November 8, 2023 — Today, HarperCollins Christian Publishing announced the promotion of Kristi Smith to vice president of marketing for Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Gift Book imprints.  Smith joined the company 24 years ago, and throughout her tenure has been integral to the marketing strategy of some of the company’s top titles. Smith served as marketing director for W Publishing before joining Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Gift Books as senior marketing director in 2019.  In this role she has worked with leading authors including Max Lucado, Emily Ley, Dr. David Jeremiah, Sadie Robertson Huff, Liz Marie Galvan, and many more.

“Kristi encompasses all the elements you’d hope for in a marketing leader,” commented Michael Aulisio, VP of HarperCollins Christian and HarperCollins Focus Gift Books.  “She is a brilliant forward-thinking strategist, tremendous author advocate, and a ‘people first’ leader that has inspired our marketing team to new heights.  I couldn’t be happier for her to take this next step in leadership for Thomas Nelson & Zondervan Gift Books.”

Carol Stream, IL (November 8, 2023) — Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) will release Praying with Saint Patrick: Prayers and Devotions Inspired by the Irish Hero of the Faith by Aaron Burns and Matt Mikalatos on February 6, 2024. Created for anyone who is fascinated by Ireland, the heroes of the faith, or prayer, Praying with Saint Patrick will equip readers to draw deeper into conversation with God. Just as Patrick experienced God’s presence through prayer as he took risks to serve others—including women, slaves, and the poor—and through a period of intense prayer during his own enslavement, readers will be invited to experience God’s presence in a powerful and vibrant way.

In Praying with Saint Patrick, producer and writer Aaron Burns and writer Matt Mikalatos take readers on a journey through Patrick’s life, allowing them to pray alongside him using his story and his words to deepen and enrich their own prayer lives. Each reading features a quote from Patrick, a Scripture verse, a devotion, and a prayer inspired by his life, such as these:

• A Prayer for Times of Trouble
• A Prayer for When We Feel Helpless
• A Prayer for Hope
• A Prayer for Freedom
• A Prayer for When You Don’t Fit In
• A Prayer for the Presence of Christ
• A Prayer for God’s Salvation
• A Prayer in Times of Grief

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Kristen Schumacher, kristenschumacher@tyndale.com.

Praying with Saint Patrick by Aaron Burns and Matt Mikalatos
ISBN: 978-1-4964-4675-6
Hardcover: $18.99
February 6, 2024

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.

Contact: Kristen Schumacher, kristenschumacher@tyndale.com, 630.784.5103

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. (November 8, 2023)—Dynamic Minneapolis pastor and prophetic voice Joshua Giles was named a USA Today and ECPA bestseller. On October 3, his new trade book, Mantled for Greatness, claimed the No. 32 spot on USA Today’s Booklist, achieving Giles’s second USA Today placement after his release of Prophetic Forecast in Apr. 2022. He also achieved a No. 3 placement on the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s (ECPA) November Bestseller List. Mantled for Greatness also rose to the top 50 books on Amazon during its release week.

Mantled for Greatness highlights the deep stirring of greatness in the hearts of believers. As God created each believer for more, He equips the whole Body of Christ to pursue a God-sized dream and manage the pressures of divine assignments. Through Scripture, stories, and sound prophetic insight, Giles challenges believers to think bigger—positioning themselves to awaken their anointing, catch their mantle, and unlock the greatness of God inside.

“Mantled for Greatness came from the many seasons of struggle, pressure, deconstruction, and eventually growth that I’ve personally gone through,” Giles said. “I believe that each person carries seeds of greatness on the inside and that our faith journey is about becoming more like Christ and allowing Him to unlock His unique purpose within. This book is a testimony of how God can take something seemingly small and insignificant and use it to make a major impact.”

Giles goes on to say that he is “humbled by the reception of this message. I know its success could only come from God.”

