Warrior Mother: Equipping Your Heart to Fight for Your Families Faith

“A precious, hard-won, battle-tested companion for Christian mothers who seek to stand in their God-given authority.”
-Quantrilla Ard, PhD, author, speaker, and podcaster

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.—It’s not easy raising faithful kids in the world today— parents often don’t know what to do – so what if mothers started with their own hearts? In her new release Warrior Mother: Equipping Your Heart to Fight for Your Families Faith,  Victoria Riollano has written more than just another book on parenting, she has written the ultimate guidebook on being the warrior mother your children need. Riollano shows moms how to first seek their own spiritual transformation, then pass that along to their children. Moms will love her authentic examples,  and the sharing of her life, plus she has an educational background in child and adolescent psychology. Warrior Mother will quickly become the book they go back to time and time again at all stages of their kids’ lives— but more importantly, their own.

From the very first chapter, where she talks about an enemy that will stop at nothing to destroy, she starts to equip mothers with everything they need to be the first line of defense in the lives of their children. Warrior Mother, isn’t written to make moms feel good about their parenting, but it is the ultimate guide to challenge, motivate and  empower mothers who are out in the field every day.

“I could not be more excited about the release of Warrior Mother! I believe every mother should know that she is enough, and that God is with her as she faces the emotional and spiritual battles of parenting. My heart is that this book will equip mothers to show up to their parenting journey with confidence and complete reliance on Christ!.”

Warrior Mother is full of impactful and powerful information to equip mothers for the times we are in. Riollano ends each chapter with Victory Verses, Reflections, and a Power Prayer, so readers can take away a tool from every chapter. No matter what phase a mother in from infants to children all grown up, Warrior Mother is the tool that will help them go to their own source, Jesus, in order to guide and equip their children every day.

Victoria Riollano is a military mom of seven who holds an MA in child and adolescent psychology. She is professor of psychology at three universities, as well as co-pastor and church planter. Her writing has been featured on Crosswalk, iBelieve, the YouVersion Bible app, and Christianity Today. Learn more about Victoria at victoryspeaks.org.

Warrior Mother
Kregel Publications
ISBN13: 978-0825447686
April 2023, Softcover
256 pages, $18.99

Media Contact: Jeane Wynn, 918-630-9695, Jeane@TallOak.Media

 

Fiction Meets Real World Reality in Chilling Suspense

“Perfect title. Perfect setting. Perfectly crafted story. I could NOT put it down. This one goes on your keeper shelf because you’ll want to read it again and again. Can’t wait for the next one!”
-Lynette Eason, best-selling and award-winning author

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.— Faithful readers and soon-to-be fans of Kimberley Woodhouse will be excited to see her newest release 26 Below, the very first book in the Alaskan Cyber Hunters series. Woodhouse brings a personal element to 26 Below, because it is based in Alaska, her favorite state, where she once made her home. She did extensive research for this book, which puts main characters Darcie and Jason in the middle of a cyber security nightmare. Woodhouse’s  son-in-law, a West Point graduate, who has been on post at the Army Cyber Institute was also part of her extensive research. She credits him with helping her get a true working view of cyber security, and the many amazing people who work behind the scenes to keep the country safe.  While 26 Below is fiction, many of the details are chillingly real to the times we are living in today.

What would happen if temperatures fell to 26 below? Woodhouse wastes no time in taking readers on a wild ride of suspense, and adventure. Main characters Darcie Phillips and Jason Myers must work together and find answers quick. Woodhouse  ties in characters with a  flawless story of the modern world, and the reality of cyberthreats.

“The idea for this story has been in my heart and mind since 2009. Over the years it has grown as technology advanced and the need for cyber security increased. I can’t wait to get 26 Below into readers’ hands.” Says Woodhouse.

26 Below is the perfect novel to toss in a spring or summer getaway bag. Woodhouse has written a book that will fascinate and challenge  all at the same time. Readers  won’t want to miss her Note from the Author at the end of the book, where she also includes a sneak peak at 8 Down, the next book in the Alaskan Cyber Hunters series coming Fall 2023.

