BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Holman Bible Publishers will release the CSB Women’s Study Bible on January 1, 2026, offering an unparalleled resource for female students of the Scriptures.

This full-color edition combines the highly readable Christian Standard Bible (CSB) text with robust study tools written by women scholars and ministry leaders. Holman Bible Publishers is the oldest Bible publisher in North America and an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources.

“The CSB Women’s Study Bible was uniquely crafted and designed—from cover to cover—in order to help equip women to engage deeply and meaningfully with God’s Word,” said Andy McLean, publisher for Holman Bibles. “This project reflects not only our continued commitment to increasing biblical literacy through the curation of robust material found throughout this study Bible, but also our commitment to the stewardship and display of beauty within our products.”

Unlike recent women’s editions, this Bible features brand-new notes and articles written by an all-female team of conservative evangelical biblical, historical and linguistic scholars. Stefana Dan Laing, associate professor of divinity in patristics and spiritual formation at Beeson Divinity School, served as general editor.

“Readers will benefit from the expertise of Bible scholars who specialize in Old and New Testament language and theology, theologians who bring depth and clarity of doctrinal truth, and historians who bring forward aspects of God’s providential work over millennia in the lives of those called by His name,” said Laing.

Women’s ministry leaders from across the nation provided articles for application, ensuring relevant insights for today’s readers.

“The aim is to help women engage Scripture deeply and confidently,” said Ashley Gorman, one of the contributors. Highlights include:

• More than 8,000 study notes crafted by female scholars
• 96 profiles highlighting influential Christians throughout history
• Over 180 “Closer Look” callouts for deeper cultural and theological context
• More than 70 word studies of key biblical terms
• 34 full-length articles addressing essential truths and topics for women
• Rich visual elements: charts, timelines, maps and photography

“We pray this resource offers timeless truth with excellent, robust commentary written for women by women that addresses the needs of today,” said Mary Wiley, contributor and associate publisher for B&H Books.

More information can be found at csbwomensstudybible.com.

In operation since 1891, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the leading providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, Bible studies, group curriculum, Christian music and movies, Vacation Bible School and church supplies, as well as camps and events for all ages. Lifeway is the world’s largest provider of Spanish Bibles. Based in Brentwood, Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

Holman Bible Publishers is the oldest Bible publisher in North America, publishing high-quality Bibles and reference resources that are trustworthy, accessible and useful for the pursuit of lifelong discipleship. Print and digital releases include the award-winning CSB Explorer Bible for Kids, The CSB She Reads Truth Bible, The CSB Oswald Chambers Bible and the Rainbow Study Bible. Holman Bibles is a subsidiary of B&H Publishing Group, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources.

by Jill Waggoner, a writer for Lifeway Christian Resources

 

NASHVILLE, Tenn., November 2025 – Zondervan Books, the preeminent home for Christian writing, today celebrates surpassing 100,000 copies sold of Relaxed: Walking with the One Who Is Not Worried about a Thing by Megan Fate Marshman since its August 2024 release.

In Relaxed, Fate Marshman offers a call to let go of spiritual performance, reject our cultural tendency to live under pressure, and find freedom to walk with God and toward God, one gentle step at a time. Taking readers word by word through Proverbs 3:5-6, she explores what it means to set aside our addiction to trying to figure everything out and relish a slower, compelling, powerful, and relaxed life with God.

“We’re thrilled that Relaxed has reached this milestone,” said Daniel Marrs, Vice President and Publisher for Zondervan Books. “It’s a wonderful sign that Megan’s heartfelt, biblically rooted voice is connecting with people where they live with her message of setting aside striving, performance, and anxiety and learning instead to rest in God. Megan’s ministry—clear, compassionate, and scripture-saturated—embodies the kind of books we’re proud to publish at Zondervan.”

As an international speaker at churches and conferences, Fate Marshman is a leading voice to this generation. She has devoted her life to loving God and overflowing His transformational love to others. She holds a Doctorate in Ministry and serves as a teaching pastor at Willow Creek Community Church, the Director of Women’s Ministries at Hume Christian Camps and Pastor of Women at Arbor Road Church.

