14 OCTOBER 2025 LONDON, UK and FRANKFURT, GERMANY – Supadu, a leading provider of digital solutions for the publishing industry, has partnered with Perfect Bound to deliver streamlined, customizable website solutions for publishers—enhancing their digital presence, print capabilities and expanding their reach.

A Strategic Collaboration

This new partnership provides Perfect Bound publishers access to ‘Supadu for Shopify’ website and ecommerce solution. The solution is dynamically fed with live product information and is fully integrated with Perfect Bound’s print capabilities.

By offering an affordable, user-friendly website setup that is quick to deploy, accessible, secure, and capable of selling all book formats from a single cart, Perfect Bound publishers can now take full advantage of growing direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales opportunities and amplify their wider digital footprint.

“Supadu is delighted to support Perfect Bound publishers in expanding their direct-to-consumer capabilities across Europe and worldwide. By combining Perfect Bound’s expertise in independent publishing with Supadu’s proven eCommerce and metadata solutions, we are enabling publishers to build stronger connections with readers, broaden global reach, and open up new sales opportunities.” – Sarah Arbuthnot, CCO, Supadu

“We’re thrilled to be partnering with Supadu to offer our client publishers a truly streamlined and automated direct-to-consumer (D2C) operation. By combining Supadu’s powerful platform with the cutting-edge tech stack we’ve built at Perfect Bound, we’re making it possible for publishers to turn selling books directly to readers into a virtually touchless process. I believe D2C will be one of the most important avenues for bookselling in the years ahead—it allows publishers to connect directly with their readers, capture more value from each sale, and foster lasting relationships with active readers. Together, we’re giving publishers the tools they need to thrive in the future of bookselling.” – Keith Riegert, President, Stable Book Group

About Supadu
Supadu is a leading provider of digital solutions tailored for the publishing industry. With services that include website design, ecommerce development, metadata management, and marketing tools, Supadu empowers publishers through innovative, scalable technologies designed to enhance their digital strategy and drive sales growth.

About Perfect Bound
Perfect Bound Technologies is a cloud‑native SaaS platform that lets publishers of any size run their entire business from one secure dashboard. With over 300 independent and mid‑sized publishers on the platform, Perfect Bound offers end‑to‑end title management, ONIX and metadata distribution, real‑time sales reporting, automated royalty accounting, and a two‑sided printing marketplace spanning 70+ printers on six continents. Perfect Bound eliminates manual workflows, reduces overhead, and accelerates speed‑to‑market—serving as the technology backbone for Stable Distribution and the broader Stable Book Group ecosystem.

For Media Inquiries:
Jamie Middleton – jamie.middleton@supadu.com

Available January 2026 from Penguin Random House Christian, the book will be featured with a fresh new look on screen in Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming romantic comedy.

Michael Todd’s #1 New York Times bestseller, Relationship Goals: How to Win at Dating, Marriage, and Sex, will release as a movie tie-in edition (on sale January 6, 2026; ISBN 9798217153367) through WaterBrook, an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian. The nonfiction bestseller that inspired Amazon MGM Studios’ romantic comedy starring Kelly Rowland and Cliff “Method Man” Smith—on which Todd serves as an executive producer—will now feature the same redesigned cover seen in the new movie, inviting readers to rediscover the message that has already transformed millions of lives.

Born from a viral sermon series with more than 33 million YouTube views, Relationship Goals is authored and by Michael Todd, pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Okla. Transformation Church averages nearly 1,500 in-person and 43,000 online attendees each week, and Todd’s social platforms reach more than 8.7 million followers.

“Seeing Relationship Goals come to life on the big screen is a full-circle moment for me,” said Todd. “What started as a sermon series to help people win in relationships turned into a #1 New York Times bestselling book and now a movie that shows the power of God’s original design for relationships in real life. It’s proof that it’s only crazy until it happens—and when God’s in it, it always happens bigger than you imagined.”

