused on the Lenten season, peace and presence, and the integral role of God’s Word and earnest prayer in developing a deeper faith walk. By helping establish habits of worship, reflection, rest, and prayer, these titles encourage readers to invite the presence of God into their everyday lives. All titles are available through Tyndale.com.
365 Questions for a Woman’s Soul With Answers from God’s Heart
A Minute of Presence for Women: Awaken Your Heart to the God of Wonder
God’s Word for You: An Invitation to Find the Nourishment Your Soul Needs
Prayers for Every Occasion (Timeless Grace)
We Are One: Walking by Faith with the Persecuted Church
A Pocketful of Hope for Mothers
Spread Too Thin: Opting Out of Frantic Living. Opting In to Lasting Peace.
Nashville, Tenn. (January 29, 2018)– Icon Media Group announces the firm has hired Christina Bostick as Associate Publicist. Most recently, Christina was the Marketing and Promotions Coordinator for Cromwell Radio Group who owns and operates 32 stations throughout Tennessee, Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana.
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Jerry Kregel, president and CEO of Kregel Inc., is pleased to announce that Geoff Dennis has joined Kregel Publications as director of sales.




