BARTLESVILLE, Okla. (Aug. 26, 2026) — The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) has launched Learn, Grow and Go!, a new discipleship resource designed to help children ages 6–12 build a strong biblical foundation, understand how all of Scripture points to Jesus and encourage bold faith in everyday life.

Through a combination of hands-on resources and digital content available through the VOM Kids App, Learn, Grow and Go! gives families, churches, homeschool groups and Christian schools an engaging way to help children know God’s Word and put into practice what they learn.

At the heart of Learn, Grow and Go! Are 50 Bible stories that take children from Genesis through the life of Christ and the Book of Acts. Twelve animated episodes help children see God’s plan of salvation unfolding, while Bible Story Cards, discussion resources and activity books help them explore more deeply. This new resource follows a simple framework to help children “learn” stories from God’s Word, “grow” as they understand what those stories mean for their own lives, and “go” by sharing what they’ve learned with others.

“Kids will learn stories from God’s Word, grow in their understanding of how the stories relate to them, and go by telling those stories to their friends,” said David Robbins, the director of VOM’s Church Leader Network.

Learn, Grow and Go! is easy for families, churches, children’s ministries, homeschool co-ops, and Christian schools to use. Each kit provides a structured discipleship pathway while also allowing families and leaders to adapt lessons to their schedules and group sizes.

Digital access through the VOM Kids App extends the experience beyond the physical kit, giving children and families access to Learn, Grow and Go! video content as well as additional faith-building resources from The Voice of the Martyrs.

Each Learn, Grow and Go! kit includes:

• Digital access to 12 engaging animated episodes that reveal God’s plan of salvation and show how all of Scripture points to Christ.
• 12 activity books featuring puzzles, coloring sheets and Bible-based games
• Bible Story Cards with illustrations and child-friendly story summaries
• Bible Discussion Cards featuring expanded story text, memory verses and guided discussion questions
• A bonus pack of Bible Story Cards to encourage sharing with friends
• The Three Witnesses Trilogy graphic novels, plus digital access to the accompanying full-length animated films

“Learn, Grow and Go! gives parents and ministry leaders tools that help make Scripture accessible and memorable,” Robbins said. “The goal is discipleship, helping children know God’s Word, live it out and understand that sharing their faith is a natural part of following Jesus.”

Learn, Grow and Go! is now available. For more information about the VOM Kids App, visit vom.org/vomkids. Wholesale retailers can contact Anchor Distributors by phone: 1-800-444-4484, Fax: 800-765-1960 or e-mail: customercare@anchordistributors.org. Or contact vombooks@vom.org.

About The Voice of the Martyrs
Founded in 1967 by Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, The Voice of the Martyrs is a nonprofit, interdenominational missions organization serving persecuted Christians in the world’s most difficult and dangerous places to follow Christ. For more information, visit VOM.org.

W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, has announced a publishing agreement with Matthias J. Barker, LMHC, a licensed psychotherapist and one of the most widely recognized voices on family estrangement. Barker is currently writing a book on the subject of family estrangement, set to be published in 2027. The deal was brokered by President and Co-Owner of Alive Literary, Bryan Norman and acquired by W Publishing Executive Editor, Lisa-Jo Baker.

Barker is a therapist, researcher, and founder of Estrangement.com, an online psychoeducation and support program that serves parents and adult children navigating family conflict and long-term disconnection. Through his clinical practice, community, and live workshops, he works directly with thousands of individuals seeking to understand and heal the pain of fractured family relationships.

With an audience of more than four million across social platforms, Barker has established himself as a trusted and authoritative resource for families in crisis. His teaching centers on helping individuals move out of cycles of hurt, withdrawal, and criticism toward healing, understanding, and, where healthy and possible, reconciliation.

“Family estrangement is becoming one of the defining relationship conversations of our time. Our growing awareness of boundaries, trauma, and emotional health has given people new language for old pain, but not necessarily a better way through it. In my work, I meet parents who are heartbroken and confused, and adult children who feel deeply hurt and have spent years trying to stay close before deciding to step away. This book is my attempt to understand the tensions on both sides of that silence, help families find peace with what is possible today, and build the skills and resilience needed for a healthier relationship, if and when reconnection becomes possible. I’m grateful to Bryan Norman at Alive Literary for championing this project from the start, and to Lisa-Jo Baker and the W Publishing team for believing this book could hold the complexity of estrangement with honesty and care,” said Barker.