Preaching on biblical greatness, Giles continues traveling to churches across the United States. His Kingdom Government Summit—occurring November 30 through December 2, 2023, in Washington, DC—still has virtual seats available. On July 10, 2024, Giles also will host his annual Mantle Conference at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. Conference registration and booking details are available at JoshuaGiles.com.

Mantled for Greatness is available everywhere books are sold.

Joshua Giles is a USA Today bestselling author, the lead pastor and founder of Kingdom Embassy Worship Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and founder of Joshua Giles Ministries and the Mantle Network. An apostle, prophet, and sought-after speaker and instructor, he has traveled the world, advising government officials, dignitaries, and national leaders seeking prophetic counsel.Learn more at JoshuaGiles.com.

Social media | Facebook: /ProphetJoshuaGiles | Instagram: @JoshuaGilesGlobal | YouTube: @JoshuaGilesMinistries

Chosen Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, publishes well-crafted books that recognize the gifts and ministry of the Holy Spirit and help readers live more empowered and effective lives for Jesus Christ.

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

Media Contact: Rebecca Schriner, (952) 829-2512, rschriner@bakerpublishinggroup.com

Publishers Weekly praises BETWEEN YOU AND US for “perceptive renderings of the nuances of grief, the challenges of healing, and what it means to trust God’s will. There’s plenty to appreciate in this touching tale of loss and renewal.”

What if? That’s the question haunting the pages of Between You and Us by Kendra Broekhuis, WaterBrook’s contemporary novel releasing March 12, 2024. A decade of writing nonfiction, one stillbirth, and countless prayers led Broekhuis to create her first work of fiction – a gripping page turner for anyone second guessing what life may be like if one thing had been different.

Leona, the protagonist of Between You and Us, steps into an alternate version of her life when she meets her husband, David, for their anniversary dinner. It’s obvious to her that in this reality, they’d accepted all the strings attached to David’s parent’s wealth. His demeanor is distant, their home is lavish, and their baby girl, Vera, is alive. The novel follows Leona as she weighs the bitter and sweet of both worlds, ultimately choosing between being with Vera—while also stuck in an unloving marriage with deeply involved and demanding in-laws—or staying in her real life that’s been altered by grief, but with the incredibly kind, funny, and thoughtful man she’s known and loved since college.

Between You and Us touches on heavy topics with a dose of humor and a lot of love, ultimately encouraging readers that even our trauma makes us who we are. Readers of contemporary women’s fiction and inspirational faith fiction will be moved by the message that everything—even the traumatic events of our lives—make us who we are and are aligned with God’s will for our lives. Additionally, women who have experienced unimaginable loss will be comforted by Leona’s laments and realizations.

“My desire is that throughout this book, readers will experience safe spaces to lament life’s sorrows while finding glimmering reminders of hope,” writes Kendra.

For more information, visit www.waterbrookmultnomah.com.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kendra Broekhuis is the Milwaukee-based author of Between You and Us, her first novel. Throughout 10+ years of writing nonfiction, her work appeared in Banner, Crosswalk, and Relevant, and she authored Here Goes Nothing: An Introvert’s Reckless Attempt to Love Her Neighbor. For her day job, Kendra stays home with four of her children and drives them from one place to another in her minivan. You can find her sarcastic ramblings and serious encouragement—including the grief of losing her baby at thirty-three weeks pregnant at KendraBroekhuis.com.
Instagram: @kendrabroekhuis / Goodreads: @kendra_broekhuis / Facebook: @kendrabroekhuisauthor

Media Contact: Elizabeth Groening, Publicity & Marketing Assistant, egroening@penguinrandomhouse.com

ONE MILLION BIBLES: A CROSSWAY GLOBAL INITIATIVE

WHEATON, Ill.—Beginning November 8, 2023, Crossway is pleased to announce the launch of an end-of-year fundraising campaign to aid the ongoing effort to distribute one million ESV Bibles around the world. The goal of this phase of the campaign is to raise $600,000 by December 31, 2023, to support the printing and distribution of an additional 150,000 Bibles around the world. Achieving this goal would help Crossway to surpass the halfway mark of the overall goal of distributing one million Bibles.