“This milestone is a testament to the powerful impact Megan’s work and ministry is continuing to have in readers’ lives,” said Keren Baltzer, Associate Publisher at Zondervan Books. “We’re so honored to partner with her in her mission to spread hope, share truth, and overflow God’s awesome love to others.”

Relaxed is Fate Marshman’s second book with Zondervan, following the release of Meant for Good in 2020. Relaxed received positive endorsements from leaders including Saddleback Church cofounder Kay Warren, speaker, author and theologian Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing, and authors Katherine Wolf and Bob Goff. The book is available wherever books are sold. For more information, visit Zondervan.com.

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 www.zondervan.com.

Contact:  Zondervan Books, ZBooksPR@HarperCollins.com 

 

Dr. Martin has served at CT since 2023 as Chief Impact Officer and most recently Chief Operating Officer.

WHEATON, Ill., November 19, 2025—The Christianity Today Board of Directors has unanimously elected Dr. Nicole Massie Martin as its next President and CEO during its annual fall meeting. Dr. Martin has more than 25 years of nonprofit, academic, ministry leadership, and church engagement experience. She has served at CT since 2023 as Chief Impact Officer and most recently Chief Operating Officer.

With the help of the firm CarterBaldwin Executive Search, the CT Board of Directors chose Dr. Martin after an extensive five-month search that included a global pool of 130 candidates. The search committee unanimously recommended Dr. Martin to the full board, which affirmed her appointment to replace the previous President and CEO Timothy Dalrymple. Thomas Addington, who served as Interim President since May, will remain at CT as Chief Operating Officer.

Dr. Martin graduated magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University and worked as a business analyst for Deloitte. She earned a Master of Divinity degree at Princeton Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, where she was also an Adjunct Professor of Ministry and Leadership Development.

Dr. Martin is the Founder and Executive Director of Soulfire International Ministries. She served at the American Bible Society as Chief Ministry Impact Officer, Senior Vice President, and Executive Director of Trauma Healing. She currently holds leadership positions on the boards of the National Association of Evangelicals, Fuller Theological Seminary, the Center for Christianity and Public Life, and PastorServe, a ministry that supports church leaders. She is also a member of the Salvation Army’s National Advisory Board.

Dr. Martin is a dynamic Bible teacher and author. Her published works include Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender; Made to Lead: Empowering Women for Ministry; and Leaning In, Letting Go: A Lenten Devotional. She lives in Baltimore and is married to her best friend, Dr. Mark Martin. They have two daughters.

“I, along with millions of Christians around the world, have deeply benefited from the impact of Christianity Today over the years,” said Dr. Martin. “Stepping into the position of leading this organization is a responsibility and calling I do not take lightly, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to steward this meaningful ministry. It is my desire to carry on Billy Graham’s vision at CT by serving the church through creative and redemptive storytelling, informative journalism from an evangelical Christian worldview, and resources and convenings that foster flourishing.”

Dr. Martin continued, “We have an important role to play in shining a light on the church’s gospel impact and on the ways it can strengthen its witness. We will elevate the wide-ranging, far-reaching stories and ideas of the kingdom of God in a way that unifies the church beyond ideological and political boundaries.”

Evangelist Billy Graham established Christianity Today as a magazine in 1956. It became a flagship publication for the American evangelical movement, equipping the church with news, commentary, and resources. Each month, CT reaches more than 4.5 million people around the globe across a variety of digital and print media.

Dr. Leighton Ford, former Associate Evangelist and Vice President of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, said, “Christlike leadership is humble. It is also wise, and so with enthusiasm I applaud the selection of Dr. Nicole Martin to steward and guide the legacy of my brother-in-law Billy Graham.”

Dr. Ford continued, “When CT was founded 70 years ago, we were at a promising but uncharted season for the church and the gospel worldwide. Now again we are called, like Joshua, to ‘a way we have not gone before.’ We need a rare leader the likes of Dr. Martin who listens deeply to God’s word in Scripture and sensitively to God’s mission to the world. I believe that with biblically informed imagination she will magnify the truth and beauty and goodness of our Lord in a way that will unify his followers and point people to him.”

