The world’s best-selling Bible translation has just crossed a historic milestone —and is quietly funding a Scripture network that reached 195 countries and engaged over a hundred million people with God’s Word in the last year alone.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—September 17, 2026—More than 680 million copies of the New International Version (NIV) Bible have now been distributed worldwide since its debut in 1978, making it the best-selling and most-read modern English Bible translation in history. But behind every NIV purchased lies a mission most readers never see: every copy sold helps fund Biblica, the global Bible ministry and steward of the NIV. Now in its third century of mission, Biblica continues to produce relevant and reliable Scripture translations and innovative resources that invite millions of people to discover the love of Jesus Christ in their own language.

That mission depends on a clear division of roles: Biblica holds the copyright to the NIV, but the NIV text itself is entrusted to the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT), an independent body of 15 world-class evangelical scholars from a wide range of denominations and various countries. The CBT continually reviews new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Both Zondervan and Biblica take their involvement in the spread of this translation seriously and have long operated on a simple principle: royalties from NIV Bible sales flow directly to Biblica’s ministry work—one of the most significant, least publicized engines behind global Bible access today.

“Every time someone purchases an NIV Bible, they’re not just choosing the Bible that has shaped English-speaking faith for nearly fifty years,” said Melinda Bouma, SVP, Associate Group Publisher, Zondervan Bibles, Academic, and Reflective. “They’re joining a much bigger story of getting God’s Word into the hands of people around the world who are still waiting for it.”

A Global Impact

According to Biblica’s 2025 Annual Report, the scale of that “bigger story” is striking. Royalties from NIV sales have helped the ministry deploy Bible translations across 102 languages and engage people in 195 countries. That momentum is showing up closer to home, too: new Barna research found that Gen Z and Millennials are now attending church more regularly than any generation before them at this stage in the trend, with the typical Gen Z churchgoer attending nearly two weekends a month—a marked reversal from a decade of decline. Bible sales reflect that same shift. According to Circana BookScan data reported by Publishers Weekly, U.S. Bible sales hit a 21-year high in 2025, with 19 million units sold—up 12% compared to 2024, and double the number sold in 2019. Together, the data points to a generation returning to church and Scripture in new numbers, with many finding a clear translation like the NIV a steady companion along the way.

In remote African villages, one of Biblica’s recently completed translations has become a lifeline for a church under active persecution. A local pastor has continued preaching the Gospel even after his father-in-law, also a pastor, was abducted and killed for his faith. Rather than silencing the movement, the tragedy galvanized it: in the past year, that pastor’s network has reached more than 5,700 young people and baptized over 1,000 new believers. Each new believer receives something many could never otherwise afford: their own first Bible, provided through Biblica’s ministry partners.

“The Bible they receive is precious to them,” the pastor said in reflection. “This is the biggest gift they will ever receive in their lives.”

Similar stories are unfolding across Biblica’s ministry footprint—from digital Scripture delivered on SD cards to underground churches in Cuba, to a “Bible on blockchain” technology now reaching believers in countries where owning a printed Bible can mean imprisonment.

“Most readers know how the NIV has shaped their own lives. What they may not realize is that their Bible is a starting line, not a finish line,” said Jonathan Call, Chief Growth Officer, Biblica. “Every purchase becomes fuel for translators and courageous believers getting Scripture into places it has never been before.”

For nearly five decades, the NIV has been read from pulpits, studied in living rooms, and gifted at graduations and baptisms across the English-speaking world. What’s less known is that each of those moments is connected—through Biblica—to a translator in a language most people have never heard of, a pastor risking his life to preach, or a woman in a remote village receiving her first copy of God’s Word.

The NIV, in other words, isn’t just a Bible people read. It’s a Bible that keeps giving.

About Biblica
Biblica, The International Bible Society, is a global Bible ministry that has been providing Scripture in accurate, contemporary translations and formats for more than 200 years. Biblica holds the copyright to the New International Version (NIV) and is committed to translating and freely releasing God’s Word so that people around the world—a billion of whom are still waiting to experience God’s Word in a language and format they understand. Learn more at biblica.com.

About Zondervan
Zondervan, publisher of the NIV, is a worldwide leader in Christian publishing and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan publishes Bibles in a wide range of translations and formats for readers at every stage of their spiritual journey. Learn more at zondervan.com.

