First co-published title, Let There Be Light, launches December 2024
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 26, 2024—Christian publisher and music company David C Cook, in conjunction with Hillsong Church, announced today the upcoming release of a new series of children’s books based on well-known Christian music.
Let There Be Light launches December 3, 2024, and is the first book in a series designed to bring Hillsong music to life through stories and illustrations.
Let There Be Light sparks awe and wonder in children, placing value on them as they learn they are God’s most loved creation. The book features captivating rhymes and Bible verses as it takes children and families on a beautifully illustrated journey, exploring God’s detailed craftmanship of heaven, earth and all living things.
Other anticipated song-inspired titles include Never Walk Alone and Who You Say I Am, both scheduled for release March 4, 2025.
In addition to the new children’s book series, David C Cook and Hillsong will co-publish other books and studies in support of their efforts to reach more people around the world with resources to grow in their faith.
Readers can look forward to the January 7, 2025, release of Jesus and …. This inspirational Christian devotional and study hybrid by Robert Fergusson offers fresh insights into the Gospel of Luke. Additional collaborations between David C Cook and Hillsong are slated for release throughout 2025 and beyond.
“There is important and rich transformational content coming out of Hillsong,” said Chadd Miller, David C Cook’s divisional president of publishing.”The opportunity to co-develop and distribute materials from Hillsong’s global community will enable us to identify and amplify international voices that will impact the Church in a meaningful way.”
“We are grateful for David C Cook’s long legacy of equipping the Church, which we believe will enhance our efforts to share the life-changing message of the Gospel,” said Joshua Olson, Hillsong Music & Resources’ manager. “Their deep history, knowledge, and experience are invaluable as we continue our mission to develop purpose-filled Jesus followers of all ages around the world.”
“Hillsong Music has always been an expression of our church, and we see an opportunity to also create authentic books and resources that will bless the wider body of the Church,” said Phil Dooley, Global Senior Pastor of Hillsong Church. “As we continue to steward the unique gifts God has given us, we’re excited about the potential to build and share resources that reflect His heart and draw people closer to Him.”
About David C Cook
David C Cook is a nonprofit dedicated to equipping the global church with leadership, discipleship and worship resources to help Christians grow in faith and pass it along to the next generation. Integrity Music, part of the David C Cook family, is committed to taking songs of substance to the local church and its leaders around the world. Read more about David C Cook and its global ministry outreach online at davidccook.org.
About Hillsong Church
Hillsong Church is a contemporary Christian church founded in 1983 in the western suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Today, Hillsong has churches in city centers in 27 countries around the world. Hillsong has made a significant contribution to Christian songs of praise and worship globally. Songs of praise and worship help us memorize scripture and sound biblical and theological truths. These songs are sung by an estimated 50 million people in churches worldwide in more than 70 languages weekly.
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