BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Lifeway, B&H Publishing and Holman Bible Publishers recently announced the CSB “She Reads Truth Bible” achieved a Platinum Award from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) for selling more than 1 million copies.

Lifeway’s Books and Bibles teams celebrated this significant milestone with Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers, founders of She Reads Truth^™.

“We’re so thankful for our partnership with Raechel, Amanda and the whole She Reads Truth^™ team,” said Andy McLean, Lifeway’s director of Bibles and Reference. “To be able to lock arms with ministry partners to get Bibles into the hands of a million women is a remarkable thing. We are honored to come alongside the She Reads Truth^™ team and steward this Bible.”

Describing the physical beauty of the “She Reads Truth Bible,” McLean said it reflects the beauty found in Scripture. “The Bible has a lot to say about beauty. We have a beautiful message in the gospel. We have a beautiful message in the story of redemption from creation to restoration. As publishers, we should want the medium to reflect the beauty of the message,” McLean said.

“We are so thankful to B&H for the work they’ve done to bring this Bible to the hands of a million women,” said Myers. “We didn’t do this. The surprise is that the Lord was able to use us. He has shown His kindness to us all along the way in the form of people and partners like Lifeway.”

What began with a simple tweet and the #shereadstruth hashtag in 2012 has now grown into a worldwide movement and community of “women in the Word of God every day.”

“She Reads Truth was born out of a desire to make Bible-reading part of our daily lives,” said Williams. “To know that the ‘She Reads Truth Bible’ has served to invite a million women into God’s Word—some of them for the very first time—is just incredible. Thanks be to God.”

Twelve years later, She Reads Truth^™ serves a global community of more than a million women, men, and children with daily Bible reading plans and resources, including digital resources like the She Reads Truth^™ app, website and podcast and printed resources like the “She Reads Truth Bible,” published in 2017, the CSB “He Reads Truth Bible” and the “She Reads Truth” book.

The “He Reads Truth Bible,” also published by Holman Bibles, recently achieved a Bronze Award from ECPA for selling more than 100,000 copies.

More information about the “She Reads Truth Bible” and “He Reads Truth Bible” can be found at lifeway.com/shereadstruth.

She Reads Truth^™ is a worldwide community of women who read God’s Word together every day. Founded in 2012, She Reads Truth invites women of all ages to engage Scripture through daily reading plans, online conversation led by a vibrant community of contributors, and offline resources created at the intersection of beauty, goodness and truth. Learn more at SheReadsTruth.com or on socials at @shereadstruth.

The Christian Standard Bible (CSB) is a highly trustworthy, faithful translation that is proven to be an optimal blend of accuracy and readability. It’s as literal to the original as possible without sacrificing clarity. The CSB is poised to become the translation that pastors rely on and Bible readers turn to again and again to read and to share with others.

Holman Bibles, a subsidiary of B&H Publishing Group, 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 Tony Evans Study Bible,” the “Tony Evans One Volume Commentary” and the “She Reads Truth Bible.”

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

In operation since 1891, Lifeway Christian Resources is one of the leading providers of Christian resources, including Bibles, books, Bible studies, 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 Nashville, Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

MEDIA CONTACT: Aaron Earls, aaron.earls@lifeway.com

Lake Mary, Fla.— Dr. Michael Brown is taking charge to see revival shift into a cultural revolution in his latest release, Turn the Tide (May 7, 2024, Charisma House, ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-357-0).

Turn the Tide does more than simply beg for God to work a revival in our land. It’s a call to take the revival that He’s already given us so we can transform our society for the better.

“When revival does come, how can we move from outpouring in the church to awakening in society?” Brown writes. “Put another way, how do we move from revival to reformation?”

Brown answers these critical questions for how believers can actively take the experiences they’ve had with the Holy Spirit and use them to revive multiple areas of society.