About the NIV
The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s best-selling modern-English Bible translation—accurate, readable, and clear, yet deeply faithful to the detail of the original languages. For over 50 years, the Committee on Bible Translation has overseen the work of scholars from around the world to ensure the NIV remains accessible, relevant, and authoritative. Every NIV purchased helps Biblica translate and distribute Scripture to people around the globe. Learn more at thenivbible.com.

Media Contact:
Serena DeKryger, Manager of Publicity and Reader Engagement, serena.dekryger@harpercollins.com

Nashville, TN — September 17, 2026 — Thomas Nelson Bibles announced today that the NKJV Color Code Study Bible has been named Bible of the Year at the Christian Resources Together (CRT) Awards, held recently in the UK. The recognition celebrates a study Bible that has helped readers of all ages engage Scripture with both clarity and depth.

CRT is the UK’s premier Christian trade event, bringing together more than 50 suppliers, publishers, retailers, and ministry leaders each year to honor excellence across Bibles, books, music, gifts, and media. Being named Bible of the Year places the NKJV Color Code Study Bible among the most trusted resources recognized by the UK Christian retail community this year.

The NKJV Color Code Study Bible uses a vibrant color-coding system to highlight seven core biblical topics: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin and Temptation, and Last Things. Readers can trace these themes throughout Scripture, seeing not just isolated verses but the fuller pattern of God’s Word. Alongside this system, the Bible offers book-by-book and verse-by-verse study notes, guiding readers whether they prefer a broad overview or a close, verse-level study. Generous margins invite readers to add their own reflections, making the study experience both structured and personal.

“The NKJV Color Code Study Bible opens the Scripture to a whole new generation,” said Philip Nation, SVP and Associate Group Publisher, Thomas Nelson Bibles. “This new edition was created to make it easier to understand the Bible and create a wonderful experience in reading it.”

This award affirms what many families, educators, and ministry leaders have already discovered: that Scripture study can be both rigorous and approachable, suited to seasoned Bible students and newcomers alike. Whether used in personal devotion, church group study, or classroom instruction, the NKJV Color Code Study Bible continues to serve readers seeking a deeper understanding of God’s Word.

About Thomas Nelson Bibles
Thomas Nelson Bibles is a leading imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, serving millions of Bible readers worldwide with trusted translations and study resources. For more than 200 years, Thomas Nelson has provided readers with quality inspirational content, distributed in more than 100 countries. For additional information, visit thomasnelsonbibles.com.

About the New King James Version (NKJV) Translation
The New King James Version (NKJV) is trusted by millions as a translation that brings together traditional dignity and poetic cadence with modern scholarship. The NKJV is a careful, line-by-line rendering of the original Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic by more than 130 scholars over seven years—the largest translation committee to date. Whether you’re exploring Scripture for the first time or returning to familiar passages, the NKJV offers a faithful, accessible, and reverent reading experience. For additional information, visit thomasnelsonbibles.com/nkjv-bible/

Soundbite Theology helps readers replace hollow religious clichés with theologically grounded language that genuinely sustains faith through life’s hardest moments.

ST. LOUIS—What do you say when someone you love receives a devastating diagnosis, or when life falls apart and the right words are hard to find? Too often, Christians reach for comforting phrases that sound faithful but don’t hold up to Scripture—phrases like “God won’t give you more than you can handle” or “You just have to have enough faith.” In Soundbite Theology: How to Talk like a Christian, pastor and theologian Joel P. Meyer examines the everyday sayings that can shape Christian life, testing which words anchor believers in truth and which ones quietly erode trust in God. Soundbite Theology is available to order from the CPH website now.

“I realized then and there what I had to do for my congregation,” Meyer writes. “I needed to change the sound bites. I had to identify all the sound bites in use and then help my congregation evaluate the good ones (which we should always have at hand), the not-so-good ones (which we should be careful to use only at the proper time and place), and the terrible ones (which we should forget and erase from our memory, except to use as an example of what not to say). That way, when the time in life comes to grab hold of a sound bite and use it, we would have sound words.”

Drawing on Scripture, Martin Luther’s Small Catechism, and the Lutheran Confessions, Meyer walks readers through eight familiar phrases and ideas—including “God won’t give you more than you can handle,” “The power of prayer,” and “God has a great plan for your life”—replacing clichés with theologically grounded language that genuinely sustains faith through life’s hardest moments. Accessible and theologically rich, Soundbite Theology equips readers to think clearly about God: His character, His promises, and His unfailing provision.

