NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In 2026, R.H. Boyd proudly commemorates 130 years of faith, publishing excellence, and community leadership. Founded in 1896, the historic Nashville-based company stands as one of the nation’s oldest African-American publishing houses, serving churches, educators, and families across generations.

Throughout its 130th Anniversary year, R.H. Boyd will host a series of commemorative moments, special initiatives, and community-centered gatherings honoring its enduring commitment to education, faith formation, and cultural preservation.

Curated gatherings will be held in cities such as Dallas, Houston, Charlotte, Martha’s Vineyard, Nashville, and more, bringing together educators, church leaders, business and cultural influencers, and community partners. The campaign will also elevate authors and thought leaders, showcase innovations in publishing and curriculum, and strengthen connections with communities nationwide.

“As we celebrate 130 years of R.H. Boyd’s legacy, we honor the vision and perseverance that have guided our mission. We are inspired to continue empowering voices, sharing knowledge, and nurturing hope for the next 130 years,” shared Dr. LaDonna Boyd, fifth-generation President and CEO.

Anchoring this historic year will be the fifth annual Legacy Ball, taking place Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville. This signature celebration brings together leaders, supporters, and partners for an evening of reflection, fellowship, and philanthropy, reinforcing the company’s continued investment in future generations.

Proceeds from the Legacy Ball benefit the R.H. Boyd Family Endowment Fund, which provides scholarships to students pursuing higher education, and grants to nonprofit organizations nationwide.

Applications for both scholarships and grants are currently available, with submissions due by April 15, 2026. Interested applicants may download materials at rhboyd.com/endowment.

The 2026 Legacy Ball Chairs are Mr. and Mrs. Don and Tracy Hardin and Mrs. Gail Carr Williams, with Young Professionals Chairs Mr. Tylan M. Beard and Ms. Lea A. Bryant. Their leadership reflects a shared commitment to advancing educational opportunities and community progress.

Individuals, corporations, and organizations are invited to participate in the 130th Anniversary Celebration and The Legacy Ball through partnership, underwriting opportunities, and table purchases. For more information about the 130^th Anniversary events, visit www.rhboyd.com/events. To learn more about the Legacy Ball, visit legacyball.org. Contact R.H. Boyd via email at events@rhboyd.com.

Contact:  Emmanuel LeGrair, marketing@rhboyd.com

 

NASHVILLE, TN – March 9, 2026 – This April, John Eldredge’s bestselling book, Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul, marks 25 years of transforming lives and shaping conversations about masculinity, faith, and purpose. With over 7 million copies sold and translated into more than 30 languages, Wild at Heart continues to resonate across generations, cultures, and continents. Its enduring relevance is underscored by recent shifts in spiritual engagement, most notably a resurgence in church attendance among men.

For a quarter-century, Wild at Heart has invited men on a journey to rediscover authentic manhood and spiritual adventure. The book’s profound message-that at the heart of every man lies a desire for adventure, battle, and a beauty to rescue-has catalyzed a global movement. This message is evident not only in the book’s sustained sales momentum, with the book and its companion studies selling hundreds of thousands of copies annually, but also in the 2018 rebranding of Ransomed Heart Ministries as Wild at Heart.

The 25th anniversary is especially significant amid sweeping changes in American church life. New research from Barna Group, part of its State of the Church initiative, shows that men now outpace women in regular church attendance, reversing a trend that has persisted for decades. In 2025, Barna found that 43 percent of men and 36 percent of women reported attending church weekly, the largest gap measured in years. Notably, married fathers have emerged as the most consistent churchgoers. This historic development underscores the vital role of resources like Wild at Heart, which speak directly to men’s spiritual curiosity and their pursuit of purpose within community.

This resurgence is part of a broader revival among younger generations. For the first time, Millennials and Gen Z are leading a resurgence in church attendance, reflecting growing spiritual curiosity and a longing for meaningful belonging. These insights affirm the ongoing need for ministries and materials that nurture the hearts of men and young adults seeking a deeper relationship with God.

Reflecting on this important milestone, John Eldredge said, “It has been a privilege to watch Wild at Heart travel the globe over the past 25 years. The hunger for a life that is true and for a strength that is real hasn’t faded; if anything, it has grown. Seeing this message continue to offer freedom and restoration to a new generation is deeply humbling. The human heart still longs for the same things it did twenty-five years ago, and I am honored to walk this path with so many.”

