This June, Koorong celebrates 40 years of service to the Body of Christ in Australia. The Christian book retailer first opened its doors on June 8 th 1978, as Australia’s first specialist Christian bookstore.

With a focus on giving Australians more immediate access to vital Christian resources, Koorong has been making a difference for four decades. As a result, it’s no surprise that Koorong has become more than just a retailer…

Recently, a woman returned to Koorong’s store in Penrith, western Sydney almost two years after her desperate first visit. Two years earlier, this woman had been on a train to the Blue Mountains with the intention of going into the bush and ending her life. But as she neared Penrith, she saw the Koorong sign with its dove logo on the rear of the building. For some reason, she felt compelled to get out of the train and go into the store to find out about God and what Koorong could possibly offer her.

At the store she met manager Warren and another staff member, who talked to her and prayed with her. Warren gave her a copy of Brennan Manning’s Christian classic The Ragamuffin Gospel, which explains that no matter what we have done, who we are or what we do, God’s love for us never changes.

Warren urged the woman to promise to read the book and not harm herself. That was the last Warren saw of her until she returned to the store with a smile and a couple of young children in tow. The woman thanked Warren and Koorong for the book, their prayers and their kindness.

She told him it had saved her life and was helping her find a full and satisfying life in Jesus.

Now, as the Christian bookstore celebrates its 40th anniversary, Koorong believes it’s a “reminder about how what we do impacts the Kingdom of God.”

Fast facts:

• More than 49% of Koorong’s customers are aged between 25 and 44.
• Baptists, Pentecostals, and Anglicans are the largest denominational groups that buy Christian resources through Koorong.
• There were nine(9) major English Bible translations available at Koorong in 1978. They now sell more than 30 major English translations and a plethora of foreign language translations.
• Koorong operates online as well as in 15 stores across Australia.

In August 2015, Koorong was acquired by Bible Society Australia; the company’s proceeds now assist with Bible translation, distribution and engagement, both here in Australia and around the world.

Other articles:

• New styles push up Bible sales – December 22nd 2017 – Eternity News https://www.eternitynews.com.au/australia/new-stylespush-up-bible-sales/
• Koorong CEO: ‘We like the notion that ideas can fight it out graciously on the shelves’ – June 8th 2017 – Eternity News https://www.eternitynews.com.au/australia/koorongceo-we-like-the-notion-that-ideas-can-fight-it-outgraciously-on-the-shelves/

To arrange interviews with Koorong’s Penrith Store Manager Warren Ward, please contact John Pearson:
National Media & Communications Manager, Bible Society Australia.
john.pearson@biblesociety.org.au Ph. 0438 771 269

Thomas Nelson Donating 1-for-1 Until Book Launch August 7

Nashville, TN (June 1, 2018) — For every pre-ordered copy of Max Lucado’s forthcoming book, Unshakable Hope: Building Our Lives on the Promises of God, Thomas Nelson will donate a special paperback edition to two specially-chosen international ministries.

Each pre-order purchase of  Unshakable Hope can be registered at www.UnshakableHopeBook.com through August 5. The purchaser chooses the Salvation Army or Prision Fellowship International for their donation. Thomas Nelson then ships special paperback books to the two ministries.

“Max Lucado and Thomas Nelson are proud to support these vital ministries which are providing hope to the most vulnerable,” says Mark Glesne, Marketing Director, Thomas Nelson. “We hope the message of Unshakable Hope will point hurting people to the unfailing promises of God.”

In Unshakable Hope, Lucado applies God’s promises to every area of life, including insecurities, disappointments, depression, illness, condemnation, and the question of evil in the world. With a storyteller’s gift and a pastor’s heart, Lucado points readers to a God whose promises are unchanging and whose love is beyond measure.

“Build your life on the promises of God. Since his promises are unbreakable, your hope will be unshakable,” Lucado writes. “The winds will still blow. The rain will still fall. But in the end you will be standing—standing on the promises of God.”

With more than 130 million products in print, Max Lucado is America’s bestselling inspirational author. His writings have been shaped into bestselling books, videos, devotionals, songs, greeting cards, booklets, Bible studies, commentaries and theatrically-released movies. Lucado has been featured on countless national media outlets including The TODAY Show, Good Morning America, NPR’s All Things Considered and Fox & Friends. Max and his wife of over 35 years, Denalyn, call San Antonio, Texas, home. Max has served the people of Oak Hills Church since 1988. www.maxlucado.com

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, Tenn. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.