Kimberley Woodhouse is the best-selling author of more than thirty books and novellas, including A Deep Divide, Bridge of Gold, and The Mayflower Bride, as well as the coauthor of the Heart of Alaska series with Tracie Peterson. Kimberley’s writing has earned a Carol Award, the Christian Market Novel of the Year, the Holt Medallion, and many others. A proud former resident of Alaska, she now makes her home in the Pennsylvania Poconos. Visit her at kimberleywoodhouse.com.

26 Below
Kregel Publications
ISBN13: 9780825447723
April 2023
Softcover272 pages, $16.99

Media Contact: Jeane Wynn, 918-630-9695, Jeane@TallOak.MediaJeane@wynnwynnmedia.com

March 28, 2023–Writing for Your Life’s new director Kate Rademacher, former director Brian Allain, and Joyce Dinkins announce Joyce Dinkins Publishing, LLC will own and direct Publishing in Color (PIC), publishingincolor.com, effective April 1,  2023.

Brian Allain founded PIC in 2018 as part of Writing for Your Life, in order to increase the number of writers in Christian publishing who are Black and indigenous people of color (BIPOC). This also increases BIPOC representation among published works. PIC conferences encourage BIPOC writers, editors, and other content producers, and result in independent writing contracts, book deals, book contributions, literary agent / author relationships, magazine contributions, illustration contracts, diverse new resources, and flourishing publishing relationships. 

PIC provides scholarships for a select number of attendees to experience its conferences, and offers a stream of free publishing information and tools through regular email newsletters and social media content. Our Daily Bread Ministries, Judson Press, Guideposts, InterVarsity Press, HarperCollins, Tyndale House, Penguin Random House, Baker Publishing Group, Chicken Soup for the Soul, NavPress, P&R Publishing, and many other publishing experts have presented at PIC conferences. Literary agents Jevon Bolden, Barb Roose, Karen Neumair, Greg Johnson, Rachelle Gardner, and Sharon Norris Elliott are among those who have invested in conference workshops and appointments to open access to publishing to attendees.

Joyce Dinkins says, “In my role as an executive editor at Our Daily Bread Ministries 2015–2023, I have had the privilege of acquiring diverse writers, and developing resources by Black content creators and some Hispanic writers through VOICES. I’ve acquired Black Americans, AfroCanadian, Hispanic, and Asian writers for Our Daily Bread Ministries through PIC gatherings in New Brunswick, New Jersey; Los Angeles; Chicago; and through PIC’s virtual conferences. I hope to build on Brian Allain’s leadership and hard work, to carry PIC forward, and I am trusting in God’s grace as He works through our publishing community.” 

“I am thrilled that Joyce Dinkins will now lead Publishing in Color,” Brian Allain said. “It has been an honor to start the program and lead it through its first ten conferences. I have greatly appreciated the outstanding contributions from our publishing industry experts and conference attendees.” Kate Rademacher adds, “We are blessed to have Joyce Dinkins own and lead Publishing in Color. I look forward to continued collaboration with Joyce to help advance Publishing in Color’s goals.”

Joyce Dinkins is a member of the Evangelical Christian Publishing Association (ECPA) subcommittee on diversity, equity, and inclusion; an ECPA Emerging Leader mentor; and associate director of the board of the Academy of Christian Editors. The American Writers and Speakers Association awarded Joyce as the fiction editor of the year and non-fiction editor of merit in 2014 and 2015, respectively. She has thirty-six years of experience in Christian publishing.

You can learn more at www.publishingincolor.com. The PIC Conference March 13-17 included more than 80 participants. The next conference will take place fall 2023 and registration will become available at the site. 