“Whether through TikTok, YouTube, or the constant stream we are fed online by would-be media influencers, we are left drowning in sound bites,” says Harold L. Senkbeil, director emeritus of DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel and author of Dying to Live: The Foundation, Focus, and Shape of the Christian Life. “Joel Meyer has something different for us. He answers this cacophony with the still, small voice of the Word of God. Sound words will clear up the sound bites. Read his book, and you will begin to see beyond the constant clutter of error to the surety of God’s promises in Christ Jesus.”

Visit cph.org/soundbitetheology for more information about the book. Contact Erica Sontag to schedule an interview with the author.

About the Author
Joel P. Meyer has been working at the intersection of academic theology and parish life since 2012, when he received a PhD in doctrinal theology from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and a call to be pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Kingsland, Georgia. While in the parish, he has been a regular guest instructor for Concordia Seminary. He and his wife, Stephanie, have four children.

About Concordia Publishing House
Concordia Publishing House (CPH) is the publishing arm of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. For 155 years, CPH has been providing individuals, churches, and schools with products that are faithful to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. From books and Bibles to church supplies, curriculum, and software, CPH offers more than 10,000 products to support the proclamation of the Gospel worldwide. Visit CPH online at cph.org.

CONTACT:
Erica Sontag
Phone: 314-268-1303
Email: erica.sontag@cph.org

New Book Helps Readers Cultivate Daily Habits and Holy Rhythms of Bible Reading, Prayer and Devotion

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In a world where noise and distractions constantly compete for our attention, Trevin Wax invites readers to slow down and establish intentional, daily rhythms of prayer and devotion in “The Lord Is My Light: A Liturgy for Daily Prayer,” releasing November 1, 2026, from B&H Publishing Group.

A devotional built for real life, “The Lord Is My Light” equips readers to begin each day with intentionality through daily prayer and engagement with Scripture. Beginning with Advent, the 396-day devotional follows the seasons of the traditional Church calendar. The book arranges biblical texts to highlight key themes and connections in God’s Word and surrounds them with confessions and prayers of faithful saints throughout Church history, ultimately giving readers the chance to align their hearts with those who have gone before.

A former missionary to Romania, Wax is passionate about helping believers experience God’s love through intentional practices focused on daily prayer, reflection and spiritual formation.

“For more than 20 years, I’ve been collecting prayers from faithful Christians throughout history, and I’ve seen firsthand how instrumental they are in my own prayer life,” said Wax, who today serves as an author, writer, podcast host, professor and the vice president of resources and marketing at the North American Mission Board. “Drawing from Scripture and the words of our forefathers and mothers in the faith, this daily liturgy is designed to help readers to approach and return to God each day with attentive hearts and open hands, drawing inspiration from those who came before us.”

No matter if someone has walked with Jesus for decades, is returning to Him or is brand new and unsure how to even begin, “The Lord Is My Light” is a warm, accessible and thoughtfully built resource to guide them through the whole year.

“The Lord Is My Light” features an established structure and format intended to encourage memorization and help readers become shaped by regular, prayerful meditation on God’s Word. Each daily entry includes:

• Call to Prayer
• Confession of Faith
• Confession of Sin
• Canticle
• Reading
• Gloria
• The Lord’s Prayer
• Intercessions and Personal Requests
• Prayer of the Church
• Blessing

Whether read alone, together as a family or in a church small group setting, “The Lord Is My Light” encourages readers to establish daily rhythms of prayer that follow an intentional structure while drawing them into a deeper, personal relationship with God. “The Lord Is My Light” features the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB) text, which stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

“My hope is that readers will accept this daily liturgy as a gift to be received and practiced in faith,” said Wax. “When we prioritize prayer and daily devotion, we are shaped, by His grace, into people who rest in God’s love, learn to pray in truth and walk in the light.”

This December, Lifeway and Wax will release a companion podcast to “The Lord Is My Light” designed to accompany readers through the devotional and help listeners establish a daily rhythm of prayer and Scripture meditation. The audio liturgy will bring the prayers and practices of the book to life, inviting believers to slow down, reflect on God’s Word and engage in a shared practice of prayer.

