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Rabbit Room Press Celebrates the 15th Anniversary of “The Charlatan’s Boy”

September 21, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

From the author of the ECPA award-winning Wilderking Trilogy comes an all-new special edition with new cover art, illustrations, and author content

(Nashville, Tennessee, September 17th, 2026)  “I only know one man who might be able to tell me where I come from, and that man is a liar and a fraud.”

Thus begins Jonathan Rogers’s The Charlatan’s Boy, a riveting adventure tale about identity, family, and the true meaning of courage. Andrew Peterson, bestselling author of The Wingfeather Saga, calls it “a timeless story no one else could have written.” Set in the same world as Rogers’s Wilderking Trilogy (tens of thousands of copies sold), The Charlatan’s Boy is a nuanced and beautifully written novel for young people that deals with topics like what real freedom looks like, how to make difficult choices, and what to do when parents or authority figures fail us.

Now with new author content, interior illustrations, and all-new cover art by award-winning artist Stephen Crotts, this new 15th anniversary edition is the perfect follow-up to the re-release of the Wilderking Trilogy (ECPA Top Shelf Cover Award Winner in 2024).

According to Publishers Weekly, “the unusual settings and characters of The Charlatan’s Boy keep the surprises coming, while Rogers’s lovely descriptions and distinctive voice keep the pages turning.” With important themes for young readers, like finding home, the care we owe each other in community, and standing up for what’s right even when it seems impossible, The Charlatan’s Boy is a unique and immersive story that will connect with readers far beyond the middle-grade demographic. For more information, go to www.rabbitroom.com/charlatans-boy.

About the Author Jonathan Rogers
Jonathan Rogers received his undergraduate degree from Furman University and holds a Ph.D. in seventeenth-century English literature from Vanderbilt University. In addition to The Charlatan’s Boy and its not-so-distant cousin, the bestselling Wilderking Trilogy, he is the author of The Terrible Speed of Mercy: A Spiritual Biography of Flannery O’Connor, The World According to Narnia, and a pithy biography of Saint Patrick. When he is not writing his own stories, he’s shepherding other writers as the host of The Habit–a podcast and an online hub for writers at TheHabit.co. Jonathan Rogers is available for remote and in-person interviews, depending on travel. To schedule appearances or request review copies, please email carlyandersonpr@gmail.com.

About Rabbit Room Press
Rabbit Room Press publishes works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that embody their mission to cultivate and curate Christ-centered story, art, and music. They believe in creating books that demonstrate excellence in storytelling, books not limited to any specific genre or market but rather adhere to a basic belief in the value of creative writing and storytelling in creating and deepening community.

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Lysa TerKeurst’s “Making Peace with What I Can’t Control” Launches with National Media Attention, 10-City Tour

September 21, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

New Book Offers Relief from the Exhaustion of Overthinking, Trying to Fix Others, and Wanting to Figure It All Out

Nashville, TN (September 15, 2026) – Nelson Books launched Making Peace with What I Can’t Control: Find Relief from the Exhaustion of Overthinking, Trying to Fix Others, and Wanting to Figure It All Out by #1 New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst. Making Peace with What I Can’t Control is filled with hard-won wisdom from Lysa on anxiety, fear, being stuck and even trauma – all wrapped up in the myth of controlling others. The six-session video-based Bible study of Making Peace with What I Can’t Control is releasing today from Harper Christian Resources.

Launching September 15, Lysa and her book, Making Peace with What I Can’t Control, are featured in major national media outlets, including:

  • Raising Boys and Girls Podcast (August 13)
  • The Deep End with Lecrae (August 27)
  • Focus on the Family (September 15 and 16)
  • Fox News Livin’ the Bream (September 6)
  • Dream Big with Bob Goff (September 16)
  • TBN’s Takeaways with Kirk Cameron (Late 2027)
  • The Dr. Josh Axe Show (September 23 and December 3)
  • iHeart Radio’s What’s God Got to Do with It Podcast (September 15)
  • Stay True with Madi Prew Podcast (October 19)
  • The Lisa Bevere Podcast (October 8)
  • The Jesus People Podcast

Other national interviews include Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast, Focus on the Family’s Pastor to Pastor, Moody Radio, 1000 Hours Outside, The Jess Connolly Podcast, and more. Total media impressions are estimated at more than 54 million.

Lysa will also be signing books in-person at the Round Top Antiques Show on Saturday, October 24 at 1 pm at Tent A-1 at The Arbors, 2120 North HWY 237, Round Top, TX 78954.

In November, Lysa will be heading out on a ten-city tour with CCM Artist Tasha Layton on the “Making Peace With What I Can’t Control Tour.” She will be speaking to thousands of women from November 7-18, going to cities in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, New York, Connecticut, and Texas. As of release day, two cities are already sold out. More information at TPRlive.co.

In Making Peace with What I Can’t Control, Lysa TerKeurst reveals how vigilant overthinking failed to protect her, and how she found peace in the truth that it is safe to hand over to God what was always His to carry. After years of her own efforts to control the chaos of life, Lysa finally realized that her control issues were actually fear issues. She was caught in the madness of trying to change people who don’t want to be changed, prevent outcomes she feared, and manage things outside of her control.