Contact: JoyceDinkinsPublishing@gmail.com

Frankfurt am Main, March 30, 2023 – Bookwire GmbH, the leading digital publishing company, is kicking off 2023 with a major expansion of its international business by establishing a new subsidiary in the United States. As a response to the increasing demand for their services from US publishers, Bookwire is excited to announce the formation of a dedicated US market team. As of the beginning of this year, the company has appointed digital publishing expert Brittyne Lewis as the Country Manager of the US, who will be responsible for driving the company’s growth and success in the market. This move is a clear indication of Bookwire’s ambitious goal to establish a strong presence in the US market and provide specialized services tailored to the unique needs of US publishers. This new US team serves as the foundation for the company’s future growth in the market.

Bookwire fully commits itself to a long-term growth strategy in the US, with the goal of sustainably establishing the German-born international company in the American market. With the creation of its US subsidiary, Bookwire will now offer an extensive portfolio of services in digital publishing, differentiating itself as a seamless full-service provider for publishing customers of all sizes. The company’s comprehensive software, Bookwire OS – One Solution, intelligently links production, distribution, marketing and analytics features in one user-friendly platform. This platform is designed to help publishers of all sizes with their digital book publishing needs.

Brittyne Lewis brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the role. With over 15 years of experience in the digital publishing industry, she has a proven track record of pioneering new digital solutions and has held various high-level management positions. Brittyne has a strong focus on exceptional customer service and has built a reputation for developing lasting customer relationships. Brittyne will play a crucial role in helping Bookwire deliver on its mission to provide the American market with its full range of services and expertise.

“I am very excited to lead Bookwire’s audio and ebook business in the US. Bookwire is the perfect option for new customers looking for a one-stop-shop for their digital publishing needs and for anyone who wants to take advantage of the company’s industry-leading expertise in audiobook production and distribution. Our software, Bookwire OS – One Solution, will be a strong distributor in the US market, meeting the needs of publishers of all sizes, and helping them to enhance their reach and increase their revenue,” Brittyne Lewis says.

Jens Klingelhöfer, CEO and Co-Founder of Bookwire explaines Bookwire’s strategy: “Bookwire is known internationally as a comprehensive distributor of ebooks and audiobooks, and now our company brings that expertise to the US market. With our solution Bookwire OS and our team, we offer a unique combination of technology and expertise, allowing them to provide their customers with a full range of services, from digitizing and formatting ebooks to distribution and analytics, as well as audiobook production.”

With the new subsidiary, the digital publishing company Bookwire grows to seven international locations in Europe, South America and the USA with a total of 150 employees.

About Bookwire & “Bookwire OS – One Solution”
Bookwire GmbH was founded in Frankfurt in 2010 as a service provider for publisher distribution of eBooks and digital content. It has since become one of the leading international businesses in digital publishing technology. Bookwire currently employs 150 people in Germany, the UK, Spain, France, Brazil, Mexico and the USA, who take care of more than 2,500 publishers in the fields of eBooks, audiobooks, podcasts and Print-on-Demand. The pioneering software “Bookwire OS – One Solution”, launched in 2019, has delivered, analysed and marketed around 800,000 eBooks and 200,000 audiobooks in all relevant distribution channels. In addition to the latest customer analytics and pricing technology, publishing clients of Bookwire GmbH also have access to individual support from account & marketing managers who look after the clients from end to end. In 2019, the audiobook production solution “We Audiobook You” (WAY) bagged the business the first “Digital Publishing Award” in the field of B2B solutions. Bookwire GmbH is managed by its founders Jens Klingelhöfer and John Ruhrmann, and has branches in Barcelona, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, New York and Paris, in addition to the company headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and the “Digital Hub” in Dortmund.

Lucinda Secrest McDowell, longtime Iron Stream Media author, passed away amid friends and family on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Lucinda Secrest McDowell, MTS, was passionate about embracing life—both through deep soul care as well as living courageously to touch a needy world. A storyteller who engaged both heart and mind, she delighted in helping you choose a life of serenity and strength. A graduate of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary and Furman University, McDowell was the author of thirteen books and contributor to more than thirty books. Her award-winning books include Soul Strong (2020) and Life-Giving Choices (2019), She was a member of the Redbud Writers Guild and Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.