“My greatest concern is not so much the presence of darkness in America as it is the absence of light,” Brown writes. “This book, then, focuses on the light—meaning on us—helping us realize how we can see genuine, lasting social transformation by implementing the principles laid out for us in Scripture,”

By examining historical accounts of revival and delving in deep into the Word of God, Brown gives readers the practical wisdom needed to engage with society and step out in faith to share the gospel with the world.

“How we respond today will go a long way in determining the future of our nation—our whether our nation even continues to exist as the United States of America.”

Turn The Tide is more than a book; it is a clarion call to action. Dr. Brown’s profound insights and practical guidance are poised to ignite a movement of cultural awakening and societal transformation that will impact generations to come.

“Revival alone will not get the job done. Revival alone will not turn the tide. It must be a revival in the church that leads to a reformation in society, an outpouring that leads to awakening.”

Turn the Tide, published by Charisma House, releases on May 7, 2024, and is available wherever books are sold.

Michael L. Brown, PhD, is the founder and president of AskDrBrown Ministries and the president of FIRE School of Ministry. The author of more than forty books, he is also the host of the nationally syndicated daily talk radio show The Line of Fire, where he serves as your voice for moral sanity and spiritual clarity. His syndicated columns appear on many leading websites, and his scholarly publications range from biblical commentaries to articles in Semitic journals and theological dictionaries. He has served as an adjunct or visiting professor at seven leading seminaries and has debated gay activists, agnostic professors, and Orthodox rabbis on university campuses. His website is TheLineofFire.org.

Keep in touch with Michael Brown

• Website: TheLineofFire.org
• Facebook: @ASKDrBrown
• YouTube: @LFTV
• X: @DrMichaelBrown
• Instagram: @drmichaelbrown

For a review copy or to interview Dr. Brown, please contact media@charismamedia.com.

Lake Mary, Fla.— Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider, acclaimed host of Discovering the Jewish Jesus is inviting readers on a transformative expedition through the sacred text of the Song of Songs in his latest release, A Journey Into Divine Love (May 7, 2024, Charisma House, ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-365-5).

“Through the Song I have come to understand Jesus’ love for me in a way I didn’t truly see before,” Schneider writes. “The Song of Songs opened up new vistas and shined a great deal of light on the kind of relationship God created for me—and you—to have with Him.”

By diving into the Song of Songs with a new perspective, Schneider gives vision and insight into the beauty and power behind the intimate way God wants to know and love each and every one of His children.

Through examining the meaning and symbolism that lies behind this powerful text, Schneider offers unparalleled insight and reverence for the ways God wants to meet readers through the pages of this ancient Scripture.

“I am confident the Holy Spirit will use the Song of Songs to unlock your own journey into divine love, providing personal breakthrough for you as He did for me,” Schneider writes.

No matter where readers currently find their relationship with God, A Journey Into Divine Love serves to help them experience personal transformation and renewal that only comes through a deeper understanding of God’s merciful and gracious love.

A Journey Into Divine Love, published by Charisma House, is available online and wherever books are sold.

Rabbi Kirt A. Schneider is the host of the popular TV and radio broadcast Discovering the Jewish Jesus. Rabbi Schneider’s teaching is straightforward, authentic, and revelational. The anointing on his ministry carries an eternal weight of glory that the Father uses to transform the souls of His elect! Rabbi Schneider is the leader of the international movement TakingTheRainbowback.com and the author of several books, including Rivers of Revelation, The Book of Revelation Decoded, Messianic Prophecy Revealed, and Awakening to Messiah.

Keep in touch with Rabbi Schneider

• Website: discoveringthejewishjesus.com
• Facebook: Discovering The Jewish Jesus with Rabbi Schneider
• X: @RabbiSchneider
• Instagram: @discoveringthejewishjesus
• YouTube: @RabbiSchneider

For a review copy or to interview Rabbi Schneider, please contact media@charismamedia.com.

Beverly LaHaye, who entered Christ’s presence on April 14, 2024, lived an extraordinary life of service to our Lord. Both she and her husband of 69 years, Tim, were dearly cherished members of the Harvest House family going all the way back to 1976, shortly after the company was founded. 

