Abilene, TX—Trekking Toward Tenacity (Leafwood Publishers, September 24, 2024) walks through Psalm 139 verse by verse, discovering how we can help our children develop mentally healthy habits. The goal is to coach our kids to be more tenacious because we live in a tumultuous world. It can be hard to stay focused on God and on mentally healthy habits in that tumult, but this book gives concrete ways to help kids to do just that.

“A wise and wonderful walk through Psalm 139, Trekking Toward Tenacity is the kind of book you’ll want to read slowly, marking it up and letting it soak deep into your heart and soul. Both conversational and honest in his style, Chris weaves Scripture and spiritual wisdom throughout this warm and gentle book. I came away thinking this: “We are all disheveled souls, but God still loves us, and there is always hope.”
—Susy Flory, New York Times bestselling author and coauthor, director of West Coast Christian Writers, and doctoral candidate at Houston Theological Seminary

Chris Morris is a passionate mental health advocate dedicated to promoting understanding of mental health issues within the church. Because of a lifelong struggle with depression and suicidality, Chris became committed to breaking down the stigma surrounding mental health and encouraging others to seek after holistic health. As a writer and speaker, Chris has shared his personal story and insights with audiences across the country, inspiring many individuals to take control of their own health, break free from poor theological teaching placed upon them, and seek the support they need. Chris is deeply committed to creating a more compassionate and supportive world and church for individuals living with mental health issues. Find out more at ChrisMorrisWrites.com.

Trekking Toward Tenacity
By Chris Morris
September 2024, Softcover
192 Pages, $17.99
ISBN: 9781684263899

Media Contact:  Rachael Ray, publicity@leafwoodpublishers.com

EUGENE, Ore., September 11, 2024—Harvest House Publishers is pleased to announce that The Complete Illustrated Children’s Bible has amassed more than 1,000,000 copies sold in barely over a decade. First introduced to the marketplace in July 2014, this classic storybook Bible for children, ages 5 to 8, helps kids learn about the important people, places, and themes of the Bible. From Genesis to Revelation, each enriching tale features vibrant visual depictions of popular and lesser-known Bible stories, ultimately pointing children to Jesus, our Lord and Savior.

This project came to life through vision and trust and has been the catalyst of a highly successful, strategic, and long-term partnership between Harvest House Publishers and International Publishing Services (IPS), an Australia-based company specializing in creating and developing high-quality children’s books, reference titles, and seasonal gifting items for the global market. Over the last 10 years, IPS and Harvest House have collaborated on several outstanding children’s books and other products with care and attention to detail—values that both companies share.

“We had what we thought was something really special, allowing us to go out and develop the most wonderful, personal partnership with Bob Hawkins and Harvest House Publishers that any company could ever have hoped for. The impact of creating The Complete Illustrated Children’s Bible cannot be understated. Knowing just how this Bible has shaped the minds of young Christians in North America and around the world has been a humbling yet gratifying experience,” said Wayne McKay, managing director of IPS.

With nearly 300 beautiful two-page illustrations to capture even the youngest child’s heart and imagination, this vast collection of the Bible’s most-loved stories has become one of Harvest House’s most successful releases. It is poised to remain an evergreen bestseller for decades to come, well into the company’s next 50 years.

“The Complete Illustrated Children’s Bible has captivated children and families like no other product we have ever published,” said Hawkins, president of Harvest House. “It has consistently increased in sales year after year since it was first released, now grounding annually well over 150,000 young hearts deep into God’s rich Word. This growing demand clearly highlights the Bible’s high quality, skillfully written content, and stunning illustrations. We at Harvest House are incredibly grateful to Wayne McKay and IPS for entrusting us with this amazing life-building resource.”