“It’s a blessing to be able to reach our brothers and sisters in Christ around the world by providing them with an ESV Bible,” says Josh Dennis, Crossway President & CEO. “The Lord has graciously provided for this initiative thus far, and we are eagerly looking forward to seeing how he continues to provide. We’re confident that he will use each of these one million Bibles to grow and deepen the faith of many.”

Throughout the past year, God has provided many donors to support the One Million Bibles Initiative. And by God’s grace, 127,000 Bibles have been distributed to ministry partners throughout the Global South, with over 250,000 additional copies in process. These Bibles will equip believers to worship the Lord in truth and more faithfully minister to their communities.

These Bibles are being freely provided to Christians in places of great need and strategically subsidized in other locations where the need is just as great but the current priority is building sustainable, long-term Bible distribution models. By partnering with churches, ministry networks, and other organizations in the Global South, Crossway’s goal is to provide the Word of God to one million Christians who would otherwise not have access to their own Bibles.

More information can be found at crossway.org/OneMillionBibles.

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

Bellingham, WA | November 2023  FatCat, the friendly feline who helps make the catechism of the Christian faith understandable for our little ones, has recently won two awards.

The King of Easter: For All God’s Children received Moonbeam’s Silver award for the category of Religion, and won first place in the American Book Fest’s Religion category.

Following Jesus’s journey from his birth to the cross, his resurrection, and beyond, and featuring a family prayer, The King of Easter reminds us of the meaning of Easter and Jesus’s power to save. FatCat follows Jesus as he seeks and saves the lost. Whether friends or enemies—if they are lost, Jesus came to seek and save them. At every step, he brings his new friends to join the search.

Todd Hains, associate publisher of Lexham Press and writer of The King of Easter, shares, “It’s a joy to see others recognize the beauty and value of our FatCat books! Tasha’s art opens the hearts and imaginations of dear children and those who care for them. The words of Fatcat authors help give words for our little ones to confess their faith and praise our Lord.”

Since its launch in 2023, the FatCat series has received numerous awards. The Lord’s Prayer for All God’s Children, won gold in Moonbeam’s Religion category. FatCat: The Lord’s Prayer, The Apostles’ Creed, and The King of Christmas each were finalists for American Book Fest and the FatCat series won best series from Northern Lights in 2023. In the same year, The Apostles’ Creed won Resource of the Year for youth and kids from Outreach Magazine.

Lexham Press is committed to excellent publishing that loves the church, loves the faith, and loves the Word, drawing from the Christian tradition and the global church to provide resources for pastors, scholars, parents, and students of the Bible. As part of Logos Bible Software, Lexham Press seeks to increase biblical literacy, thoughtful reflection, and faithful Christian action around the world.

Natasha Kennedy is a freelance illustrator from Seattle, Washington. She and her husband, Lindsay, have four children and a grey kitty named Tiny.

Todd R. Hains is associate publisher of acquisitions and development at Lexham Press. He and his wife, Veronica, have two children and two grey cats—Crumpet and Utini.

Media Contact:  Marketing & Publicity at Lexham Press, press@lexhampress.com

 

Benny Tate Shares His Experience With the Holy Spirit, Invites Readers to Enjoy the Abundance of God’s Power and Presence

Lake Mary, Fla.—Benny Tate is encouraging readers to experience the supernatural abundance that flows from a relationship with the Holy Spirit in his new book, ‘Unlimited’ (ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-267-2). During his time working on a sermon series in 2016, Tate saw how his research and time spent learning about the Holy Spirit transformed his life, his church and his staff members for the better, forever changing them.

“I studied, prayed, and prepared more than ever before to preach for six weeks on the Holy Spirit,” Tate writes. “I didn’t know exactly what to expect but I believed the Holy Spirit would come and that great change would happen. He came, indeed! And He changed everything in my personal as well as the lives of our church staff and congregation!”