For decades, Beverly had a positive and far-reaching impact on our culture as an evangelical Christian advocate for women, the unborn, traditional marriage and family, and the nation of Israel. In 1979, she founded Concerned Women for America, which gave everyday Christian women a much-needed voice in Washington, DC. CWA quickly became one of the largest and most influential women’s organizations in the country.

Behind the scenes, Beverly was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother who poured her heart into all things family. Those who attended Tim’s funeral service in July 2016 were given a moving glimpse of her love and care when she gathered the entire family in front of the church and spoke from her heart about the ways she and Tim had prayed regularly for every one of them. 

Beverly’s spiritual leadership and influence have encouraged and blessed countless lives over the decades, and a significant part of her legacy is the books she wrote. Her first book with Harvest House—The Spirit-Controlled Woman—was published in 1976. 

The book became an instant classic. By 2019, it had sold more than one million copies, earning Beverly the ECPA Platinum Award. In total, Beverly’s Harvest House books have exceeded two million in sales worldwide, which translates to numerous lives touched by her writing ministry. 

Bob Hawkins, president of Harvest House Publishers, notes that “when my father, Bob Hawkins Sr., first contacted Beverly about writing, she felt inadequate to do The Spirit-Controlled Woman. But he persisted, sharing his vision for what was already within Beverely to write. She finally succumbed and was glad she did!  For God used that book in amazing ways to spiritually impact so many growing Christian women during and following the Jesus revolution of the 1970s and 1980s.”  

Beverly humbly and repeatedly gave God full credit for her accomplishments. In the updated edition of The Spirit-Controlled Woman (released in 2005), she wrote, “My testimony is that I have come this far by faith and the power of the Holy Spirit. I still have a long way to go, but God is faithfully working in me to prepare me for that day when I shall meet Him face to face.” 

About Harvest House Publishers: From its beginning in 1974, the company has produced books that impact 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/

Media Contact:  Cindy Irvin, cindy.irvin@harvesthousepublishers.com, 541-302-0725

 

The Spanish publishing divisions of HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP)—Editorial Vida, Grupo Nelson, distributed imprint, Clie, as well as the HarperFocus imprint, HarperEnfoque—were recognized and honored with a combined 13 awards at the 2024 Spanish Evangelical Publishing Association (SEPA) banquet on April 18, 2024.

The winning titles were:

LIBROS DE MÁS VENTA (TOP SELLERS)

Libro de Estudio Bíblico (Bible Study Book)

• Apocalipsis (Revelation) by Jahaziel Rodríguez | Editorial Vida

Líderazgo (Leadership)

• El poder para cambiar (The Power to Change) by Craig Groeschel | Editorial Vida

Matrimonio & familia (Marriage and Family)

• Solo quiero que sepas (I Just Want You to Know) by Andrés and Kelly Spyker | Editorial Vida

Fe y cultura (Faith & Culture)

• Generación idiota (Idiot Generation) by Agustín Laje | HarperEnfoque

Biblia de Texto (Text Bible)

• Reina Valera 1960 Santa Biblia Edición Económica, El regalo de Dios (RVR60 The Gift of God Economy Bible) | Editorial Vida

Biblia de Estudio con anotaciones en toda la Biblia (Study Bible with Notes)

• Reina Valera Revisada, Biblia de Referencia Thompson (RVR Thompson Chain Reference Bible) | Editorial Vida

MEJOR PORTADA DE LIBRO (BEST BOOK COVER)

• Generación idiota (Idiot Generation) by Agustín Laje | HarperEnfoque

MEJOR PORTADA Y DISEÑO INTERIOR DE BIBLIA ESPECIALIZADA (BEST COVER & INTERIOR DESIGN FOR SPECIALIZED BIBLE)

• NBLA Biblia Edición Artística Ilustrada (NBLA, Illustrated Artisan Collection Bible) | Editorial Vida

MEJOR ANUNCIO (BEST PRINT/DIGITAL AD)