About Harvest House
Celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year, Harvest House Publishers has produced books that have impacted the hearts of people worldwide. That focus continues with the making of biblically nourishing and innovative products that enrich lives, inspire creativity, and glorify God. With an emphasis on addressing the spiritual and practical needs of men, women, and children, Harvest House seeks to serve God and those who need Him through the books it publishes. For more information, visit http://www.harvesthousepublishers.com/

Contact:  Jeff Marion, 541-343-0123, jeff.marion@harvesthousepublishers.com

Honoring Moody Bible Institute’s sixth president

(Chicago, Ill.—Sept. 11, 2024) Moody Bible Institute announced today that Dr. George Sweeting died on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 99 years old. He served as president from 1971 to 1987, and then as Chancellor until the last day of the 20th century.

Dr. Sweeting received a diploma from Moody Bible Institute, his B.A. from Gordon College, and his Doctor of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Sweeting served as a pastor in several churches and also spent nine years traveling the world as an evangelist. He wrote numerous books, including The Joys of Successful Aging, Too Soon to Quit, Lessons from the Life of Moody, Don’t Doubt in the Dark, and most recently Full Circle: A Pictorial Autobiography of George & Hilda Sweeting (February 2022, Moody Publishers).

“George Sweeting was a man who followed after God with his whole heart, his whole mind, and all his strength. A pastor, evangelist, author, and former president of Moody Bible Institute, George ran his race well,” said Randall Payleitner, vice president and publisher of Moody Publishers. “I saw how deeply he loved and cared for his wife and family, too. Living to almost 100 years old, George is now in glory with his Savior, Jesus Christ. We miss him already, but we’ll see him again someday soon!”

“An indelible mark has been placed on this world as well as on Moody through the incredible life and ministry of George Sweeting,” said Dr. Mark Jobe, 10th president of Moody Bible Institute. “His legacy is marked by a deep love for his family, the Church, and the transformative power of the Gospel. While we mourn with his family and those whose lives were touched by him, we echo the Apostle Paul’s words in 1 Thessalonians 4 that we do so with hope, knowing he is in the presence of the Lord and we will be reunited with him one day.”

Moody Radio will air a 1-hour special, Dr. George Sweeting: A Tribute, on Saturday, September 14, at 3 pm CT across its network of stations and select affiliates. More information, including a 5-minute audio feature and sermon clips of Dr. Sweeting, can be found at www.moodyradio.org/sweeting.

For Moody’s full reflection on the life and legacy of Dr. Sweeting, please visit our official news web page at www.moodybible.org/news/2024/honoring-george-sweeting.

About Moody Publishers:
Moody Publishers is a nonprofit Christian publishing house founded by D.L. Moody in 1894 to make affordable Christian books available to everyone. Originally known as the Bible Institute Colportage Association, Moody Publishers has grown to include more than 300 million books being distributed in 71 languages and more than 130 countries, spanning from Bible commentary and reference to spiritual and relational growth, as well as award-winning fiction. Moody Publishers is home to renowned authors such as Gary Chapman, Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, Tony Evans, Erwin Lutzer, J. Oswald Sanders, Juli Slattery, and A.W. Tozer. For more information on Moody Publishers, please visit www.moodypublishers.com.

About Moody Bible Institute:
Moody Bible Institute is a higher education and media ministry that equips people to be biblically grounded, practically trained, and to engage the world through Gospel‐centered living. Through its undergraduate school and seminary, Moody trains the next generation of Christian leaders, and is the world’s leading producer of Christian content with Moody Radio and Moody Publishers. Please visit www.moodybible.org.

Moody Publishers Contact:
Janis Backing, Publicity Manager
janis.backing@moody.edu

September 2024 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) has announced that its first Just Show Up Book Club (JSU) will kick off on October 29, 2024. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month in November, the first IVP Just Show Up book will be the First Nations Version: An Indigenous Bible Translation of the New Testament (FNV) by Terry M. Wildman. The FNV recounts the Creator’s Story—the Christian Scriptures—following the tradition of Native storytellers’ oral cultures.

The IVP JSU Book Club is made possible through a grant from the Grace and Mercy Foundation, an organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to promoting lifelong learning through JSU Book Clubs and the Public Reading of Scripture (PRS). The JSU Book Club is a book club without homework where people gather to read, listen, and discuss great books together.