“My efforts to control life and control others never prevented my fears from coming true,” says Lysa. “Controlling never made me a better person. It just made me a self-deceived person. I tried to control the uncontrollable, and it was exhausting. I found peace in the one place I feared most: learning to let go.”

“Lysa has spent seasons faithfully living this message and years intentionally crafting this publication to share with her readers,” said Andrew Stoddard, VP & Publisher of Nelson Books. “Making Peace with What I Can’t Control will encourage and equip today’s readers who seem to be relentlessly confronted with rapidly changing circumstances and environments. Rooted in love and established in real-life experiences, this book will free readers to experience a peace that surpasses understanding and supersedes the limits of human control.”

LYSA TERKEURST is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of eight New York Times bestsellers, including I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can’t Forget, and It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way. Her latest book is Making Peace With What I Can’t Control: Find Relief from the Exhaustion of Overthinking, Trying to Fix Others, and Wanting to Figure It All Out (Nelson Books, September 15, 2026). She enjoys life with her husband, Chaz, and her kids and grandkids. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.

NELSON BOOKS is passionate about collaborating with a diverse array of thought leaders, experts, and creatives to publish biblically-informed books from a Christian perspective that enhance the spiritual and personal growth of our readers. We are proud to be the publisher of many commercially and critically acclaimed authors including Lysa TerKeurst, Tim Tebow, John Mark Comer, John & Stasi Eldredge, Jennie Allen, Bob Goff, Ruth Chou Simons, Tyler Staton, Anthony O’Neal, Christine Caine, Jason Wilson, and Zach Windahl to name a few. We believe in the power of books not only to inform but also to transform.

Media Contact:
Jana Muntsinger, MMPR, jana@mmpublicrelations.com

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NIV Surpasses 680 Million Copies, Fueling Global Scripture Access in 100+ Languages

September 21, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

The world’s best-selling Bible translation has just crossed a historic milestone —and is quietly funding a Scripture network that reached 195 countries and engaged over a hundred million people with God’s Word in the last year alone.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., and COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—September 17, 2026—More than 680 million copies of the New International Version (NIV) Bible have now been distributed worldwide since its debut in 1978, making it the best-selling and most-read modern English Bible translation in history. But behind every NIV purchased lies a mission most readers never see: every copy sold helps fund Biblica, the global Bible ministry and steward of the NIV. Now in its third century of mission, Biblica continues to produce relevant and reliable Scripture translations and innovative resources that invite millions of people to discover the love of Jesus Christ in their own language.

That mission depends on a clear division of roles: Biblica holds the copyright to the NIV, but the NIV text itself is entrusted to the Committee on Bible Translation (CBT), an independent body of 15 world-class evangelical scholars from a wide range of denominations and various countries. The CBT continually reviews new research to ensure the NIV remains at the forefront of accessibility, relevance, and authority. Both Zondervan and Biblica take their involvement in the spread of this translation seriously and have long operated on a simple principle: royalties from NIV Bible sales flow directly to Biblica’s ministry work—one of the most significant, least publicized engines behind global Bible access today.

“Every time someone purchases an NIV Bible, they’re not just choosing the Bible that has shaped English-speaking faith for nearly fifty years,” said Melinda Bouma, SVP, Associate Group Publisher, Zondervan Bibles, Academic, and Reflective. “They’re joining a much bigger story of getting God’s Word into the hands of people around the world who are still waiting for it.”

A Global Impact

According to Biblica’s 2025 Annual Report, the scale of that “bigger story” is striking. Royalties from NIV sales have helped the ministry deploy Bible translations across 102 languages and engage people in 195 countries. That momentum is showing up closer to home, too: new Barna research found that Gen Z and Millennials are now attending church more regularly than any generation before them at this stage in the trend, with the typical Gen Z churchgoer attending nearly two weekends a month—a marked reversal from a decade of decline. Bible sales reflect that same shift. According to Circana BookScan data reported by Publishers Weekly, U.S. Bible sales hit a 21-year high in 2025, with 19 million units sold—up 12% compared to 2024, and double the number sold in 2019. Together, the data points to a generation returning to church and Scripture in new numbers, with many finding a clear translation like the NIV a steady companion along the way.

In remote African villages, one of Biblica’s recently completed translations has become a lifeline for a church under active persecution. A local pastor has continued preaching the Gospel even after his father-in-law, also a pastor, was abducted and killed for his faith. Rather than silencing the movement, the tragedy galvanized it: in the past year, that pastor’s network has reached more than 5,700 young people and baptized over 1,000 new believers. Each new believer receives something many could never otherwise afford: their own first Bible, provided through Biblica’s ministry partners.

“The Bible they receive is precious to them,” the pastor said in reflection. “This is the biggest gift they will ever receive in their lives.”

Similar stories are unfolding across Biblica’s ministry footprint—from digital Scripture delivered on SD cards to underground churches in Cuba, to a “Bible on blockchain” technology now reaching believers in countries where owning a printed Bible can mean imprisonment.