Contact: Jana Muntsinger, MMPR, jana@mmpublicrelations.com, 281-251-0480

(NASHVILLE, Tenn.) May 2018 – Worthy Publishing is excited to share that since the release of the NKJV edition in 2013 and the NIV edition in 2016, Dr. David Jeremiah’s bestselling The Jeremiah Study Bible has sold a combined 526,000 copies, providing transformative teaching to hundreds of thousands of people.

Alongside the biblical text, the teaching of Dr. David Jeremiah creates a greater understanding of the complete biblical message – as he says, “what it says, what it means and what it means for you.” The result is a Bible that can be read and used by all Christians who want to grow in their faith by going deeper into God’s Word.

“Dr. Jeremiah is widely known by millions through radio, television, and best-selling books for his compelling Bible-teaching,” says Byron Williamson, President and Publisher, Worthy Publishing. “We’re so honored to have partnered with Dr. Jeremiah on his legacy Bible study resource, which has been embraced by people of all ages and denominations.”

Sold in hardcover, genuine leather and LeatherLuxe® editions, both the NKJV and NIV offer features to provide applicable teaching and preaching insights, including unique book introductions, 8,000+ study notes, side bars, articles, maps and charts.

Dr. David Jeremiah is the senior pastor of Shadow Mountain Community Church in El Cajon, California. Messages preached in the pulpit at Shadow Mountain form the basis of Turning Point, his international radio and television ministries. The outreach of Turning Point Radio and Television programs is now worldwide. Dr. Jeremiah has authored more than 50 books. Among some of his most recent are: A Life Beyond Amazing, I Never Thought I’d See the Day, God Loves You: He Always Has—He Always Will, What Are You Afraid of? Facing Down Your Fears With Faith, Agents of the Apocalypse, and Agents of Babylon. In 2013, Dr. Jeremiah published The Jeremiah Study Bible, a comprehensive yet easy-to-understand version that was over 40 years in the making. Dr. Jeremiah is much in demand as a speaker because of his commitment to the truth of the Bible and his special ability to help people understand how to apply biblical principles to everyday living. Dr. and Mrs. Jeremiah are parents of four children and grandparents of twelve.

Worthy Publishing Group is a privately held, independent voice in inspirational publishing, based in Nashville, Tennessee. Worthy includes five distinct imprints: Worthy Books publishes inspirational works addressing spiritual growth, biblical study, faith and culture, biography, 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; Worthy Inspired publishes inspirational and devotional books; and WorthyKids/Ideals creates colorful, interactive children’s books, including VeggieTales and Berenstain Bears, for ages 2 to 8.

Playing for More to release in September

NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 4, 2018)—In 2017, Case Keenum captured America’s imagination by leading the Minnesota Vikings to a 13-3 record and an NFC North title. His game-winning touchdown in the final seconds of their divisional playoff game against the Saints, the “Minneapolis Miracle,” made Keenum part of NFL history.

B&H Publishing Group is proud to announce that it has acquired Keenum, now the starting quarterback for the Denver Broncos. His first book, Playing for More: Trust Beyond What You Can See, is set to release in September. Keenum will share stories from every stage of life and explain how being a Christian helped him navigate the winding paths of both adversity and success in the NFL.

“Am I a football player who happens to be a Christian?” Keenum asks. “No, I’m a Christian who happens to be a football player. That’s my calling. That’s my defining characteristic.”

Playing for More is written with Andrew Perloff, an on-air personality on the television and radio sports talk program “The Dan Patrick Show” and contributing writer for SportsIllustrated.com. Tony Dungy, New York Times bestselling author and former NFL head coach, will pen the foreword to Playing for More.

“As I’ve gotten to know Case better, I’ve learned that his primary motivation as a player, and as a leader, is to point people to the Lord,” Dungy wrote in the foreword of Playing for More. “He loves playing the game of football, loves being around his teammates and he definitely wants to use his gifts to help his team win. But none of those things are the real reason he plays football and why he competes so hard. More than anything else, he wants to show young people that the most important thing in his life is his relationship with Jesus. That’s why he plays. That’s why he trains so hard and has sacrificed so much to become an excellent player. And that’s why he has written this book.”

B&H will support Playing for More with a national media tour, heavy promotions through Fellowship of Christian Athletes and NFL media, and a national marketing and advertising campaign.

Keenum is represented by the literary agency of The Fedd Agency, Inc., Post Office Box 341973, Austin, Texas 78734.

“Case Keenum is the real deal,” said Devin Maddox, B&H Trade Publisher. “He is a guy who gets that life is more than what we do—though what he has done in his career is amazing—and we can’t wait to see how his vision for influencing others through football will extend long into the future, and beyond sports.”