“The Lord Is My Light” releases on November 1, 2026, from B&H Publishing Group. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

About Trevin Wax
Trevin Wax is vice president of resources and marketing at the North American Mission Board and a visiting professor at Cedarville University. A former missionary to Romania, Trevin is a regular columnist at The Gospel Coalition and has contributed to The Washington Post, World and Christianity Today. He has taught courses on mission and ministry at Wheaton College and has lectured several times on Christianity and culture at Wycliffe Hall of Oxford University. Trevin is a founding editor of The Gospel Project, has served as publisher for the Christian Standard Bible and is currently a fellow for The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is the author of multiple books, including “The Gospel Way Catechism,” “The Thrill of Orthodoxy,” “The Multi-Directional Leader,” “This Is Our Time,” “Gospel Centered Teaching” and the forthcoming title, “The Lord is My Light” (November 2026). He also hosts the Reconstructing Faith podcast.

About B&H Publishing Group
B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, is a team that believes Every Word Matters®. We seek to provide intentional, biblical content that positively impacts the hearts and minds of people, cultivating lifelong relationships with Jesus Christ. We publish (print and digital) in the trade, church and academic markets, as well as the CSB translation. For more information, visit BHPublishingGroup.com.

 

Enclave Publishing announced today that five of its titles have been named finalists for the 2026 Christy Awards. Enclave authors received two of the finalist spots in the Speculative category and three finalist spots in the Young Adult category.

The 2026 Enclave finalists are:

Speculative

• Of Dawn and Embers by Gillian Bronte Adams
• Maxine Justice: Public Offender by Daniel Schwabauer

Young Adult

• Illuminary by Chawna Schroeder
• Sons of Day & Night by Mariposa Aristeo
• The Star-Blessed by Angie Dickinson

“We are very proud of Gillian, Daniel, Chawna, Mariposa, and Angie,” said Steve Laube, Publisher for Enclave Publishing. “These are five very different books by five wonderfully talented writers. Having five Christy Award finalists in one year is something worth celebrating.”

About Enclave Publishing
Enclave Publishing specializes in speculative fiction for adult and young adult readers. Its list spans fantasy, science fiction, and supernatural stories, united by strong storytelling and a Christian worldview.

Media Contact
Trissina Kear, Publicist, Enclave Publishing 
trissina@enclavepublishing.com

September 2026 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce that Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work has received the 2026 Outstanding Applied Research Award from the Religious Research Association (RRA). Coauthored by Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels, the IVP Academic title was chosen for its innovation in theory and research, accessibility, and potential for impact.

Ecklund said, “This award is particularly meaningful because it is a prestigious scholarly association and more importantly because the award affirms our desire to see the book use the highest quality research explained in an accessible way that is beneficial to religious organizations and leaders.”

Drawing from over twenty years of research and personal insights, Working for Better, which released in August 2025, presents a groundbreaking exploration of how to express Christian faith in professional settings without compromising beliefs or alienating others.

In a 2025 Rice News article, Ecklund said, “Faith is a window into bigger tensions around ethics, identity, belonging and the struggle to feel fully present at work. Designing workplaces that work well for people of faith can teach us about designing work that works better for everyone.”

Through detailed studies involving focus groups, surveys of more than 15,000 workers, and interviews with over 300 individuals, Ecklund and Daniels identify five key tensions in the faith-at-work movement.

Daniels said, “We call on Christians to bring their faith into the workplace by shifting from an emphasis on talking about our beliefs and defending our own rights to empathizing with those who are religiously different, with a particular emphasis on the imago Dei. This core truth demands different practices and ways of expressing our faith in the workplace.”

With compelling stories and practical applications, Working for Better addresses the need for Christian workers and leaders to adapt to cultural shifts, offering guidance for a more redemptive presence at work. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking questions for individual reflection or group discussion, making this book an essential resource for anyone seeking to integrate faith with their professional life.

“Working for Better is a groundbreaking book,” said Michaela O’Donnell, the Mary and Dale Andringa Executive Director Chair at the Max De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary. “Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels have conducted a seminal study on faith and work—and now they’re leveraging their research findings to help the rest of us untangle how people of faith navigate toward better in the face of workplace issues that often feel complex and divisive in today’s world.”

