LOS ANGELES, California. (September 10, 2025) – Great marriages don’t just happen – they’re built, day by day, with intention. And while the U.S. Census Bureau data shows divorce rates in the U.S. are declining, many married couples still dream of having one of “those” relationships – the kind full of laughter, passion, and deep connection. Life’s realities can make that dream feel out of reach, but it doesn’t have to be, says Chelsea Smith, lead Theologian for Churchome. Smith explored this theme in her popular weekly “Marriage Monday” series on Instagram, where it became clear that people were craving guidance, encouragement, and tools to rekindle the spark in their marriage. That longing became the ultimate inspiration for her debut book, ‘I Do’ Today: A 52-Week Guide to the Marriage You’ve Been Waiting For (Zondervan, November 4, 2025), which offers a practical, hopeful path for cultivating stronger, more connected marriages.

Drawing on 25 years of marriage to her husband, Churchome pastor and New York Times best-selling author Judah Smith, she offers couples a 52-week plan to help couples reconnect, rekindle, and truly enjoy their marriage. Along the way, Smith remains refreshingly candid about her own marriage – acknowledging that perfection isn’t the goal – because it doesn’t exist. Every couple faces ups and downs; what matters most is how you navigate those challenges together, not whether you manage to avoid them entirely. She highlights the guiding principle she and Judah live by: wanting God’s will for their lives above all else.

“Why tackle fifty-two weeks of discussions and activities? Because the marriage you’ve always dreamed of is not an impossible dream,” says Smith. “And it doesn’t require making huge, life-altering choices. Instead the small improvements you make week after week with this book will add up and work together to create significant, lasting change.”

Designed as a weekly resource, ‘I Do’ Today invites couples to set aside a few intentional minutes together each week to read a short reflection, discuss a guided prompt, and complete a simple, connection-building activity in a “think about it, talk about it, do something about it” format. ‘I Do’ Today covers topics including:

• Surrendering to God’s will when spouses face different directions in decision-making.
• Experiencing the joy and blessings of serving each other.
• Building intimacy and trust through sex, recognizing it as God’s gift to marriage
• Anchoring your marriage in Christ when navigating the challenges of social media.

Through ‘I Do’Today, Smith reminds readers that the goal is not to have a perfect marriage, but a good marriage: one that adds depth, fun, and joy to your life.

“The best marriages aren’t the ones where both people stay the same forever; they’re the ones where both people commit to growing together — spiritually, emotionally, and even in small areas like shared interests in music or hobbies,” says Smith. “God designed us for growth, and our marriages should reflect that.”

‘I Do’ Today: A 52-Week Guide to the Marriage You’ve Been Waiting For releases November 4, 2025 and is available for pre-order on Amazon. Follow Chelsea on Instagram at @chelseasmith.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Chelsea Smith, along with her husband, Judah, leads Churchome, a digitally based faith community and content platform. Chelsea serves as the lead theologian for Churchome and has a master’s degree in theology from Fuller Seminary. Chelsea and Judah have three children.

ABOUT THE PUBLISHER
Zondervan is a HarperCollins company and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian communications. The company’s products are sold worldwide and translated into nearly 200 languages. Zondervan offices are located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. For additional information, please visit zondervan.com.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., October 30, 2025 — Penguin Random House today celebrates the one-year anniversary of the Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, marking a year of significant growth, strategic expansion, and deepened investment in Christian publishing.

“When we first announced the expansion of our Christian publishing program into a standalone division, our goal was to renew our focus on market growth and dedicate additional resources to the Christian publishing program,” said Manuel Sansigre, Chief Financial Officer, Penguin Random House, and Campbell Wharton, Senior Vice President and Publisher, Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, in a joint statement. “This initiative set out to expand our readership, strengthen connections with audiences, and broaden the range of books and content we offer for the Christian community. One year later, we are proud to see that vision taking root and bearing fruit.”

Over the past twelve months, PRH Christian Publishing Group has established a strong foundation for continued growth and impact through a new business plan and strategy designed to give authors a more holistic publishing experience—one that amplifies their voices and connects them with readers in deeper, more meaningful ways.

