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NavPress’s “How to Pray: A Guide for Young Explorers” recipient of ECPA’s 2023 Christian Book Award® for Young People’s Literature

May 22, 2023 by Sheri Toomb

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 18, 2023) – NavPress is pleased to announce that How to Pray: A Guide for Young Explorers by Pete Greig and Gemma Hunt received the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s (ECPA) 2023 Christian Book Award® in the Young People’s Literature category.

“How to pray is a universal concern, and we’re delighted that this invaluable resource is getting such recognition,” said David Zimmerman, NavPress publisher.

Based on Greig’s book How to Pray, which was touted by Christianity Today as “an instant spiritual classic,” this book is packed with drawings, exercises, experiments, and engaging stories that relate to eight- to eleven-year-olds. Reviews, however, give praise from a much wider audience, noting that adults are inspired to pray as they read along with their kids.

The parent book, How to Pray, has become a top selling title, with more than 70,000 copies in print since its release in September 2019. Pete Greig is the cofounder of the worldwide 24-7 Prayer Movement. Gemma Hunt is the cohost of the Alpha Course.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet, Director of Public Relations, katiedodillet@tyndale.com.

NavPress is a business ministry of The Navigators. With a rich catalog of bestselling books, discipleship resources, and The Message® Bible, NavPress supports readers as they know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.® Since 2014 NavPress has been in a publishing alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. NavPress resources are sold, distributed, and marketed worldwide through Tyndale House Publishers.

The Christian Book Award® program has recognized the absolute highest quality in Christian books since 1978, when it was called the Gold Medallion Award. Based on excellence in content, literary quality, design, and impact, the Christian Book Award® program is the oldest and among the most prestigious awards in the religious publishing industry.  ChristianBookAwards.com

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) is an international non-profit trade organization comprised of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide. Since 1974, ECPA has strengthened Christian publishing by building networking, information, and advocacy opportunities within the industry and throughout multiple channels so that our members can more effectively produce and deliver transformational Christian content. ECPA.org

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Dr. Derwin L. Gray to publish next book with NavPress

May 22, 2023 by Sheri Toomb

Colorado Springs, Colo., (May 18, 2023) — NavPress announced today that senior editor Caitlyn Carlson acquired world rights to Derwin L. Gray’s SENT from Alex Field of The Bindery Agency.

Gray’s forthcoming book seeks to recapture the church’s passion for the Good News and casts an intentional vision for the mission of discipleship. Release is planned for spring 2025.

Derwin Gray is the cofounding and lead pastor of Transformation Church (TC) and author of several books and Bible studies, including the bestselling books The Good Life: What Jesus Teaches about Finding True Happiness (2020) and How to Heal Our Racial Divide: What the Bible Says, and the First Christians Knew, about Racial Reconciliation (2022).

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com.

NavPress is a business ministry of The Navigators. With a rich catalog of bestselling books, discipleship resources, and The Message® Bible, NavPress supports readers as they know Christ, make Him known, and help others do the same.®  Since 2014 NavPress has been in a publishing alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, one of the largest independently owned Christian publishers in the world. NavPress resources are sold, distributed, and marketed worldwide through Tyndale House Publishers.

Contact:  Katie Dodillet, katiedodillet@tyndale.com, 630.784.5275

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Zondervan Books extends partnership, securing a two-book deal with best-selling author Nona Jones

May 22, 2023 by Sheri Toomb

Nashville, Tenn., May 2023 – Zondervan Books, a leading publisher of Christian literature, is thrilled to announce a two-book deal with the renowned author, Nona Jones. The first book in the agreement is scheduled for release in September 2024. Nona Jones is represented by Tom Dean, Founder of A Drop of Ink Literary. Carolyn McCready, Executive Editor at Zondervan Books acquired the world rights, recognizing the exceptional talent and compelling message that Nona brings to her writing.

“I am thrilled for this continued partnership between Nona and team Zondervan. Both Nona and I are grateful for the passion and enthusiasm from editorial, marketing, and sales teams for her past books and her future projects as well,” noted Tom Dean, founder of A Drop of Ink Literary 

Nona Jones is a remarkable speaker, business executive, author, and entrepreneur. Currently the Chief Content & Partnerships Officer for YouVersion, she has held leadership positions at Meta (formerly Facebook) and a multi-state school for at-risk girls. Nona is a bestselling author of three books and is globally recognized for her expertise in digital discipleship. As a preacher and YouVersion Teaching Partner, she has spoken worldwide. Nona’s civic engagement includes serving on notable boards and she holds degrees from the University of Florida and Harvard Law School Program on Negotiation.