“Most readers know how the NIV has shaped their own lives. What they may not realize is that their Bible is a starting line, not a finish line,” said Jonathan Call, Chief Growth Officer, Biblica. “Every purchase becomes fuel for translators and courageous believers getting Scripture into places it has never been before.”

For nearly five decades, the NIV has been read from pulpits, studied in living rooms, and gifted at graduations and baptisms across the English-speaking world. What’s less known is that each of those moments is connected—through Biblica—to a translator in a language most people have never heard of, a pastor risking his life to preach, or a woman in a remote village receiving her first copy of God’s Word.

The NIV, in other words, isn’t just a Bible people read. It’s a Bible that keeps giving.

About Biblica
Biblica, The International Bible Society, is a global Bible ministry that has been providing Scripture in accurate, contemporary translations and formats for more than 200 years. Biblica holds the copyright to the New International Version (NIV) and is committed to translating and freely releasing God’s Word so that people around the world—a billion of whom are still waiting to experience God’s Word in a language and format they understand. Learn more at biblica.com.

About Zondervan
Zondervan, publisher of the NIV, is a worldwide leader in Christian publishing and part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing. Zondervan publishes Bibles in a wide range of translations and formats for readers at every stage of their spiritual journey. Learn more at zondervan.com.

About the NIV
The New International Version (NIV) is the world’s best-selling modern-English Bible translation—accurate, readable, and clear, yet deeply faithful to the detail of the original languages. For over 50 years, the Committee on Bible Translation has overseen the work of scholars from around the world to ensure the NIV remains accessible, relevant, and authoritative. Every NIV purchased helps Biblica translate and distribute Scripture to people around the globe. Learn more at thenivbible.com.

Media Contact:
Serena DeKryger, Manager of Publicity and Reader Engagement, serena.dekryger@harpercollins.com

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NKJV Color Code Study Bible Named Bible of the Year at UK’s CRT Awards

September 21, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Nashville, TN — September 17, 2026 — Thomas Nelson Bibles announced today that the NKJV Color Code Study Bible has been named Bible of the Year at the Christian Resources Together (CRT) Awards, held recently in the UK. The recognition celebrates a study Bible that has helped readers of all ages engage Scripture with both clarity and depth.

CRT is the UK’s premier Christian trade event, bringing together more than 50 suppliers, publishers, retailers, and ministry leaders each year to honor excellence across Bibles, books, music, gifts, and media. Being named Bible of the Year places the NKJV Color Code Study Bible among the most trusted resources recognized by the UK Christian retail community this year.

The NKJV Color Code Study Bible uses a vibrant color-coding system to highlight seven core biblical topics: God the Father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit, Salvation, Sanctification, Sin and Temptation, and Last Things. Readers can trace these themes throughout Scripture, seeing not just isolated verses but the fuller pattern of God’s Word. Alongside this system, the Bible offers book-by-book and verse-by-verse study notes, guiding readers whether they prefer a broad overview or a close, verse-level study. Generous margins invite readers to add their own reflections, making the study experience both structured and personal.

“The NKJV Color Code Study Bible opens the Scripture to a whole new generation,” said Philip Nation, SVP and Associate Group Publisher, Thomas Nelson Bibles. “This new edition was created to make it easier to understand the Bible and create a wonderful experience in reading it.”

This award affirms what many families, educators, and ministry leaders have already discovered: that Scripture study can be both rigorous and approachable, suited to seasoned Bible students and newcomers alike. Whether used in personal devotion, church group study, or classroom instruction, the NKJV Color Code Study Bible continues to serve readers seeking a deeper understanding of God’s Word.

About Thomas Nelson Bibles
Thomas Nelson Bibles is a leading imprint of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, serving millions of Bible readers worldwide with trusted translations and study resources. For more than 200 years, Thomas Nelson has provided readers with quality inspirational content, distributed in more than 100 countries. For additional information, visit thomasnelsonbibles.com.

About the New King James Version (NKJV) Translation
The New King James Version (NKJV) is trusted by millions as a translation that brings together traditional dignity and poetic cadence with modern scholarship. The NKJV is a careful, line-by-line rendering of the original Hebrew, Greek, and Aramaic by more than 130 scholars over seven years—the largest translation committee to date. Whether you’re exploring Scripture for the first time or returning to familiar passages, the NKJV offers a faithful, accessible, and reverent reading experience. For additional information, visit thomasnelsonbibles.com/nkjv-bible/

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New Book Asks Whether Your Favorite Christian Sound Bites Are Doing More Harm Than Good

September 21, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Soundbite Theology helps readers replace hollow religious clichés with theologically grounded language that genuinely sustains faith through life’s hardest moments.

ST. LOUIS—What do you say when someone you love receives a devastating diagnosis, or when life falls apart and the right words are hard to find? Too often, Christians reach for comforting phrases that sound faithful but don’t hold up to Scripture—phrases like “God won’t give you more than you can handle” or “You just have to have enough faith.” In Soundbite Theology: How to Talk like a Christian, pastor and theologian Joel P. Meyer examines the everyday sayings that can shape Christian life, testing which words anchor believers in truth and which ones quietly erode trust in God. Soundbite Theology is available to order from the CPH website now.