“John’s work, especially and including Wild at Heart, has changed my life in very significant ways. It has been an incredible honor and privilege to walk alongside my client and friend and to witness how God has used this message around the world to deeply impact millions upon millions of men,” shared literary agent Sealy Yates of Yates & Yates.

The impact of Wild at Heart extends far beyond the printed page. The Wild at Heart ministry continues to innovate, meeting the needs of a diverse and evolving audience through books and study guides such as Resilient, Get Your Life Back, and Experience Jesus. Really. The ministry’s digital outreach includes the acclaimed Wild at Heart Podcast, a source of conversation, encouragement, and spiritual training for thousands of listeners, and the One Minute Pause app, which offers practical support for integrating faith into everyday moments to hundreds of thousands of people each week.

Building on its mission of accessibility and growth, HarperChristian Resources will, for the first time, offer immediate streaming video access to the Wild at Heart teaching series on Studygateway.com beginning April 14th, with a code included with each Study Guide purchase.

In 2024, the ministry also debuted Wild at Heart: The Series, a four-part episodic documentary that captures the stories of dramatic transformation among men deeply impacted by the book’s message. These films, available on its YouTube Channel, serve as poignant reminders of the continuing influence of John Eldredge’s vision.

“It’s been a true honor for Nelson Books to work alongside John Eldredge and his dedicated team to bring Wild at Heart to readers around the world,” said Andrew Stoddard, VP and Publisher. “We celebrate this tremendous milestone and look forward to seeing the book, the study guide, and events impact an entirely new generation of men.”

As Wild at Heart celebrates 25 years, its essential message remains as timely and transformational as ever. The anniversary is not only a tribute to extraordinary sales and milestones but, more profoundly, an invitation for new readers and longtime followers alike to rediscover the sacred adventure of a life fully embraced.

John Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, counselor, and teacher who has inspired millions to go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. He is also president of Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God’s love, and learn to live in God’s kingdom. John and his wife, Stasi, live in Colorado Springs, Colorado. To learn more, visit www.wildatheart.org.

Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is an industry leader in Christian nonfiction publishing. Nelson Books publishes a diverse array of leaders, experts, and creatives, crafting biblically informed and spiritually fresh books from a Christian perspective that enliven, educate, and encourage readers. The Nelson Books roster of bestselling authors includes Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, Tim Tebow, John Mark Comer, John & Stasi Eldredge, Jennie Allen, Jefferson Bethke, Bob Goff, Ruth Chou Simons, Tyler Staton, Jason Wilson, Christine Caine, Zach Windahl, and Carlos Whittaker.

Contact:  Lisa Beech, Senior Director of Publicity, Lisa.beech@harpercollins.com

 

Nashville, TN – March 5, 2026 – Nelson Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is celebrating the recognition of Greta Eskridge’s impactful guide, It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children and Teens Develop Sexual Integrity, as the Outreach Resource of the Year in the Social Issues category. The recognition honors Eskridge’s timely and practical resource, which equips parents and caregivers to have age-appropriate, hope-filled conversations about pornography with children from preschool through high school.

The award arrives at a critical moment for Christian families. Studies show that the average age of first exposure to online pornography is 12, and many children encounter explicit content by accident on devices, social media, and search engines as young as age 8. Against this backdrop, It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn offers parents the biblical grounding, practical scripts, and confidence they need to address one of the most urgent challenges of raising children in the digital age.

“I am so deeply honored and humbled by this recognition,” said Eskridge. “This award reminds me of why I wrote this book—for every parent who picked it up even though it was hard, who leaned into the discomfort for the sake of their children. That courage is what this is really about.”

“It is wonderful to see this award given to a much-needed resource during a time when parents are navigating a constantly changing digital landscape where children can be exposed to harmful content so easily,” said Brigitta Nortker, Associate Publisher. “We know that these conversations can be hard and uncomfortable, but Greta shows why they are essential, how they can bring families closer together, and gives parents the tools they need to have those conversations with confidence.”