• Las crónicas de Narnia (The Chronicles of Narnia) by C. S. Lewis | Grupo Nelson

GALLERY OF HONOR

Premio plata (Silver Award- 100K+ copies sold)

• Generación idiota (Idiot Generation) by Agustín Laje | HarperEnfoque
• Las trampas del miedo (Fear Traps) by Daniel Habif | HarperEnfoque

Premio Oro (Gold Award-250K+ copies sold)

• ¿Cuál camino? (Which Way?) by Luisa Jeter de Walker | Editorial Vida

MEJOR LIBRO ORIGINAL ESPAÑOL (Best Original Spanish Book)

• Curso de teología patrística (Course of Theology of the Church Fathers) by Xabier Pikaza | Clie

“We are thrilled to see 13 books honored at the SEPA awards,” said Cris Garrido, vice president and publisher for HCCP’s Spanish publishing program. “These accolades reflect the hard work and dedication of our talented authors and employees, as we strive to publish impactful and inspiring stories that resonate with readers and their faith.”

For more information on the 2024 SEPA awards, please visit its website.

Children Don’t Need Perfect Parents—They Need a Perfect Savior

Juan and Jeanine Sanchez offer a guide to parenting with gospel grace and practical application

Raising children can feel overwhelming as you try to navigate the many voices telling you what to do and not to do, but God has already given you everything you need to be faithful parents. In Reaching a Child’s Heart: A Practical Guide to Faithful Parenting (New Growth Press/May 6, 2024), Juan and Jeanine Sanchez encourage parents from their gospel-shaped perspective that children don’t need perfect parents—they need a perfect Savior.

“Parenting is hard. It’s the hardest and most humbling thing I’ve ever done. Quite often I felt like a failure. But my kids didn’t need me to be a perfect dad, and they didn’t need Jeanine to be a perfect mom. They need a perfect Savior, and they have that in Jesus,” Juan writes. “What they needed from us was an example of humility, faithfulness, patience, repentance, and love. They needed us to help them see the impact of the gos­pel in everyday situations. They needed us to be willing to teach them God’s Word and to show them the Father’s love.”

After hearing from parents who are frustrated by their kids’ behavior and exhausted by the world’s wisdom, Juan and Jeanine wanted to sit down with parents and encourage them with God’s plan for raising children. As they share their own journey of parenting five children, the authors highlight the importance of a team-based approach to parenting. They emphasize focusing on children’s hearts, rather than behavior modification, and illustrate how daily faithfulness in the routine cares of life is never a waste of time. The authors start by sharing how a parent’s desire for their children should be the same as God’s: that they would reflect the image and glory of God. A parent’s job is to teach them God’s truths and hold them to God’s standard and when they fail, point them to Jesus, the One who gives a new heart and his empowering Spirit.

“The main point we want to stress is the importance of knowing God’s Word so that you may know God. This is our aim—to know him, that we may become like him. When the truth of God’s Word is in our hearts, we can pass it along to our children. But we must also lead our children by the example of our actions,” Jeanine explains.

Reaching Your Child’s Heart provides a down-to-earth, practical guide for parents that will help them move from survival mode to joyful, Christ-dependent parenting. For every parent who may be exhausted and discouraged, they can take heart from the simple, biblical principles shared in Reaching Your Child’s Heart as the authors:

• introduce a biblical and theological foundation for the role of parents,
• expose the dangers of child-centered parenting,
• offer practical guidance on establishing healthy patterns for children’s security and success,
• provide practical help for practicing gospel-based discipline,
• guide parents in navigating the teenage years so that they may be enjoyed,
• include questions for reflection for individual use or group discussion.

Keri Folmar, author of the Delighting in the Word Bible studies and cohost of the Priscilla Talk podcast writes, “Reaching Your Child’s Heart establishes a firm, biblical foundation for godly parenting and provides a wealth of advice on how to live it out. Not formulaic but eminently practical, this book doesn’t stir up guilt but gives the hope of the gospel. Offering many helpful illustrations, these seasoned parents walk alongside you with good counsel for the various challenges of parenting in the different stages of your children’s lives. Read this book and use the insightful questions to discuss with your spouse and other parents in your church. Whether you’re a new parent or have teenagers, it will equip you to shepherd your children, pointing them to Christ.”