“I realized then and there what I had to do for my congregation,” Meyer writes. “I needed to change the sound bites. I had to identify all the sound bites in use and then help my congregation evaluate the good ones (which we should always have at hand), the not-so-good ones (which we should be careful to use only at the proper time and place), and the terrible ones (which we should forget and erase from our memory, except to use as an example of what not to say). That way, when the time in life comes to grab hold of a sound bite and use it, we would have sound words.”

Drawing on Scripture, Martin Luther’s Small Catechism, and the Lutheran Confessions, Meyer walks readers through eight familiar phrases and ideas—including “God won’t give you more than you can handle,” “The power of prayer,” and “God has a great plan for your life”—replacing clichés with theologically grounded language that genuinely sustains faith through life’s hardest moments. Accessible and theologically rich, Soundbite Theology equips readers to think clearly about God: His character, His promises, and His unfailing provision.

“Whether through TikTok, YouTube, or the constant stream we are fed online by would-be media influencers, we are left drowning in sound bites,” says Harold L. Senkbeil, director emeritus of DOXOLOGY: The Lutheran Center for Spiritual Care and Counsel and author of Dying to Live: The Foundation, Focus, and Shape of the Christian Life. “Joel Meyer has something different for us. He answers this cacophony with the still, small voice of the Word of God. Sound words will clear up the sound bites. Read his book, and you will begin to see beyond the constant clutter of error to the surety of God’s promises in Christ Jesus.”

Visit cph.org/soundbitetheology for more information about the book. Contact Erica Sontag to schedule an interview with the author.

About the Author
Joel P. Meyer has been working at the intersection of academic theology and parish life since 2012, when he received a PhD in doctrinal theology from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, and a call to be pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Kingsland, Georgia. While in the parish, he has been a regular guest instructor for Concordia Seminary. He and his wife, Stephanie, have four children.

About Concordia Publishing House
Concordia Publishing House (CPH) is the publishing arm of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. For 155 years, CPH has been providing individuals, churches, and schools with products that are faithful to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions. From books and Bibles to church supplies, curriculum, and software, CPH offers more than 10,000 products to support the proclamation of the Gospel worldwide. Visit CPH online at cph.org.

CONTACT:
Erica Sontag
Phone: 314-268-1303
Email: erica.sontag@cph.org

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Trevin Wax draws inspiration from timeless prayers and practices of Christians throughout church history in new book, ‘The Lord Is My Light’

September 21, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

New Book Helps Readers Cultivate Daily Habits and Holy Rhythms of Bible Reading, Prayer and Devotion

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — In a world where noise and distractions constantly compete for our attention, Trevin Wax invites readers to slow down and establish intentional, daily rhythms of prayer and devotion in “The Lord Is My Light: A Liturgy for Daily Prayer,” releasing November 1, 2026, from B&H Publishing Group.

A devotional built for real life, “The Lord Is My Light” equips readers to begin each day with intentionality through daily prayer and engagement with Scripture. Beginning with Advent, the 396-day devotional follows the seasons of the traditional Church calendar. The book arranges biblical texts to highlight key themes and connections in God’s Word and surrounds them with confessions and prayers of faithful saints throughout Church history, ultimately giving readers the chance to align their hearts with those who have gone before.

A former missionary to Romania, Wax is passionate about helping believers experience God’s love through intentional practices focused on daily prayer, reflection and spiritual formation.

“For more than 20 years, I’ve been collecting prayers from faithful Christians throughout history, and I’ve seen firsthand how instrumental they are in my own prayer life,” said Wax, who today serves as an author, writer, podcast host, professor and the vice president of resources and marketing at the North American Mission Board. “Drawing from Scripture and the words of our forefathers and mothers in the faith, this daily liturgy is designed to help readers to approach and return to God each day with attentive hearts and open hands, drawing inspiration from those who came before us.”

No matter if someone has walked with Jesus for decades, is returning to Him or is brand new and unsure how to even begin, “The Lord Is My Light” is a warm, accessible and thoughtfully built resource to guide them through the whole year.

“The Lord Is My Light” features an established structure and format intended to encourage memorization and help readers become shaped by regular, prayerful meditation on God’s Word. Each daily entry includes:

  • Call to Prayer
  • Confession of Faith
  • Confession of Sin
  • Canticle
  • Reading
  • Gloria
  • The Lord’s Prayer
  • Intercessions and Personal Requests
  • Prayer of the Church
  • Blessing

Whether read alone, together as a family or in a church small group setting, “The Lord Is My Light” encourages readers to establish daily rhythms of prayer that follow an intentional structure while drawing them into a deeper, personal relationship with God. “The Lord Is My Light” features the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB) text, which stays as literal as possible to the Bible’s original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture’s life-transforming message and to share it with others.

“My hope is that readers will accept this daily liturgy as a gift to be received and practiced in faith,” said Wax. “When we prioritize prayer and daily devotion, we are shaped, by His grace, into people who rest in God’s love, learn to pray in truth and walk in the light.”