Published March 4, 2025, the book is divided into three parts—Why You Need to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, How to Talk to Your Kids About Porn, and The Hardest Questions—and addresses topics ranging from parental controls and media literacy to child exploitation and porn addiction. Grounded in scripture and current research, the book empowers parents to move from fear to confidence as they nurture lifelong sexual integrity in their children.

It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn is available now wherever books are sold.

Greta Eskridge is passionate about creating connection, preserving childhood and chasing adventure. She is host to the popular Greta Eskridge Podcast, and author of Adventuring Together, 100 Days of Adventure, and It’s Time to Talk to Your Kids About Porn. Greta loves to travel the country as a speaker, encouraging families to create connection in a disconnected world. She lives in sunny southern California with her husband of nearly 30 years, Aaron, and their 4 kids — 2 young adults and 2 teens.

Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is an industry leader in Christian nonfiction publishing. Nelson Books publishes a diverse array of leaders, experts, and creatives, crafting biblically informed and spiritually fresh books from a Christian perspective that enliven, educate, and encourage readers. The Nelson Books roster of bestselling authors includes Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, Tim Tebow, John Mark Comer, John & Stasi Eldredge, Jennie Allen, Jefferson Bethke, Bob Goff, Ruth Chou Simons, Tyler Staton, Jason Wilson, Christine Caine, Zach Windahl, and Carlos Whittaker.

Contact:  Lisa Beech, Senior Director of Publicity, Lisa.beech@harpercollins.com

 

Carol Stream, Ill. — After a distinguished career spanning over 26 years in Christian nonfiction publishing, Executive Publisher Jan Long Harris will retire from Tyndale House Publishers, leaving a legacy of multiple imprints, New York Times bestselling authors, and category-defining titles that have shaped Christian publishing.

Harris oversaw and significantly expanded the scope of Tyndale’s nonfiction program, growing its reach and industry influence.

Over the course of her tenure, Harris launched and led multiple imprints, including SaltRiver, Tyndale Momentum, and later Tyndale Refresh. She also spearheaded BarnaBooks, a partnership imprint with the Barna organization that produced notable titles such as Revolution by George Barna, Pagan Christianity? by Frank Viola and George Barna, and Jim and Casper Go to Church by Jim Henderson and Matt Casper.

“Launching the Tyndale Refresh imprint was one of the great privileges of my career. I’ve always been drawn to the integration of Christian faith, health, and science—God’s desire for us to flourish in mind, body, and soul—and Refresh allowed us to explore that in meaningful ways,” said Harris. “It’s been deeply rewarding to see how readers have responded.”

Tyndale Refresh titles—including Anatomy of the Soul by Curt Thompson; Believing Is Seeing by Michael Guillen; multiple books by Dr. Daniel Amen, including Memory Rescue, The End of Mental Illness, and You, Happier; Try Softer by Aundi Kolber; and The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery by Dr. Lee Warren—helped bring a distinctly faith-centered perspective into the broader health and wellness conversation.

Among the many memoirs and personal narratives she acquired and published are Quiet Strength by Tony Dungy with Nathan Whitaker—a #1 New York Times bestseller—along with multiple subsequent bestsellers; In the Presence of My Enemies by Gracia Burnham; Son of Hamas by Mosab Hassan Yousef; and A Heart for Freedom by Chai Ling. Additional notable titles include Believe It by Nick Foles and Winning Balance by Shawn Johnson.

“Jan’s contributions to Tyndale and the Christian publishing industry are immeasurable,” said Ron Beers, Chief Publishing Officer. “She has a remarkable ability to identify voices and messages that speak powerfully to both heart and mind. She has acquired and developed some of Tyndale’s most significant and successful titles. Just as importantly, she has mentored colleagues with generosity and intentionality. Tyndale will be stronger for generations because of the investment she has made in people.”

Since 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has positively impacted readers worldwide. Tyndale is one of the world’s largest independent Christian publishers, dedicated to making the Bible accessible in languages people relate to and understand. Tyndale publishes the New Living Translation (NLT) and other Bible translations, nonfiction books that offer Christ-centered insight, fiction that inspires, and children’s resources that help share God’s Word with the next generation. Tyndale’s independence enables it to honor its founding model through annual grants and donations to other charitable organizations around the world, totaling more than half of the funds generated through publishing operations.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

 

New curriculum and catechism from Jared Kennedy lay the groundwork for teaching​the fundamentals of faith

Kids know the value of a promise. A parent’s commitment to go out for ice cream inspires hope, but disappointment reigns when the shop closes early. Broken promises can bring tears. Yet unlike human parents, our good and all-powerful God always keeps his word. His fulfillment is better than anyone could have imagined!