“The mission of Grace and Mercy and the Just Show Up Book Club is also the mission of IVP. We both strive to get life-changing books into the hands of readers so they can read, discuss, and grow in their understanding of faith and the world around them,” said Terumi Echols, President and Publisher at IVP. “We are so grateful for their support in offering a format like the IVP Just Show Up Book Club that will bring people together to read and discuss transformative resources like the First Nations Version.”

The FNV is a dynamic equivalence translation of the New Testament that captures the simplicity, clarity, and beauty of Native storytellers in English, while remaining faithful to the original language of the Bible. The culmination of a rigorous five-year translation process, this new Bible translation is a collaboration between organizations like OneBook and Wycliffe Associates, Indigenous North Americans from over twenty-five different tribes, and a translation council that consisted of twelve Native North American elders, pastors, young adults, and men and women from different tribes and diverse geographic locations.

On September 3 the FNV also added a resource for children with Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story. Featuring stunning Native American art, Birth of the Chosen One is a powerful picture book from IVP Kids that illuminates the Christmas story in a fresh and new way.

And in August 2025 IVP will release the Psalms-Proverbs edition of the FNV.

“The First Nations Version is a groundbreaking, fresh translation of the New Testament filled with vivid, evocative language and imagery,” said Al Hsu, IVP’s Associate Editorial Director, Trade. “We’re thrilled with how the FNV New Testament has been received and are excited to be developing the FNV Psalms and Proverbs as the sacred songs and words of the wisdomkeepers.”

Starting on October 29, the IVP JSU Book Club will focus its first seven-week reading plan on the FNV Gospel of Mark. The book club will meet online on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Central time.

IVP will also host book clubs in January and February that feature On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble (January) and Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope by Esau McCaulley (February).

“We are excited to welcome people into the IVP JSU Book Club and into just a few of the impactful resources that make up the IVP library,” said Lori Neff, IVP Associate Director of Marketing and the host for the first IVP JSU Book Club. “We look forward to sharing together in both rich readings from the FNV and in rich discussion around this beautiful First Nations translation.”

Visit justshowup.ivpress.com to learn more and to sign up for the IVP JSU Book Club.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

Jim Ramos’ Dialed In and Justin Kendrick’s How to Quiet a Hurricane Land in Top 30

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 12, 2024—Christian publisher and music company David C Cook earned two spots this week in the top 30 of USA Today’s Best-selling Booklist, which is generated by sales data on titles across all genres from a variety of outlets nationwide, including bookstore chains, independent bookstores, mass merchandisers and online retailers.

Dialed In: Reaching Your Full Capacity as a Man of God by Jim Ramos and Justin Kendrick’s How to Quiet a Hurricane debuted on the Best-selling Booklist at 22 and 29, respectively. Both titles were released Sept. 3, 2024.

Ramos is a bestselling author, podcast host and founder of Men in the Arena. Through Dialed In, he motivates and equips men to become spiritual leaders in their homes, churches and communities as they stand strong in a dangerous world. The book offers a practical, faith-based blueprint for men looking to reach their full potential.

Kendrick’s How to Quiet a Hurricane helps readers who feel stuck in their faith journey find spiritual renewal and the inner strength to navigate life’s challenges in today’s fast-paced society. Focused on tactics to build spiritual endurance, the book offers readers hope and a foundation to grow closer to God in the face of adversity. Kendrick is lead pastor of Vox Church, a multisite church in New England, and author of Bury Your Ordinary and The Sacred Us.

“David C Cook is committed to publishing impactful Christian content that is relevant to today’s readers,” said Chadd Miller, divisional president of David C Cook’s publishing arm. “We’re pleased these two new releases are resonating so deeply. Both of these books landing on a list that spans all genres shows that readers are seeking God more and more. We’re glad to be able to provide tools that help people find strength by staying connected to Christ.”