“Matthias has built a community of millions who trust him because his guidance is grounded in serious clinical training and real, hands-on work with families in pain. We are honored to partner with him on this book. It has the power to help countless parents and adult children move from disconnection toward understanding, healing, and, where possible, reconciliation. That is exactly the kind of transformative work we are proud to publish,” said W Publishing VP and Publisher Susan Ligon.

“Matthias brings something remarkably rare to this space,” said Baker. “Deep empathy for both parents and adult children, grounded in clinical experience and sharpened by the insight of someone who has listened closely to thousands of families living this story. He helps us understand what happened, why it hurts, and what healing might still be possible.”

Barker’s clinical approach is integrative and trauma-informed, drawing on training in complex trauma and Internal Family Systems under Harvard-trained psychiatrist Dr. Frank Anderson, grief and loss under David Kessler, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy under Dr. Matthieu Villatte.

A sought-after lecturer and trainer for mental health professionals, Barker regularly presents at the Oxford Trauma Masters Conference in England and the Psychotherapy Networker Conference in Washington, D.C. He resides in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife and three children.

Further details regarding the book’s title and publication date will be announced.

Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher 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, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information, visit www.thomasnelson.com.

Contact: Allison Carter, Sr. Publicity Dir., W Publishing Group, allison.carter@harpercollins.com

Full Scripture. Original Art. A Bible Kids Can Explore.

New children’s Bible combines accessible learning resources with compelling illustrations to help young readers engage with God’s Word.

Chicago, Ill. (September 1, 2026) — A new resource invites children to step into God’s Word. In a society increasingly shaped by AI and technology, a new children’s Bible celebrates God’s Word with hand-drawn art and thoughtful content that encourages exploration. According to a 2026 study from World Metrics, only 63% of Gen Z Christians believe the Bible is the literal Word of God, and just 35% read it daily. To help young readers connect with Scripture in a meaningful and accessible way, Christian Art Kids, an imprint of Christian Art Gifts, is excited to announce the release of The Discovery Bible on September 1, 2026.

Designed for children ages 8 and older, The Discovery Bible combines the full biblical text with beautiful and realistic, hand-drawn illustrations, as well as study tools and interactive feature boxes that help young readers engage with Scripture. The Bible is designed to encourage both independent study and shared reading experiences among children, parents and grandparents.

Using the New Living Translation (NLT), this Bible is a wonderful first Bible for kids who are growing as independent readers or for families to read aloud. Every piece of artwork in The Discovery Bible was created by hand with these young readers in mind. Full-page scenes, illustrations, maps, and fun infographics are designed to help kids stay engaged and experience the Bible as a living story filled with real people and real moments.

“Our mission at Christian Art Gifts is to develop products that bring the words of Scripture into everyday life,” said Julie Reynolds, Director of Marketing. “For more than two years, our team has worked to bring this Bible to life. Even if you think you don’t need another Bible, you’ll want this one.”

While designed for young readers, The Discovery Bible will help anyone rediscover their love of Scripture or fall in love with it for the first time.

The Bible’s “God,” “Me,” “Big Plan” call-out boxes help readers trace the big ideas of the Bible and see how individual stories fit into God’s overarching plan throughout Scripture. Resources like family trees, maps, and character profiles help young readers better understand the people and the world of the Bible.

“The Bible isn’t just a book,” said Reynolds. “From the first page to the last, the Bible is the story of God’s redemptive love for us, and the best text a child could ever know. Our hope for children reading The Discovery Bible is that they understand that story and grow in their knowledge of God as they read His Word.”

The Discovery Bible is the perfect gift for Christmas, Easter, birthdays, baptisms, school promotions and other special milestones. It is designed to help children engage with Scripture in a meaningful and lasting way. It also encourages families to grow in faith together as they explore the beauty of God’s Word.

About Christian Art Gifts
We’re a premier Christian inspirational gift and book publisher. We began producing Bibles and gifts and successfully added Christian books under our publishing arm, Christian Art Publishers. The Discovery Bible is part of our Christian Art Kids imprint.

Contact:  Jen Valk / jen.valk@epic.inc / 269.207.9598

Carol Stream, IL (August 31, 2026) — Tyndale House Publishers (@tyndalehouse) is thrilled to partner with The Promised Land, a hit biblical mocumentary series, in a shared mission to make biblical truth available to all. Acquired by Kara Leonino, associate director of acquisitions and curriculum, and edited by Carol Traver, director of content development, the official Bible study will be published by Tyndale to accompany season 1, allowing the audience to engage with Scripture on a deeper level while watching the comedic retelling of Moses’ story.