The Beginners Gospel Story Curriculum for Toddlers and Preschoolers​ (New Growth Press/March 2, 2026), written by Jared Kennedy,​ highlights God’s perfect promises through the stories of the Old and New Testament.​ Designed for children ages 2–5, each lesson centers around one of the stories from Kennedy’s popular The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible. The curriculum package includes:

• A teacher’s guide with 52 lessons and QR codes for weekly printable handouts,
• One copy of The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible which provides the Bible story text,
• One copy of Big Thoughts for Tiny Tots that includes a Bible doctrine question to go along with the lesson.

Each story’s theme is integrated throughout so that the songs, crafts, interactive questions, and games reinforce the story. With a total of 52 lessons, this Sunday school curriculum can be completed in one year and repeated with each new class of toddlers or preschoolers. The curriculum can also be used as a resource for homeschooling families.

Bold, colorful illustrations​by Trish Mahoney that capture and hold young children’s attention fill each component of the curriculum. Each week’s coloring pages correspond with the illustrations from The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible.

“In a joy-filled preschool Sunday school class, we cultivate implicit memories that can help children grow to love and embrace the good news. Toddlers and preschoolers soak up their teacher’s facial expressions and example,” Kennedy explains. “Habits form as they learn the weekly routine of coming to church, listening to God’s word, and responding through hands-on crafts and games. By God’s grace, the love and joy they’re shown in Sunday school will teach their hearts to love the church throughout their lives.”

The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible​ that the curriculum is based on has been a favorite of parents and preschool teachers for almost a decade, but the other book included in the curriculum, Big Thoughts for Tiny Tots: A Beginner’s Gospel Story Book of Questions and Answers, (also written by Kennedy), is a brand new resource that is also available for purchase on its own. This picture book​introduces preschoolers to the fundamentals of faith with a series of simple questions and answers right on their level.

Teaching toddlers and preschoolers about the Bible doesn’t have to be a daunting experience. It can be as easy as starting to ask them a few simple questions. Little kids love to ask questions—it’s how they learn! Big Thoughts for Tiny Tots presents sixteen questions and answers in a simple catechism style to introduce children ages 2–5 to the gospel message. Each question and answer is accompanied by a Bible verse to show that what’s being taught is rooted in the Scriptures. For example:

Q) Who made the world?
A) God did. He made everything!

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth” (Genesis 1:1 CSB)

Mahoney’s bright illustrations will keep children engaged as they learn. As families read this book together again and again, repetition will instill the message of God’s Word in children’s little hearts and minds for a lifetime.

Jared Kennedy MDiv, ThM, serves as managing editor for books and curriculum at The Gospel Coalition and is the cofounder of Gospel-Centered Family, a ministry that points the next generation to Jesus. Kennedy is also the author of God Made Me for Worship, The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible, The Beginner’s Gospel Story Bible Curriculum for Toddlers and Preschoolers, Keeping Your Children’s Ministry on Mission, The Story of Martin Luther, the Beginner’s Gospel Story series of board books, and the coauthor of Faith-Builder Catechism.

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

Frankfurt am Main / Berlin, March 9, 2026 – Successful completion following antitrust review: Bookwire GmbH acquires 100% of the shares in Zebralution GmbH and its subsidiaries Open Publishing GmbH and EMS GmbH from GEMA.

Bookwire is the new owner of Zebralution. With the closing, a company that – like Bookwire – has stood for strong digital distribution, technology, and service for years joins the Bookwire Group. The aim of the acquisition is to provide even more comprehensive support to customers in the future – especially in the e-book and audio segments.