The Outstanding Applied Research Award will be presented at the RRA’s annual meeting in Denver this fall.

InterVarsity Press serves those in the university, the church, and the world by publishing thoughtful Christian books that equip and encourage people to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord in all of life. Founded in 1947 as an extension of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, IVP is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, and publishes across six imprints: IVP, IVP Academic, IVP Formatio, IVP Español, IVP Bible Studies, and IVP Kids. Learn more at ivpress.com.

Contact:  Krista Clayton | kclayton@ivpress.com

 

Nashville, Tennessee—HarperCollins Christian Publishing is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Beech to Vice President of Publicity for Nelson Books

In this role, Beech will lead Nelson Books’ publicity initiatives, shaping its media strategies into campaigns that invite a wider audience to discover its authors’ messages. She will continue securing top-tier media coverage and innovating promotional efforts, including branded authors like Lysa TerKeurst, Jennie Allen, Ruth Chou Simons, and John Eldredge.

With over two decades of experience working on major trade releases, Beech has been an integral part of Nelson Books for more than three years. Throughout her career, she has led publicity campaigns for countless bestsellers, most recently Christine Caine’s The Faith to Flourish and Jennie Allen’s The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe.

“Lisa has a rare ability to build strategic publicity momentum around an author,” said Chris Sigfrids, VP of Marketing, Nelson Books. “I look forward to seeing her continue to build longstanding relationships and champion Nelson Books at the highest level.”

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.

Contact:  Franny Blanchard, franny.blanchard@harpercollins.com   

 

Nashville, Tennessee—W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, has named Allison Carter as Vice President of Publicity. In this new role, Carter will lead W Publishing’s publicity initiatives, developing strategic campaigns that broaden the visibility of its authors and books. She brings 25 years of publicity experience, including 10 years with HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

Carter has led campaigns for numerous bestselling titles, including The Promise of Heaven by Dr. David Jeremiah, Becoming Like Jesus by Matt Chandler, and The King is Coming by John Bevere. Allison’s strategic instincts, deep media expertise, and commitment to authors have made her an invaluable leader.

“Allison is an exceptional publicity leader whose strategic instincts, media expertise, and deep commitment to our authors have made an extraordinary impact on W Publishing,” said Caren Wolfe, VP of Marketing, W Publishing Group. “She consistently finds compelling ways to extend the reach of our books and connect their messages with broader audiences. I am excited to see her bring that same vision and leadership to this expanded role.”

“I am beyond thrilled about this well-deserved promotion for Allison. Her skill, strategy, experience, passion, and heart for her work are elite. She is a wise and joyful partner, and our team and authors are blessed to have her in our corner,” said Susan Ligon, W Publishing VP and Publisher.

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.

Contact:  Franny Blanchard, franny.blanchard@harpercollins.com

 

Leyland, England, UK – September 2026.  10Publishing and Scripture Union are delighted to announce a new partnership with the bestselling resource Diary of a Disciple. The new partnership has 10Publishing as the new global distributor for the Diary range. 

It’s almost ten years since Scripture Union released this flagship resource, and since then it has become one of the most widely used and significant children’s resources in Britain. It is now set to reach a global audience through a new gospel partnership with 10Publishing (part of 10ofthose.com). 

Created for 8–11-year-olds, Diary of a Disciple enables kids to read the Bible through contemporary storytelling, quirky humour and distinctive illustrations by Emma Randall. Biblical narratives are retold through the eyes of relatable first-person storytellers, beginning with Dr Luke in Luke’s Story, helping children engage with Jesus whether they are already following him or exploring faith for the first time. 

What began as a single book has grown into a wide-ranging collection, including the award-winning Luke’s Story and Peter and Paul’s Story, alongside holiday/VBS and after-school clubs, activity books, journals, school workshops and discipleship resources. Together, the resources help children encounter the Bible, discover who Jesus is, respond to him and grow in faith.  

The impact of Diary of a Disciple extends far beyond publishing. It has become a key doorway through which churches, schools and kids’ workers introduce children to Jesus both for outreach and discipleship.   

The partnership with 10ofthose marks an important next stage in the life of the series, enabling the Diary of a Disciple range to be printed and distributed across the world. 

As part of this partnership, a new title, John’s Story, is in development, and due for release in 2027. The expansion of the series strengthens further what is now one of Scripture Union’s most influential and important product families. 