The first book will delve into the transformative power of being overlooked and unwanted, guiding readers on a journey to harness resilience and unlock their untapped potential. Nona will share invaluable insights and practical advice to help readers activate their greatest strengths.

“I am so pleased to get to collaborate with Nona Jones again. Her spiritual insights, unwavering passion, and ability to inspire are a perfect combination. Working alongside Nona is a true pleasure and I eagerly anticipate the powerful and life-changing books she will create and share with the world. ” – Carolyn McCready, Executive Editor at Zondervan

Zondervan had the privilege of publishing three previous books by Nona Jones, two through Zondervan Books and one through Zondervan Reflective. Her most recent release, Killing Comparison, hit the shelves in late September 2022 and has already sold over 20,000 copies in various formats.

Zondervan Books eagerly anticipates the release of these two books and looks forward to continuing the publishing journey with Nona Jones. Her remarkable combination of talents, extensive experience, and inspirational storytelling will undoubtedly impact readers across the globe.

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, Mich. For additional information, please visit www.zondervan.com.

Contact: Devin Duke, Senior Publicity Manager, Zondervan Books, Devin.Duke@HarperCollins.com

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Book by ECPA president Jeff Crosby releases this week: “The Language of the Soul”

May 22, 2023 by Sheri Toomb

FOR RELEASE: May 23, 2023

A beautiful literary exploration of the spiritual longings of our souls that guide us to meet our heart’s true home—God—in their midst.

For over fifteen years, writer Jeff Crosby has been searching for a language of the soul—a way to articulate our deepest longings. Through the years he gathered clues from within global music styles, from different cultures, from his own Christian tradition and its sacred texts—and from deep within himself.

A lover of words, he sought not only to translate our longings into words but to understand why these seemingly universal yearnings have long remained unnamed. In The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts (May 23), Crosby gifts us with those so-often-untranslatable desires of our hearts, guiding us to finally find the words and luminous insights for our own longings for home, for friendship, for forgiveness, and for transformation–and how God meets us in the midst of these longings. Eschewing easy answers, Crosby begins the naming process, helping us to make connections–and to recognize, within ourselves and our faith, our heart’s true home.

The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts
By Jeff Crosby
Foreword by Susan Stabile
US $26.99 | Hardcover | 5.5 x 8.5 | 978-1-5064-8054-1
Publication date: May 23, 2023

Jeff Crosby is an organizational leader in the world of words, ideas, and book publishing. Currently president and CEO of ECPA, a trade association of publishers, he has served in various executive roles, including as vice president at Ingram Book Company, and at IVP, a publisher in the Chicago area. He combines a background in journalism, leadership studies, and business with a love of language and insight from several fields in exploring faith and spirituality in light of applied practice. He and his wife of more than forty years, Cindy, have two grown children and six grandchildren.  

Media Contact: Jana Nelson, Publicity Manager, nelsonja@1517.media / 612-330-3220


Praise for The Language of the Soul:

“Open-hearted, accessible, and drawn from deep wells of reflection, this lovely book about the longings we know but can some-times barely name offers solace and hope. We are not alone in our longings; they are what we share most deeply. And the beginning of fulfillment lies in the longing itself. Jeff Crosby’s years of wide reading and rich conversation with Christian writers are reflected in the moments of encounter and voices he invokes in story after story about longings that have brought both the ache of the “not yet” and the assurance of things not seen that enables us to rejoice in the midst of our waiting and wondering. This book is worth reading slowly, as an invitation to feel and reflect on our own deepest longings and where they may lead us.”
—Marilyn McEntyre, author of Where the Eye Alights and Word by Word

“This is one of the finest books I have ever read. Crosby’s humility and insight, along with his vast expertise and diverse interests, point the way toward authentic transformation and hope. Here you will find embodied, practical wisdom located in place, music, story, literature, friendship, nature, faith, and spirituality.”
—Mark R. McMinn, coauthor of A Time for Wisdom

