December 14, 2020 Edition

Logos enlists Black church leaders to diversify Bible Study resources

CT – Chauncey Allmond dreams of a day when white evangelical preachers will reference the work of African American Bible scholars without even thinking about it. He and his colleagues at Logos Bible Software hope they can make that happen by adding more African American voices to the digital study tools currently used by more than 4.5 million people.

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WaterBrook acquires children's author Dorena Williamson

WaterBrook has acquired from bestselling children’s author Dorena Williamson, two new picture books, including HAIR ARISING, an affirmation of God-created beauty, confidence, and grace for Black and Brown girls; and I KNOW WHO I AM, a celebration of how children around the world find their identity in God’s truth about them, to Laura Barker at WaterBrook, with Bunmi Ishola editing, by Dave Schroeder at Working Title Agency.  For rights queries: Denise Cronin, decronin@prh.com

Jesus Calling Podcast recent author features:

Dr. James Merritt, pastor of Cross Pointe Church in Atlanta, shares how we can cultivate strong character, and why standing for what we believe in holds a greater reward than getting approval from someone else. Merritt’s book, “Character Still Counts,” is available from Harvest House Publishers.

Carlos Whittaker built a successful and passion-filled career as a worship leader, so when he felt God’s nudge to go in a different direction, he ignored it. It wasn’t until Carlos’ wife told him that she trusted God enough to leap into the unknown that Carlos decided to take the plunge. Whittaker’s new book, “Enter Wild,” is available from WaterBrook.

Pastor Sheryl Brady of Potter’s House in Dallas, shares how during a dark season of loss, she didn’t know if she still felt that way about Him, and didn’t know how to lead with positivity when she didn’t feel that He was good. Brady’s book, “Don’t Miss the Moment,” is available from Thomas Nelson.

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