The book has helped millions find lasting love and sustain healthy relationships, spent 13 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list, and remains a beloved relationship self-help resource since its original release in 2020.

Amazon’s movie draws inspiration from the book’s message, allowing its characters to put Todd’s relationship principles into practice on screen. Through themes of purpose, healing, and oneness, the film reflects Todd’s message that aiming for the right targets in relationships can make all the difference in finding true satisfaction.

“When I first read the Relationship Goals book, I knew it had the principles and wisdom that would lend itself perfectly to be the inspiration for a film,” said producer DeVon Franklin, known for his work on Breakthrough and Miracles from Heaven.

Franklin continued, “Mike Todd’s message of ‘fixing your aim’ has proven to be transformational and provided the foundation for an entertaining and spiritually minded romantic comedy, the first of its kind! It was a true joy for me to produce this film and bring the amazing concepts in the book to life on screen, and I believe it will resonate with audiences around the world.”

Relationship Goals (Movie Tie-In) will be available everywhere books are sold starting January 6, 2026—in time for couples to refocus their romantic goals for the New Year and Valentine’s Day.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Michael Todd is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Relationship Goals, Crazy Faith, and Damaged but Not Destroyed, and the lead pastor of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma. His driving passion and the vision of his ministry is re-presenting God to the lost and found for transformation in Christ. Michael speaks at a variety of influential churches, events, and conferences each year.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, reaches Christian readers through the imprints WaterBrook, Multnomah, Image, Forum Books, Ink & Willow, WaterBrook Childrens, and its newest imprint, Align Insight.

Media Contacts:
Penguin Random House Christian Group
Becca Schriner, Asst. Publicity Director – rschriner@penguinrandomhouse.com
Shauna Carlos, Publicist – shcarlos@penguinrandomhouse.com

Begin every day by connecting with God’s truth and allowing it to transform your thoughts, your intentions, your feelings, and your reactions throughout the day.

Each day, we have a new opportunity to make that day our best day. While we aren’t in control of what happens to us throughout our days, we can learn to align our thoughts, our words, our emotions, and our actions with the way God has told us He wants us to live.

This 365-day devotional from beloved Bible-teacher Joyce Meyer allows you to start each day rooted in the truth of God’s Word and His ways so that no matter what comes your way, you will have the wisdom, the courage, the peace, and the self-control to allow God’s light to shine through you, even in the darkest of circumstances.

Complimented with scripture references and accompanying prayers, each daily entry brims with Joyce’s time-tested wisdom as well as fresh inspiration to walk through your day with emotional stability and balance.

Joyce Meyer is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s leading Bible teachers. Through Joyce Meyer Ministries, she teaches practically and candidly, openly sharing her experiences and helping millions of people to apply biblical principles to their situations and ultimately find hope and restoration through Jesus Christ. Her book Battlefield of the Mind has been a perennial bestseller, teaching people how to win the war in their minds and “think about what they think about.” Joyce holds conferences across the United States, and her Enjoying Everyday Life program is broadcast on TV, radio and online to millions in 110 languages.

Media Contact: Katie Robison, katie.robison@hbgusa.com, 917.538.1417

Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group is thrilled to announce that Sarah Rubio has been promoted to Publishing Director, WaterBrook Children’s, effective immediately.

Rubio joined the WaterBrook Children’s program in the fall of 2020 as Executive Editor. Over the last five years, she has acquired and edited numerous bestselling and notable children’s books, including the New York Times bestseller God’s Masterpiece by Elisabeth Hasselbeck; WaterBrook’s first graphic novel, God With Us; The Book of Belonging by Mariko Clark and Rachel Eleanor; and the forthcoming Heaven on Earth, an exciting collaboration between Randy Alcorn and Lisa Tawn Bergren, as well as Gabriel and the Guardians—graphic novel adaptations of an upcoming animated series. Rubio has also collaborated with PRH Christian’s adult publishing team to develop children’s books as part of several multi-book deals with authors such as Michael Todd, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Jordan Raynor, and Mark Batterson.

