COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 30, 2023) – NavPress is pleased to announce that their book Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing by Jay Stringer received the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s (ECPA’s) Milestone Bronze Sales Award for recently surpassing 100,000 books sold.

The book offers insights and applications drawn from rigorous survey research by the author, a licensed mental-health counselor and ordained minister.

“Jay’s research was groundbreaking in approach and results,” offered David Zimmerman, publisher at NavPress. “It drew on first-person reporting from 3,800 people regarding their struggle with sexual brokenness, and Jay was able to look through the stories they shared to the depth of God’s kindness and the path to healing and wholeness.”

In spring of 2019, Unwanted was selected by Outreach Magazine as its Resource of the Year in Counseling and Relationships. Since the book’s release, Stringer has had an unrelenting schedule speaking, teaching, training, and counseling on sexual health. Additionally, Unwanted was recently licensed for a forthcoming release in Spanish.

“Sales have been nicely distributed across print, ebook, and audio,” Zimmerman continued. “It’s a tribute to Jay’s care and craft as a writer that the book serves its readers well in a variety of formats.”

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.

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

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (June 13, 2023) – Focus on the Family, in partnership with Tyndale House Publishers, announces the launch of Focus Fiction, a new line of Christian fiction for adult readers, focused on telling page-turning stories about contemporary issues. The first three books in this new fiction line release in fall 2023.

In collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Jerry B. Jenkins, Focus on the Family will release three compelling novels by beloved Christian authors that delve into culturally relevant topics. Handpicked by Jenkins, celebrated authors Chris Fabry, Tamera Alexander, and Angela Hunt present captivating stories that contain real-life situations many people face.

• In Saving Grayson, Chris Fabry tells a wrenching yet hopeful story of one man’s journey to right decades-old wrongs, even as his mind is slipping away.
• A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander tells the story of a woman whose marriage is falling apart and reveals how every small choice we make can impact our relationships forever.
• In What a Wave Must Be, Angela Hunt tells the heartbreaking story of a family dealing with a tragic loss and how they find hope, even amid their grief.

Commenting on this new series, Larry Weeden, Focus on the Family editorial director, shared, “We’re excited to publish these three excellent novels because we know many in our audience read only fiction. Fiction also provides a unique way of looking at life and its challenges, and these stories will both entertain readers and give them new avenues of thought about their own experience.”

Jerry B. Jenkins, the series editor, said, “Handpicking and coming alongside the authors of these three stellar novels proved a rich privilege for me. They’re gifted and deservedly celebrated storytellers who delivered page-turning tales with deep practical and spiritual undertones.”

These novels reflect Focus on the Family’s commitment to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with as many people as possible by proclaiming biblical truths worldwide.

Focus on the Family, which reaches about 38 million people in 120 countries, is a global faith-based ministry that helps families thrive. Tyndale House Publishers is pleased to partner with Focus on the Family to help provide trusted resources for strengthening believers in their faith and sharing the gospel; building resilient marriages that reflect God’s design; equipping parents to raise their children with a thriving faith; advocating for the preborn, orphaned, and life at every stage; and engaging the culture through a biblical worldview. Visit Focus at FocusontheFamily.com or on Facebook and Twitter.

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 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.

For inquiries or questions, please contact Katie Dodillet: katiedodillet@tyndale.com

 

A new Bible edition focused on putting faith into action.

Nashville, Tenn., June 2023 – Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, announces its partnership with Michele Clark Jenkins and Stephanie Perry Moore to develop The Breathe Life Bible. The project is scheduled to release in February 2024. This is their third Bible project with Thomas Nelson.

“After the tragic death of George Floyd, I began to ask the Lord, ‘What shall we do in the face of continued injustice and oppression?’” said Jenkins. “Stephanie and I began to talk about it and seek the Lord for answers. That led to the creation of this Bible.”

The Breathe Life Bible is designed to help readers put their faith into action as they study Scripture through the lens of the BREATHE acronym—Believe, Reconcile, Exalt, Act, Trust, Hope, and Elevate. Among its many features, The Breathe Life Bible includes articles exploring each of these seven aspects of BREATHE, Q&A formatted articles addressing difficult life situations and short biographical sketches of 49 different biblical people.