Lucinda received the Mount Hermon “Writer of the Year” award and wrote guest blogs for The Write Conversation, Blue Ridge Mountains Writers Blog, and (in)courage. Whether codirecting reNEW—retreat for New England Writing, pouring into young mamas, or leading a restorative day of prayer, she was energized by investing in people of all ages.

Lucinda’s favorites included tea parties, good books, laughing friends, ancient prayers, country music, cozy quilts, musical theatre, and especially her family scattered around the world doing amazing things. Known for her ability to convey deep truth in practical and winsome ways, she wrote from her home, affectionately known as Sunnyside Cottage, in New England and blogged weekly at EncouragingWords.net.

“My mission is to glorify God and live in His grace and freedom, and through the power of the Holy Spirit to use my gifts to communicate God’s faithfulness, extend His grace, and encourage others to trust Him fully.” ~ Lucinda Secrest McDowell

CHARLOTTE, NC– The Good Book Company announces that Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know, written by Melissa Kruger and illustrated by Isobel Lundie, has surpassed 100,000 units in print sales (The Good Book Company, August 2020).

Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know is an illustrated children’s book that expresses every Christian parent’s dream for their children—that they love Jesus with all of their hearts. Board book and coloring book formats have also been published, and in recognition of the sentimental value of the title, a keepsake edition will be published in April.

James Burstow, TGBC President, reflects, “We’re thrilled to be celebrating such a great milestone for this beautiful book and its message that wherever life takes us, loving and being loved by Jesus is always the most important thing. It’s been so exciting to see it resonating with people all around the world; and our prayer is that every reader will carry that truth with them, wherever they go and whatever they do!”

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

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Melissa Kruger is the author of Wherever You Go, I Want You to Know as well as His Grace is Enough and several books for adults. She is the Director of Women’s Initiatives at The Gospel Coalition and blogs at Wit’s End. Her husband of 25 years, Mike, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary, and they have three children.

ABOUT THE ILLUSTRATOR
Isobel Lundie is an illustrator and animator specializing in children’s books. She loves using artwork to help children lose themselves in a narrative. She is based in Brighton, UK.

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.

BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — Prayer is a gift—an invitation to talk with God. But prayer can also be a challenge. How do believers experience the joy and fullness of prayer when it is so often accompanied by questions and mysteries?

This spring, Lifeway Women is releasing the Bible study “When You Pray: A Study of Six Prayers in the Bible” to equip women with a better understanding of prayer and to offer an invitation to nearness with God through prayer.

“The prayers modeled for us in Scripture come from different voices. We see different ways of praying and expressing ourselves, our needs, our praise, our lament to God,” said Tina Boesch, manager of the Lifeway Women Bible study team. “So, we thought it would be interesting to hear different authors unpack different prayers in Scripture.”

In this seven-session study, releasing April 3, 2023, Bible teachers Kelly Minter, Jackie Hill Perry, Jen Wilkin, Jennifer Rothschild, Jada Edwards and Kristi McLelland help readers study prayers in the Bible that can inspire their own—whether they’re prayers of petition, thanksgiving, praise, lament or intercession.

“I hope that from the variety of prayers in Scripture, women understand there is nothing off limits for them to bring before the Lord,” said Lifeway Women content editor Laura Magness.

Beginning and ending with prayers of Jesus, this study walks women through six prayers in Scripture that serve as models for our prayers today. “May Jesus Himself teach us to pray,” Minter said.

Teach us to pray

As each author brought her own Bible study method into the work, Magness worked to weave each of the sessions together seamlessly. Magness said the authors saw themselves as a team in bringing this message together and had an amazing amount of camaraderie around the project.

“With the multi-contributor approach, it was fun to watch how the Lord raised up these threads throughout every woman’s study unbeknownst to the rest of them,” Magness said. “There are these amazing threads that evidence the way the Lord was working in a season for a purpose.”

