WHEATON, Ill.—Crossway is pleased to announce that both “Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age” (Crossway, September 2023) by Samuel D. James and “Knowing God’s Truth: An Introduction to Systematic Theology” (Crossway, May 2023) by Jon Nielson have won 2024 Christian Book Awards in their respective categories from the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA).

Justin Taylor, Crossway’s executive vice president of book publishing, writes, “It’s gratifying to see these works by Samuel James and Jon Nielson recognized. It’s hard to think of many topics more pressing and relevant than what they address: Digital Liturgies offers insightful biblical wisdom from a tech-realist perspective on how patterns of online life shape and interact with our deepest desires, and Knowing God’s Truth seeks to equip the next generation with a guide for thinking God’s thoughts after him so that young readers can grow into good theologians as faithful Christians. What a joy to publish such competent and compelling works that meet the needs of God’s people!”

Digital Liturgies tied for the award in the Faith and Culture category. This accessible book by Samuel D. James exposes five “digital liturgies” that prohibit people from contemplating big truths, accepting the uncomfortable, and acknowledging God as their Creator. It then calls readers to live faithfully before Christ, finding wisdom through Scripture and rest in God’s perfect design.

Knowing God’s Truth, winner in the Ministry Resources category, is written by pastor Jon Nielson as part of Crossway’s Theology Basics series, to make systematic theology clear, meaningful, and practical for those looking for a highly accessible guide to studying God. In this introduction, Nielson defines systematic theology as “theological study done in a highly organized, topical way” and covers the twelve basic categories—Scripture, man, sin, church, and more. He also helps readers learn to apply theology in their everyday lives by integrating invitations to pray and meditate on what they’ve learned.

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.

Samuel James is the associate acquisitions editor at Crossway. He is the author of Digital Liturgies, a regular newsletter on Christianity, technology, and culture. He lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with his wife, Emily, and their three children.

Jon Nielson (DMin, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) serves as the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church of Wheaton in Wheaton, Illinois. He is coeditor of the book GospelCentered Youth Ministry and author of the Theology Basics series. He and his wife, Jeanne, have four 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:  Callie Storch, cstorch@crossway.org, 1 (630) 682-4300, ext. 6052

Peabody, MA—Hendrickson Publishers is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Robert A. Hand (PhD, Calvin Theological Seminary) to the position of acquisitions editor. “We’re thrilled to have Robert join the Hendrickson team!” said Hannah Terenzoni, Hendrickson’s publishing director. “We think his creativity, knowledge, and industry experience will be a great contribution to the work we do.” He joins the Hendrickson team of Patricia Anders, editorial director, and editors Dr. Jonathan G. Kline and Dr. Karen DeCrescenzo Lavery.

Dr. Hand’s extensive editorial and acquisitions experience includes working with Baker Academic, Brazos Press, Kregel Academic & Ministry, and consulting with numerous other academic presses. A resident of Tyler, Texas, he teaches at George W. Truett Theological Seminary and LeTourneau University in the areas of biblical studies, theology, and philosophy. His interests include philosophical and historical theology, biblical studies, and languages. In addition to multiple academic articles and presentations, he is the author of Presupposing God: Theological Epistemology in Immanuel Kant’s Transcendental Idealism and Karl Barth’s Theological Method, published in the Princeton Theological Monograph Series.

“Hendrickson has an unusually accomplished history and very bright future of publishing leading works in biblical studies and languages and related reference works, as well as important primary source material and theological content,” said Dr. Hand. “We have an extraordinarily talented, energized, and well-resourced team, and I am honored to be a part of what’s ahead.”

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

Media contact:  editorial@hendrickson.com

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. (May 6, 2024) – Loving Disagreement by Kathy Khang and Matt Mikalatos was one of two Christian Book Award® winners in the Faith & Culture category named by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association.

“I am fiercely proud of this book and of Kathy and Matt’s commitment to not just writing the message but living it,” said Caitlyn Carlson, NavPress senior editor. “It’s a call to step into the tensions of our world and wrestle with what it really looks like to love, to be gentle, and to live faithfully.”