CT’s Executive Board Chairman, Bishop Claude Alexander, said, “The Christianity Today Board of Directors is excited and united in the selection of Dr. Nicole Martin as our next CEO. Through prayer and an extensive search process, she rose as the clear and compelling choice for this role. She brings unquestioned commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and an unrivaled ability to promote and defend its claims effectively across various constituencies.”

“I am thrilled about Dr. Nicole Martin’s appointment to lead Christianity Today,” said Walter Kim, President of the National Association of Evangelicals and a member of the CT board and executive search committee. “Her leadership extends far beyond her impressive experience and deep understanding of the media’s influence. As a vital member of the National Association of Evangelicals’ executive committee, Dr. Martin compellingly exemplifies the qualities of Christian leadership our times demand—a profound love for God, unwavering commitment to the truth and grace of Jesus Christ, and a Spirit-led vision for ministry. She will be an extraordinary blessing to Christianity Today and to the global work of God’s kingdom.”

About Christianity Today
Reaching 35 million people across the world annually through acclaimed and award-winning digital and print media, Christianity Today elevates the stories and ideas of the kingdom of God in order to see the church more faithful to Christ and the world more drawn to him. Learn more at christianitytoday.com/about.

Hear from Dr. Nicole Martin: CT’s New President & CEO

Building Your Family the Way God Builds His

Andrew Hopper, an adoptive father, presents a compelling, holistic exploration of Christian adoption and foster care, rooted in the gospel’s transformative power.  

AVAILABLE JANUARY 12, 2026

Have you ever considered building your family the way God builds his? Adoption is not only a response to the needs of children who don’t have a family, but also a profound picture of God’s love for all the children he has adopted into his family. In Chosen, Andrew Hopper helps Christians deepen their understanding of their own adoption as children of God and invites them to put the gospel on display by engaging in adoption themselves.

Through Scripture, personal anecdotes, and practical advice,​Hopper inspires God’s people to embrace the ministry of adoption as an act of faith, courage, and mission. He also addresses the common fears and obstacles such as financial strain and emotional challenges that often hold families back from adoption. Whether a family is called to adopt, foster, or support others who are doing so, they will be equipped to step into this sacred work with confidence.​

• Realistically shares the costs and joys of both adoption and foster care for families to prayerfully consider.
• Offers a robust framework and actionable strategies for how churches can support adoptive and foster families through the “Rope Holder” model.
• Highlights the evangelistic power of adoption and foster care, showing how these ministries can serve as living testimonies of the gospel. 

Chosen: Building Your Family the Way God Builds His
by Andrew Hopper
January 12, 2026 / Retail Price: $16.99
Print ISBN: 978-1-64507-572-1
Religion / Christian Living / Family & Relationships

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

 

NASHVILLE (November 18, 2025) — HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) announced today that it received the Missional Momentum Award, recognizing the publisher’s dedication to helping people engage with God’s Word. YouVersion presented the award in conjunction with its “Beyond a Billion” event on November 17 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. The event celebrated the inaugural Global Bible Month and one billion YouVersion app installs, featuring speakers including HCCP authors Craig Groeschel, Christine Caine, Sadie Robertson, and more.

HarperCollins Christian Publishing is YouVersion’s largest content provider, delivering 650 Bible Plans and contributing to more than 23.5 million reading plan completions to date—a milestone no other publisher has achieved. The Missional Momentum Award recognizes HCCP’s vital role in YouVersion’s growth and mission to see everyone, everywhere, engaging with Scripture every day.

“HarperCollins Christian Publishing is honored to join YouVersion’s Global Bible Month celebrations and receive this recognition,” said Jerri Helms, SVP, Marketing, HarperCollins Christian Publishing. “The Bible App provides a pivotal platform for us to connect with more readers and impact more lives through the power of God’s Word.”

In recognition of Global Bible Month, YouVersion featured its ministry partners, including HCCP, on prominent billboards in New York City’s Times Square.