“What appears to be untranslatable in our interior lives is broadly and wisely interpreted here in this important book: We long to be loved. If God is love, we long for God. Read with gratitude as Jeff Crosby guides us to fully understand our spiritual, physical, and emotional longings.”
—Christopher de Vinck, author of The Power of the Powerless: A Brother’s Legacy of Love and Simple Wonders

“Sometimes our longings and discontent make us feel like we are not growing spiritually—when will we ever be satisfied?—but Jeff Crosby’s work in The Language of the Soul reframes longing as a way to grow. With transparency and wisdom, Crosby walks us through the longings that show we are human and reminds us of the God who meets us right in those very spots, and often through the beauty of community. Pay attention to your saudade. Then read this lovely book.”
—Karen Stiller, author of The Minister’s Wife: A Memoir of Faith, Doubt, Friendship, Loneliness, Forgiveness, and More, senior editor, Faith Today magazine, Ontario, Canada

“Through multiple references the author implicitly opens up channels for the reader to see, name, and ponder how the ten longings he describes shape the reader’s own life. This is a book to cherish, re-read, and discuss in small groups, it is especially suited for those who are humbly honest about their own longings, and who want to understand, and perhaps even refine them.”
—Gregory Clapper, author of When the World Breaks Your Heart

“Writing a book that seeks to define an undefinable word takes someone who is willing to rely on God’s wisdom and not their own, who can trust the small voice that speaks to them as they write and above all who is kind to their readers and themselves in the process. Jeff Crosby is such a person. In The Language of the Soul he introduces us to a new word that describes an ancient and ever new experience: the longing, burning heart.”
—Michael Card, singer/songwriter and author of A Sacred Sorrow

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End Game Press receives multiple prestigious book awards for 2023

May 15, 2023 by Sheri Toomb

IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards and IPPY Awards honor End Game Press Titles with Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 14, 2023 — End Game Press, a traditional publishing house releasing family-friendly books in the general trade market, celebrated multiple prestigious wins in the book industry this past week. Leveraging all resources to make the greatest positive impact possible, End Game Press holds a high standard for the books it publishes in both quality and design.

The Independent Book Publishers Association celebrated their 35th annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award ceremony last week, and these awards are regarded as one of the highest national honors in independent publishing. Award-winning author Nancy Sanders received a Gold award for Bedtime with Daddy (End Game Press, September 2022) in the Children’s Picture Book category, and Renee Leonard Kennedy received a Silver award for After the Flowers Die: Encouragement for Walking Through Life After Loss (End Game Press, October 2022) in the Gift Book category. This year’s competition was one of the most competitive as there were almost eighteen hundred entries.

The Independent Publisher Book Awards also announced their 2023 “IPPY” Award winners last week with honors for the best independently published titles from around the world. These awards recognize thousands of exemplary independent, university, and self-published books released each year.

This year’s Gold medal recipients include The Story of Good ((End Game Press, January 2023) by award-winning author Victoria Duerstock for the Gift/Specialty/Journal category and Lilibet the Brave: The Unusual Childhood of an Unlikely Queen (End Game Press, December 2022) by Katy Rose for the Juvenile-Young Adult Non-Fiction category. Bronze awards were given to Just Rest (End Game Press, April 2022) by Melanie Redd for the Gift/Specialty/Journal category and The Choices She Made (End Game Press, October 2022) by award-winning freelance writer Felicia Ferguson for the Religious Fiction category.

Founder and director of End Game Press, Victoria Duerstock, is excited for the continued recognition for her authors and their work. She is passionate about continuing to publish books that make a positive impact in the world today as well as providing an exceptional experience for each member in the End Game Press family.

“What a tremendous honor to receive multiple awards from two incredibly reputable associations,” said Duerstock. “We are honored to be chosen from the many entries and are grateful to have our books and authors recognized in this way.”

You can find the full list of the winners for the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards at www.ibpabenjaminfranklinaward.com and the IPPY Awards at www.ippyawards.com

About End Game Press
Launched in 2021, End Game Press is a traditional publishing house releasing family-friendly books in the general trade market. Creating beauty, cultivating community and leveraging all the resources to make an impact for the Kingdom, End Game Press believes in providing books that are salt and light in a dark culture, while also uplifting and encouraging Christian believers. Learn more at www.endgamepress.com.