Tate’s goal is to share with readers the Holy Spirit’s ability to guide, lead and provide for believers. He’s seen how the Holy Spirit provides the source and nourishment of the abundant life that Jesus promised. From healed relationships, guidance, peace and so much more, Tate believes that is by this member of the godhead that believers grow in their relationship with God and into the life He has planned for them.

“If you have tried for far too long and spent too much of your valuable energy trying to manage everything going on in your life, I encourage you to surrender your strength to the indwelling presence and unlimited power of the Holy Spirit,” Tate writes.

The Holy Spirit is not limited by the same barriers that humans are constrained by. He is above all and can set people on free and on fire for the kingdom of God. His power is ‘Unlimited.’

“Being filled daily by the Holy Spirit is the only satisfying source in life. The hardships and disappointments will drain you, but I’m happy to report that the Holy Spirit’s power is available to you every day because His power and presence are unlimited!”

‘Unlimited,’ published by Charisma House, is available online at MyCharismaShop.com and wherever books are sold.

Benny Tate, PhD, has served as senior pastor of Rock Springs Church in Milner, Georgia, since 1990. Under his leadership, the congregation has grown from eighty to more than eight thousand people. Dr. Tate served as president of the Congregational Methodist denomination for ten years and has served as the chaplain for the United States Senate and House of Representatives. He is the author of Defy the Odds and host of the Leads Club podcast. Tate and his wife, Barbara, have been married since 1984 and have one daughter, Savannah Abigail.

Keep in touch with Benny Tate

• Website: https://pastorbennytate.com/
• Facebook: @pastorbennytate
• Instagram: @pastorbennytate
• Twitter: @pastorbennytate

To interview Benny Tate or for a review copy, please contact media@charismamedia.com.

Lake Mary, Fla.—Author Anna Rountree is taking readers on a breathtaking journey to shatter the mold of evil and take their place as more than conquerors in The Warrior King (ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-265-8). In her first two books, Rountree recounted how her visions of heaven gave her a glimpse into this realm and how the earth is enveloped in spiritual activities. Now, she has experienced another vision, one focused on the spiritual battle most Christians don’t realize they’re in: the battle against the flesh.

“We often think that it is the devil that causes us the most trouble in our Christian life,” Rountree writes. “Actually, we limp toward maturity in Christ due to our flesh.”

For many people, it is easy to see the spiritual battle against the enemy of Satan. However, not everyone sees the bondages of sin that can keep us trapped into the desires of the flesh instead of the spirit. She saw how God has given each of His children the equipment and the training they need for all of the battles they will fight. Unfortunately, not everyone is choosing to use the tools God has given them. This is something Rountree warns readers about as she encourages them to stand tall in the power of Christ.

“The Trinity in each of its capacities helps to empty the believer and then fill the believer by testing and training each one so that each is given the opportunity to grow up into a Christ-filled believer,” Rountree writes.

For Rountree, she wants to see readers set free as more than conquerors through Christ Jesus. God has given His people exactly what they need to be overcomers, something that Rountree wants Christians to see.

The Warrior King, published by Charisma House, released on October 3, 2023, and is available online at MyCharismaShop.com and wherever books are sold.

Anna Rountree spent many years in pastoral ministry with her husband. Before accepting Christ, she graduated from Baylor University and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. She later became an actress in New York City and wrote the screenplay for Stephen King’s first book, Carrie. After coming to Christ, Anna and her husband spent several years helping bring pastors from many denominations and diverse ethnic backgrounds together for monthly prayer and daily gatherings. She is currently writing several books as well as a monthly chronicle of the spiritual history of the Moravian Falls House of Prayer.  https://annarountree.com/

Title: The Warrior King: A Battle With the World, the Flesh, and the Devil | Release Date: October 3, 2023 | Retail: $16.99 | ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-265-8 | E-Book ISBN: 978-1-63641-266-5 | Binding: Trade Paper | Size: 5” x 7” | Page Count: 144 | Hometown: Moravian Falls, NC | BISAC: RELIGION / Christianity / Pentecostal & Charismatic, RELIGION / Christian Living / Spiritual Growth, RELIGION / Christian Living / Personal Growth

To interview Anna Rountree or for a review copy, please contact media@charismamedia.com.