Highlights from PRH Christian’s first year include:

• Bestselling Success: Twenty-seven national bestsellers across various bestseller lists, spanning both adult and children’s titles.
• Book of the Year: Practicing the Way by John Mark Comer was honored as the ECPA Christian Book of the Year.
• Team Growth: Nine new staff members joined the division, including the formation of a new Creative Services Department dedicated to elevating author storytelling through design and visual excellence.
• Industry Engagement: Hosted the PRH Christian Roadshow, with 23 agent meetings held both in person and virtually across New York, Colorado Springs, Austin, and Los Angeles—strengthening agency partnerships and identifying new voices.
• New Imprint Launch: Introduced Align Insights, a crossover imprint debuting its first titles in Fall 2026, designed to reach both Christian and general audiences with books that explore purpose, faith, and renewal.
• Strategic Acquisitions: Secured significant new publishing agreements that will begin releasing in 2026, including:
  • Re-signing John Mark Comer, Jon Tyson, Stephanie Ike Okafor, Jordan Raynor, Sarita Lyons, and Mark Batterson.
  • Welcoming new authors including Luke Lefevre, Father John Riccardo, Aaron Graham, Marcus Stanley, Albaner Eugene Jr., Tsh Oxenreider, Manouchka Charles, Abigail Favale, and many more.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Launched PRH Christian’s DEI Task Force, furthering the company’s ongoing commitment to ensuring its publishing reflects the diversity and beauty of the Church.
• Backlist Revitalization: Renewed focus on backlist optimization with year-round marketing strategies for the division’s most enduring and trusted brands.

“We are a uniquely Christian division within Penguin Random House,” Sansigre and Wharton added. “That identity guides everything we do—how we collaborate, how we serve our authors, and how we reach readers with messages that matter. This first year is just the beginning of an extraordinary journey—one rooted in purpose, strengthened by faith, and inspired by the belief that great books can change lives.”

About Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group
Penguin Random House Christian Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, includes the imprints WaterBrook, Multnomah, Align Insights, Image, Forum, Ink & Willow, and WaterBrook Children’s.

Contact:  Beverly Rykerd, VP/Publicity Director, PRH Christian

GREENSBORO, NC — October 30, 2025 — New Growth Press (NGP) is excited to announce the addition of Kim Shurley to their team as Vice President of Sales and Business Development. With over three decades of proven leadership in Christian publishing, Shurley brings extensive experience in strategic sales, marketing innovation, and organizational growth to her new role.

Throughout her career, Shurley has built a reputation for driving measurable results and nurturing high-performance teams. She has served in managerial and leadership roles with several Christian publishers, most recently as Associate Publisher of Marketing and Sales at Lexham Press where she doubled key account revenues in her first year.

At NGP, Shurley will oversee all aspects of sales strategy, channel development, and partnership expansion, with a focus on strengthening relationships across trade, institutional, and global markets. Her proven ability to align business goals with organizational mission reflects her deep understanding of Christian publishing as both ministry and marketplace, which will allow New Growth Press to expand its reach while maintaining its commitment to gospel-centered excellence. She will also be working alongside the acquisitions team in recruiting new authors and ministry partnerships for future titles.

“Kim’s combination of strategic vision, relational leadership, and market insight make her an ideal fit for this next season at New Growth Press. She shares our commitment to excellence and our passion for publishing resources that equip the church and strengthen families around the world,” said Mark Teears, CEO of New Growth Press.

“I’m thrilled for the privilege to join the team at New Growth Press. I have been deeply impressed as I have gotten to know the company and explore their products,” shares Shurley. “NGP has a remarkable reputation for producing transformative, biblically grounded content, and I look forward to the opportunity to roll up my sleeves and dive in deep, exploring new ways to help drive continued growth and success.”

About New Growth Press
Since 2006 New Growth Press has been dedicated to providing churches, families, and individuals with life-transforming books, small group resources, and minibooks that are rooted in biblical truth and the gospel of grace. NGP has played a pivotal role in publishing groundbreaking books in biblical counseling by authors such as Paul Tripp, Edward T. Welch, David Powlison, and many others. NGP is also passionate about teaching the good news of the kingdom to the next generation through their children’s books and curriculum.

Media Contact: 
Audra Jennings, Publicity and Social Media, New Growth Press, audra@newgrowthpress.com

CAROL STREAM, IL – Beth Moore, New York Times bestselling author, beloved Bible teacher, mother, and mentor has released a new five-week Bible study, Walking with God: A Five-Week Journey in Step with the Savior (Tyndale Momentum, January 2026) designed to guide participants in exploring their faith journey across different seasons of life.