Becky Loyd, director of Lifeway Women, said they filmed the video sessions for the study during a Lifeway Women Live event in August 2022. While the authors were together, Lifeway Women also videoed an interview with the authors talking about their relationship with prayer and their relationship to the Lord through prayer, Magness said.

“We hope women will draw near to the Lord, draw near to each other, and pray for unity within their churches in a way they never have before because of this study,” Boesch said.

While exploring different types of prayer modeled in Scripture, women will learn how to pray when they’re alone and when they’re gathered with other believers. Journeying through each session, women will come to an understanding that there is no one right way to pray. Instead, prayer is an opportunity to draw near to God, allowing Him to strengthen faith and unify hearts to Himself.

“This world needs women who follow Jesus’s example and pray through their pain so their healing can be a balm that comforts others,” Rothschild said.

Group experience

Alongside this study, Lifeway Women created a group experience kit that includes not only the typical Bible study book and DVD set but also an expanded leader guide that gives leaders a range of ideas about how to use this study—whether in a traditional seven-week format or a weekend retreat. The kit also includes five prayer journals that complement the study, a highlighter set, a tote bag, and a tassel banner. Magness said this kit was designed to help leaders find a rhythm for their group and facilitate a more robust group experience.

“I hope this study will inspire women to pray—to pray more, feel comfortable praying prayers of lament and remember to pray prayers of thanksgiving,” Loyd said. “I hope it inspires women to pray because they know who God is, they know it will change them and they know God allows us to enter this relationship with Him that will shape who we are but also can change circumstances.”

In this fallen world, there are many struggles that hinder believers in their prayer lives. But as women studying “When You Pray” consider how Scripture teaches believers to pray, they will learn disciplines for overcoming struggles that keep them from talking to God.

“Prayer isn’t about saying what we think the Lord wants to hear from us,” McLelland said. “Prayer is an honest, intimate and intentional reaching for the Lord in truth, in reality, in the actuality of our lives as they are.”

During the month of April, each of the authors for this study will be on the Lifeway Women “MARKED” Podcast discussing the study.

“It’s fun to hear their interactions and hear them talk to each other about the experience,” Loyd said. “This is a great way to get a feel for the study.”

To learn more about the Bible study and additional product offerings, visit lifeway.com/whenyoupray.

Marissa Postell Sullivan is a writer for Lifeway Christian Resources.

About Lifeway Christian Resources
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 Brentwood, Tennessee, Lifeway operates as a self-supporting nonprofit.

MEDIA CONTACT: Carol Pipes, carol.pipes@lifeway.com

NASHVILLE, Tenn.—Pre-orders for the upcoming autobiographical release that tells the story of widely regarded entrepreneur Mignon François, founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection (TCC) are now available at www.rhboyd.com/madefromscratch.

Set for release on May 9^th, Made from Scratch: Finding Success Without a Recipe is the story of a woman moving beyond her obstacles to find success with no presets, mapping a journey that led to the joy that has become synonymous with Mignon François.

In Made from Scratch, François shares her story of climbing out of a life of upsets, setbacks, struggle, and lack, to building a brand and legacy to bless her and future generations.

“All you have is all you need,” is the life lesson entrepreneur François learned as she turned the five dollars she had to feed her family dinner for the week into a multi-million-dollar bakery brand. With no experience and no recipe for success, nor cake for that matter, her path was truly made from scratch.

François is a speaker, entrepreneur, and community leader who has inspired thousands through her “Follow Your Spirit” approach to life. Since The Cupcake Collection was founded in 2008, she has sold more than five million cupcakes and has turned the brand into a family legacy.

François and the phenomenal story of TCC have been featured on NBC’s TODAY with Hoda & Jenna, as well as such publications as Southern Living, Entrepreneur, and Business Insider to name a few. Her success has garnered numerous awards, such as Woman of Legend and Merit, Entrepreneur of the Year, Women’s Empowerment Innovator, NAACP Powershift Entrepreneur, and Black Enterprise magazine’s Family Business of the Year.