For over a decade, Bookwire has stood for scalable publishing technology with a clear platform logic. With its proprietary software, Bookwire OS, Bookwire offers the publishing industry comprehensive solutions for the production, distribution, analytics, and online marketing of ebooks, audiobooks, and print-on-demand products. Its customers include over 3,500 publishers worldwide. The company, with approximately 150 employees, markets a constantly growing catalog of more than 2,100,000 titles across over 300 platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, Audible, tolino, and Spotify. With the acquisition of Zebralution, Bookwire now gains additional distribution expertise and scalability. As a first mover in the digital distribution of music, audiobooks, radio plays, ebooks, and podcasts, Zebralution collaborates with over 1,000 label and publisher partners globally.

“The acquisition of Zebralution strengthens our mission to be the best possible partner with the best technical solutions, enabling our customers to be even more successful in the future,” says John Ruhrmann , Managing Director and Co-Founder of Bookwire. “With this integration, we are strengthening our international position in our core business of e-books and audio – and at the same time underscoring that a publishing tech company based in Germany can be a successful leader in a global digital niche. We are extremely proud of this.”

The acquisition is part of Bookwire’s growth strategy, which has consistently focused on growth, scaling, platform strength, and innovation in recent years. “The integration holds substantial potential,” explains Jens Klingelhöfer, CEO and co-founder of Bookwire, elaborating: “We are combining our strengths, uniting market-leading expertise, increasing our speed of innovation, and thus clearly focusing on the future. This is crucial, especially in an industry currently undergoing rapid change due to new technologies, to proactively address the challenges faced by publishers and audiobook labels. We’re talking about the next level of digital publishing.”

Tina Jürgens , Managing Director of Zebralution, is also convinced: “For Bookwire and Zebralution, a leading technology, a strong international customer and partner portfolio and in-depth format expertise create an excellent starting point for further growth.”

According to Bookwire, the collaboration will remain unchanged for customers for the time being. Contact persons, services, and processes will continue as usual. “Further developments will be implemented gradually based on an integration roadmap, which will be finalized in the coming months,” said Christian Lindemann , COO of Bookwire.

About Zebralution
ZEBRALUTION was founded in 2004 as the first digital distributor for independent labels in Europe. The company operates with its own development, marketing, and business teams from ten offices in eight countries, distributing and marketing over 1,500 labels, publishers, and producers worldwide. In addition to music distribution, ZEBRALUTION has also been developing new marketing models for publishers and their audiobook productions since 2010. In 2018, this was expanded to include podcasting through its subsidiary ZEBRALUTION Podcast (formerly zebra-audio.net ). With the acquisition of the platform company Encoding Management Service (EMS) in 2019, the development and operation of technologies for digital media distribution has also become part of ZEBRALUTION’s portfolio. Further information can be found at: www.zebralution.com

About Bookwire
Bookwire GmbH was founded in Frankfurt in 2010 as a service provider for the distribution of ebooks and digital content by publishers. Since then, Bookwire has developed into one of the leading international companies in the field of digital publishing technology. Its current staff of over 150 in Germany, Great Britain, Spain, France, Brazil, Italy, and the USA serves more than 3,500 publishers in the areas of ebooks, audiobooks, podcasts, and print-on-demand. Around 1,800,000 ebooks and 300,000 audiobooks are delivered, analyzed, and marketed across all relevant distribution channels using the “Bookwire OS – One Solution” software. In addition to accessing the latest technology, Bookwire GmbH’s publishing clients also benefit from personalized support from dedicated Publisher Relations & Marketing Managers who provide ongoing assistance. Bookwire GmbH is managed by the founders Jens Klingelhöfer (CEO) and John Ruhrmann (CO-CEO) as well as by Christian Lindemann (COO) and, in addition to its headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and its “Development Hub” in Dortmund, also operates branches in Barcelona, ​​London, Milan, São Paulo, New York and Paris. Further information is available at: www.bookwire.com

For media inquiries, please contact:
Jan Stausberg, Corporate PR Manager Bookwire, jan.stausberg@bookwire.de

BECOMES ONE OF THE BEST-SELLING DEVOTIONALS OF ALL TIME

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 30, 2026) HarperCollins Christian Publishing is humbled and grateful to celebrate a remarkable milestone: more than 50 million copies sold worldwide across the Jesus Calling brand, now available in over 35 languages. The devotional series from the late author Sarah Young continues to invite readers into daily moments of stillness, Scripture and deeper connection with God.