The Promised Land was created by Mitch Hudson, who began writing scripts while working as an assistant director on The Chosen. Hudson desired to capture the humanity, humor, and awkward realities of Moses’ story, all while honoring Scripture. The modern mockumentary style of the show has resonated with viewers by bringing biblical characters and stories to life in an accessible and engaging way.

Season 1 has become wildly popular, with over 33.6M impressions since the pilot premiered on The Promised Land YouTube channel in July 2024. This month, the production announced a new partnership with Lionsgate TV, which will be the main distributor for upcoming seasons, allowing even greater reach and audience participation.

“The Promised Land had me hooked from the pilot’s cold open. On the one hand, it’s all the things you want in a show—it’s smart, clever, and absolutely hilarious. And on the other hand, it’s something you didn’t even know a show could be—deeply faithful and reverent toward the God of the Bible and the spiritual journey of his people, while gently and warmly laughing at our human foibles, failings, and frustrations,” says Sarah Atkinson, vice president and publisher of Tyndale books and alliances. “When I watch an episode of The Promised Land, it makes me open my Bible and go back to the source text—and we are delighted to be partnering in the creation of a Bible study to help viewers of the show do just that.”

“We are incredibly excited about our new partnership with Tyndale,” says Richie Johns, producer of The Promised Land with Milk & Honey Studios. “As one of the world’s largest independent Christian publishers, Tyndale shares our passion for helping people creatively engage with the Word of God. The Promised Land was created with the hope of inspiring people to open their Bibles, whether for the first time or the hundredth, and this partnership is an exciting next step in helping our audience discover God through the story of Moses in a fresh and meaningful way.”

The first Tyndale Bible study, Walking the Wilderness Together, will accompany season 1 of The Promised Land and feature six sessions taking readers on a fun, faith-filled journey through the book of Exodus.

Coproducer Bethany Johns says, “In a world that feels increasingly lonely, we believe the story of Moses, and The Promised Land season 1 in particular, invites us to consider both the beauty and the challenges of living in community. Through this study, we hope people see that when we choose to submit ourselves daily to God and walk alongside one another in faith, miraculous things can happen.”

For more information or for media inquiries, please contact Zoe Jethani, zoejethani@tyndale.com.

Tyndale House Publishers
Since 1962, Tyndale House Publishers has positively impacted readers worldwide. Tyndale is one of the world’s largest independent Christian publishers, dedicated to making the Bible accessible in languages people relate to and understand. Tyndale publishes the New Living Translation (NLT) and other Bible translations, nonfiction books that offer Christ-centered insight, fiction that inspires, and children’s resources that help share God’s Word with the next generation. Tyndale’s independence enables it to honor its founding model through annual grants and donations to other charitable organizations around the world, totaling more than half of the funds generated through publishing operations.

Milk & Honey Studios
Milk & Honey Studios is dedicated to telling fresh, inspiring stories for a new generation. As the studio behind the hit series The Promised Land, Milk & Honey Studios specializes in speaking to the questions, hopes, and experiences of younger audiences. With a focus on authenticity, heart, and cultural relevance, the studio is committed to creating impactful film and television that connects across diverse communities and platforms.

MEDIA CONTACT:  Zoe Jethani, 630.784.5408

August 29, 2026 | Memphis, TN | ACFW held its annual Awards Gala on August 29, 2026 at the close of their annual conference, held this year at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. It was an honor to bestow the following awards:

Recognition of Lifetime Achievement award was presented to Karen Kingsbury. The Lena Nelson Dooley Mentor of the Year Award as well as The Martha Rogers Member Service Award was given to DiAnn Mills. Tamela Hancock Murray of The Steve Laube Agency was awarded the Agent of the Year Award, while Deidre Lockhart from Brilliant Cut Editing received the Editor of the Year Award.