Reaching Your Child’s Heart: A Practical Guide to Faithful Parenting
by Juan and Jeanine Sanchez
May 6, 2024
ISBN: 978-1-64507-318-5
Retail Price: $18.99
Religion / Christian Living / Parenting

About the Authors

Juan Sanchez, MDiv, ThM, PhD, serves as senior pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin, TX and is a council member of The Gospel Coalition, cofounder and president of Coalición, and an associate professor of theology at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has authored numerous books, including 1 Peter for You and The Leadership Formula and is the coauthor of Reaching Your Child’s Heart with his wife, Jeanine.

Jeanine Sanchez teaches English and writing to children and teaches the Bible to women. When not in the classroom, Jeanine enjoys reading, hospitality, watching Florida football, and spending time with her adult children and her grandchildren.

Juan and Jeanine have been married over thirty years and are the parents of five adult daughters, They live in the Austin, TX area.

Learn more at www.jandjsanchez.com. Follow the Sanchezes on Facebook (Juan R. Sanchez), X (@manorjuan), and Instagram (@manorjuan and @jeaninedell).

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

 

Neighborhoods Reimagined by Chris & Elizabeth McKinney, a call to show and share Jesus’ love with our communities.

Louisville, KY— Speakers and authors Chris and Elizabeth McKinney are set to release their new book NEIGHBORHOODS REIMAGINED, a clear vision to show and share Jesus’ love in our communities. Neighborhoods Reimagined will release May 6 through 10Publishing.

Through their personal experiences of being actively involved in their neighborhood community, the McKinney’s tell their story of how God called them to take Jesus’ beatitudes and apply these upside-down, kingdom values in order to turn corners right-side-up.

In the book, they write, “He [Jesus] knows the broad, sweeping obstacles we face in our neighborhoods. He sees the general ruin and disrepair. He understands the specific and unique challenges of our individual addresses – the isolation, independence, social anxiety, over-scheduling, suspicion, inattentiveness, and other seemingly insurmountable hurdles. But he has plans.” (Page 21)

Speaking about the book, Jonathan Pountney, Editorial Director at 10ofThose, said, “So often Christians lack a clear vision for how they can show and share Jesus’ love in their communities. The wonderful thing about Neighborhoods Reimagined is that in it, Chris and Elizabeth McKinney challenge readers to imagine a neighborhood where people are connected rather than isolated, where mercy helps right wrongs, and where we become agents in seeing God’s kingdom come.”

The book features blurbs from experienced Bible teachers, Nancy Guthrie and Michael Graham, Program Director for the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics.

NEIGHBORHOODS REIMAGINED is published by 10Publishing and will release May 6. Retail page is available here.

About Chris & Elizabeth McKinney:
Chris (MDiv, Covenant Seminary) and Elizabeth McKinney live in Columbia, Missouri, with their four daughters and a Pomeranian. They work for Cru City and serve as associate staff at their church, The Crossing. They are co-authors of Placed for a Purpose and host of the Placed for a Purpose Podcast.

About 10ofThose:
10ofThose is a publisher, distributor and retailer, and provides the bookstores for many major conferences. They are based in Leyland, UK and Louisville, KY.  Their publishing imprints include 10Publishing, Evangelical Press and Reformation Lightning.

For More Information:
Marketing Assistant, Callie Strasser, callie.strasser@10ofthose.com

April 2024 | LISLE, IL—With a rich seventy-five year history of publishing titles and textbooks that have facilitated broader conversations taking place in the academy and the church, IVP Academic will soon offer another vantage point of the academic publishing process with a new podcast called Behind the Books. The first episode releases May 2.