“For two decades, Jesus Calling has been a quiet force, transforming lives one day at a time,” said Michael Aulisio, VP/Publisher, Jesus Calling Brand. “Sarah’s mission was simple yet profound: to help people draw closer to Jesus and experience peace in His presence. This achievement reflects millions of lives touched by grace, hope, and the faithfulness of God.”

First published in 2004, Young’s devotional writings grew out of her personal prayer journaling; reflections rooted in Scripture and shaped by a lifelong love for Jesus. Young consistently affirmed the authority of the Bible and viewed her devotions as companions to time in God’s Word, written to help readers cultivate a listening, prayerful heart.

“After we initially published Jesus Calling in 2004, one of the most common pieces of feedback we received from readers was ‘it feels like each day is written just for me’ “continues Aulisio. “That same phrase was repeated thousands of times by individuals of all walks of life. Sarah would say that is because when we spend time in the Bible and meditating on His Word, Jesus meets us right where we are.”

Over the years, Jesus Calling has become a cherished gift within churches, families, and communities. Readers across generations and denominations have embraced its message, including well-known voices such as Amy Grant, Reba McEntire, Rita Wilson, Max Lucado, CeCe Winans, Chris Tomlin, Julie Chen Moonves, Savannah Guthrie, Terry Bradshaw, Ann Voskamp, and Kathie Lee Gifford, each sharing how the devotional has encouraged them during pivotal seasons of faith and life.

The Jesus Calling brand has since expanded to reach readers in every stage of life, inspiring children’s and teen editions, seasonal devotionals, and additional titles. It has also expanded beyond books, including a popular podcast approaching 500 episodes, and a television series on UP Faith & Family that shares testimonies of faith in daily life.

As HarperCollins Christian Publishing marks this milestone, the spirit is not one of celebration alone, but of gratitude; gratitude for God’s enduring Word and the countless lives strengthened through time spent with Him.

 

“Dude Perfect + Panda” series launches with first book Operation Trick Shot releasing in May 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (February 24, 2026) – Tommy Nelson, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, announced today a new middle grade fiction series from internet icons and leading sports entertainment company, Dude Perfect, known for their viral trick shots, epic battles, and wide-ranging family entertainment. Aimed at readers ages 8-12, the Dude Perfect + Panda series brings the beloved Dude Perfect personalities to middle school for new adventures featuring tricks, flips, fist bumps, and more. The first book in the series, titled Operation Trick Shot (ISBN: 9781400217106), releases May 12, 2026, with a follow-up planned for September 2026.

Cory Cotton, Coby Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, Cody Jones, and Tyler Toney—former college roommates at Texas A&M University—founded Dude Perfect, which has grown into a leading entertainment company producing premium, family-friendly content across digital, live, publishing, and theatrical platforms. Over 17 years, the Dudes have built a global franchise reaching more than 115 million fans by creating experiences that bring families together to watch, play, and explore both on and off screen, from sold-out arena tours like Dude Perfect: The Hero Tour, to their bestselling books, Dude Perfect: 101 Tricks, Tips, and Cool Stuff and Good Night, Dude Perfect.

Each book in the Dude Perfect + Panda series features the Dudes embarking on global sports-related mysteries and adventures where they believe they’re saving the day through their special talents. They are unaware that, behind the scenes, their trusty sidekick Panda is helping them succeed. With loads of clean humor, deep friendship, and plenty of sports action, this series kicks off with the five best friends stepping in to save their local gym from a mysterious businessman who wants to close all the free gyms in town.

“Creating epic stories together has always been at the heart of what we do, and this series lets us expand the Dude Perfect universe in a new direction,” said Dude Perfect member Cory Cotton. “For a lot of us, that started with reading, especially mystery books that kept us curious as kids. This series is built around the same values our fans love—fun, teamwork, and imagination—just told through an all-new adventure that kids and families can enjoy together. We know our fans and their families trust us for high-quality, family-friendly entertainment, and we’re excited to deliver that now to readers.”

Featuring bold, comic-style illustrations in each chapter, Operation Trick Shot combines sports, mystery, clean humor, and old-fashioned teamwork in a fast-paced, entertaining story for middle grade readers, while also sharing real-world guidance for navigating sticky situations.