“This Bible was created specifically for people of color and others who have felt marginalized,” said Jenkins. “It navigates the Word of God to bring light to real life issues. It seeks to replace helplessness with active faith, with the peace and promises found in God’s Word by connecting Scripture to experience, and biblical truth to daily life.”
The commentary and features of The Breathe Life Bible draw on the wisdom and experience of 23 leaders who are deeply invested in addressing issues of justice with biblical truth:

• Rev. Dr. Bernice A. King
• Ambassador Andrew Young
• Bishop Hezekiah Walker
• Bishop Marvin Sapp
• Bishop Vashti McKenzie
• Pastor Debra L. Morton
• Bishop Kenneth Ulmer
• Rev. Matthew Wesley Williams
• Dr. Thelma Thomas Daley
• Derrick Johnson
• Dr. Charrita Danly Quimby
• Rev. Dr. Eric Lee
• Pastor Derrick Moore
• Dr. Arthur Satterwhite
• Pastor Tommy Kyllonen
• Pastor Tommy Stevenson
• Dr. LaKeesha Walrond
• Min. De’Leice Drane
• First Lady Jamell Meeks
• S. James Guitard
• Dr. Lakeba Williams
• Rev. Walter Kimbrough
• Jekalyn Carr

“I’m grateful for the team of editors and writers who created the notes for TheBreathe Life Bible,” said Philip Nation, vice president and publisher of Bibles for Thomas Nelson. “This is an edition that leads us to put action to our faith. I hope that their work will give readers greater courage to stand strong during days that feel overwhelming, shed light on the dark places of this world, and activate us to walk boldly in faith.”

The New King James Version (NKJV) is a bestselling modern “word-for-word” biblical translation. It balances the literary beauty and familiarity of the King James tradition with an extraordinary commitment to preserving the grammar and structure of the underlying biblical languages.

Michele Clark Jenkins is the author of She Speaks, a former HBO and Black Family Channel executive, and acts as the Senior Director, Consulting Group for Griffin & Strong, P.C.

Stephanie Perry Moore is a bestselling author of 80 novels and is the showrunner for The Cool and the Strong, a scripted SCETV/PBS show based off her newest book series, Magic Strong. Together, Jenkins and Moore are the cofounders and leaders of Sisters in Faith, a ministry devoted to encouraging and empowering African American women with God’s Word.

Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational products 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 thomasnelson.com.

Contact:  Amy Bigler, Public Relations Director, amy.bigler@harpercollins.com 

Chicago, IL.  On Saturday, July 1, 2023, Moody Radio will launch Living by Faith with Trillia Newbell.  Trillia will encourage listeners to take God at His Word and live their faith in everyday life. She’ll open the Bible, engage with special guests, and inspire listeners with hopeful stories and truth for lasting change. This live listener call-in program will air Saturdays 8-8:55 a.m. CDT.

Trillia Newbell is the acquisitions editor with Moody Publishers and has also authored several books, including 52 Weeks in the Word. Trillia shared her vision with many affiliates at the recent NRB convention in Orlando, describing plans for upcoming program topics and guests. Trillia is looking forward to taking live calls to meet listeners’ needs and encouraging others to live out their faith. 

For more information contact Janis.backing@moody.edu.

Cementing Its Position as a Leading Source for Prophetic Insights

June 2023, Eugene, OR — The Prophecy Pros Podcast, produced by Harvest House Publishers and known for its insightful discussions and expert contributions on biblical prophecy, has surpassed the remarkable milestone of one million downloads, the publisher says. This achievement solidifies the Prophecy Pros as a trustworthy destination for individuals seeking thought-provoking conversations about prophecy and other topics that interest Bible believers.

Authors Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson launched the podcast in 2020 and have captivated audiences worldwide, reaching over 115 countries. Through informative discussions, the hosts have consistently provided a platform for fostering a deeper understanding of eschatology and the prophetic landscape.

“Shortly before Tim LaHaye passed away, we prayed God would anoint new proclaimers to ignite hearts about Christ’s return. I believe God is in the process of answering that prayer by calling Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson — godly men on fire — to reach people with the message that Jesus is coming soon,” said David Reagan, evangelist emeritus and founder of Lamb and Lion Ministries. “I rejoice that they’ve teamed up, and I pray the Lord will enable them to [continue to] reach [people] with the exciting, hopeful message of Bible prophecy.”

The podcast brings together renowned experts and scholars who delve into a wide range of topics such as end-time events, spiritual warfare, the supernatural, the Covid-19 pandemic, and the recent rise in antisemitism. Notable guests have included theologians, authors, and respected leaders in the field such as Amir Tsarfati, Ron Rhodes, Mark Hitchcock, Billy Hallowell, Michele Bachmann, Erwin Lutzer, and Jack Hibbs.