The initiative also includes a 30-day reading challenge to encourage consistent Bible engagement. HCCP has contributed several reading plans, such as the Open Bible Challenge from Thomas Nelson Bibles, which offers reading plans, devotional emails, and exclusive sermons. Over 1.5 million people have already pledged to participate in a challenge.

About HarperCollins Christian Publishing
HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) is the world’s leading Christian publisher and home to renowned brands Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. It also operates various digital platforms, including FaithGateway, ChurchSource, and Bible Gateway—the world’s largest Christian website. HCCP specializes in bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, children’s books, academic resources, curriculum, gift books, audio, and digital content crafted for the Christian market. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with an office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, HCCP is part of HarperCollins Publishers. For more information, visit HarperCollinsChristian.com.

About YouVersion
Created by Life.Church, YouVersion designs free, biblically centered experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God throughout each day. The YouVersion Family of Apps—including the Bible App, Bible App Lite, and Bible App for Kids—has been installed on more than 970 million devices worldwide. The Bible App offers a Bible experience in more than 2,300 languages and helps people deepen their relationship with God. Bible App Lite is optimized for offline use and helps people access God’s Word in markets with device and data limitations. Developed in partnership with OneHope, the Bible App for Kids helps children engage with the Bible through interactive animations and fun activities. For more information about YouVersion, visit youversion.com.

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

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. November 17, 2025 — Zondervan, part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, today announced that the NIV Study Bible has surpassed 10 million copies sold worldwide, a historic milestone for one of the most trusted and widely used study Bibles in publishing history.

This milestone comes on the heels of another celebration—the 40th year of the NIV Study Bible in print. First introduced by Zondervan in September of 1985, the NIV Study Bible launched the modern study Bible movement by pioneering a new approach to biblical scholarship. It was among the first study Bibles to emphasize exegetical notes that explain what the text means, rather than purely theological commentary, making deep biblical scholarship accessible to everyday readers. For 40 years, it has been continuously revised and updated to remain current with the latest archaeological discoveries and biblical scholarship, serving as an indispensable resource for pastors, students, families, and anyone seeking to better understand and apply Scripture.

The milestone carries significance beyond sales figures. Each NIV Study Bible sold contributes to funding Bible translation work worldwide. Through Zondervan’s partnership with Biblica, a portion of the proceeds from all NIV Bible sales supports translation efforts for the billion people speaking 3,500+ heart languages still waiting for the Bible. Biblica is committed to translating and freely releasing God’s Word for all people groups who want to learn more about the God of the Bible.

“Reaching 10 million copies is not just a numbers milestone; it demonstrates that regardless of the age or background of anyone turning or returning to the Bible, the foundational trust in this translation doesn’t change. Our study Bibles have impacted generations for 40 years and will continue to do so for decades to come,” said Melinda Bouma, VP, Associate Group Publisher for Bibles at Zondervan.

The enduring success of the NIV Study Bible reflects the dedication of the international biblical scholars who have contributed to the resource across multiple revisions over four decades. The study notes were developed by a team of scholars serving on the Committee on Bible Translation, responsible for the translation and oversight of the NIV, ensuring continuity with the biblical text for both academic and general readers. This collaborative approach has enabled the NIV Study Bible to be updated with new discoveries while maintaining doctrinal balance and scholarly integrity.

Dr. Kenneth L. Barker, member of the NIV Study Bible editorial committee since 1978 and General Editor of the NIV Study Bible since 1980, commented, “I am grateful for the opportunity I was given nearly 50 years ago to create this incredible resource. I’m amazed and humbled that it has sold more than 10 million copies, and I give all glory to God and my deepest gratitude to the associate editors for all their help and insights over these forty years.”

The NIV Study Bible features more than 20,000 study notes, along with full-color maps, charts, archaeological insights, and comprehensive cross-references. The most recent edition, the 2020 Fully Revised Edition, introduced significant updates to ensure the resource reflects current scholarship and remains relevant for today’s readers. General Editor Dr. Kenneth L. Barker and Associate Editors Dr. Mark Strauss, Dr. Craig Blomberg, Dr. Jeannine Brown, and Dr. Michael Williams led this comprehensive revision, incorporating the latest archaeological discoveries and contemporary biblical research while preserving the accessible approach that has made it trusted by millions.