“This next step in our publishing partnership with Dude Perfect is very exciting and offers the best of Dude Perfect’s appeal—sports, hilarity, adventure, friendship—in the pages of a chapter book ideal for their fan base,” said Tommy Nelson publisher Shannon Marchese. “Operation Trick Shot is the first entry in the Dude Perfect + Panda series, and we can’t wait for kids to fall for these books.”

Members of Dude Perfect will celebrate the upcoming publication of Operation Trick Shot at a TalkShopLive pre-sale event LIVE at 6:00pm EST on Monday, March 9. Attendees who purchase a copy of the book during the TalkShopLive event will receive a signed book.  For more information, visit talkshop.live/channels/dudeperfect.

For more information, or to receive a review copy of Operation Trick Shot, contact Sarah Van Cleve, Publicity Manager, at sarah.vancleve@harpercollins.com.

For more info and assets about Dude Perfect, see here:

• DP Website: https://dudeperfect.com/
• DP Facebook: www.facebook.com/DudePerfect/ (20M followers)
• DP Instagram: www.instagram.com/dudeperfect/ (13M followers)
• DP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/dudeperfect (61.8M subscribers)

About Dude Perfect
Dude Perfect is the leading creator-led entertainment company focused on family-friendly sports and lifestyle content. Founded in 2009 by five college friends – Tyler Toney, Cory Cotton, Coby Cotton, Garrett Hilbert, and Cody Jones – making sports trickshot videos, Dude Perfect’s YouTube channel has become the biggest sports account on YouTube with more than 60 million subscribers. The group has garnered more than 18 billion views across platforms, and has featured celebrities and athletes like Steph Curry, Serena Williams, Luka Doncic, Caitlin Clark, and CeeDee Lamb. Dallas-based Dude Perfect has since expanded into a diversified media business across video content, popular simulcasts for professional sports like the NFL on Amazon, a best-selling toy in Walmart, and live tours.

About Tommy Nelson
Tommy Nelson® is the children’s division of Thomas Nelson. As a leading provider of Christian content, Tommy Nelson publishes a wide variety of high-quality, enjoyable products that are consistent with the teachings found in the Bible. Tommy Nelson’s award-winning products are designed to expand children’s imaginations and nurture their faith while inspiring them to develop a personal relationship with Jesus. For more information, visit www.tommynelson.com.

Contact:
Sarah Van Cleve, Publicity Manager
(615) 902-1184
Sarah.VanCleve@harpercollins.com

 

Peabody, MA—Hendrickson Publishers is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Christian Kalmbach (PhD, University of St. Andrews) to the position of associate marketing manager. “We are thrilled to have Christian join the Hendrickson team!,” said Hannah Terenzoni, Hendrickson’s publishing director. “We think his creativity, knowledge, and industry experience will be a great contribution to the work we do.”

Dr. Kalmbach is a strategic publishing professional, experienced in marketing, sales, and event coordination within the academic publishing space. He combines a strong understanding of biblical studies and higher education audiences with creative marketing execution across digital and in-person channels. He worked most recently at W. W. Norton & Company as publishing sales representative. He holds a PhD and MLitt in systematic and historical theology from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. He also holds a BA in biblical and theological studies from Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis.

“Hendrickson has a distinguished history of serving the needs of biblical scholars and theologians and an exceptional editorial and production team,” Dr. Kalmbach said. “I am delighted to join such a talented group and look forward to contributing to the press’s continued success.”

About Hendrickson Publishers
Founded in 1980, Hendrickson seeks to meet the publication needs of the international academic community with biblical studies, biblical languages, and biblical reference resources.

Media contact:  editorial@hendrickson.com

Not Easily Broken Shares How Christ-Centered Love Overcomes Past Divorce, Strengthens Relationships, Sustains Commitment and Builds Blended Families

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, January 2026 — In a culture where fewer couples are getting married, divorce rates remain steady, and singles navigate complex expectations, Joyce and Steven Dinkins anchor readers to the love of God to help them overcome challenges, strengthen relationships and deepen love connections.

In Not Easily Broken: Wisdom for Dating and Marriage with Christ at the Center (on sale March 17, 2026) the Dinkins openly share their journeys through previous marriages—each with a child—followed by divorce, years of singleness, and ultimately the story of how God restored, reshaped, and sustained their second marriage together. Now 40 years strong, their blended family includes three children.