The study, which Beth has said she always wanted to write, examines the theme of walking with God through various biblical books, including Genesis, the Books of the Law, Psalms and Books of Poetry, the Gospels, and the Epistles. It offers Scripture-rich teaching, thought-provoking questions, practical applications, and personal reflections from Moore’s decades-long faith journey.

“One of the kindest gifts a mature believer can give is the guiding voice of a mentor, a friend, and a teacher,” said Karen Watson, Publisher of Tyndale Fiction. “Beth gives readers that experience in this new study. Scriptural insights about how God meets us and walks us across the varying terrains of the Christian life will appeal to seasoned believers as well as those just starting their journey.”

The study was developed during Moore’s personal battle with advanced arthritis and recovery after multiple major surgeries. For the first time in her life, she literally struggled to walk. This study offers a deeply personal perspective on maintaining faith during challenging times.

It was important to Moore that this study not fit the standard format for Bible studies and have more of a personal approach. That resulted in Moore recording an eight-hour audiobook of the study guide—which is unusual for Bible studies. The study is also accompanied by bonus video interviews with respected figures such as gospel singer CeCe Winans, poet Malcolm Guite, and author Katherine Wolf, providing diverse perspectives on faith and resilience.

“In previous studies, I wished I had the space here and there to depart from the format and elaborate from a personal standpoint like I would in a regular book,” explains Moore. “Because our walk with God is the hub of every spoke in the life of faith and because I believe nothing on earth to be more stabilizing, I took the liberty this time, writing with a more blended approach. Think Bible study meets book.”

The Walking with God Bible study, video sessions, and audiobook will release simultaneously. The video sessions will be available exclusively on TyndaleChristianResources.com.

About the Author
Author and speaker Beth Moore is a dynamic Bible teacher whose conferences take her across the globe. Beth founded Living Proof Ministries in 1994 with the purpose of encouraging women to know and love Jesus through the study of Scripture, and she has written numerous bestselling books and Bible studies, including All My Knotted-Up Life; So Long, Insecurity; The Undoing of Saint Silvanus; Chasing Vines; Breaking Free; Now That Faith Has Come; and The Surpassing Value of Knowing Christ, which have been read by women of all ages, races, and denominations. Beth and her husband, Keith, reside in the country just outside of Houston, Texas, where they share a gleeful love of dogs and wildlife. She has two adult daughters she calls her best friends and an armful of grandchildren.

• Website: www.lproof.org/
• Instagram: 627K (@bethmoorelpm)
• New Bible Study, Walking with God: Media Center
• Facebook: 767K (@LivingProofMinistriesWithBethMoore)

About the Publisher
Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT) and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Media Contact:  Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com, 630.784.5318

Do you ever feel like you’re pretending? Do you ever feel like the “real you” is concealed by the disguise you wear every day? Do you even know who the real you is?

Multnomah has signed lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C., Mark Batterson for The Miracle in the Mirror, a picture book that inspires and encourages children to understand that they are God’s miraculous creations, surrounded by many little miracles every day, written with his daughter, Summer Batterson Dailey.

Scheduled for Fall 2027, world rights were acquired by Sarah Rubio, publishing director, children’s, for Multnomah in an exclusive submission, in a two-book deal, from Esther Fedorkevich at The Fedd Agency.

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

Are You Looking For Something More? New Book Maps the Journey to the Life Your Heart Longs For

PLANO, Texas (October 21, 2025)— Pastor and author Roger Ross addresses the growing number of people looking for something more in his latest book, Kinda Christian: From Curious to Serious about Jesus (Invite Ministries; Oct. 21, 2025), offering a bridge from spiritual curiosity to authentic faith.

“Whether we are agnostic or averse to God, exploring other faiths or kinda Christian, the common thread that connects us is a search for something beyond ourselves,” said Ross. “We’re all looking for healing, restored relationships, genuine joy and meaning that helps us make sense of the world. Deep down, we long to know if there is a God who sees us and loves us as we are.”

Instead of offering superficial encouragement to casual believers, Kinda Christian provides a practical roadmap for spiritual transformation. Divided into two sections, the book first focuses on cultivating deeply devoted disciples and then equips readers to guide others on the same journey. Ross builds his approach around six key pathways of glory, grace, group, growth, giftedness and generosity.

“God’s glory is not revealed to wipe us off the earth; it’s revealed to wrap us in his love,” said Ross. “When we allow the truth, beauty, and love of the Presence to touch our hearts, it does not erase our existence. It enlivens every part of it.”