Media Contact: Christina Bostick, christina@endgamepress.com

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End Game Press celebrates winner and finalist for ECPA’s 2023 Christian Book Awards®

May 15, 2023 by Sheri Toomb

“Our God Is Bigger Than That!” by award-winning co-authors recognized as tied winner in Children’s Book category

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 2023 — The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) honored two End Game Press titles in their prestigious Christian Book Award® celebration past week in Nashville. This program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and is among the oldest and most prestigious awards program in the religious publishing industry.

Our God is Bigger That That! (End Game Press, July 19, 2022) by award-winning authors, Michelle Medlock Adams and Eva Marie Everson, tied as one of the winners in the Children’s Book category. This beautifully illustrated picture book guides young readers through the topic of fear and anxiety and serves as a beautiful reminder that God is bigger than every fear that we face.

“Thank you, ECPA, for recognizing the beauty and importance of this little picture book that holds such a big truth,” said Adams. “May it continue to touch hearts around the world.”

“Seeing how God has used our book to touch little ones and to open doors of communication between adults and children about God’s power to face their fears has been such a blessing,” said Everson. “This award was a cherry on top of the whipped cream.”

Fly High: Understanding Grief with God’s Help (End Game Press, October 4, 2022) by Adams and Grief Counselor Janet Johnson was named as a finalist for the Children’s Book category. This story was written for children experiencing loss and grief and teaches readers it’s okay to have the feelings they’re having.

End Game Press works diligently to produce purposeful books that provide valuable resources for Christian families. Founder and director of End Game Press, Victoria Duerstock, is excited for the recognition for her authors and their work, and she is passionate about continuing to publish books that make a positive impact in the world today.

“What an absolute honor and delight to gather with outstanding publishers in the Christian Book industry this week,” said Duerstock. “Having two of our children’s books honored as finalists out of hundreds of entries, and taking gold in a tie with for Our God is Bigger Than That! gives me great delight. It is a gift to be recognized in this way and we are most grateful!” 

You can find the full list of the winners and finalists recognized during the Christian Book Award® program at www.christianbookawards.com.

About End Game Press
Launched in 2021, End Game Press is a traditional publishing house releasing family-friendly books in the general trade market. Creating beauty, cultivating community and leveraging all the resources to make an impact for the Kingdom, End Game Press believes in providing books that are salt and light in a dark culture, while also uplifting and encouraging Christian believers. Learn more at www.endgamepress.com.

Media Contact: Christina Bostick, christina@endgamepress.com

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IVP releases the On Getting Out of Bed Podcast for Mental Health Awareness Month

May 15, 2023 by Sheri Toomb

May 2023 | WESTMONT, IL—In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, and in support of the growing number of people who struggle with mental affliction, InterVarsity Press (IVP) will release the On Getting Out of Bed podcast on May 15.

Hosted by Alan Noble, author of the book by the same name, this podcast series delves into the everyday struggles of modern life, with Noble and guests discussing how the simple act of getting out of bed can be a powerful testament to the goodness of life and God.

“To get out of bed is not to just physically get out of bed, although it includes that,” Noble said. “It also means choosing to embrace the life God that has given you as opposed to despairing and staying stuck.”

In this four-episode podcast Noble invites special guests to share their own experiences struggling to get out of bed. Offering wisdom and compassion, each episode offers hope and support to those who struggle with sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness.

Noble said, “This is not going to be a podcast that tells you what do or how to do it, or how to fix yourself. Instead, we are going to have conversations about what we have experienced and what we know to be true about the basic human experience of suffering, and how challenging it is to live in the modern world with our anxiety and our depression and our mental illness, and persevere.”

Guests on the On Getting Out of Bed podcast series include:

Tish Harrison Warren, author of Liturgy of the Ordinary and Prayer in the Night, is a weekly contributing newsletter writer for the New York Times and writes a monthly column for Christianity Today. She has worked in ministry settings for over a decade as a campus minister with InterVarsity Graduate and Faculty Ministries, as an associate rector, and with addicts and those in poverty through various churches and non-profit organizations.

Curt Thompson (MD, Wright State University) is a board-certified psychiatrist and the founder of Being Known, an organization that develops resources for hope and healing at the intersection of neuroscience and Christian spiritual formation. He is also the author of The Soul of Shame, The Soul of Desire, and Anatomy of the Soul.