In addition, Rubio has led the charge in expanding the WaterBrook Children’s program into middle-grade and YA fiction, including the Carrick Hall trilogy by Sarah Arthur. The first book in the trilogy, Once a Queen, was a Christy Award finalist, a Today Show “Read with Jenna Jr.” summer reading pick, and a Read-Aloud Revival mom summer reading selection.

“Sarah has vast knowledge of the Christian children’s market and an excellent eye for identifying up-and-coming voices. As Publishing Director, she will develop a new publishing strategy for our WaterBrook Children’s program and has already begun casting a vision for our next chapter,” said Campbell Wharton, Senior Vice President and Publisher, PRH Christian.

WaterBrook is an imprint of Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House LLC.

 

Oct. 14, 2025 – W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson Publishing, today announced a deal with Philip Anthony Mitchell, lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta, Ga., for his debut book, Contend: Winning the War Outside and the Battle Within. The acquisition went to Kyle Olund, senior acquisitions editor for W Publishing Group, by Jevon Bolden, CEO and founder, Embolden Media Group. The book’s release date is to be announced.

In Contend, Mitchell, a renowned prophetic communicator and cultural voice, calls a drifting generation to awaken—to confront spiritual apathy and cultural compromise with trembling reverence and courageous clarity. Drawing deeply from the often-overlooked letter of Jude, he confronts the crisis within the Church in America and beyond, sounding an urgent call for believers to reclaim authentic faith, pursue inner healing, and carry forward the true gospel amid encroaching darkness. Mitchell equips readers with spiritual tools to stand firm both in the battle within and the war without.

“I believe we’re living in a tense and pivotal moment of American history where Christianity can tip toward revival or irrelevance. With that in view, I am elated to partner with the W Publishing Group team at HarperCollins Christian Publishing to release my long-awaited, forthcoming book Contend, a clarion call to the body of Christ,” said Mitchell.

“We’re thrilled to partner with W Publishing Group on this project. Their proven track record of publishing high-impact authors and their collaborative spirit made them the ideal choice for this next chapter in Pastor Philip’s ministry and the bold message of Contend,” said Bolden.

“We welcome Philip and his timely message to our publishing family,” said Damon Reiss, VP and Publisher of W Publishing Group. “Philip’s voice resonates with a boldness and conviction that is so needed in this moment. Contend is far more than a book—it is a rallying cry, a blueprint for spiritual courage, and a lifeline for those longing to see genuine revival and restoration in the Church. We believe its impact will be both immediate and enduring.”

2819 Church is a movement that has experienced explosive growth and stirred hearts across generations and platforms. With over eighteen years in ministry, Mitchell is recognized for his unwavering focus on biblical authority, his compassion for the broken, and his relentless pursuit of spiritual awakening. His personal journey of faith and restoration breathes authenticity and hope into every page of his work.

Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational products 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, 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: Allison Carter, Sr. Publicity Dir., W Publishing Group, allison.carter@harpercollins.com

October 2025 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce that Charlie Can’t Sleep!, Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World, and The Common Rule Youth Edition have all been honored with 2025 Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards.

Charlie Can’t Sleep! Trusting God When You’re Afraid of the Dark by Rachel Joy Welcher won first place in the religion/spirituality picture book category. Beautifully illustrated by Breezy Brookshire, this bedtime story not only acknowledges a child’s fear but also equips them with a biblical, comforting approach to tackle it. Charlie Can’t Sleep! reassures little ones that even in the quiet, scary moments, God sees them, hears their prayers, and stays by their side.

“Welcher’s good work provides a script for parents and other caregivers to vulnerably share that they also need to keep handing over their own fears to the God who never sleeps,” said Michele Morin, Bible teacher and writer. “Meeting our children’s fears with both sensitivity and good theology sets the stage for future conversations when bigger fears and more consequential issues are at stake.”