November 2023 | LISLE, IL—The National Black Book Festival has awarded LaTonya Jackson the 2023 Black Authors Matter Children’s Book Award for Best Illustrator for her work on the IVP Kids title Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit.

The Black Authors Matter Children’s Book Awards (formerly Jerry Pinkney Children’s Book Awards) were established to honor excellence in African American literature. The 2023 award winners were announced during the annual National Black Book Festival, which was held October 26 through 28 in Houston, Texas.

Written by Esau McCaulley Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit was also a 2022 finalist in the religion category of the Jerry Pinkney Awards. McCaulley said, “I am so proud of LaTonya. When I saw the artwork, I immediately fell in love with it. I am glad that others recognize her talents as well!”

Jackson is an artist and illustrator living in Shreveport, Louisiana, where she teaches art to elementary and middle school students. A classically trained artist, LaTonya transitioned to children’s illustrations after becoming a mom and experiencing the joy of seeing things through her son’s eyes.

“It was so much fun to have LaTonya bring this story to life!” said IVP Kids editor Elissa Schauer. “Each page of Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit is not only evidence of LaTonya’s artistic talent, but it puts on full display her exceptional creativity. We are grateful for her fantastic contribution to this book, and so excited that she is receiving this well-deserved honor.”

Josey Johnson’s Hair and the Holy Spirit tells the story of Josey, who is spending the day with her dad, getting her hair braided at Monique’s Beauty Shop, and picking out a new red dress for Pentecost Sunday. In the process, she learns to celebrate the differences she sees all around her as part of God’s plan for his creation.

Schauer said, “We talk a lot about the valuable messages in our books, but we probably don’t say enough about how significant the illustrations are in helping convey those messages. The illustrations matter! LaTonya’s illustrations in this book are spot on, because they capture the emotions, the joy, and the wonder of Esau’s message so well. It was an ideal match!”

IVP Kids is an imprint that presents themes such as justice, spiritual formation, and discipleship, that have always been cornerstones of IVP throughout its seventy-five years. These topics are now being offered in a kid-friendly way. Schauer said, “IVP inhabits a unique space in the world of publishing, and we hope that IVP Kids is able to do so as well. Our deep desire is that children and families would enjoy reading together, and that the content of these books would spark meaningful conversations for years to come.”

IVP Kids launched its first book, Saint Nicholas the Giftgiver, in October 2021 and has continued to release four to six new children’s books each year on topics ranging from anxiety and grief to disability and diversity.

For a complete list of children’s titles from IVP, visit IVPKids.com.

Contact: Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

#1 New York Times bestselling author Joel Osteen offers daily encouragement from the Psalms and Proverbs through this uplifting 100-day devotional

For three thousand years the words of Psalms and Proverbs have calmed anxious hearts, rekindled courage in the fearful, nourished souls with wisdom, and renewed worship and thanksgiving. In Psalms and Proverbs for Everyday Life (FaithWords, November 7, 2023, ISBN: 9781546005285), Joel Osteen provides daily inspiration from the Psalms and Proverbs that will motivate readers on even the most difficult days. He shares how to live from a place of peace in the midst of life’s everyday worries and how to find wisdom and insight to help focus on what matters most in life.

Wherever you are in your life journey, you will find psalms and proverbs that resonate with whatever your heart needs.

JOEL OSTEEN is a New York Times bestselling author and the senior pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas. Millions connect daily with his inspirational messages through television, podcasts, Joel Osteen Radio on Sirius XM, and global digital platforms. To learn more, visit his website at JoelOsteen.com.