Previously named book of the year by the Englewood Review of Books, Loving Disagreement considers how the fruit of the Spirit helps Christians engage in conflict more constructively and redemptively. Rather than civility, the authors contend, Christian virtues such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, and more lead to better engagement and resolution of disagreement.

“Matt and Kathy worked really hard to craft a book that delivers on such an audacious promise,” said NavPress publisher David Zimmerman. “We’re grateful for the recognition from our industry of the significance of their work.”

For more information on NavPress titles, please visit navpress.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 among the oldest and 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. For more information about ECPA: info@ecpa.org, ECPA.org.

Contact:  Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

Carol Stream, IL (May 6, 2024) – Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to announce that the New York Times bestseller All My Knotted-Up Life by Beth Moore has been named the ECPA Book of the Year.

“Beth’s book accomplished what we are all striving for in Christian publishing—making a dent in culture, crossing boundaries, nurturing empathy, and making much of God’s faithfulness,” said Karen Watson, Publisher of Tyndale Fiction. “We are honored to have worked with her on this project.”

A New York Times, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal bestseller, All My Knotted-Up Life is an incredibly thoughtful, disarmingly funny, and intensely vulnerable glimpse into the life and ministry of a woman familiar to many but known by few.

Tyndale also received the Christian Book Award in the Bibles category for the NLT Student Life Application Study Bible.

“It’s a great privilege to publish God’s Word, and Tyndale does so with the goal of making Scripture accessible to people in various languages, life stages, and circumstances,” said Amy Simpson, Publisher, Bibles. “It’s gratifying to see the quality of this Bible recognized as it reaches into the lives of young adults. We pray that this resource will draw more people to God’s goodness.”

The visually engaging NLT Student Life Application Study Bible brings learning to life for those who want to get serious about their study of Scripture. It invites readers into an ever-deeper knowledge of God and his work in the world. It features a beautiful, four-color interior that appeals to younger readers as well as adults of any age and is equipped with the Filament Bible app.

For more information or media inquiries, please contact Andrea Martin, Sr. Director of Public Relations & Author Relations, andreamartin@tyndale.com.

Since its founding in 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has been a trusted voice for generations of readers. Today, it is one of the largest independent Christian publishers in the world. Tyndale has proved a faithful guide, helping readers discover the life-giving truths of the Bible. Its mission is to open God’s Word to as many people as possible in language they can relate to and understand. Tyndale’s independent status allows it to follow its founding model, giving a substantial portion of annual revenue—millions of dollars per year—through corporate donations and the work of Tyndale House Foundation. With every book purchased, Tyndale readers help meet the physical and spiritual needs of people around the world.

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

Contact: Andrea Martin, andreamartin@tyndale.com

 

 

 

CHARLOTTE, NC – The Good Book Company is pleased to announce that The Songs of a Warrior  (The Good Book Company, February 2023) by Katy Morgan has won a 2024 Christian Book Award in the Young People’s Literature category from ECPA.

Carl Laferton, Executive Vice President for Publishing, says, “We are delighted that the ECPA has recognized the gift that Katy Morgan has provided to young people in her excellent book. The book showcases what we aim for with all our titles: to provide biblical, relevant, accessible books for people of all ages, to enable and encourage them to grow in their faith in and love for the Lord Jesus.”

In The Songs of a Warrior, Morgan provides a dramatic retelling of the accounts of the first two kings of Israel following the intertwining stories of Jonathan, David, Saul, and Michal as documented in 1 and 2 Samuel. She blends extensive historical research and careful reading of the Bible with a gift for storytelling to help kids ages 8-12 engage with God’s word and see the goodness of living under the loving rule of King Jesus.

The Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA) annually presents the Christian Book Awards® program to honor the best books of the year in twelve categories. It is the oldest and among one of the most prestigious awards programs in the Christian book industry.

For media inquiries and access to promotional assets, contact: publicity@thegoodbook.com.