About David C Cook
David C Cook is a nonprofit dedicated to equipping the global church with leadership, discipleship and worship resources to help Christians grow in faith and pass it along to the next generation. Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family, is committed to taking songs of substance to the local church and its leaders around the world. Read more about David C Cook and its global ministry outreach online at davidccook.org.

CONTACT:  Alli Ehrhardt, 541.973.1994

Ada, Mich. (September 12, 2024)—The American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) held their annual conference from September 5–7, concluding with an awards gala at the Hyatt Regency in New Orleans on September 7. During this event, the organization announced the recipients of the Carol Awards, which honor outstanding Christian fiction published in the previous year. Among the winners were three authors from Baker Publishing Group: Carrie Turansky, Christina Suzann Nelson, and Lynn H. Blackburn. Additionally, Bethany House author Dani Pettrey received recognition as Mentor of the Year.

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HISTORICAL ROMANCE

The Legacy of Longdale Manor by Carrie Turansky
Bethany House; September 26, 2023; ISBN 9780764241055; Ebook ISBN 9781493443710; $16.99; Paper
Press Material

Art historian Gwen Monroe is evaluating paintings at a British estate when she uncovers a connection to the father she never knew through a 100-year-old journal. In 1912, Charlotte Harper struggles with a painful family secret that she can only confess in her journal, which shatters her faith and leaves her wondering if she can ever trust in love again.

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MYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER

What Happens Next by Christina Suzann Nelson
Bethany House; January 17, 2023; ISBN 9780764240409; Ebook ISBN 9781493440689; $18.00; Paper
Press Material

Popular podcaster and ex-reporter Faith Byrne has made a name for herself telling stories of greatness after tragedy—but her real life does not mirror the stories she tells. When she’s asked to spotlight her childhood best friend’s missing person case on her podcast, she uncovers desperate secrets and must face the truth before she can move forward.

 

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ROMANTIC SUSPENSE

Under Fire by Lynn H. Blackburn (Defend and Protect #3)
Revell; March 7, 2023; ISBN 9780800737979; Ebook ISBN 9781493439676; $16.99; Paper
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Special Agent Tessa Reed left her demons in the past, but when she reconnects with USSS Agent Zane Thacker during a presidential fundraiser, one of those old adversaries comes to collect. These best friends must work together to protect the President and guard their own hearts.

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Baker Publishing Group offers their congratulations to all the Carol Award winners and would like to acknowledge the American Christian Fiction Writers for their ongoing support to inspirational fiction authors.

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

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

Contact:  Karen Steele, (616) 676-9185 x100, ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup.com

 

September 2024 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) has announced that its first Just Show Up Book Club (JSU) will kick off on October 29, 2024. In recognition of Native American Heritage Month in November, the first IVP Just Show Up book will be the First Nations Version: An Indigenous Bible Translation of the New Testament (FNV) by Terry M. Wildman. The FNV recounts the Creator’s Story—the Christian Scriptures—following the tradition of Native storytellers’ oral cultures.

The IVP JSU Book Club is made possible through a grant from the Grace and Mercy Foundation, an organization that partners with nonprofit organizations to promoting lifelong learning through JSU Book Clubs and the Public Reading of Scripture (PRS). The JSU Book Club is a book club without homework where people gather to read, listen, and discuss great books together.

“The mission of Grace and Mercy and the Just Show Up Book Club is also the mission of IVP. We both strive to get life-changing books into the hands of readers so they can read, discuss, and grow in their understanding of faith and the world around them,” said Terumi Echols, President and Publisher at IVP. “We are so grateful for their support in offering a format like the IVP Just Show Up Book Club that will bring people together to read and discuss transformative resources like the First Nations Version.”

The FNV is a dynamic equivalence translation of the New Testament that captures the simplicity, clarity, and beauty of Native storytellers in English, while remaining faithful to the original language of the Bible. The culmination of a rigorous five-year translation process, this new Bible translation is a collaboration between organizations like OneBook and Wycliffe Associates, Indigenous North Americans from over twenty-five different tribes, and a translation council that consisted of twelve Native North American elders, pastors, young adults, and men and women from different tribes and diverse geographic locations.