With the one million downloads milestone reached, PPP is poised to continue expanding its reach and influence. The publisher says listeners can look forward to continued conversations that examine what the Bible makes known about the days before and after Jesus’ second coming. As one listener exclaims, “Looking forward to next week as I look forward to the coming of our blessed hope!”

To join the growing Prophecy Pros Podcast community and access the vast library of episodes, listeners can visit ProphecyProsPodcast.com and subscribe to the podcast on most major podcast platforms.

The Prophecy Pros Podcast is a refreshingly biblical, balanced, and nonsensationalized look at how God’s promises impact our lives today. Alongside qualified guest experts, hosts Jeff Kinley and Todd Hampson break down what Bible prophecy is, how it reveals God’s faithfulness, and why it’s so applicable to our faith. The podcast is accessible to everyone and is geared especially toward young adults who are inspired to study God’s promises. The Prophecy Pros Podcast is an invaluable tool for sharing the transformative truths of Bible prophecy with curious newcomers and longtime enthusiasts alike.

By The Sweet Gum brings home two awards from the 2023 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference for Iron Stream Media.

The 2023 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference Selah Awards and Directors’ Choice Awards were announced at a banquet on May 31, 2023. This year both awards were highly contested with over 450 entries for the Selah Awards and over 80 entries for the Directors’ Choice Awards.

By the Sweet Gum by Ane Mulligan snagged two awards that night:

• The 2023 Selah Awards — Historical / Biblical —  First Place
• The Directors’ Choice Awards — General Fiction — Third Place

About the book:
She’s bound by duty. He’s tethered to a dream. In the beleaguered mill town of Sweetgum, Georgia, Genessee Taylor dreams of a life beyond running the mill-owned hotel with her family. Though the work is honest, the owner of the mill is not. Genessee and her father long to see stronger labor laws passed to protect the innocent children who are injured and dying in the mill. When the owner learns of their activity, he will stop at nothing to silence them.Tommy Mack works at the mill and dreams of playing professional ball and marrying Genessee. When he’s contracted by a big-league team, his dreams are within grasp. Just as Tommy and Genessee’s wedding is on the horizon, tragedy strikes Sweetgum. Tommy can’t stay and Genessee can’t leave.Is there any way for them to battle through loss, deception, and sacrifice to find their way back to each other?

About the author: Ane Mulligan has been a voracious reader ever since her mom instilled within her a love of reading at age three, escaping into worlds otherwise unknown. But when Ane saw Peter Pan onstage, she was struck with a fever from which she never recovered—stage fever. She submerged herself in drama through high school and college. One day, her two loves collided, and a best-selling, award-winning novelist emerged, writing Southern-fried fiction served with a tall, sweet tea. Ane lives in Sugar Hill,Georgia, with her artist husband and a rascally Rottweiler. Find Ane on anemulligan.com, Amazon Author page, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and The Write Conversation.

Event Correlates with 60th Anniversary of King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech

NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 22, 2023 – HarperCollins Publishing in collaboration with Urban Ministries, Inc., and The K.I.N.G. Movement encourage congregations around the nation to proclaim Aug. 27 Share the Dream Sunday ahead of the 60th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s I Have a Dream speech, which he gave on Aug. 28, 1963.  

Share the Dream Sunday is an opportunity to help a new generation better understand, live, experience, and ultimately form a community around the six unifying principles at the heart of the dream to which King dedicated his life – love, conscience, freedom, justice, perseverance, and hope. 

Interested churches can download free resources from sharethedreamsunday.com, including:

• A Getting Started Guide,
• A Sermon outline covering the six biblical principles of King’s vision,
• Access to the I Have a Dream speech,
• Elementary Sunday School lesson,
• Printable invites, posters and bulletin inserts 
• Web, email and social media graphics,
• Video clips,
• And more.

Share the Dream Sunday is modeled after a new transformative video Bible study, Share the Dream: Shining a Light in a Divided World through Six Principles of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., releasing on Aug. 8. The study inspires and encourages viewers to transform their communities, cities and nations for Christ by embodying King’s six biblical principles. 

“Share the Dream is an incredible resource for churches, ministries and individuals to reclaim his dream and to put into practice right now,” said GRAMMY Award-winning musical artist Lecrae. 