Drawing from encounters with spiritually transformed individuals, Ross demonstrates how Scripture continues to reshape modern lives. He challenges readers to move beyond passive faith.

“We are saved to serve,” Ross writes. “The reason we are still here is to do the good works God has prepared for us ahead of time. There are big tasks and small ones. Our job is to be on the lookout for the serving adventures God has already arranged.”

This perspective on purposeful service naturally extends beyond individual calling to community building, making Kinda Christian a valuable resource for pastors and churches to instill discipleship principles. Ross brings extensive pastoral experience to his writing, having served for 10 years as the lead pastor of one of the largest United Methodist Churches in the Midwest. He is also the author of Meet The Goodpeople: Wesley’s 7 Ways to Share Faith, Come Back: Returning to the Life You Were Made For and Come Back Participant Guide.

Kinda Christian releases from Invite Ministries on October 21, 2025. For more information, visit inviteministries.org.

About Roger Ross 
A native of Cambridge, Illinois, Roger Ross has served as a pastor in Texas, the British Channel Island of Guernsey, and Illinois. While in Illinois, he led teams that planted two new churches and served for ten years as the lead pastor of Springfield First United Methodist Church. He then served as the Director of Congregational Excellence in the Missouri Conference leading teams to start new churches and transform existing churches across the state. He also served as a coach with SLI. Today, Roger serves as the founder of TheHumilityGroup.org, a coaching organization that equips pastors, faith-based leaders, and their teams to lead grace-shaped lives that transform the world. He also leads a network that brings pastors and leaders together to connect, innovate, and thrive. Roger is the author of three previous books, Meet The Goodpeople: Wesley’s 7 Ways to Share Faith, Come Back: Returning to the Life You Were Made For and Come Back Participant Guide, all through Abingdon Press. Now for the best part! Roger is married to Leanne Klein Ross. They live in Bloomington, IL, and God has blessed them with two adult children, a son-in-law, and one adorable granddog. For fun, he enjoys SCUBA diving in warm blue water and has a weakness for golf. Catch up with Roger on his weekly blog about living and leading like Jesus here.

About Invite Ministries
Invite Ministries helps people learn to live more like Jesus. The organization partners with theological thought leaders to create daily practical tools that are high on Jesus and low on politics. Invite Ministries’ vision is to be a preferred content destination for faith traditions that emphasize God’s grace, our choice and the invitation to a life of holiness. Its passion is to create printed and digital content in a variety of topics and formats to help you find something to grow your faith, no matter how you like to learn. Invite Ministries’ content creators seek to be humble thought leaders who desire to spread the joy of Christ in everything they do.

Abilene, TX — Follow Is a Verb is a practical, accessible guide for those seeking to grow in faith by actively practicing the way of Jesus. Drawing from the spiritual habits modeled in his life—such as prayer, Sabbath, community, confession, and more—this book invites readers to move beyond just learning about Jesus to living like him. Each short chapter begins with Scripture and includes real-world applications drawn from centuries of Christian wisdom. Designed for individual or group use, the two-week rhythm of each lesson encourages deeper transformation through spiritual practice, not just discussion. Whether you’re a new believer, a seasoned disciple, or a church leader hungry to cultivate authentic spiritual growth, Follow Is a Verb offers a path toward a life of freedom, joy, and purposeful faith.

“When it comes to spiritual formation, most of us need practical guidance, not just content explaining why it is needed. We need steps, practices, encouragement, and invitations. In Follow Is a Verb, Courtney does just that. She does not write as one who has arrived but one who is on the journey with us. This book belongs on the shelf next to Ruth Haley Barton and John Mark Comer. It is that good.” —Josh Ross, pastor and author

Courtney Hirscheider is the Vision Strategies Communications Minister at Pleasant Valley Church of Christ in Little Rock, Arkansas

Media Contact: Kaylin Graves, publicity@leafwoodpublishers.com

Ada, Mich. (Oct. 22, 2025)— Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce the promotion of two long-time employees to vice president roles as the company expands its leadership team to drive strategic growth across trade nonfiction, children’s publishing, and Bible resources.

Eileen Hanson is being promoted to Vice President of Trade Nonfiction and Integrated Marketing and Andy McGuire to Vice President of Editorial: Bethany House, Children’s Publishing & Bibles.