ABOUT THE GOOD BOOK COMPANY
Founded in 1991, The Good Book Company (TGBC) is an international Christian publisher. Their Bible studies, books, devotionals, videos, tracts, evangelistic courses, and training materials are used throughout the English-speaking world, and in translation in over 35 languages worldwide. Everyone at TGBC is passionate about the Lord Jesus, His word, His church, and His gospel of grace. They create and publish biblical, relevant, and accessible resources that will encourage Christians to keep going, keep growing, and keep sharing their faith.

Publication Recognized at Annual Evangelical Press Association Convention

Colorado Springs, CO:  Outreach magazine, a celebrated Christian ministry publication in its 21^st year of circulation, received several awards at the annual Evangelical Press Association Convention, April 21–23. in Lexington, Kentucky.

The convention is a gathering of some of the world’s premier evangelical media outlets that counts among its membership Christianity Today, World Vision, DTS, The Voice of the Martyrs and Focus on the Family. EPA hosts two annual contests: the Awards of Excellence contest (for publications as a whole) and the Higher Goals contest (for individual pieces the publication produced—writing, photography, design, etc.).

At this year’s gathering, Outreach received an award of merit in the Christian Ministry (print) category, as well as a 2^nd place Higher Goals award in the interview article category for “Lecrae: Reconstructing Faith” by Paul J. Pastor, and a 4^th place Higher Goals award in the evangelism article category for “Beyond Growth and Decline: Why We Need a New Narrative to Mobilize the Next Generation” by Daniel Yang.

“It’s an honor to see the faithful work of the Outreach magazine team recognized by our peers,” Outreach Editor-in-Chief Ed Stetzer says. “Our hope is to inspire and encourage fellow believers in their kingdom work by continuing to share stories of gospel impact and practical tools for ministry.”

ABOUT OUTREACH MAGAZINE
With an emphasis on evangelism, discipleship and service, Outreach magazine offers ideas, innovations and resources for churches that seek to reach their community and change the world. Founded in January 2003 by church communications company Outreach Inc., Outreach is an award-winning, bimonthly periodical for church leaders and is available by subscription. Find out more at OutreachMagazine.com.

Ada, Mich. (May 1, 2024)—Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce that Bob Gaudet has accepted the position of executive vice president of marketing and publicity, where he will be overseeing all six of Baker Publishing Group’s divisions including Bethany House, Revell, Baker Books, Chosen, Baker Academic, and Brazos Press. His official start date is May 2.

Gaudet is an innovative leader with over 12 years of experience in trade, academic, and children’s publishing. He has a proven track record of developing and executing successful marketing strategies, launching new products, and building relationships with authors and partners. Gaudet most recently served as vice president of marketing for Zondervan Bibles, a division of HarperCollins, where he effectively implemented digitally focused strategies in an ever-changing marketplace. His passion, skill, and intuition have resulted in impressive year-over-year growth.

Jesse Myers, the CEO for Baker Publishing Group, stated, “Bob is an experienced professional who brings with him first-class marketing experience across the Christian publishing categories. Under his leadership, Baker will continue to provide top-tier marketing and publicity to our titles, and we’ll be well positioned to adapt to the changes that continue to emerge in our market. We’re very excited to welcome Bob to the team!”

“I am honored and excited to join the great team at Baker,” said Gaudet. “The Baker family has been serving the church with thought-provoking, impactful books for nearly 90 years, so it is a privilege to be able to participate in this mission. I am thrilled to be a part of this marketing team in helping readers find their next favorite book.”

Baker Publishing Group (Bethany House, Revell, Baker Books, Chosen, Brazos Press, and Baker Academic) is a leading producer of Christian resources that give insight and inspiration to readers worldwide. Our divisions reflect the broadest scope of topics, which includes fiction, self-help, inspiration, professional books, Christian living and academic titles.

Contact: Karen Steele, (616)676-9185 x100, ksteele@bakerpublishinggroup.com

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.