The study is co-hosted by Matthew Daniels, J.D., Ph.D., a human rights and counter-terrorism expert, and Chris Broussard, an acclaimed journalist and broadcaster for FOX Sports 1 and FOX Sports Radio, and features expert voices including Ambassador Andrew Young, U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black, ABC News Broadcast Journalist Linsey Davis, Lecrae, and U.S. Senator Chris Coons. 

“In these difficult and dangerous times, this material needs to be in the arsenal of those who seek to bring healing to our hurting nation,” said Black. 

The video study consists of dynamic lessons that delve into each of the six principles, accompanied by an engaging study guide to facilitate individual or group reflection. Each lesson combines powerful teachings, thought-provoking discussions, and real-life applications to encourage viewers to live out these principles in their daily lives. 

“Dr. King’s message is as relevant today as it was 60 years ago… Share the Dream is an excellent resource for churches, ministries and individuals to reclaim his dream and put it into practice right now,” said Young.

To learn more and view the first session of Share the Dream visit sharethedreamsunday.com. 

About UMI
UMI (Urban Ministries, Inc.) is the largest independent religious media and publishing company serving the African American market. Founded in 1970 in Chicago, Illinois, by Dr. Melvin E. Banks, Sr., UMI creates positive, transformative analog and digital content based on a biblical worldview that is especially empowering to the African American community. UMI offices are in suburban Chicago. UMI exists to disseminate culture changing, biblically sound content and has tremendous credibility in producing high quality material reaching millions of people throughout the globe.

About The K.I.N.G. Movement
K.I.N.G. is a national Christian Men’s Movement geared toward strengthening men in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ by providing brotherhood, encouragement, accountability, knowledge, and fellowship.  The name K.I.N.G. is an acronym for Knowledge, Inspiration, and Nurture through God. K.I.N.G. is a non-denominational movement that seeks to unite true Bible-believing Christian men across racial, denominational, generational and political lines.  It is our hope that Christian men can move past their minor doctrinal differences and work together to expand the Kingdom of God. While founded by Chris Broussard in South Orange, New Jersey, K.I.N.G. has local chapters across the United States.

About HarperCollins Christian Publishing
The world’s leading Christian publisher, HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc. comprises the Thomas Nelson, Zondervan and HarperChristian Resources publishing groups, BibleGateway.com, FaithGateway.com, StudyGateway.com and ChurchSource.com. The Company produces bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, academic resources, curriculum, audio, and digital content for the Christian market space. Bible Gateway is the world’s largest Christian website with more than 20 million unique visitors each month. HarperCollins Christian Publishing is headquartered in Nashville, Tenn. with additional offices in the U.S. and Mexico. For more information visit HarperCollinsChristian.com.

CONTACT:  Kristin U. Cole, kristin@kcolecommunications.com, 615-289-6701

 

MEMPHIS, Tenn., June 19, 2023 — End Game Press, a traditional publishing house releasing family-friendly books in the general trade market, received multiple prestigious awards at the 2023 Selah Awards presentation on May 31st in Ridgecrest, North Carolina. These awards are sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference whose mission is to connect writers with God and other industry professionals.

This was the 11th year of the Selah Awards that were open to all published authors with works published in 2022 with either traditional or nontraditional publishers. The fees collected for the contest go towards the Blue Ridge Scholarship Fund that provides financial needs for talented writers who otherwise might not have the opportunity to attend.

First Place Selah Awards were given to Lilibet the Brave (Children’s Literature, December 6, 2022) by Katy Rose and After the Flowers Die (Inspiration/Gift, October 3, 2022) by Renee Leonard Kennedy. Second Place was awarded to The Choices She Made (Audio, October 13, 2022) by Felicia Ferguson and Third Place to Bedtime with Daddy (Children’s Picture Books, September 2, 2022) by Nancy Sanders.

Director’s Choice Awards were given to multiple End Game Press titles as well including Second Place for The Choices She Made (General Fiction, October 13, 2022) by Felicia Ferguson and Howie’s Broken Hee-Haw (Children’s, February 22, 2022). Third Place was given to After the Flowers Die (Devotionals/Bible Study/Gift, October 3, 2022) by Renee Leonard Kennedy, and Honorable Mentions were awarded to Our God Is Bigger Than That! (Children’s, July 18, 2022) by Michelle Medlock Adams and Eva Marie and In the Eye of the Storm (Devotionals/Bible Study/Gift, July 22, 2022) by Andy Clapp.