The first season of Behind the Books will feature Scot McKnight, Lynn H. Cohick, and Nijay K. Gupta, the three volume editors of the second edition of the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters. After the deep focus on this foundational Pauline dictionary, Behind the Books will transition to IVP Academic hosts Jon Boyd, associate publisher and academic editorial director, and Alexandra Horn, academic marketing manager.

Horn said, “While it’s easy to judge a book by its cover, the pursuit of Behind the Books is to take the posture of curious learners and storytellers, while demystifying aspects of our industry that are oft observed as behind-closed-doors or only accessible to the few. Behind every book are many people, from authors to editors, contributors, designers, etc. This podcast seeks to see the human and humanity behind and within the publishing process, exploring the journeys and faith that brought us to this vocation.”

Boyd said, “Getting to talk with authors and other certified book nerds (that is, my IVP colleagues) is just about my favorite thing in the workday, so when Alexandra Horn pitched this idea, I was immediately all in.”

For the first eleven episodes of Behind the Books McKnight, Cohick, and Gupta will interview contributors to DPL2, IVP’s shorthand for the Dictionary of Paul and His Letters, second edition; share insights from the writing and editing process; and look back to how the first edition of DPL started thirty years ago.

McKnight said, “When the door into the studies of today’s Pauline scholars is opened for all of us to enter, we learn why they write what they do. On the Behind the Books podcast you will hear firsthand accounts by the authors of why they chose to become scholars, how their faith impacts their writings, and why their writings can impact the church and the Christian life. Rarely do we get such personal and inside information about authors and their understanding of the apostle Paul.”

A one-of-a-kind reference, DPL2 is a thoroughly revised and updated version of the acclaimed 1993 publication. Since that groundbreaking volume was published, developments in Pauline studies have continued at a rapid pace, with diverse new scholars entering the conversation, new ideas and methods gaining attention, and fresh expressions of old topics shaping the present discussion. Classic topics such as Christology, justification, hermeneutics, and book studies of individual epistles receive careful treatment by specialists in the field.

Gupta said, “Most people experience DPL2 as words on pages, but what makes it fun for me as an editor is that the contributors are real people with fascinating stories and passions. Behind the Books offers a precious glimpse into scholars at work and play—the people, planning, and efforts behind the books we cherish!”

The featured DPL2 scholars for the first season of Behind the Books are

• May 2: An introduction to Behind the Books with hosts and DPL2 editors Scot McKnight, Lynn H. Cohick, Nijay K. Gupta
• May 9: Michael Gorman, Raymond E. Brown Professor of Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Mary’s Seminary and University
• May 16: Jeannine Brown, professor of New Testament at Bethel Seminary
• May 23: Helen Rhee, professor of church history at Westmont College
• May 30: Chris Hoklotubbe, assistant professor of religion at Cornell College
• June 6: Amy Peeler, Kenneth T. Wessner Chair of Biblical Studies at Wheaton College
• June 13: Louise Gosbell, principal of Mary Andrews College
• June 20: Dennis Edwards, associate professor of New Testament, vice president for church relations, and dean of North Park Seminary
• June 27: Lucy Peppiatt, principal of Westminster Theological Centre
• July 4: Mike Bird, academic dean and lecturer in New Testament at Ridley College
• July 11: Dan Reid, developmental editor for IVP’s award-winning New Testament dictionaries

New episodes of Behind the Books will release every Thursday.

Boyd said, “The publishing process from beginning to end is more fascinating—and complicated!—than even most avid readers would expect, so we relish the chance to usher you backstage, so to speak. We’re going to make it both fun and educational.”

Check out the trailer for Behind the Books here: Behind the Books Podcast – InterVarsity Press (ivpress.com).

Contact: Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

 

Ada, Mich. (April 22, 2022)—Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, is pleased to announce it recently signed a third book with David Green, founder and CEO of Hobby Lobby stores.