Since its founding in 1896, R.H. Boyd has taken seriously the charge to print, publish, and distribute resources with a targeted focus on African-American communities.

“Our company has always served as a voice for the unheard and our desire for this partnership is to empower our community to take control of their narrative and to tell their story,” says Dr. LaDonna Boyd, fifth-generation R.H. Boyd president/CEO. “We need storytellers now more than ever who won’t allow others to speak for them.”

To learn more about the book, R.H. Boyd, and stay updated on news and events, visit rhboyd.com and follow on social media @rhboydco. For bulk orders and bookstore inquiries, contact bookstore@rhboyd.com. For press inquiries, contact marketing@rhboyd.com.

Contact:  Emmanuel LeGrair, marketing@rhboyd.com

Frankfurt am Main, March 21, 2023 – Bookwire, the leading global provider of digital services for publishers, and Podium, a digital-first publisher and one of the fastest growing audiobook publishers in North America, announce a new partnership.

The partnership will allow Podium to take full advantage of Bookwire’s market-leading OS distribution platform, which not only enables Podium’s audiobooks to be delivered seamlessly and with high levels of quality, speed and automation to the widest range of global sales partners, but also allows Podium to harness audio tools created by Bookwire including enhanced sales analytics, windowing, metadata optimization, and end to end audiobook production.

Podium CEO Scott Dickey stated, “As our business has evolved and increased in complexity it was critically important to shore up our production and distribution capabilities. After evaluating the landscape of potential partners and resources available to our team it became clear that Bookwire was the most capable and trusted option. Partnering with Bookwire has enabled Podium to accelerate our growth and continue our march as the fastest growing digital publisher in North America.”

“I have long admired Podium’s creativity and ambition in the audio space, and we are thrilled to partner with them to help accelerate their continued growth. Our mission is to provide the number one audiobook service to publishers worldwide, and Podium is simply one of the very best in the business,” said Videl Bar-Kar, Vice President Audio at Bookwire.

“The Bookwire OS platform provides publishers with a powerful tool to optimize their digital distribution strategies in one solution. By leveraging Bookwire’s technology, Podium is gaining efficiencies and the ability to scale their business more easily. We are excited to offer this innovative technology to Podium as part of our partnership,” says Brittyne Lewis, Country Manager of the US at Bookwire.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Podium has become a leader in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance, and has been a pioneer in bringing popular sub-genres such as Gamelit, LitRPG, and Progression Fantasy to the fore. Podium first gained international notice for turning author Andy Weir’s The Martian into one of the most successful audiobooks in history. Today, the company is a top-ten audiobook publisher and has expanded into publishing in eBook and print. Podium’s expansive growth has continued internationally through a partnership with European publisher Saga Egmont to translate and produce their top intellectual property in myriad non-English languages.

About Podium
Podium is a leading digital-first publisher whose mission is to change the lives of trendsetting storytellers by discovering, developing, and amplifying their work. Podium leverages proprietary technology to identify these trendsetting storytellers and then brings a creator-economy approach to production, distribution, and monetization of that content.  Headquartered in Los Angeles, Podium is the fastest growing digital publisher in North America. With a focus on genre fiction, Podium has become a leader in Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Romance, and has been a pioneer in bringing the popular sub-genres of Gamelit, LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and more to the fore. Podium first gained international notice for turning author Andy Weir’s The Martian into one of the most successful audiobooks in history. Today, the company is a top-ten audiobook publisher and has expanded across all formats of publishing.