The NIV Study Bible is available in various bindings and formats, including hardcover, Leathersoft™, genuine leather, and digital editions. You’ll find it wherever books and Bibles are sold. Learn more at thenivstudybible.com.

About Zondervan
Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is based in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.

About the NIV
The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s bestselling modern-English Bible translation—accurate, readable, and clear, yet rich with the detail found in the original languages. The NIV is the result of over 50 years of work by the Committee on Bible Translation, who oversee the efforts of many contributing scholars. Representing the spectrum of evangelicalism, the translators come from a wide range of denominations and various countries and continually review new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Every NIV Bible that is purchased helps Biblica translate and give Bibles to people in need around the world. For more information visit www.thenivbible.com.

Contact:  Serena DeKryger, Marketing Manager, Publicity & Reader Engagement, Zondervan Bibles, Academic, and Reflective, serena.dekryger@harpercollins.com 

 

Ada, Mich. (Nov. 7 , 2025)— Baker Books is proud to announce that The Great Sex Rescue: The Lies You’ve Been Taught and How to Recover What God Intended by Sheila Wray Gregoire, Rebecca Gregoire Lindenbach, and Joanna Sawatsky has surpassed sales of 100,000 copies.

The 2021 release is based on a groundbreaking in-depth survey of over twenty thousand women. The Great Sex Rescue pulls back the curtain on what is happening in Christian bedrooms and exposes the problematic evangelical teachings that wreck sex for so many couples, while pointing couples to what they should have been told all along—the passion God intended for marriage!

Topics include “Do You Only Have Eyes for Me?”; “Becoming More Than Roommates”; “When Duty Becomes Coercion.”

“We’re thrilled to celebrate this significant achievement with Sheila and the talented team who made it happen,” said Brian Vos, editorial director for Baker Books. “It speaks volumes about the ongoing interest in the topic and the influence of Sheila’s message.”

Sheila’s most recent book, The Marriage You Want, was written with her husband, Dr. Keith Gregoire, based on additional data from a carefully designed survey of couples. They are now also offering an eight-part video series, The Marriage You Want Video Series, designed for small groups based on the concepts of the core.

In this video study, the Gregoires take the concepts explored in The Marriage You Want from the page into relationships. With refreshing honesty and enthusiasm, the authors help couples discover how to

• show up fully for their marriage
• help one another feel safe and cared for
• enjoy spending time together as friends
• prioritize the ingredients of great sex for both partners
• share both the physical and mental load of managing the household
• notice what their spouse needs and take the initiative to support them without being asked
• use conflict as a way to connect and grow together
• know and understand one another fully and with emotional vulnerability

The videos are available for download or streaming exclusively at BakerBookHouse.com. 

Sheila Wray Gregoire is the face behind BareMarriage.com as well as a sought-after speaker and an award-winning author of nine books, including The Great Sex Rescue, She Deserves Better, and The Marriage You Want. With her humorous, no-nonsense approach, Sheila is passionate about changing the evangelical conversation about sex and marriage to make it healthy, evidence-based, and biblical. She and her husband, Keith, live in Ontario, Canada, near their two adult daughters and three grandbabies. Sheila also knits. Even in line at the grocery store.

Baker Publishing Group publishes high-quality writings that represent historic Christianity and serve the diverse interests and concerns of evangelical readers.

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

 

Set Me Free: The Good News of God’s Relentless Pursuit – Out December 2

ATLANTA — November 10, 2025 — Best known for reshaping the sound and soul of Christian hip- hop with unapologetic authenticity, GRAMMY® Award-winning artist, author, activist, and investor Lecrae is now bringing that same raw honesty to the page. His new book Set Me Free: The Good News of God’s Relentless Pursuit (Zondervan Gift Books; ISBN 9780310460923), arrives December 2nd, offering a deeply personal collection of poems and essays about identity, healing, and liberation through faith.