Please be in prayer for this new partnership and the flourishing of the gospel through the distribution of this series. 

“The partnership with 10ofthose marks an important next stage in the life of the series, enabling the Diary of a Disciple range to be printed and distributed across the world.”  Revd Dr Mark Griffiths Director of Mission Resources, Scripture Union 

“I’ve long thought that Diary of a Disciple is the most significant youth publication to come out in the UK in the last 40 years. It’s a tremendous privilege to partner with SU to see, we trust, hundreds of thousands of this series go out across the world and reach many kids for Christ.” Jonathan Carswell President of 10ofthose 

Scripture Union England and Wales is part of the global Scripture Union ministry and exists to reveal Jesus to the next generation. They equip churches, parents and volunteers with resources, training and support to help children and young people explore the Bible, respond to Jesus and grow in faith. They have been providing resources for children and young people since 1879. 

10Publishing is the publishing house of 10ofthose.com. 10Publishing exists to proclaim the gospel through biblically faithful books and resources that help readers know Christ and live for him. Their authors include: Timothy Keller, Nancy Guthrie, Alistair Begg, Warren Wiersbe, and many more.  

Products in the series: 

• Diary of a Disciple: Luke’s Story Hardback, 9781785064708, £11.99 
• Diary of a Disciple: Luke’s Story Paperback, 9781785065149, £8.99 
• Diary of a Disciple: Peter and Paul’s Story Hardback, 9781785065699, £11.99 
• Diary of a Disciple: Peter and Paul’s Story Paperback, 9781785065705, £8.99  
• Diary of a Disciple Activity Book, 9781785066627, £6.99 
• Diary of a Disciple Jotter Ages 8-11 [Holiday Club] (Pack of 10), 9781785068324, £12.50  
• Diary of a Disciple: Luke’s Story Holiday Club Day Book, 9781785068300, £12.50 
• Diary of a Disciple: Luke’s Story Holiday Club Resource Pack, 9781785068270, £15.99 
• Diary of a Disciple: Luke’s Story Sampler, 9781785066597, £1.99 

Media enquiries:
siwan.davies@10ofthose.com (Rest of world, outside North America)
Tabitha.mcduffee@10ofthose.com (North America) 

Ada, Mich. (September 14, 2026)—Baker Publishing Group is excited to announce that fourteen of its fiction books from the Revell and Bethany House divisions are finalists in the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s (ECPA) 2026 Christy Awards. Thirty-five finalists in nine categories were announced today during an online event held by ECPA.

Finalists include:

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

• Hearts on the Fly by Toni Shiloh; Revell; February 3, 2026
• Kate Landry Has a Plan by Rebekah Millet; Bethany House; March 18, 2025
• The Voice We Find by Nicole Deese; Bethany House; April 15, 2025

GENERAL FICTION

• The Bitter End Birding Society by Amanda Cox; Revell; August 19, 2025
• When the Road Comes Around by Katie Powner; Bethany House; August 5, 2025

HISTORICAL

• The Daughter of Rome by Angela Hunt; Bethany House; March 4, 2025
• From the Valley We Rise by Elizabeth Musser; Bethany House; June 3, 2025
• Splendor of the Land by Connilyn Cossette; Bethany House; August 5, 2025

SPECULATIVE

• Every Hour until Then by Gabrielle Meyer; Bethany House; May 20, 2025

HISTORICAL ROMANCE

• The Belle of Chatham by Laura Frantz; Revell; January 20, 2026
• Mists over the Channel Islands by Sarah Sundin; Revell; February 3, 2026

MYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER

• Final Approach by Lynette Eason; Revell; August 5, 2025
• Girl Lost by Kate Angelo; Revell; September 23, 2025
• Tempest at Annabel’s Lighthouse by Jaime Jo Wright; Bethany House; April 1, 2025

For a complete list of the 2026 Christy Award finalists, please click here. Winners will be announced on Friday, November 6, 2026, at the Sonesta Nashville Airport Hotel in Nashville, Tennessee.

Bethany House seeks to uplift readers’ families, faith, and free time with our library of industry-leading fiction and bestselling, Christ-centered nonfiction.

Revell publishes books that help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. Whether through fiction, Christian living, self-help, marriage, family, or youth resources, each Revell publication reflects relevance, integrity, and excellence.