Wendy Alsup is the author of Companions in Suffering, Practical Theology for Women, The Gospel-Centered Woman, and By His Wounds You Are Healed. Wendy also teaches math at a local community college and is editor at theologyforwomen.org.

Heather Thompson Day is associate professor in the department of visual arts, communication, and design at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michigan. She runs an online community called I’m That Wife and hosts the Viral Jesus podcast. An interdenominational speaker, Heather is the author of books including It’s Not Your Turn, Confessions of a Christian Wife, How to Feed the Mediavore, and I’ll See You Tomorrow. She is a contributor for Religion News Service, Newsweek, and the Barna Group, and she previously taught at Colorado Christian University.

“There are lot of us experiencing mental affliction of one kind or another, and there’s wisdom to be gained from each other,” Noble said. “My hope is that you’ll feel seen, and encouraged, and inspired, and built up, so that you can get out of bed.”

Contact: Krista Clayton | 630.734.4013 | kclayton@ivpress.com

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“Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps and Time Lines” hits 1 million in sales

May 15, 2023 by Sheri Toomb

Carol Stream, Ill. — (May 12, 2023) —Rose Publishing is pleased to announce that Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps and Time Lines has surpassed 1,000,000 copies sold. This beautifully illustrated reference book is Rose Publishing’s first bound book to achieve this exciting milestone.

Releasing in 2005, Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps and Time Lines is a collection of over 200 easy-to-understand Bible charts, maps, and time lines. These vivid full-color reference materials are reproducible and contain thousands of facts that enrich readers’ understanding and study of the Bible.

John Ribeiro, Publisher of Rose Publishing, shared, “It is a deeply humbling and gratifying feeling to learn that Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps and Time Lines has reached such a rare milestone in distribution. Publishing this book was a major leap of faith for our little company back in 2005. I’m so proud of all the people responsible for creating and distributing it. What’s even more encouraging is knowing that these sales numbers represent so many lives being impacted by learning about Christ and His Kingdom.”

In addition to Rose Book of Bible Charts, Maps and Time Lines, Rose Publishing has also produced Rose Book of Bible Charts, Volume 2 and Volume 3, each offering a variety of different reference material. In fall 2023, they will release Rose Deluxe Timelines.

Rose Publishing specializes in easy-to-understand Bible reference materials and resources that help believers to love God by deepening their understanding of who He is.

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Krista Squibb, kristasquibb@tyndale.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a voice to trust for generations of readers. Today, Tyndale is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale’s mission is to make the Bible accessible to as many people as possible in language that they can relate and respond to. Tyndale publishes the Holy Bible, New Living Translation (NLT), and offers nonfiction books that equip readers with Christ-centered insight, counsel, and life-improving stories. In addition, Tyndale publishes fiction from fresh new voices and celebrated authors alike, capturing the imagination of millions of readers. With a deep understanding of the importance of nurturing future generations, Tyndale also publishes children’s products that make God’s Word and wisdom come alive. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a majority of annual revenue—more than $110 million throughout its history—to charitable missions. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

Rose Publishing is a part of Tyndale House Publishers; the Rose product line delivers a wide range of award-winning Bible reference materials.

 

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Crossway celebrates two 2023 Christian Book Award winners

May 15, 2023 by Sheri Toomb

May 12, 2023, WHEATON, Ill.—Crossway is pleased to announce that both Blessed: Experiencing the Promise of the Book of Revelation (Crossway, May 2022) by Nancy Guthrie and The Biggest Story Bible Storybook (Crossway, March 2022) by Kevin DeYoung have won 2023 Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) Christian Book Awards in their respective categories.

Justin Taylor, Crossway’s executive vice president of book publishing, writes, “We are grateful to God that the ECPA has recognized these books by Nancy Guthrie and Kevin DeYoung as worthy of their annual awards. It is a joy to work with such faithful and godly authors. These books represent the very heart of our mission at Crossway: to help readers see and delight in the gospel and the purposes of God in his Word and to live their lives in light of his plan.”

Blessed, winner in the Bible Study category, is written by bestselling author and speaker Nancy Guthrie and gives individuals and small groups a friendly, theologically reliable, and robust guide to understanding the book of Revelation.