Kaylee Prays for the Children of the World: God Hears Every Prayer, written by Helen Lee and illustrated by Shin Maeng, won second place in the religion/spirituality picture book category. This book follows Kaylee and her grandfather, Halbi, as they read the morning newspaper. While reading they look for ways to pray for the children of the world. Featuring a Korean American family, this story gently guides children to recognize the brokenness in our world and to turn their hearts to God with the assurance that He hears every prayer—even when words feel hard to find.

Kirkus Reviews wrote, “Kaylee’s desire to be aware of the world around her, and to empathize with the suffering of others, is a beautiful model for young readers. . . . Maeng’s appealing cartoon images highlight Kaylee’s earnestness, and the ‘Kim Family Prayer Map’ gives their prayer practice a well-drawn sense of practicality. Children from many disparate places affected by both tragedy and joy are shown, giving a sense of how big and diverse the world is. An affecting story that will resonate with the faithful.”

The Common Rule Youth Edition: Growing Your Faith in a Distracted World by Justin Whitmel Earley won second place in the religion/spirituality chapter book category. This nonfiction book equips young people with tools to help them find peace and fulfillment through simple, intentional habits designed to foster freedom and rest. Earley draws on his own experiences to illustrate how small actions can lead to significant transformation.

Brook Mosser, president of Intentional Parents International, said, “In The Common Rule Youth Edition, Justin Whitmel Earley helps young readers by providing a practical and inspiring framework for navigating a noisy and distracting world. This resource will speak directly to the hearts of young people and give them fundamental tools for productive habit formation in life and faith.”

The Moonbeam Awards are intended to bring increased recognition to exemplary children’s books and their creators, and to celebrate children’s books and lifelong reading. The purpose of the Moonbeam Awards is to highlight books that encourage children to be generous, compassionate, and to stand up for the rights of themselves and others. This year’s judges chose gold, silver, and bronze medalists in forty-five categories, covering the full range of styles and genres in English and Spanish.

For a complete list of IVP award winners visit ivpress.com/award-winners.

Contact:  Anna Tjernstrom | atjernstrom@ivpress.com

American Christian Fiction Writers Lifetime Achievement Award Winner is Robin Jones Gunn

American Christian Fiction Writers is pleased to announce the 2025 award winners.  The awards were presented Saturday, September 6 at the annual ACFW Gala, which was held in Springfield, Missouri during ACFW’s annual conference. American Christian Fiction Writers is a professional organization devoted to the craft of Christian Fiction and helping writers expand their knowledge of the publishing industry. More information can be found at ACFW.com.

The winners are as follows:

• Lifetime Achievement Award – Robin Jones Gunn
• Mentor of the Year – Misty Beller
• Agent of the Year – Rachel Kent (Books & Such Literary Agency)
• Editor of the Year – Michelle Levigne (Michelle Levigne Editing and Mt. Zion Press)
• Volunteer of the Year – Pat Takamiya
• Martha Rogers Member Service Award – Paula Peckham

2025 Genesis Awards

• Contemporary – Elizabeth Daghfal for Calls in the Dark
• Historical – Hannah Benson for Beyond the Red Curtain
• Historical Romance – Donna Yarborough for Grace Like Rain
• Mystery/Suspense/Thriller – Renda Knapp for What She Knows
• Novella – Tiffany Burgess for The Lilith Assignment: A Sifting
• Romance – Ruth Schmeckpeper for Restoration
• Romantic Suspense – Breana Johnson for Golden Bluff Ghost Town
• Short Novel – Tracy Del Campo for The Road to Hope
• Speculative – Elise Haroldson for Treeple
• Young Adult – Sharon Jeong Ide for Pear Blossom Academy

2025 Carol Awards

Contemporary
When the Wildflowers Bloom Again by Donna Jo Stone
Independent Author
Editor – Anne Victory

Historical
Where Trees Touch the Sky by Karen Barnett
Kregel Publications
Editor – Janyre Tromp

Historical Romance
The Girl from the Hidden Forest by Hannah Linder
Barbour Publishing
Editor – Becky Fish

Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Fatal Domain by Steven James
Tyndale House
Editors – Sarah Rische and Karen Watson

Novella
Downfall by Lynn H. Blackburn
Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors – Kelsey Bowen and Jessica English

Romance 
The Heart of Sugarcreek by Serena B. Miller
Independent Author
Editor – Brenda Kallner

Romantic Suspense
Double Take by Lynette Eason
Revell (Baker Publishing Group)
Editors – Barb Barnes and Andrea Doering

Short Novel
Waiting for Gilbert by Tasha Hackett
Independent Author
Editors – Crystal Nielson and Megan Schaulis

Speculative
Drawn by Light by John W. Otte
Independent Author
Editor – Megan Gerig

Young Adult
Mortal Queens by Victoria McCombs
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media)
Editor – Sara Ella and Lisa Laube

Debut Author
Protector by Megan Schaulis
White Crown Publishing
Editors – Janelle Leonard and Marisa Stokley

American Christian Fiction Writers also announced that best-selling, multi-published author and speaker Robin Jones Gunn was presented with their prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

“The lifetime part of this “lifetime achievement” award should go to my husband. He pushed me out the door to my first writers conference and hasn’t stopped cheering me on and challenging me every step of the way for almost 5 decades. The “achievement” part I share with my agent and editor, Janet Grant whose careful touches to every book has made them better.  Acts 20:24 still rings true as I continue to write the stories God puts on my heart. “But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus, the work of telling others, the Good News about the wonderful grace of God”. Says Gunn.

Robin Jones Gunn is the bestselling author of over 100 books with several award-winning fiction series including the timeless Christy Miller, Glenbrooke and Sisterchicks* novels. Her newest series is the bestselling Suitcase Sisters collection.  Robin’s popular nonfiction includes her memoir, Victim of Grace along with Praying for your Future Husband co-authored with Tricia Goyer. She also has ten giftbooks and devotionals published along with fourteen children’s books and fifty articles. Sales of her diverse collection of books top 6.5 million copies.  In addition, four Hallmark Christmas movies were created from her novels. Many of Robin’s books have appeared multiple times on the ECPA bestseller list and have been both finalists and a winner of the Christy and Gold Medallion awards. She was honored to receive the Readers Choice Award twice from FHL of Romance Writers of America.  More information can be found at www.robingunn.com

Media Contact:  Jeane Burgess – Tall Oak Media, 918-630-9695 – jeane@mytalloak.com  

American Christian Fiction Writers is pleased to announce Kathleen Y’Barbo Turner as the new CEO. Turner is a multi-published author who has been part of ACFW since the beginning.

“Twenty-five years ago, the American Christian Romance Writers, as we were called back then, was born. Back then our family was small—just a dozen or so authors who loved Jesus and writing books—and I was one of them.  As most families do, ours has grown and changed over the years to embrace other Christian genres and a new name that reflected the varied genres of our members.  The one thing that hasn’t changed is our focus on training up generations of writers whose talents have been given to them by God and whose words will become books that change lives.  I am thrilled and honored to take the helm as CEO, formerly held for 19 years by the amazing Coleen Coble”, says Turner.

Kathleen Y’Barbo Turner is a multiple Carol Award and RITA nominee and bestselling author of more than one hundred books with over two million copies of her books in print in the US and abroad. Turner spins stories where the past never stays buried for long. When she’s not writing mysteries with a vintage twist and sometimes a dash of romance, Turner enjoys chasing down new travel destinations in her home state of Texas with her hero in combat boots, her husband Robert. Find out more about Kathleen Y’Barbo Turner at  www.kathleenybarbo.com.

Media Contact:  Jeane Burgess – Tall Oak Media, 918-630-9695  – jeane@mytalloak.com 

Aarhus, October 1, 2025 – The Grace Dyslexia Project, developed by 2K/Denmark in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, has won two major prizes at the Christian Resources Together (CRT) Awards 2025: Bible of the Year and Children’s Book of the Year.