Part memoir, part devotional and part relationship guide, Not Easily Broken weaves together storytelling, poetry, reflection and Scripture to trace the Dinkins’ journey from childhood experiences to young-adult decisions, from previous marriages and painful divorces to their decades-long marriage.

“In this book we describe in detail what happened before our first meeting, long before our promise to one another and God to remain in this marriage,” writes the Dinkins. “We’re sharing with you our upbringing, our twenty-something and thirty-something selves, and how those backstories connect with our decades of devotion to our marriage.”

Not Easily Broken shares how God redeems marriages, enriches single living, defeats divorce and gives hope in remarriage.

Possible Discussion Topics:

• From Brokenness to Blessing: How Joyce and Steven Dinkins’ past divorces were redeemed by putting God first, creating a 40-year marriage
• Forgiveness and Healing: How the Dinkins worked through past hurts to rebuild trust and intimacy
• Divine Timing: The story of how God orchestrated Joyce and Steven Dinkins’ meeting and guided every detail of their decades-long relationship
• The Role of Prayer in Relationships: Specific ways prayer guided the Dinkins through challenges, decisions and relational growth
• Faith in Singleness: How seasons of being single brought the Dinkins closer to Christ and prepared them for lasting love
• The Power of Upbringing: Exploring how childhood experiences shape perspectives on love, relationships and marriage
• Navigating Blended Families: Insights and lessons on building strong, Christ-centered families after divorce and remarriage

Joyce Dinkins has been a professional writer and editor for more than 50 years, with a longtime commitment to empowering Black and underrepresented voices and serving diverse audiences.

Steven Dinkins has served as a chaplain in various ministries, as well as a Bible teacher and church planter. Together, they love and lead their extended family and enjoy each other’s company on their 40-acre property near South Haven, Michigan.

About Our Daily Bread Ministries
Our Daily Bread Ministries is a global Bible engagement ministry with a staff of 700 serving in 32 offices to distribute more than 60 million resources in 58 languages throughout 150 countries. Often known for its global devotional, the ministry produces short form Bible content across print, video, audio, and digital platforms with the goal to fuel a global Bible engagement movement. For more than 85 years, the ministry’s mission has remained the same: to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all.

Media Contact:  Joyce and Steven Dinkins, Joycedinkinspublishing@gmail.com

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Sample Interview Questions for Joyce Dinkins

• Joyce, can you share a bit about your upbringing and how it shaped your understanding of relationships and faith?
• How did your previous marriage and the experience of divorce impact your personal faith journey?
• What role did God play during your years of singleness, and how did that period prepare you for your second marriage?
• When you first met Steven, did you feel any hesitation? If so, how did you overcome them?
• Early in your relationship, what were the most important priorities for you? How have these shaped and strengthened the longevity of your marriage?
• What advice would you give to couples who are dating seriously now, especially about keeping Christ center?
• From a practical perspective, what habits or practices sustain your 40-year marriage today?

Sample Interview Questions for Steven Dinkins

• Steven, looking back, how did your early life shape the way you approached love and marriage?
• You’ve been open about your previous marriage that ended in divorce. How did you find healing and restoration after past brokenness?
• When you and Joyce first met, what drew you to her, and how did faith play a role in building your relationship?
• How do you encourage other men to trust God with their relationships, even when past experiences have been painful?
• How do you and Joyce maintain a strong marriage after decades together—are there specific spiritual or relational practices that have been key?

Sample Interview Questions for Joyce & Steven Dinkins

• The two of you co-authored the new book Not Easily Broken: Wisdom for Dating and Marriage with Christ at the Center. How has intentionally putting Christ at the center transformed your marriage?
• You’ve both been open about previous marriages that ended in divorce. How did those experiences shape the way you approached your second marriage, and what role did faith play in guiding you toward healing and restoration?
• Your love story shows diving timing. How did God orchestrate your meeting?
• How did God guide the merging of your two families? What advice do you have for other blended families seeking to put Christ at the center?
• Over 40 years together, what have been the most challenging moments, and how has your faith helped you navigate them?
• Fewer couples are getting married today. Why do you think that is, and what encouragement would you offer to those who are skeptical about marriage?