The Biggest Story Bible Storybook tied for the award in the Children category. This beautifully illustrated book by Kevin DeYoung combines 104 easy-to-read stories from Scripture with artwork by Don Clark, helping children ages 6–12 learn the unified story of the Bible.

According to the ECPA’s website, the Christian Book Award® program recognizes the highest quality in Christian books and Bibles in twelve categories, and is the oldest and among the most prestigious awards programs in the religious publishing industry.

Nancy Guthrie teaches the Bible at her home church, Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in Franklin, Tennessee, as well as at conferences around the country and internationally, including her Biblical Theology Workshop for Women. She is the author of numerous books and the host of the Help Me Teach the Bible podcast with the Gospel Coalition. She and her husband founded Respite Retreats for couples who have faced the death of a child and are cohosts of the GriefShare video series.

Kevin DeYoung (PhD, University of Leicester) is the senior pastor at Christ Covenant Church in Matthews, North Carolina, and associate professor of systematic theology at Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte. He has written books for children, adults, and academics, including Just Do Something; Crazy Busy; and The Biggest Story. Kevin and his wife, Trisha, have nine children.

Founded in 1938, Crossway is a not-for-profit global Christian publishing ministry that publishes gospel-centered, Bible-based content to honor our Savior and serve his church. Crossway seeks to help people understand the all-encompassing implications of the gospel and the truth of God’s word—for all of life, for all eternity, and for the glory of God alone. Crossway is the global publisher of the ESV® (English Standard Version®) Bible, more than 1,000 Christian books, and an extensive list of gospel literature. For additional information, visit crossway.org.

Contact: Lauren Susanto, lsusanto@crossway.org, crossway.org

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Rev. Dr. Jacob Corzine accepts call to be Vice President of Publishing at Concordia Publishing House

May 15, 2023 by Sheri Toomb

St. Louis, May 11, 2023 —Jonathan D. Schultz, President and CEO of Concordia Publishing House (CPH), has announced that Rev. Dr. Jacob Corzine has accepted the call to serve as vice president of publishing. Corzine will begin service at CPH on July 1, 2023.

“CPH has a rich history of equipping The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod with resources for churches, schools, families, and individuals to understand and proclaim the faith confidently,” said Schultz. “I look forward to working with Dr. Corzine as CPH strives to provide resources faithful to the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions for the church today and for years to come.”

“Throughout his career, Dr. Corzine has demonstrated a strong commitment to equipping Lutherans with the resources needed to confess their faith confidently,” said Dr. Mark Bender, chair of the CPH Board of Directors. “The board is certain that his extensive scholarly and editorial experience will benefit CPH for years to come.”

Corzine’s research interests include the Lord’s Supper, certainty and the conscience, and the rise of confessionalism in the nineteenth century. He has been a member of the Concordia University Chicago (CUC) faculty since 2017, most recently serving as the interim dean of the College of Theology, Arts, and Humanities. At CUC, he has taught classes on Lutheran doctrine and the Lutheran Confessions.

“I am delighted to accept God’s call to serve Him at Concordia Publishing House,” said Corzine. “I look forward immensely to working together with the team at CPH and so many others to cultivate a collection of faithful resources in service to the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in and beyond The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. In all we do, to God alone be the glory.”

Corzine has extensive international ministry experience in Germany, northern Europe, and South Africa. Prior to his work at CUC, Corzine served as campus minister assigned to the University of Pretoria, South Africa. The author and editor of many scholarly publications, Corzine also has contributed German-language translations for the extended American Edition of Luther’s Works for Concordia Publishing House. Corzine received his doctor of theology in systematic theology from the Humboldt University of Berlin in Germany. He also holds a master of divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and a bachelor of arts from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois.  Corzine and his wife, Tiia, have been blessed with two daughters.

For more information or to schedule an interview with Jacob Corzine, please contact Elizabeth Pittman, director of Public Relations, at elizabeth.pittman@cph.org.

About Concordia Publishing House
Concordia Publishing House (CPH) is the publishing arm of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. For 153 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 over 10,000 products to support the proclamation of the Gospel worldwide. Visit CPH online at cph.org.

Contact: Elizabeth Pittman, elizabeth.pittman@cph.org

 

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