On September 3 the FNV also added a resource for children with Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story. Featuring stunning Native American art, Birth of the Chosen One is a powerful picture book from IVP Kids that illuminates the Christmas story in a fresh and new way.

And in August 2025 IVP will release the Psalms-Proverbs edition of the FNV.

“The First Nations Version is a groundbreaking, fresh translation of the New Testament filled with vivid, evocative language and imagery,” said Al Hsu, IVP’s Associate Editorial Director, Trade. “We’re thrilled with how the FNV New Testament has been received and are excited to be developing the FNV Psalms and Proverbs as the sacred songs and words of the wisdomkeepers.”

Starting on October 29, the IVP JSU Book Club will focus its first seven-week reading plan on the FNV Gospel of Mark. The book club will meet online on Tuesdays from noon to 1 p.m. Central time.

IVP will also host book clubs in January and February that feature On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living by Alan Noble (January) and Reading While Black: African American Biblical Interpretation as an Exercise in Hope by Esau McCaulley (February).

“We are excited to welcome people into the IVP JSU Book Club and into just a few of the impactful resources that make up the IVP library,” said Lori Neff, IVP Associate Director of Marketing and the host for the first IVP JSU Book Club. “We look forward to sharing together in both rich readings from the FNV and in rich discussion around this beautiful First Nations translation.”

Visit justshowup.ivpress.com to learn more and to sign up for the IVP JSU Book Club.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2024— Critics and fans alike are praising New York Times bestselling author Jonathan Cahn’s new global blockbuster, “The Dragon’s Prophecy: Israel, The Dark Resurrection, And the End of Days” (Charisma House) for the mind-blowing revelations about the realm of unseen forces determining the events of our times. “The Dragon’s Prophecy,” released on September 3, 2024, immediately rocketed to No. 1 on the New York Times Bestsellers List and Publishers Weekly List with more and more fans clamoring to get their copy of the book.

Additionally, upon release, Cahn went straight to No. 1 on Amazon in multiple categories and No. 2 in global sales of all books and genres.

While Cahn is known for revealing stunning mysteries, many from ancient times that lie behind the events of modern times, “The Dragon’s Prophecy” takes the revelations to an entirely new level and dimension and explains the mystery of evil and how to overcome a deadly future through the power of heaven.

In “The Dragon’s Prophecy,” Jonathan Cahn uncovers mysteries never before revealed including the Dark Resurrection, the Black Sabbath, the Prince of Persia, the Countdown of Days and much more, and how it all converges into “End of Days,” end-time prophecy and much more.

Cahn’s popularity among readers worldwide is unmatched. With the release of his previous eight New York Times Bestsellers, multitudes of new fans have embraced Cahn’s compelling messages and prophecies, in addition to the millions that are already heeding the warnings and prophecies outlined in his previous books over the past decade.

Cahn’s first book, “The Harbinger,” became an instant New York Times bestseller when it was published in 2012. His next seven books were also New York Times bestsellers: “The Mystery of the Shemitah,” “The Book of Mysteries,” “The Paradigm,” “The Oracle,” “The Harbinger II,” “The Return of The Gods” and “The Josiah Manifesto.” Along with Billy Graham, Cahn was named one of the top 40 spiritual leaders of the past 40 years who has radically impacted the world.

“The Dragon’s Prophecy: Israel, the Dark Resurrection, and the End of Days,” by Jonathan Cahn unlocks mind-blowing revelations and what lies in store for the future, leaving readers to discern our world in an entirely new way.

CONTACT:  Jeff Tolson, 610-584-1096, media@hamiltonstrategies.com

September 13, 2024-–GRAND RAPIDS, MI–Four Kregel titles were named finalists for the 2024 Christy Awards. Finalists were announced via webcast on September 12 and included thirty-three finalists across nine fiction categories.