In her expanded role, Hanson will continue to lead marketing for Baker Books, Bethany House Nonfiction, Revell Nonfiction, and Chosen. In addition to those areas of oversight, she will add cross-vertical initiatives, programs, and brands to her list of responsibilities.

“Eileen is a proven leader and the ultimate publishing professional,” said Bob Gaudet, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Publicity. “I am excited to increase her impact for Baker Publishing in this new role.”

McGuire, an industry veteran who has been with Baker for 17 years, will continue to have responsibility for editorial direction of Bethany House and will expand his role to also oversee the development of both children’s and Bible publishing for Baker Publishing Group.

“Andy has demonstrated exceptional leadership in the role of editorial director for Bethany House,” said Jennifer Leep, Executive Vice President of Trade Publishing. “I’m excited to now see his passion, creativity, and strategic vision also extended to children’s and Bible publishing for Baker Publishing Group.”

About Baker Publishing Group
Baker Publishing Group is a leading publisher of Christian books, Bibles, and digital resources with distribution worldwide. Based in Ada, Michigan, the company consists of six imprints—Baker Books, Bethany House, Brazos Press, Chosen, Revell, and Baker Academic—offering a wide range of titles for the church, the academy, and readers seeking spiritual growth. With a mission to publish high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers, Baker Publishing Group partners with authors to create transformative content that impacts lives.
Website: www.bakerpublishinggroup.com Twitter/X: @BakerBooks Facebook: @BakerPublishingGroup

Contact: Kelli B. Smith, ksmith@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Witness the Work that God Is Doing in the Church Today

New devotional from Darren Carlson combines a survey of Acts with stories of the living and growing church of the Twenty-First Century

Because the media doesn’t report the spread of the good news across town and around the globe, it’s easy for Christians to be unaware of the incredible work God is actively doing today. The same God who turned the world upside down two thousand years ago is still changing lives and communities today.​The gospel continues to spread and transform lives across cultures and contexts today, just as it did in the early church.

In his sixty-day devotional, Witness: Missional Devotionals from the Book of Acts (New Growth Press/October 20, 2025), Darren Carlson shares the stories of modern-day Christians and draws parallels to the experiences of first-century Christians in the book of Acts, giving readers a virtual world tour of God’s work both near and far.

“We are living in what may be the greatest advance of the gospel in history. More people than ever, in more corners of the world and in more languages than ever, are worshipping the Lord and following Jesus. The Holy Spirit is moving in ways that are hard to even explain. However, our perception of the Lord’s work around the world often remains limited, as we struggle to grasp the full extent of what God is doing in both our neighborhoods and far-flung locations,” Carlson writes.

Each day’s devotion includes a passage from Acts, a reflection on its significance, and a modern-day story that connects the biblical text to contemporary experiences. As readers dive into the book of Acts, they will be challenged to look for ways God wants them to grow as his ambassadors and develop a deeper appreciation of the unity and diversity of the global Church. This devotional provides a fresh and engaging way of studying the book of Acts, presenting readers with a unique perspective on the text by connecting it to the modern global Church.

Readers of Witness will learn to pray for the global church, engage in their local community, and consider their role in God’s mission. Carlson also encourages Christians to expand their expectations for what God can do and engage more actively with the worldwide Christian community. The short daily format allows the devotional to be used by individuals, families, small groups, and entire churches.

“I’ve seen firsthand what the Lord is doing, and I can’t wait to share it with you. I’ve spent years teaching the Bible around the world and equipping pastors and church leaders from a myriad of countries. I’ve invested countless hours researching and documenting the story of how the Lord is drawing people to himself and growing his global church. My heart is to take you on a trip around the world—a virtual tour of God’s work in people groups both near and far—so you can see and marvel at what God is doing right now. I want to anchor these stories in the story of the early church in Acts so that you can see that the same God is at work today. As you consider his work in the first century, my prayer is that you will consider what he wants to do in and through you—and in and through his church—right now.”

Darren Carlson, PhD, is the lead pastor of Redeemer Church in Bozeman, MT and the founder of Training Leaders International, which provides theological training to underserved areas around the world. Carlson is the author of Witness: Missional Devotions from the Book of Acts and the executive producer and creator of Jesus in Athens, a movie depicting the work of God amid the refugee crisis in Greece. Darren and his wife, Amy, have five children.

For review copy and interview information, contact:
Audra Jennings – audra@newgrowthpress.com