This December, Lifeway and Wax will release a companion podcast to “The Lord Is My Light” designed to accompany readers through the devotional and help listeners establish a daily rhythm of prayer and Scripture meditation. The audio liturgy will bring the prayers and practices of the book to life, inviting believers to slow down, reflect on God’s Word and engage in a shared practice of prayer.

“The Lord Is My Light” releases on November 1, 2026, from B&H Publishing Group. For more information, visit Lifeway.com.

About Trevin Wax
Trevin Wax is vice president of resources and marketing at the North American Mission Board and a visiting professor at Cedarville University. A former missionary to Romania, Trevin is a regular columnist at The Gospel Coalition and has contributed to The Washington Post, World and Christianity Today. He has taught courses on mission and ministry at Wheaton College and has lectured several times on Christianity and culture at Wycliffe Hall of Oxford University. Trevin is a founding editor of The Gospel Project, has served as publisher for the Christian Standard Bible and is currently a fellow for The Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics. He is the author of multiple books, including “The Gospel Way Catechism,” “The Thrill of Orthodoxy,” “The Multi-Directional Leader,” “This Is Our Time,” “Gospel Centered Teaching” and the forthcoming title, “The Lord is My Light” (November 2026). He also hosts the Reconstructing Faith podcast.

About B&H Publishing Group
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.

 

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Enclave Publishing announces five finalists for The Christy Award®

September 21, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Enclave Publishing announced today that five of its titles have been named finalists for the 2026 Christy Awards. Enclave authors received two of the finalist spots in the Speculative category and three finalist spots in the Young Adult category.

The 2026 Enclave finalists are:

Speculative

  • Of Dawn and Embers by Gillian Bronte Adams
  • Maxine Justice: Public Offender by Daniel Schwabauer

Young Adult

  • Illuminary by Chawna Schroeder
  • Sons of Day & Night by Mariposa Aristeo
  • The Star-Blessed by Angie Dickinson

“We are very proud of Gillian, Daniel, Chawna, Mariposa, and Angie,” said Steve Laube, Publisher for Enclave Publishing. “These are five very different books by five wonderfully talented writers. Having five Christy Award finalists in one year is something worth celebrating.”

About Enclave Publishing
Enclave Publishing specializes in speculative fiction for adult and young adult readers. Its list spans fantasy, science fiction, and supernatural stories, united by strong storytelling and a Christian worldview.

Media Contact
Trissina Kear, Publicist, Enclave Publishing 

trissina@enclavepublishing.com

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IVP Academic “Working for Better” Coauthors Receive 2026 Outstanding Applied Research Award

September 21, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

September 2026 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is pleased to announce that Working for Better: A New Approach to Faith at Work has received the 2026 Outstanding Applied Research Award from the Religious Research Association (RRA). Coauthored by Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels, the IVP Academic title was chosen for its innovation in theory and research, accessibility, and potential for impact.

Ecklund said, “This award is particularly meaningful because it is a prestigious scholarly association and more importantly because the award affirms our desire to see the book use the highest quality research explained in an accessible way that is beneficial to religious organizations and leaders.”

Drawing from over twenty years of research and personal insights, Working for Better, which released in August 2025, presents a groundbreaking exploration of how to express Christian faith in professional settings without compromising beliefs or alienating others.

In a 2025 Rice News article, Ecklund said, “Faith is a window into bigger tensions around ethics, identity, belonging and the struggle to feel fully present at work. Designing workplaces that work well for people of faith can teach us about designing work that works better for everyone.”

Through detailed studies involving focus groups, surveys of more than 15,000 workers, and interviews with over 300 individuals, Ecklund and Daniels identify five key tensions in the faith-at-work movement.

Daniels said, “We call on Christians to bring their faith into the workplace by shifting from an emphasis on talking about our beliefs and defending our own rights to empathizing with those who are religiously different, with a particular emphasis on the imago Dei. This core truth demands different practices and ways of expressing our faith in the workplace.”

With compelling stories and practical applications, Working for Better addresses the need for Christian workers and leaders to adapt to cultural shifts, offering guidance for a more redemptive presence at work. Each chapter concludes with thought-provoking questions for individual reflection or group discussion, making this book an essential resource for anyone seeking to integrate faith with their professional life.

“Working for Better is a groundbreaking book,” said Michaela O’Donnell, the Mary and Dale Andringa Executive Director Chair at the Max De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Theological Seminary. “Elaine Howard Ecklund and Denise Daniels have conducted a seminal study on faith and work—and now they’re leveraging their research findings to help the rest of us untangle how people of faith navigate toward better in the face of workplace issues that often feel complex and divisive in today’s world.”

The Outstanding Applied Research Award will be presented at the RRA’s annual meeting in Denver this fall.

InterVarsity Press serves those in the university, the church, and the world by publishing thoughtful Christian books that equip and encourage people to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord in all of life. Founded in 1947 as an extension of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, IVP is headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, and publishes across six imprints: IVP, IVP Academic, IVP Formatio, IVP Español, IVP Bible Studies, and IVP Kids. Learn more at ivpress.com.