The winning titles are:

• Bible of the Year:  ESV Holy Bible Dyslexia Friendly Edition (Crossway)
• Children’s Book of the Year:  Bella Finds Grace (Malcolm Down and Sarah Grace Publishing)

The project’s mission is to make reading more accessible for people with dyslexia, estimated to represent about 17 procent of the world’s population. By combining research-based typography with innovative layout principles, the Grace Dyslexia Project creates books that are easier to read while preserving the dignity, beauty, and authority of the text.

“Winning two CRT Awards is both a great encouragement and a recognition of the importance of inclusion in publishing,” said Klaus E. Krogh, founder of 2K/Denmark. “It shows that accessibility and high quality can go hand in hand, giving readers who have often been overlooked the opportunity to engage with the text. This recognition confirms our belief that accessibility strengthens the reach of the message.”

From Research to Impact

The Grace Dyslexia Project grew out of extensive collaboration between 2K/Denmark—a type design and design company specializing in typography and inclusive design—and the University of Cambridge, which contributed research on reading and accessibility. The project’s publications combine two key elements: the specially developed Grace font, which reduces visual strain, improves word recognition, and supports longer reading sessions; and a set of design and layout principles that ensure clear, easy-to-follow pages without overly long paragraphs or decorative elements that might distract or confuse readers with dyslexia.

The award-winning ESV Holy Bible Dyslexia Friendly Edition demonstrates these principles in practice by combining an academically trusted translation with accessible design that helps new readers engage deeply with the biblical text. Similarly, Bella Finds Grace by Sarah M. Grace introduces children to the message of faith through storytelling in a format that supports independent reading for children with dyslexia.

Looking Ahead

The CRT Awards come at a time when the Grace Dyslexia Project continues to expand. Several new Grace Bible editions are in development across Europe, with plans to extend into additional languages and markets. The long-term vision is to build a global library of accessible resources so that readers of all ages and abilities can engage with literacy and reading.

“Accessibility is not a limitation—it’s an opportunity,” Krogh added. “By rethinking how we design books, we can create resources that welcome more people into the community of reading. The CRT Awards inspire us to continue this work with even greater dedication.”

About the Grace Dyslexia Project

The Grace Dyslexia Project is an international initiative that combines typography, design, and publishing innovation to make texts more accessible for readers with dyslexia and other reading challenges. Developed by 2K/Denmark in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, the project partners with publishers worldwide to create Bibles and books that combine readability, beauty, and inclusion.

For more information about the Grace Dyslexia Project, upcoming publications, and partnership opportunities, please visit https://www.2kdenmark.com/grace-dyslexic-typeface-typeface

Media Contact: 
Klaus E. Krogh, CEO, 2K/DENMARK A/S
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Pastor Shane Bishop releases fifth Trail Guide to the Scriptures:  John

Trail Guide to the Gospel of John invites you into a step- by-step journey through the most theological of the four Gospels—and for many, the most beloved. With rich imagery, poetic depth, historical insight, and spiritual encouragement, Pastor Shane Bishop helps you navigate John’s layered message with clarity and confidence, so you can discover its treasures for yourself.

But reading John can feel like wandering through unfamiliar terrain. It moves from story to symbolism, from signs to sermons. And its most famous passages are often the most misunderstood.

That’s where Trail Guide to the Gospel of John comes in. With pastor, teacher, and fellow traveler Shane Bishop as your guide, you’ll explore this Gospel with fresh eyes.

• Acclimatize to Your Surroundings-Start with background info on authorship, audience, and historical setting to ground your reading.
• Recognize Key Landmarks-Identify major plot points and moments of revelation in Jesus’ ministry.
• Discover Cool Sights-Dig into meaningful verses, historical details, and theological
• Visit Scenic Overlooks-Zoom out to see the Gospel’s major themes and their relevance
• Get Tips for a Stronger Faith Journey-Apply what you’ve learned with takeaways and personal reflection prompts.
• Share What You’ve Discovered-Discuss with others using built-in questions for small group or personal use.