“We’re thrilled to build upon the incredible success of Leadership Not by the Book and the forthcoming The Leader’s Devotional to collaborate on a major new project with David Green and Bill High,” said Brian Vos, editorial director for Baker Books. “They have a countercultural, biblical message to share about personal and family life—a life with deeper meaning and purpose—that will equip our brothers and sisters in Christ across the nation and around the world to lead lives that matter for eternity.”

The book is slated for Fall 2025 with a tentative title of The Legacy Life.

“I’m afraid we think too short-term and too small,” said Green. “I believe we are called to think and live a life that will impact generations. The Legacy Life will teach people how to live a life that makes a generational difference.”

Bill High will co-author the book with Green. Green is represented by Tom Dean, founder of A Drop of Ink.

“God looks at family as a multigenerational enterprise,” said Dean. “This new book will reset the definition of family: readers will be challenged, encouraged, and convicted to think about how they live each day and how it will impact their family for generations to come. I’m so honored to represent David Green and Bill High and this timely and practical book.”

Baker Books has a vision for building up the body of Christ through books that are relevant, intelligent, and engaging. Learn more at www.BakerBooks.com.

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

Inter-Varsity Press (IVP) has appointed Professor Beth M. Stovell, Chair of General Theological Studies at Ambrose Seminary, Canada, as the new editor for their Apollos Old Testament Commentary Series.

Professor Stovell joins David W. Baker as co-editor of the Apollos Old Testament Commentary (AOTC) series, replacing former editor Gordon J. Wenham on his retirement. Written by an international team of scholars, the AOTC series expounds the divine and human aspects of scripture, and emphasises the relevance of the Old Testament for modern readers.

Stovell is currently Professor of Old Testament at Ambrose University, teaching courses in Old Testament, Hebrew, and Biblical Theology, and overseeing seminar programmes in her role as Chair of General Theological Studies.

In her new role as AOTC editor, Stovell will work with Thomas Creedy, Editorial Director for IVP.

Creedy says: “Beth is a fantastic addition to the AOTC team. She is a scholar who embodies the sensitive exegesis and thoughtful biblical theology that the series is known for, and I look forward to seeing it flourish further under her work. I’m excited to see Beth interact alongside co-editor David Baker, with manuscripts already in the pipeline, and to see her work on David’s Genesis contribution to the series. We at IVP are so grateful to David and Gordon for their pioneering and faithful stewardship of the AOTC to date, and pray for God’s continued blessing on the work of the series”

Stovell says: “I am so honoured to come into this role. The AOTC has been excellently run by Gordon Wenham and David Baker for over 20 years. I want to honour what has come before, while offering my unique skills and experience as the series continues.  I am aware of the great responsibility and the great joy of offering my service in this way, and am proud to work with the well-respected scholars who are the authors of the AOTC series. When I think of the AOTC, I think of the values of inspiration and authority of Scripture, and how both the divine and human aspects of Scripture shape our understanding of who God is, who we are in light of Him, and what we should do with our lives, and how to engage with the world around us. For over two decades, this series has provided valuable international voices exploring the historical, literary, and theological depth of the Old Testament. I am so excited to be part of editing a series that reminds us all of the enduring value of biblical theology”.

About Inter-Varsity Press (part of SPCK Group)
Inter-Varsity Press (IVP) publishes Christian books that are true to the Bible and that communicate the gospel, develop discipleship and strengthen the church for its mission throughout the world.

We publish evangelical Christian books for the church and the world, including for academic audiences under the imprint Apollos. As a British publisher, we aim to be at the centre of the UK evangelical church’s conversation with itself and with the wider world. We also seek to have a global reach and impact through worldwide distribution, licensing and partnerships.

Our roots are in the university Christian Union movement. IVP started back in the 1930s as the publishing wing of UCCF. IVP is now a subsidiary charity of the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge (SPCK), an Anglican mission agency and publisher. Engaging students and the academy are still important to our mission, and we remain committed to publishing books true to the UCCF Basis of Faith. You can find some of our resources for students, produced in partnership with UCCF, here.

Press contact: Emily Beater, ebeater@spck.org.uk, 07494430503