Contact:  Krista Clayton | kclayton@ivpress.com

 

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Lisa Beech Promoted to Vice President of Publicity for Nelson Books

September 21, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Nashville, Tennessee—HarperCollins Christian Publishing is pleased to announce the promotion of Lisa Beech to Vice President of Publicity for Nelson Books

In this role, Beech will lead Nelson Books’ publicity initiatives, shaping its media strategies into campaigns that invite a wider audience to discover its authors’ messages. She will continue securing top-tier media coverage and innovating promotional efforts, including branded authors like Lysa TerKeurst, Jennie Allen, Ruth Chou Simons, and John Eldredge.

With over two decades of experience working on major trade releases, Beech has been an integral part of Nelson Books for more than three years. Throughout her career, she has led publicity campaigns for countless bestsellers, most recently Christine Caine’s The Faith to Flourish and Jennie Allen’s The Lie You Don’t Know You Believe.

“Lisa has a rare ability to build strategic publicity momentum around an author,” said Chris Sigfrids, VP of Marketing, Nelson Books. “I look forward to seeing her continue to build longstanding relationships and champion Nelson Books at the highest level.”

Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.

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

 

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Allison Carter Promoted to Vice President of Publicity for W Publishing Group

September 21, 2026 by Sheri Toomb

Nashville, Tennessee—W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, has named Allison Carter as Vice President of Publicity. In this new role, Carter will lead W Publishing’s publicity initiatives, developing strategic campaigns that broaden the visibility of its authors and books. She brings 25 years of publicity experience, including 10 years with HarperCollins Christian Publishing.

Carter has led campaigns for numerous bestselling titles, including The Promise of Heaven by Dr. David Jeremiah, Becoming Like Jesus by Matt Chandler, and The King is Coming by John Bevere. Allison’s strategic instincts, deep media expertise, and commitment to authors have made her an invaluable leader.

“Allison is an exceptional publicity leader whose strategic instincts, media expertise, and deep commitment to our authors have made an extraordinary impact on W Publishing,” said Caren Wolfe, VP of Marketing, W Publishing Group. “She consistently finds compelling ways to extend the reach of our books and connect their messages with broader audiences. I am excited to see her bring that same vision and leadership to this expanded role.”

“I am beyond thrilled about this well-deserved promotion for Allison. Her skill, strategy, experience, passion, and heart for her work are elite. She is a wise and joyful partner, and our team and authors are blessed to have her in our corner,” said Susan Ligon, W Publishing VP and Publisher.

Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, cookbooks, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.

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

 