In recognition of books released in 2025, the following titles won Carol Awards:

Contemporary
Capture the Moment by Suzanne Woods Fisher
Revell: Editor – Andrea Doering
 
Historical
The Fourth Magi by Bryan E. Canter
Independent Author: Editor – Ed Marlow
 
Historical Romance
The Lawyer and the Laundress by Christine Hill Suntz
Tyndale House: Editor: Kathryn S. Olson
  
Mystery/Suspense/Thriller
Every Hour Until Then by Gabrielle Meyer
Bethany House (Baker Publishing Group): Editors – Bethany Lenderink and Jessica Sharpe
 
Novella
The Christmas Book Flood by Roseanna M. White
Tyndale House: Editors: Elizabeth Jackson and Kathryn S. Olson

Romance
Before Grace by Anna Daugherty
Black Rose Writing: Editor: Denise Harmer
 
Romantic Suspense
Protecting You by Robin Patchen
Independent Author: Editor: Ray Rhamey
 
Short Novel
One Nine by Sara Davison
Independent Author: Editor: Jayci Roek
 
Speculative
Darkfell by Amanda Wright
Quill & Flame Publishing: Editors: Brittany Eden and Jennifer Frankovic
 
Young Adult
Truth Cursed by Angie Dickinson
Enclave Publishing (Oasis Family Media): Editors: Avily Jerome and Lisa Laube

Debut Author
The Tragedy of Oli Ricker by Phillip Snyder
Living Tome Publishing: Editors: Emily Whitten and Leilah Wright

Bloomington, MN — August 24, 2026 — It is with deep regret that Bethany Press announces that the company will permanently cease operations by the end of next week. The decision was made August 10, and the company is working diligently to complete as many customer projects as possible before closing.

For more than 15 years, Bethany Press has relied on a paper supply program in which its primary paper vendor maintained inventory of various grades and roll sizes at a Chicago-area warehouse. Recently, the mill producing the company’s primary book papers reduced its book-paper production by approximately 50 percent. As a result, the paper inventory needed to support Bethany Press’s production requirements could no longer be maintained.Bethany Press immediately explored alternative sources and worked to secure additional paper.

However, the lead times required for new mill production, combined with the existing inventory shortfall, created an unavoidable four- to five-week gap in the company’s paper supply. The resulting disruption has placed the company in an unsustainable operating position, making the diƯicult decision to close unavoidable.

“This is one of the most difficult decisions we have ever had to make,” said Pete Larson, President/CEO of Bethany Press. “For 29 years, we have been privileged to work with outstanding customers, employees, vendors, and industry partners. We are deeply grateful for the trust our customers have placed in us to produce their books, and for the relationships we have built along the way.”

Bethany Press is making every effort to complete projects that can be reasonably finished before the company ceases operations and is working with customers, employees, and vendors throughout the closing process.

The company extends its sincere appreciation to the many customers who have entrusted Bethany Press with the production of their titles over nearly three decades. The company also recognizes the significant impact this closure will have on its employees, customers, vendors, and their families.

“We would deeply appreciate your prayers for everyone affected by this decision,” Larson said. “Bethany Press has always been about much more than printing books. It has been about people, relationships, and the opportunity to help spread the Gospel. We are profoundly thankful for everyone who has been part of that journey.”

About Bethany Press
Founded 29 years ago, Bethany Press has provided book printing and manufacturing services to publishers and organizations throughout the United States. Over the years, the company has produced millions of books and built lasting relationships with customers, vendors, and industry partners.

Scripture-based guidance for navigating anxiety, emotional struggles, and life’s challenges

ST. LOUIS—Strong in the Lord: A Women’s Bible Study on Faith and Mental Health offers a careful, Scripture-centered approach to understanding mental and emotional struggles in light of God’s Word. Written by Dr. Jennifer K. Londgren—a licensed marriage and family therapist, nationally certified counselor, and professor with expertise in anxiety, addiction, and women’s mental health—this eight-week study thoughtfully brings together clinical insight and Lutheran theology.

“You were created in God’s image, which means you are designed for relationships—with God, others, and yourself. Our emotions, thoughts, and bodies are not accidents; they are part of God’s perfect design. However, sin has distorted how we experience our existence as children of God. … My goal with this book is to encourage you while constantly pointing you back to Scripture,” Londgren writes.

Addressing experiences such as anxiety, rumination, emotional overload, and relational strain, this study does not separate mental health from the life of faith. Instead, it returns again and again to Christ’s promises—given in Scripture and in Baptism—where identity, comfort, and hope are certain. Each session includes Scripture, guided teaching, reflection questions, and prayer, making it well suited for both personal study and group conversation.

Visit cph.org for more information about the book. Contact CPH Publicity to schedule an interview with the author.

About the Author
Dr. Jennifer K. Londgren is the coordinator of the alcohol and drug studies program and an associate professor of health science at Minnesota State University. Dr. Londgren is a licensed marriage and family therapist, nationally certified counselor, and board-certified telemental health provider. She has clinical expertise working with addiction, anxiety disorders, and women’s issues. She presents at local and national levels on self-care, well-being, stress and burnout, and innovative teaching techniques.