About Bookwire & “Bookwire OS – One Solution”
Bookwire GmbH was founded in Frankfurt in 2010 as a service provider for publisher distribution of eBooks and digital content. It has since become one of the leading international businesses in digital publishing technology. Bookwire currently employs 150 people in Germany, the UK, Spain, France, Brazil, Mexico and the USA, who take care of more than 2,500 publishers in the fields of eBooks, audiobooks, podcasts and Print-on-Demand. The pioneering software “Bookwire OS – One Solution”, launched in 2019, has delivered, analyzed and marketed around 800,000 eBooks and 200,000 audiobooks in all relevant distribution channels. In addition to the latest customer analytics and pricing technology, publishing clients of Bookwire GmbH also have access to individual support from account & marketing managers who look after the clients from end to end. In 2019, the audiobook production solution “We Audiobook You” (WAY) bagged the business the first “Digital Publishing Award” in the field of B2B solutions. Bookwire GmbH is managed by its founders Jens Klingelhöfer and John Ruhrmann, and has branches in Barcelona, London, Mexico City, São Paulo, New York and Paris, in addition to the company headquarters in Frankfurt am Main and the “Digital Hub” in Dortmund.

Dan Alger provides a framework for the why, what, and how of starting new churches

While much of church planting today is approached as a new, innovative effort, church leaders can take comfort in the truth that they are simply stewards of what the faithful church has been doing for millennia. In Word and Sacrament: Ancient Traditions for Modern Church Planting (New Growth Press/May 1, 2023), Anglican church planting veteran Dan Alger shows pastors how the rich traditions of liturgical worship are a gift to the work of starting new churches.

“The ancient church has something to say to modern church planting.  A foundation in Word and sacrament and the liturgical life in which the church has operated for millennia leads us to healthier, more faithful, and more effective churches,” Alger explains. “The gifts and practices of the historic church still provide answers to today’s questions of mission, evangelism, and discipleship. It is time we rediscover our heritage for the health of the church and the advancement of our mission.”

Alger leads readers in rediscovering the foundations of their heritage. At the same time, he reveals how the act of planting new churches can breathe new life into these ancient traditions as they are applied to a variety of cultural contexts. In doing so, Word and Sacrament provides a robust framework to plant gospel faithful, missionally effective, relationally strong churches. “Planting in Word and sacrament means that we find our calling and our guide for church planting in the truth of God as revealed in his Word written and echoed in his sacraments, the Word visible,” Alger writes.

Written from an Anglican perspective to encourage both aspiring and experienced church planters, Word and Sacrament will assist leaders in all traditions to better understand the why, what, and how of the task before them. At the end of each chapter, Alger includes “A Note to Non-Anglican Readers,” expounding on how the material can be adapted to other church traditions. Alger outlines and contextualizes discipleship for a global church and helps those in all walks of ministry to discern their role in church planting. He also helps ministry leaders avoid common mistakes in church planting and examine their motivations for church planting.

In the foreword of Word and Sacrament, Ed Stetzer writes, “Though he writes enthusiastically and unapologetically from his Anglican heritage and convictions, Dan has given us a book that will help any church planter or church planting network to serve the Lord more faithfully and effectively for the gospel. He champions ecclesiology as vital to planting, an area too often neglected by planting leaders.”

Word and Sacrament: Ancient Traditions for Modern Church Planting
by Dan Alger
Print ISBN: 978-1-64507-303-1
May 1, 2023 / Retail Price: $24.99
RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources

Dan Alger, DMin, has been in church planting ministry for over twenty years, currently serving as the Canon for Church Planting for the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) and Dean of the Cathedral at Church of the Redeemer in Greensboro, NC. Through his role with the ACNA, Alger started the Always Forward Church Planting Initiative which seeks to equip dioceses to become effective at raising up, training, sending out, and supporting church planters to plant Gospel-centered, sacramental, missional churches.  Alger is also an adjunct professor, speaker, trainer, and coach. He is cohost of the Always Forward Podcast and author of Word and Sacrament: Ancient Traditions for Modern Church Planting.   Dan and his wife, Karen, have two sons. In his spare time, he enjoys woodworking.

Learn more at danalger.com. He can also be found on Facebook (@dan.alger2) and  Twitter (@dan_alger).

For review copy and interview information, contact:
Audra Jennings – audra@newgrowthpress.com