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1 THE ELIJAH MANDATE
AMIR TSARFATI AND TOLIK PIFLAKS
2 MAKING PEACE WITH WHAT I CAN'T CONTROL
LYSA TERKEURST
3 ONE MINUTE WITH GOD FOR MEN
RONALD A. BEERS AND GILBERT BEERS
4 18 DAYS IN HEAVEN
GABE POIROT
5 THE WAR ON REALITY
FRANK TUREK AND PHOENIX HAYES
6 THE LIFE-CHANGING ART OF SELF-BRAIN SURGERY
W. LEE WARREN MD
7 IT'S TIME TO HEAL
DERWIN L. GRAY
8 THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES®
GARY CHAPMAN
9 JESUS CALLING
SARAH YOUNG
10 THE KING IS COMING
JOHN BEVERE
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1 MAKING PEACE WITH WHAT I CAN'T CONTROL
LYSA TERKEURST
2 ONE MINUTE WITH GOD FOR MEN
RONALD A. BEERS AND GILBERT BEERS
3 THE LIFE-CHANGING ART OF SELF-BRAIN SURGERY
W. LEE WARREN MD
4 JESUS CALLING
SARAH YOUNG
5 THE KING IS COMING
JOHN BEVERE
6 THE RUTHLESS ELIMINATION OF HURRY
JOHN MARK COMER
7 THE WAY OF THE WILDFLOWER
RUTH CHOU SIMONS
8 BREATH AS PRAYER
JENNIFER TUCKER
9 GENTLE AND LOWLY
DANE ORTLUND
10 PRACTICING THE WAY
JOHN MARK COMER
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1 THE ELIJAH MANDATE
AMIR TSARFATI AND TOLIK PIFLAKS
2 18 DAYS IN HEAVEN
GABE POIROT
3 THE WAR ON REALITY
FRANK TUREK AND PHOENIX HAYES
4 IT'S TIME TO HEAL
DERWIN L. GRAY
5 THE 5 LOVE LANGUAGES®
GARY CHAPMAN
6 DUST TO DUST
JEN WILKIN
7 THE CASE FOR CHRIST
LEE STROBEL
8 KJV STANDARD LESSON COMMENTARY® LARGE PRINT EDITION 2026-2027
STANDARD PUBLISHING
9 THE PRACTICE OF THE PRESENCE OF GOD
BROTHER LAWRENCE
10 MY FAVORITE BIBLE VERSES SPIRAL COLORING BOOKS FOR GIRLS
CHRISTIAN ART GIFTS
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1 THE ALTAR OF PERGAMON
JONATHAN CAHN
2 CANDY APPLE KISSES
AMY CLIPSTON
3 AUTUMN AT THE CAT CAFE
KATHLEEN FULLER
4 THE SHACK
WILLIAM PAUL YOUNG
5 HINDS' FEET ON HIGH PLACES: AN ENGAGING VISUAL JOURNEY
HANNAH HURNARD
6 HINDS' FEET ON HIGH PLACES
HANNAH HURNARD
7 WHEN CRICKETS CRY
CHARLES MARTIN
8 REDEEMING LOVE
FRANCINE RIVERS
9 THE DOG WHO WAS THERE
RON MARASCO
10 IN THESE HILLS
TAMERA ALEXANDER
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1 DUST TO DUST
JEN WILKIN
2 A WOMAN'S GUIDE TO PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES
STORMIE OMARTIAN
3 CONSPIRACY
COLLEEN COBLE
4 THE SELF-CARE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
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5 A LIFE SO TRUE
TRACIE PETERSON
6 THE UNEXPECTED CALLER
SHELLEY SHEPARD GRAY
7 THE PRAYERFUL LEADER
RYAN SKOOG AND PETER GREER AND CAMERON DOOLITTLE
8 THE MELODY OF LOVE
WANDA E. BRUNSTETTER AND LORINE BRUNSTETTER VAN CORBACH
9 TITUS
LYDIA BROWNBACK
10 NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD WORKBOOK
SHANNON BREAM
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1 THE ACTION BIBLE
THE ACTION BIBLE
2 THE BEGINNER'S BIBLE
THE BEGINNER'S BIBLE
3 THE JESUS STORYBOOK BIBLE
SALLY LLOYD-JONES
4 GREAT AND SMALL PRAYERS FOR BABIES
PAMELA KENNEDY AND
5 LOTS OF KNOCK-KNOCK JOKES FOR KIDS
WHEE WINN
6 THE COMPLETE ILLUSTRATED CHILDREN'S BIBLE
JANICE EMMERSON
7 A CHILD'S FIRST BIBLE
KENNETH N. TAYLOR
8 THE GOOD SHEPHERD AND THE STUBBORN SHEEP
HANNAH E. HARRISON
9 101 BIBLE BEDTIME STORIES
JANICE EMMERSON
10 THE WORLD NEEDS WHO YOU WERE MADE TO BE
JOANNA GAINES
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1 SINGLE, DATING, ENGAGED, MARRIED
BEN STUART
2 THE CASE FOR CHRIST STUDENT EDITION
LEE STROBEL WITH JANE VOGEL
3 LIVE ON PURPOSE
SADIE ROBERTSON HUFF WITH BETH CLARK AND TAMA FORTNER
4 DO HARD THINGS
ALEX HARRIS AND BRETT HARRIS
5 OUTDATED
JONATHAN JP POKLUDA AND KEVIN MCCONAGHY
6 GOD IS WITH YOU EVERY DAY
MAX LUCADO
7 THE CASE FOR FAITH
LEE STROBEL
8 THE PRAYER MAP FOR TEENS
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9 EVERY MOMENT HOLY: RITES OF PASSAGE
DOUGLAS KAINE MCKELVEY
10 ONE-MINUTE PRAYERS FOR YOUNG MEN
CLAYTON KING
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1 SINGLE, DATING, ENGAGED, MARRIED
BEN STUART
2 THE CASE FOR CHRIST STUDENT EDITION
LEE STROBEL WITH JANE VOGEL
3 LIVE ON PURPOSE
SADIE ROBERTSON HUFF WITH BETH CLARK AND TAMA FORTNER
4 DO HARD THINGS
ALEX HARRIS AND BRETT HARRIS
5 OUTDATED
JONATHAN JP POKLUDA AND KEVIN MCCONAGHY
6 GOD IS WITH YOU EVERY DAY
MAX LUCADO
7 THE CASE FOR FAITH
LEE STROBEL
8 THE PRAYER MAP FOR TEENS
COMPILED BY BARBOUR STAFF
9 EVERY MOMENT HOLY: RITES OF PASSAGE