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

CONTACT:
Erica Sontag, publicity@cph.org

AUGUST 2026 | LISLE, IL—InterVarsity Press (IVP) is expanding its library of resources based on the First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament (FNV) with a new Bible study tentatively titled Creator Sets Free: An FNV Bible Study. IVP recently signed a contract with coauthors Terry M. Wildman and Joshua S. Hopping for this Spring 2028 release.

The FNV is a dynamic equivalence translation of Scripture that captures the simplicity, clarity, and beauty of Native storytellers in English, while remaining faithful to the original language of the Bible. The project was birthed out of a desire to provide an English Bible that connects, in a culturally sensitive way, to the traditional heart languages of the over six million English-speaking First Nations people of North America.

More than 100,000 copies of the FNV New Testament have been sold, and more than eight million people have looked up a New Testament chapter in the FNV translation at Bible.com.

“The FNV truly is a groundbreaking project, both in the scope of the translation work and in its profound ministry impact,” said IVP president and publisher Terumi Echols.

Based on the strong response to the FNV, first published in 2021, IVP has gone on to publish the First Nations Version Psalms and Proverbs: An Indigenous Bible Translation (2025) by Terry Wildman and the IVP Kids title Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story (2024) by Wildman and illustrated by Hannah Noel Buchanan and Holly Buchanan. Releasing in Fall 2028, When the Great Spirit Walked Among Us by Wildman will offer a First Nations retelling of the the story of Jesus in the four gospels.

IVP is also planning to introduce the FNV Old Testament over the next ten years. The FNV Old Testament will be released in four phases, with Genesis through Joshua available in 2029, Judges through Esther in 2032, the Major and Minor Prophets in 2034, and the full FNV Bible of both the Old and New Testaments together in 2035.

The newly contracted Bible study will release ahead of the first phase of the FNV Old Testament. It is a ten-session Bible study guide on the life of Jesus through the text of the FNV. “This study approaches the life of Creator Sets Free (Jesus) as a story meant to be entered, not merely explained. It invites readers to slow down, to notice place and movement, to pay attention to who is gathered and who is missing, and to listen for how the Creator’s work unfolds in and through community,” write Wildman and Hopping in the introduction.

Wildman has served as the lead translator, general editor, and project manager for the FNV and serves as the director of spiritual growth and leadership development for Native InterVarsity. Hopping is an Indigenous author, teacher, spiritual leader, and brand protection professional.

Wildman and Hopping note that this study is really for anyone wanting to study the life of Jesus. “This study does not assume that all readers are Indigenous. Some will come from Native communities. Others will come as guests. Wherever you begin, you are invited to listen with humility and care. Some ideas will feel familiar. Others may feel unsettling. That is part of the journey.”

Al Hsu, IVP’s lead editor on the FNV resources, said, “The FNV has helped thousands of readers encounter Scripture in a vivid way. We’re excited that this Bible study guide will be a companion for even more individuals and groups to meet Jesus and to walk the good road with him.”

To learn more about the story behind the FNV, read this interview with Wildman.

Founded in 1947 as an extension of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship/USA, InterVarsity Press serves those in the university, the church, and the world by publishing thoughtful Christian books that equip and encourage people to follow Jesus as Savior and Lord in all of life. For more information, visit ivpress.com.

Contact:  Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

AUGUST 2026 | LISLE, IL—On August 27 InterVarsity Press (IVP) will release the first episode of a five-part miniseries of The Digital Examen podcast, hosted by pastor and author Jay Kim.

In this special miniseries Kim will join writers, pastors, and thought leaders to uncover the gifts of an examined life by meditating on the five key movements of the Prayer of Examen:

• Invitation: Amid the toil of absence in a distracted age, the Examen begins by offering us the gift of presence, right here, right now.
• Gratitude: Amid a culture constantly striving for more and telling us if we’re not winning we’re losing, the Examen reorients us around the gift of gratitude.
• Reflection: Amid the pressure to react with immediacy about anything and everything, the Examen invites us into the gift of tempered and mature reflection.
• Confession: Amid our enslavement to the shackles of shame—for what we’ve done, what we’ve left undone, and what’s been done to us—the Examen offers us the freeing gift of confession.
• Looking Forward: Amid the tendency and temptation to habit-stack our way to success and life-plan our way to meaning and purpose, the Examen asks us to offer our plans to God, seeking the daily bread of his gracious provision.