For more information about Playing for More, visit bhpublishinggroup.com.

Media Contact: Jenaye White, Jenaye.White@BHPublishingGroup.com
615-251-2964   bhpublishinggroup.com

Memoir by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback hits stores June 26

CAROL STREAM, ILL. (May 22, 2018) – Tyndale Momentum (@tyndalehouse) has announced that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl LII Most Valuable Player Nick Foles (@NickFoles) will be signing his memoir, Believe It: My Journey of Success, Failure, and Overcoming the Odds on an 11-stop book tour beginning at BookEnds in Ridgewood, NJ, on Monday, June 25, one day prior to the official street date of June 26. In addition to the book signing tour, Foles will do a variety of national and local media interviews to promote the book.

While book signing dates and times are subject to change, the full schedule is below. Please check with your local store for details. Please note that no memorabilia will be signed at the book signings. Also, because of expected large crowds, stores will likely stipulate how many people at each store are guaranteed to have their books signed, and may place limits on the number of books that each person may have autographed.

For additional information and tour updates, please visit www.nickfolesbook.com.

Nick Foles Believe It Book Signing Tour

Monday, June 25
6:00 p.m. ET
BookEnds
Ridgewood, NJ
211 East Ridgewood Ave.
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Wednesday, June 27
7:00 p.m. ET
WPH Speakers Series (interview and book signing)
Site TBD
Ticketed Event: Details to be available soon

Thursday, June 28
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sam’s Club
1000 Franklin Mills Circle
Philadelphia, PA 19154
(215) 632-2299

2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Doylestown Bookshop
16 South Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 230-7610

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
150 Swedesford Road
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 695-6600

Friday, June 29
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lifeway Christian Store
898 Plaza Blvd.
Lancaster, PA 17601
(717) 397-3517

2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Midtown Scholar Bookstore
1302 North 3^rd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17102
(717) 236-1680

7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
Lehigh Valley Mall
801 Lehigh Lifestyle Center
Whitehall, PA 18052
(610) 264-0238

Saturday, June 30
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (Nick Foles will speak for :30 minutes prior to book signing)
Straight From the Heart Bookstore
13500 Philmont Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 969-1580

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Books-A-Million
1250 Baltimore Pike
Springfield, PA 19064
(610) 328-4253

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Barnes & Noble
911 Haddonfield Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
(856) 486-1492

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.

Grand Rapids, MI—Our Daily Bread Ministries and Discovery House are pleased to announce that two new staff members have joined the publishing team as senior editors. Dawn Anderson and Mike Nappa will acquire books, develop product ideas, and edit. Both bring years of publishing experience and expertise to their new roles at Discovery House.

“I’m thrilled to announce that Dawn Anderson and Mike Nappa have joined our Discovery House team,” Ken Peterson, vice president and publisher said. “As publishing veterans, they bring significant abilities to a staff already rich in experience and creativity.  We’re looking forward to exciting new possibilities together.”

For the past ten years, Dawn served as an editor at Kregel Publications. She was shortlisted three times for Editor of the Year with AWSA and ACFW, and has edited numerous award-winning books. She started in the publishing industry in 1988 and spent many years self-employed providing editorial services for various publishers. Dawn said, “I love the mission of Discovery House to feed the soul with the Word of God and am excited to have a part in it.”

Mike has been in publishing for more than twenty years. He has worked at Group Publishing and David C. Cook and has served as chief agent at Nappaland Literary Agency. He’s authored over sixty books, several of which have made the CBA bestseller list. Mike has won many awards for both his writing and editing, and over 1 million copies of his books have been sold worldwide.

Our Daily Bread Ministries (ourdailybread.org) is dedicated to making the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all through multiple resources including the well-known devotional Our Daily Bread.

Discovery House (dhp.org) is a ministry under the Our Daily Bread Ministries umbrella, offering resources that feed the soul with the Word of God. Kinds of books published include Christian living, devotional, Bible reference, and children’s books. Other products include video curriculum, music, and stationery.

For more information contact:  John van der Veen  (616) 974-2775  john.vanderveen@odb.org

 

CAROL STREAM, Ill. (May 1, 2018)—Tyndale House Publishers announced today the celebration of the three millionth Life Recovery Bible in print. Widely used in tangent with the 12 Step recovery programs, in correctional facilities, and by individuals seeking help taking their life back from behaviors and substances that have held them captive, The Life Recovery Bible has received incredible feedback in its 25 years of existence, bolstering it to the position of the bestselling recovery-specific Bible. Millions of people addicted to illegal drugs, alcohol, and the growing abuse of prescription pain killers have found redemption and healing using The Life Recovery Bible. Tyndale House Publishers, along with authors Stephen Arterburn, M.Ed., and David Stoop, Ph.D., announced the three million Bible milestone and celebrated the achievement with the launch of the 25^th Anniversary Edition featuring completely refreshed content, including new articles on addiction, the challenges of recovery in a secular environment, and the early history of life recovery.