In the book, Lecrae writes with the same lyrical conviction that has defined his music, exploring what it means to wrestle with shame, embrace grace, and walk in true spiritual freedom. Through a blend of poetic meditations and confessional reflections, he invites readers into his journey of dismantling false expectations, reclaiming purpose, and finding peace in God’s love.

“I know what it’s like to wear chains you can’t see. I wanted to put words to the process of breaking them, so others know they’re not alone in rebuilding their lives.”

Lecrae takes the themes he’s known for, justice, faith, and wholeness, and pushes themfurther, offering raw insight for anyone wrestling with belonging, doubt, and hope.

Set Me Free is for:

• Readers craving bold, faith-rooted storytelling
• Fans of Lecrae’s music and cultural voice
• Anyone ready to break free from shame, brokenness, or identity struggles

“True freedom,” Lecrae says, “isn’t the absence of scars but the courage to let them tell the story of how you were rebuilt, trusting that redemption is big enough for us all.”

Set Me Free is available for preorder now wherever books are sold.

For media inquiries, interview requests, or review copies, please contact:
Chasity Edwards, Director of PR, Chasity.Edwards@harpercollins.com

HippoBooks, the African imprint of Langham Publishing, and Zondervan Academic, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, are pleased to announce the release of the second edition of the Africa Bible Commentary — a one-volume commentary on the whole Bible, produced by African scholars, now extensively revised and updated to address today’s most pressing theological and cultural realities across the continent.

First published in 2006, the Africa Bible Commentary (ABC) was the first one-volume commentary on the entire Bible written by African scholars to meet the needs of African pastors, students, and lay leaders. With more than 70 contributors and now translated into six other languages, it has been a vital resource for hundreds of thousands of pastors and church leaders across the continent and around the world.

Nearly two decades later, the second edition brings together over one hundred scholars from across Africa and raises the bar set by its predecessor, shining powerful and relevant insights into the biblical text.

“This second edition of the Africa Bible Commentary features new and compelling contextual articles that address the urgent and pertinent challenges confronting Africa today. The commentary is intended for all individuals engaged in Bible teaching at all levels within the local church and beyond, including pastors, lay leaders, students, Sunday school teachers, youth workers, chaplains, and believers striving to meaningfully interact with Scripture in their daily lives.”
— Nathan Chiroma, Articles Editor of the Africa Bible Commentary, Second Edition

With new and extensively revised commentaries across the Old and New Testament, in addition to over 120 articles, this revised and updated edition reflects on some of the most pertinent issues facing Christians in Africa today. 

“Africa has changed massively in the past twenty years. Technology and the internet is even more accessible and more affordable, social media is part of our daily lives, and same-sex relationships and the discussion on such things is less taboo. The Covid-19 pandemic shook the world and highlighted the fragility of human life, terrorist attacks are more frequent and religious extremism is on the increase. Despite this, and amid conflicts and political unrest that forces migration, the church in Africa continues to grow and with it so do its challenges. The second edition of the ABC builds on the first one even as it addresses old and current issues in depth.”
— Yacouba Sanon, General Editor & Old Testament Editor of the Africa Bible Commentary, Second Edition

There is a global need for biblical teaching that is grounded in the true and written word of God, and the authors of the revised and updated Africa Bible Commentary expertly weave biblical interpretation with a contextual understanding of African realities. Containing thorough exegesis and explanations of the whole Bible as seen through the eyes of African scholars, this bold and faithful commentary will equip pastors and teachers across the continent, along with Christians in every culture who have much to learn from them.

“When we were discussing what this revised and updated version should accomplish, we recognized the need to expose the users of this commentary to three worlds: the world behind the text, the world of the text, and the world in front of the text… The revised and updated ABC shows a greater sensitivity to issues that surround women, children, and youth, such as patriarchy, harmful traditional religious practices, marginalization, gender and age inequalities, and the influence of technology. I believe that these fresh perspectives add more value to the revised and updated ABC.”
— Elizabeth Mburu, New Testament Editor of the Africa Bible Commentary, Second Edition

The church of the future is being shaped on the African continent. With this commentary, African scholars speak not only to the church in Africa, but also to the wider body of Christ across cultures and regions.