The original idea for The Digital Examen was developed in response to the exhaustion so many people are experiencing amid the noise of the modern digital age, where peace is scarce and self-reflection is infrequent. Throughout the first three seasons Kim has conversed with a variety of leaders, pastors, and scholars who are working to reorient their lives in the direction of listening, tuning their hearts and minds to hear the voice of God in all of its clarity, kindness, and strength.

As the lead pastor at WestGate Church in Silicon Valley, Kim has experienced the digital church in all its splendor and writes about it in his two books, Analog Church and Analog Christian. His newest book is titled The Pace of Peace: Distraction, Attention, and the Gifts of an Examined Life.

 In this miniseries of The Digital Examen, Kim will talk with these guests about the individual movements of the Prayer of Examen:

August 27: Episode one on invitation welcomes Tyler Staton, the lead pastor of Bridgetown Church in Portland, Oregon, and the national director of 24-7 Prayer USA.

September 3: Episode two on gratitude features Drew Hyun, the founder and pastor of Hope Church Midtown in New York City. He is also the president of the Emotionally Healthy Discipleship team, a movement that is dedicated to transforming church culture through the multiplication of deeply changed leaders and disciples.

September 10: Episode three on reflection includes a discussion with Ken Shigematsu, senior pastor of Tenth Church in Vancouver, British Columbia, one of the largest and most diverse city-center churches in Canada.

September 17: Episode four will focus on confession as Kim talks with Ericka Andersen, author of Freely Sober and a journalist whose writing has appeared in Christianity Today, World Magazine, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.

September 24: Episode five wraps up the season around the movement of looking forward. Kim will talk with Faith Eury Cho, the founder of The Honor Summit, a ministry that exists to equip and activate Asian American women for the mission of God. Alongside her husband, Pastor David Cho, she is also the co-pastor of Mosaic Covenant Church, a church plant based in New Jersey and the New York City metropolitan area.

The Digital Examen miniseries will be available through Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major podcast distributors. Check out the IVP YouTube page for a peek at The Digital Examen trailer

Contact: Krista Clayton, kclayton@ivpress.com

 

NASHVILLE (August 19, 2026) — HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) today announced that Damon Reiss will return to the company as SVP, Group Publisher of Christian Trade Publishing. Reiss will be based in Nashville, report to Mark Schoenwald, President and CEO of HCCP, and serve on the executive leadership team.

In this role, Reiss will set the strategy and direction for trade publishing at Thomas Nelson and Zondervan, including the imprints Nelson Books, W Publishing, Zondervan Books, Thomas Nelson Fiction, Zondervan Fiction, HarperChristian Resources, Renew, and Harper Catholic. He will partner with the publishers to drive growth, develop new business initiatives, and manage relationships with key authors, retailers, distributors, and staff.

Reiss returns to HCCP from Tyndale, where he served as Chief Publishing Officer overseeing publishing strategy and leading the company’s publishing teams. Prior to that, he was VP/Publisher of W Publishing at HCCP. Under Reiss, the imprint published works from some of Christian publishing’s most impactful nonfiction authors, including Dr. David Jeremiah, John Bevere, Louie Giglio, Savannah Guthrie, Philip Anthony Mitchell, Kathie Lee Gifford, Rabbi Jason Sobel, and Sarah Jakes Roberts. Over more than two decades at HCCP, he held a variety of roles that gave him a deep understanding of both the Thomas Nelson and Zondervan sides of the business.

“Damon’s contributions to HCCP over decades have been invaluable,” said Schoenwald. “His extensive experience, dynamic leadership, and passion for the work make him the perfect choice to fill the role of group publisher. We are thrilled to see him return to HCCP.”

“I’m thrilled to return to HarperCollins Christian Publishing and to have the opportunity to serve as Group Publisher alongside such a talented team,” said Reiss. “HCCP is a place I value and deeply believe in, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue its mission of publishing Christian content that inspires, encourages, and equips readers around the world.”

HarperCollins Christian Publishing (HCCP) is the world’s leading Christian publisher and home to renowned brands Thomas Nelson and Zondervan. It also operates various digital platforms, including FaithGateway, ChurchSource, and Bible Gateway—the world’s largest Christian website. HCCP specializes in bestselling Bibles, inspirational books, children’s books, academic resources, curriculum, gift books, audio, and digital content crafted for the Christian market. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, with an office in Grand Rapids, Michigan, HCCP is part of HarperCollins Publishers. For more information, visit HarperCollinsChristian.com.

Media Contact: Erin Crum, HarperCollins Publishers, erin.crum@harpercollins.com