“The Bible is the greatest recovery book ever written,” says Arterburn. “The goal of The Life Recovery Bible is to help those with addiction move from wherever they are to a place closer to God, closer to those who love them, and closer to those who may have given up on them. Over the past 25 years, we’ve heard of thousands of people whose lives have been changed through the pages of this Bible.”

The Life Recovery Bible is given away to thousands of men and women each month in correctional facilities through a variety of prison ministries. One inmate wrote, “The Life Recovery Bible has changed my life so much because it is easy to read. It, along with my prayers, has made me decide to go into taking seminary classes. Thank you so much for providing a path to eternal life. Thank you for all you do and for helping out people who are in prison when most of the people we know and love have turned their backs on us. Thank you for encouraging us and providing us with a way to be free on the inside before we ever leave. Thank you and God bless.

The Life Recovery Bible includes additional information on external resources to connect leaders of recovery programs inside and outside the church. For leaders and recoverees alike, The Life Recovery Bible offers a guide for life recovery meetings, both in the form of an attendee’s experience and in tangible recommendations of a guide specific to facilitators.

Easily the most useful, relevant resource for those in the process of life recovery, The Life Recovery Bible manages to uniquely balance the secular 12 Step Program with the clear, understandable New Living Translation text, and the result is powerful. It has been this way for 25 years, and the future looks strong for the next 25.

About Stephen Arterburn
Stephen Arterburn is the founder of New Life Ministries, as well as the host of the organization’s Christian counseling talk show, New Life Live! He is also a teaching pastor at his church in Indianapolis. Well-known for his public speaking, the author and radio host has been featured on Oprah, Good Morning America, CNN Live, and ABC World News and in USA Today, The New York Times, and others. His best-selling Every Man’s Battle and other successful titles have earned him nominations for numerous writing awards, and he has won three Gold Medallions for writing excellence.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewLifeSteve
Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevearterburn
Website: http://newlife.com/broadcasts/meet-the-hosts/

About David Stoop
David Stoop, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and family counselor, as well as an ordained minister with a master’s degree and doctorate in theology. Dr. Stoop often cohosts on New Life Live! a nationally syndicated radio program and television show. Additionally, he founded and serves as the director of the Center for Family Therapy in Newport Beach, CA, and serves on the executive board of the American Assosication of Christian Counselors. An award-winning author, Dr. Stoop also teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary and coedited The Life Recovery Bible. He and his wife, Jan, reside in Newport Beach and have three sons and six grandchildren.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrDaveStoop
Website: http://drstoop.com/

Contact: Karen Campbell, karen@karencampbellmedia.com

SWINDON, England, May 23, 2018 — More than 20% of all Bibles distributed by the United Bible Societies (UBS) fellowship in 2017 were downloaded from the internet. It’s the first time Scripture downloads have been recorded separately by Bible Societies – and it shows that online distribution is increasingly significant. While overall Scripture distribution fell by 12% globally, the number of full Bibles made available around the world topped 34 million for the third year running. Of these, more than 7.9 million Bibles were downloaded, primarily on apps such as YouVersion. In total, more than 107 million full Bibles have been distributed by the UBS fellowship since 2015. Nearly 355 million Scripture items, including Bibles, Testaments, Gospels and smaller Scripture items like booklets for people learning to read, were distributed (or downloaded) in 2017.

Uhrichsville, OH—Barbour Publishing is pleased to announce that industry veteran, David O’Brien, has been hired to the position of New Business Development Manager.

In this role, David will be working to acquire new accounts and expand Barbour’s presence in markets that are currently being underserved. This newly-created position is a direct result of Barbour’s new vision statement to “bring readers the best biblically-centered content where they live, shop, play, and gather.”

“I am thrilled that David has joined the Barbour sales team,” stated Bill Westfall, Vice President of Sales for Barbour. “With 31 years of industry experience, great work ethic, and a remarkable reputation with customers, I can’t think of a better candidate to expand Barbour’s presence in new and existing markets.”

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 life changing message of the Bible. To learn more, visit www.BarbourBooks.com.

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