DOUGLAS KAINE MCKELVEY
10 ONE-MINUTE PRAYERS FOR YOUNG MEN
CLAYTON KING
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1 THE GOSPEL STORY
MARY WILEY
2 FREEDOM OF SELF FORGETFULNESS
TIMOTHY J. KELLER
3 KNOW YOUR BIBLE
PAUL KENT
4 BIBLE PROMISE BOOK - KJV
BARBOUR PUBLISHING
5 199 PROMISES OF GOD
BARBOUR PUBLISHING
6 MINI DEVOTIONS GRACE FOR TODAY
CHRISTIAN ART GIFTS
7 ONE-MINUTE INSPIRATIONS FOR WOMEN
ELIZABETH GEORGE
8 365 READ-ALOUD BEDTIME BIBLE STORIES
DANIEL PARTNER
9 WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR?
RICK WARREN
10 KEYS TO POWERFUL PRAYER
STORMIE OMARTIAN
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1 KJV BIBLE GIANT PRINT FULL-SIZE BIBLE, Pink
CHRISTIAN ART PUBLISHERS
2 ESV CHURCH BIBLE
ESV BIBLES
3 NIV ADVENTURE BIBLE, Hardcover
ZONDERVAN
4 NASB CHARLES F. STANLEY LIFE PRINCIPLES DAILY BIBLE
THOMAS NELSON
5 NIV LARGE PRINT VALUE THINLINE BIBLE, BROWN
ZONDERVAN
6 NLT LARGE PRINT PREMIUM VALUE THINLINE BIBLE, GARDEN PINK
NEW LIVING TRANSLATION
7 NIV THE WOMAN'S STUDY BIBLE, Hardcover
THOMAS NELSON
8 NLT LARGE PRINT PREMIUM VALUE THINLINE BIBLE, BLACK CROSS
NEW LIVING TRANSLATION
9 ESV STUDY BIBLE
PACKER, J. I.
10 NKJV LARGE PRINT VALUE THINLINE BIBLE
THOMAS NELSON
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1 ESV ECONOMY BIBLE
ESV BIBLES
2 NIV LARGER PRINT HOLY BIBLE ECONOMY EDITION
ZONDERVAN
3 NIV ECONOMY BIBLE
ZONDERVAN
4 KJV GIFT & AWARD BIBLE, BLACK IMITATION LEATHER
THOMAS NELSON
5 NLT LARGE PRINT HOLY BIBLE ECONOMY OUTREACH EDITION
NEW LIVING TRANSLATION
6 NLT ECONOMY TEXT BIBLE
NEW LIVING TRANSLATION
7 NKJV ECONOMY BIBLE
THOMAS NELSON
8 NKJV VALUE OUTREACH BIBLE
THOMAS NELSON
9 CSB OUTREACH BIBLE
CSB BIBLES BY HOLMAN
10 NIV HOLY BIBLE ECONOMY EDITION
ZONDERVAN
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1 New International Version
2 English Standard Version
3 King James Version
4 New Living Translation
5 New King James Version
6 Reina Valera
7 Christian Standard Bible
8 New American Standard Bible
9 New Revised Standard Version
10 New International Reader's Version
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1 UN ANO CON DIOS, Tapa dura
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
2 LOS 5 LENGUAJES DEL AMOR EDICION REVISADA
GARY CHAPMAN
3 UNA MUJER SABIA
WENDY BELLO
4 UNA VIDA CON PROPOSITO
RICK WARREN
5 Teologia biblica y sistematica
MYER PEARLMAN
6 LA DOSIS DIARIA
WILLIAM ARANA
7 LIBRO DE TABLAS COMPARATIVAS BIBLICAS, MAPAS Y LINEAS DE TIEMPO EDICION DEL DECIMO ANIVERSARIO
ROSE PUBLISHING
8 PADRES QUE ORAN
DONALD FRANZ
9 HISTORIA DE LA IGLESIA CRISTIANA
JESSE LYMAN HURLBUT
10 UNA MUJER CONFORME AL CORAZON DE DIOS
ELIZABETH GEORGE
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1 RVR1960 BIBLIA PARA REGALOS Y PREMIOS, NEGRO TAPA DURA
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
2 RVR1960 BIBLIA PARA REGALOS Y PREMIOS, ROSA SIMIL PIEL
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
3 RVR1960 BIBLIA LETRA GRANDE TAMANO MANUAL EDICION TIERRA SANTA
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
4 RV1960 BIBLIA LETRA GRANDE MANUAL CON INDICE, TELA ROSADA CON FLORES
REINA VALERA REVISADA 1960
5 RVR1960 BIBLIA LETRA GRANDE TAMANO MANUAL LEON DE JUDA CON INDICE
REINA VALERA REVISADA 1960
6 RVR1960 BIBLIA PARA REGALOS Y PREMIOS, NEGRO imitacion piel
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
7 RVR1960 BIBLIA COMPACTA LETRA GRANDE
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
8 RVR1960 BIBLIA DEL PESCADOR LETRA GRANDE
DIAZ-PABON, LUIS ANGEL
9 RVR1960 BIBLIA LETRA GRANDE TAMANO MANUAL CON INDICE, PIEL ROSADA
REINA VALERA REVISADA 1960
10 RV1960 BIBLIA LETRA GRANDE MANUAL CREMALLERA CON INDICE
REINA VALERA REVISADA 1960
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1 LA GRAN HISTORIA DEL EVANGELIO
B&H ESPANOL EDITORIAL
2 PREOCUPATE MENOS Y ORA MAS
DONNA K. MALTESE
3 LA LIBERTAD DE OLVIDARSE DE UNO MISMO
TIMOTHY KELLER
4 365 HISTORIAS BIBLICAS PARA LA HORA DE DORMIR
COMPILED BY BARBOUR STAFF
5 EL SECRETO DE LA PAZ PERSONAL
BILLY GRAHAM
6 COMO ORAR EN EL ESPIRITU
JOHN BUNYAN
7 DEMASIADO BENDECIDA PARA ESTAR ESTRESADA
DEBORA M. COTY
8 JESUS Y SUS AMIGOS / JESUS AND HIS FRIENDS
VIDA
9 180 VERSICULOS DE LA BIBLIA PARA VENCER LA ANSIEDAD
CAREY SCOTT
10 MANANAS CON DIOS
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