The Africa Bible Commentary, Second Edition is now available globally in print and digital formats. This volume is published in Africa by HippoBooks and distributed there and in international markets outside of North America by Langham Publishing. In North America and international markets outside of Africa, this volume is published by Zondervan Academic, an imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

About Langham Publishing
Langham Publishing is a ministry of Langham Partnership whose vision is to strengthen the global church. Through Langham Publishing, we publish books for Christian leaders, preachers, and scholars that represent a diverse church around the world, furthering our understanding of scripture, our mission as God’s people, and our love in Christ.

About Zondervan
Zondervan, a worldwide leading Christian publisher of books and Bibles, is part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. Its publications include a variety of Bible translations for all ages; books in different genres and subject areas for the general reader; curriculum for individual and group Bible study; books for children and young adults; academic resources including textbooks and reference books; ministry resources; and books on faith and culture. Zondervan is located in Grand Rapids, MI. For more information, visit www.zondervan.com.

For press related questions and information or interview requests, please contact:
sophia.soloviy@langham.org (Langham Publishing) and serena.dekryger@harpercollins.com (Zondervan Academic)

 

Ada, Mich. (November 12, 2025)—On Friday, November 7, the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) announced the winners of the 2025 Christy Awards in an online gala presentation, which honored this year’s best Christian fiction. Four Baker Publishing Group authors were selected as recipients of this award, including Nicole Deese, Amanda Cox, Amanda Dykes, and Jaime Jo Wright.

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Nicole Deese received a Christy Award in the Contemporary Romance category for The Roads We Follow (Bethany House), which is part of the Fog Harbor Romance series. Nicole, who also won both a Carol Award and a Christy Award in 2022 for All that Really Matters, is a bestselling author who writes hope-filled, humorous, and heartfelt contemporary romance novels.

GENERAL FICTION

Amanda Cox was honored with a Christy Award in the General Fiction category for Between the Sound and Sea (Revell). Cox’s previous works The Edge of Belonging and The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery were both selected as Christy Book of the Year Award winners. As a former counselor, Amanda has used her studies and her interactions with hurting families to create multidimensional characters that connect emotionally with readers.

HISTORICAL

Amanda Dykes tied for first place in the Historical category for her standalone novel Born of Gilded Mountains (Bethany House). Dykes was also honored in 2022 when her debut novel Whose Waves These Are was selected as the winner of the prestigious Christy Book of the Year award.

MYSTERY/SUSPENSE/THRILLER

Jaime Jo Wright claimed the Christy Award in the Mystery/Suspense/Thriller category for Night Falls on Predicament Avenue (Bethany House). Her previous titles The Vanishing at Castle Moreau and The House on Foster Hill have also been recipients of this award in 2024 and 2018, respectively. Wright is a Publishers Weekly and ECPA bestselling author.

The 2025 webcast was hosted by ECPA president Jeff Crosby and award-winning novelist and radio host Chris Fabry. The featured keynote speaker was Dr. Jessica Hooten Wilson, who is the Fletcher Jones Chair of Great Books at Pepperdine University and author of Reading for the Love of God (Brazos Press, a division of Baker Publishing Group). Crosby stated, “What a remarkable set of award-winning books that publishers and novelists have given to readers this year. It’s a joy to recognize excellence in Christian fiction across a diverse set of genres.”

Since 1999, the Christy Award has honored and promoted excellence in Christian fiction. This program became part of ECPA in 2017 as a means of further elevating the role of fiction in Christian publishing. For the complete list of winners, visit 2025 Christy Award Winners.

Baker Publishing Group extends heartfelt appreciation to ECPA for their commitment to strengthen the Christian publishing industry and to honoring inspirational fiction authors through the esteemed Christy Awards.

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

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

Contact:  Karen Steele, 616.676.9185 x 100, ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup.com