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.

“We are grateful once again to find our authors earning recognition for their dedication and hard work, while competing against many other excellent authors and publishers,” said Duerstock.

You can find the full list of finalists for the Selah Awards at www.blueridgeconference.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.

 

June 2023 marks twenty years since Riggins Rights Management began serving the Christian publishing community.

The company was started by Cindy Riggins in 2003 after ten years as Rights Director at Thomas Nelson. Her goal was to help other companies proactively market their subsidiary rights, link publishers acquiring rights to client copyright holders, then properly manage the full rights process and compliance.

The company first began representing Integrity Publishers, then Abingdon Press and AMG soon followed. Through the years, they have represented over thirty clients, with 24 current clients.  They represent a broad Christian theological spectrum from Evangelical to Mainline Protestant, Messianic Jewish, and Catholic…a mosaic of inspirational content within the Christian faith.  Several clients (Abingdon, AMG, B&H, New Growth Press, Iron Stream Media, No Greater Joy, Upper Room, and Warner Christian Resources) have remained clients for over fifteen years. Their full client list is available at www.rigginsrights.com.

But what is most important is the results.  Clients have expanded their global reach through rights sales, licensing partners around the world have great products in their own language or format, and millions of lives have been reached through the products.  In fact, Riggins Rights Management has issued over 8,500 agreements in 75 languages, resulting in 10+ million products distributed and possibly impacting 20+ million lives around the world.

The company has grown to become a global team that provides over 100 years of combined rights experience. Four of the team are US-based and two team members live outside the US; one covers Europe from Ukraine and another covers Africa and Latin America from Brazil. If you would like to evaluate if they can be of service to your company, contact Cindy Riggins at cindy@rigginsrights.com

In addition to industry veteran Carolyn Weidmayer, Paul Hendrickson joined the Riggins Rights Management Board of Directors this month. Paul has worked with Riggins Rights Management as a client and a licensee, so understands their business well.  Paul served as the general manager of the Hendrickson Publishing Group (HPG), which included the Rose Publishing imprint, from 2013 to 2023. HPG is noted for original biblical language materials, academic reference titles, and a wide variety of Bible products. Paul also served as director of new business development for Christian Book Distributors, LLC, the largest internet and catalog retailer of exclusively Christian products. Paul has held numerous board positions including serving on the Board of Directors for the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. Prior to the Christian publishing industry, Paul was a managing partner of Creative Information Concepts (CIC), an international management consulting company, for over 25 years.

Riggins Rights Management serves as the rights department for over 20 Christian publishers. They are a “business-to-business” service linking inspirational copyright owners and publishers acquiring rights for publication in different formats or languages, then managing the full licensing and compliance process. They have issued over 8,500 agreements in 75 languages, resulting in 10+ million products distributed and possibly impacting 20+ million lives around the world.

Contact: Cindy Riggins, cindy@rigginsrights.com 931-216-0760

 

 

“I Believe: Sermons on the Apostles’ Creed,” announced on Friday, June 23, is the newest release from the RFPA. The book is a compilation of sermons from Herman Hoeksema that were delivered via the Reformed Witness Hour in the 1950s. Hoeksema (1886–1965), who wrote prolifically during his time as a Christian Reformed and then Protestant Reformed pastor in Grand Rapids, MI, is one of the more well-known RFPA authors in Reformed circles, noted for his expositions on covenant theology (Sin and Grace) and eschatology (Behold! He Cometh).

This collection of sermons is an excellent introduction to a Reformed understanding of the fundamental doctrines of the Christian faith. According to book coordinator Marco Barone, who wrote the introduction for the work, “The sermons in this book are more than theological expositions of the doctrines of the Apostles’ Creed. Hoeksema offers insightful, practical applications that flow from the truths of the Creed.”

The Apostles’ Creed declares truths that transcend time and space, uniting all of Christ’s saints from past, present, and future. Both the Creed’s doctrines and practical implications are crucially important—not only to the individual Christian—but also to the church as a whole. By expounding the Apostles’ Creed, Hoeksema demonstrates that its truths are not empty propositions but living declarations pointing to the Christian’s only hope and comfort in life and death—the triune God and the Lord Jesus Christ.

I Believe precedes a current RFPA project to republish a number of Hoeksema’s most popular works, including Voice of Our Fathers, The Triple Knowledge, and When I Survey.

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