The Rhythm of Fractured Grace by Amanda Wen is a finalist in the Contemporary Romance category; 8 Down by Kimberley Woodhouse is a finalist in the Mystery/Suspense/Thriller category; “Beauty Bright” by Cara Putman, a novella within We Three Kings, is a finalist in the Short Form category; “Star of Wonder” by Crystal Caudill, a novella within We Three Kings, is a finalist in the Short Form category.

The winners in each category will be announced on November 14 at the Christy Award Gala at 7 p.m. held in Downers Grove, Illinois, at the DoubleTree Conference Center. The full list of finalists can be found here.

The Christy Award® is the foremost award honoring and promoting excellence in Christian fiction since 1999 and is named for Catherine Marshall’s novel Christy, which has sold over 10 million copies since its publication in 1967. ECPA assumed ownership and administration of the award in 2017 to focus and grow the unique opportunity of fiction in Christian publishing.

Kregel Publications is an evangelical Christian publisher that aims to develop and distribute–with integrity and excellence–trusted, biblically based resources that lead individuals to know and serve Jesus Christ.

Wheaton, IL September 9, 2024 – Christianity Today announces the public phase of the first comprehensive campaign in its 68-year history. Named The One Kingdom Campaign, this bold and hopeful vision seeks to raise $28 million through 2026, its 70^th anniversary, and will guide the next season of kingdom-focused ministry.

Through elevating the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God in various media, formats, and innovative programs, CT’s One Kingdom Campaign endeavors to reenchant the Church with Christ and his kingdom, recast a captivating vision of what it means to follow Jesus in our time, and regather a community around that vision.

President and CEO Timothy Dalrymple shares, “Christianity Today exists to help all people love Christ and his kingdom. These are challenging times for the Church. It can be hard to find our way. Our hope and prayer is that The One Kingdom Campaign helps believers unite across continents, across generations, and across the dividing lines of our culture. We want to help the Church remember its first love and cast once again a compelling and capacious vision of what it looks like to follow Christ wholeheartedly and sacrificially.”

The campaign funds three strategic initiatives. The Global Initiative dramatically expands CT’s footprint to lift up the stories and ideas of believers around the world. The Next Gen Initiative supports the ministry’s growth in new media to show younger generations how beautiful it can be to follow Jesus. And the Big Tent Initiative seeks to better represent the diversity of the North American church and model charitable conversation across our differences.

Cory Whitehead, Vice President of Mission Advancement, says, “The campaign commenced a quiet phase of private conversations in 2023. Through the generosity of God and close partners to the ministry, we are deeply humbled that The One Kingdom Campaign already has commitments of over $18.6 million—67 percent of the campaign goal. We have seen full support from the Board of Trustees, new partners who are passionate about the bold vision and direction, and forward-thinking institutional foundations that see the important and enduring voice of CT.”

With the early commitments, many components of The One Kingdom Campaign have already been set into motion. For example, through the Campaign, CT has already:

• Planted numerous new global editors, native or fluent in the relevant languages and cultures, to elevate the stories of the global Church.
• Evolved CT’s brand and technology to reach new audiences and generations more effectively, with the recent print magazine and website redesigns.
• Launched the Next Gen Accelerator, a Fellowship for ages 18-26 that equips the next generation of Christian leaders, storytellers, and artists.
• Expanded the Public Theology Project, platforming voices that model a healthy Christian engagement with the culture.

Lauren Green McAfee and Bob Doll, Christianity Today Trustees and Campaign Co-Chairs, added, “We see God shaping exciting conversations, important partnerships, and growing audiences through The One Kingdom Campaign and its three initiatives. We see progress already, and we want to nurture and support what God is already doing so this campaign might advance the kingdom of God.”

More information about The One Kingdom vision—what it includes and how to partner—is available at OneKingdom.ChristianityToday.com.

About Christianity Today
Reaching 40 million people across the world through a variety of acclaimed and award-winning digital and print media, Christianity Today elevates the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God with a vision of a Church more faithful to Christ and the world more drawn to him.

Contact:  Cory Whitehead, Vice President of Mission Advancement, 630.384.7223, cwhitehead@christianitytoday.com