Shane Bishop previously published four other Trail Guides to the Scriptures through Invite Press: 1 & 2 Peter, Jude and James. He has also authored That’s Good News, The Ping Life and In Search of the Holy through Invite Press. For more information, about his latest work visit: invitemininistries.org

Trail Guide to the Scriptures releases October 14, 2025. Order today at inviteministries.org or wherever books are sold.

Shane Bishop has served as the Sr. Pastor of Christ Church in Fairview Heights, Illinois since 1997. With his strengths of vision casting, preaching, teaching, soul winning and leadership, Christ Church total weekend worship attendance has increased under his leadership from 200 in 1997 to over 3,500 in 2023.

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Ruth’s Need for a Redeemer: A Bible Study on Loss, Loyalty and Unexpected Love

Redemption isn’t a distant concept. It’s a reality that meets us in the middle of loss, transition, and everyday struggle. In Ruth’s Need for a Redeemer, author and teacher Stephanie Watson (Invite Press) guides women through one of Scripture’s most profound accounts of restoration. With wisdom, warmth, and practical insight, this seven-week study explores how God meets us in our deepest places of longing—and how His love restores what we thought was lost.

Releasing October 14, 2025, the workbook includes daily Scripture readings, thoughtful prompts, and space to reflect. Each session includes personal study, discussion, and then concludes with a short video to bring the participant even further in their understanding of Scripture and application for their life.

Whether you’re leading a group or walking through the material on your own, this study creates space for real conversations, spiritual insight, and deeper connection with God’s story. Designed for individual or group use, this workbook-style study includes:

• Daily Scripture readings and reflection prompts
• Space to write, process, and wrestle with your story
• Weekly video summaries to guide and inspire
• A clear focus on Jesus as our ultimate Redeemer

This is the first release in The Table, a new women’s Bible study ministry designed to nourish spiritual growth through Scripture and small group fellowship. Built for real churches and real women, The Table offers spiritually rich, easy-to-lead studies for every season of life.

For more information, visit: invite.pub/ruth

Stephanie Watson:  The Lord has given Stephanie a passion for women’s Bible study through her 11 years of participating in and leading with Bible Study Fellowship. Stephanie brought her love of Bible study to her home church and started a women’s Bible study ministry called The Table, where she currently writes and teaches. She is also deepening her knowledge and love for the Lord through classes at Dallas Theological Seminary, where she is working toward her Master of Arts in Christian Leadership.

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Good Guilt: Rediscover the Joy and Freedom of Repentance

What if repentance isn’t about shame, but about joy? In his new book, Good Guilt: Why Repentance Is the Rhythm of a Faithful, Joy-Filled Life (Invite Press), pastor Kelly McCuaig reclaims repentance not as a burden, but as a life-giving rhythm. Releasing October 14, 2025, the book offers readers a path to freedom, renewal, and deep joy in Christ.

Through biblical insight, pastoral wisdom, and real-life ministry experience, McCuaig challenges cultural assumptions about guilt and shows how repentance can become a daily practice that heals the soul and restores intimacy with God.

• Recover repentance as a rhythm – Discover why turning back to God is more than a one-time event.
• See guilt differently – Understand how guilt, rightly embraced, can lead to healing and
• Resist cultural avoidance – Learn how repentance helps us take responsibility in an age of denial.
• Strengthen the church – Restore a lost practice without legalism or fear, fostering authenticity and grace.

For more information, visit: invite.pub/guilt

Kelly McCuaig is a pastor and spiritual leader dedicated to equipping individuals and churches for growth. His insights are shaped by years of ministry and a passion for helping believers experience the transformative power of God’s grace.

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About Invite Ministries
Invite Ministries equips churches and individuals with resources for spiritual growth, leadership, and community impact. Through an innovative approach to Christian publishing, Invite helps people learn to live more like Jesus.

Contact:  Susan Mahaney, Exec.Admin., Invite Ministries, 214-291-8091, smahaney@inviteministries.org