December 9, 2024 Edition
Industry News
WSJ and other media outlets feature growth in Bible sales
According to a recent Wall Street Journal article citing Circana, sales of Bibles are booming, fueled by first-time buyers and new versions. Quoting ECPA president Jeff Crosby, publishers attribute a 22% jump in Bible sales this year to rising anxiety, a search for hope, or highly focused marketing and designs.
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Crossway launches final push to reach goal for One Million Bibles Initiative
In November 2024, Crossway launched the next phase of the One Million Bibles Initiative, with a goal of distributing one million Bibles in the Global South. The objective is to finish the funding for this initiative by December 31, 2024, to support the printing and distribution of the final 125,000 Bibles.
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Advantage CS introduces new AI assistant
AdvantageCS established a task force to guide their AI efforts ensuring that any application is secure, useful, and reliable. Now, AdvantageCS is proud to announce the release of Porter, their documentation’s new AI assistant.
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Milestones
Jon Tyson’s “The Intentional Father” surpasses 100K copies sold
Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce Pastor Jon Tyson’s book "The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character," achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 100,000 copies sold across print, digital, and audio formats.
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Christianity Today announces their annual Book Award winners and Book of the Year
The Christianity Today Book Awards honor some of the year’s best titles in areas like theology, Christian living, public witness, and the global church. The awards honor the books that are “most likely to shape evangelical life, thought, and culture.”
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Zondervan wins four 2024 Christianity Today Book Awards
Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, has received four 2024 Christianity Today Book Awards, including Book of the Year, with an additional four titles named as finalists.
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IVP Academic titles receive prestigious book awards
InterVarsity Press is celebrating the work of numerous authors who were honored as part of this year’s Christianity Today and Gospel Coalition Book Awards. “The New Testament in Color” won the Christianity Today Book Award in Biblical Studies. “On Classical Trinitarianism” won The Gospel Coalition Book Award in Theological Studies.
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Crossway celebrates three 2024 TGC Book Awards
Crossway is pleased to announce three books have won The Gospel Coalition Book Award: Kevin DeYoung’s “Daily Doctrine” in Popular Theology, Coleman M. Ford and Shawn J. Wilhite’s “Ancient Wisdom for the Care of Souls” in History and Biography, and Brian A. DeVries’s “You Will Be My Witnesse”s in Missions and the Global Church.
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“Arlo and the Keep-Out Club” wins Christianity Today Book Award
Crossway is pleased to announce that “Arlo and the Keep-Out Club” by Betsy Childs Howard, has won the Children and Youth category for Christianity Today’s Book Awards.
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Product News
Multnomah acquires DC pastor Aaron Graham
Aaron Graham, lead pastor of The District Church in Washington, D.C. and an emerging influential voice in the faith space, has signed with Multnomah for two trade books, with the first scheduled for release in Spring 2026.
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David C Cook and Hillsong to release children’s book series inspired by worship songs
Christian publisher and music company David C Cook, in conjunction with Hillsong Church, will release a new series of children’s books based on well-known Christian music. The first book, “Let There Be Light,” launched December 3, 2024.
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Tyndale Momentum to release a devotional for moms by Emily Assell
In March 2025, Tyndale House Publishers will release Emily Assell’s "Wherever You Are," a devotional that encourages moms to declare God’s truth over their mama hearts, their families, their parenting, and the lives they’ve been given.
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Minno acquires rights to animated series from co-creator of VeggieTales
Minno has acquired exclusive worldwide rights to exhibit and distribute the highly anticipated animated series, The Dead Sea Squirrels, created by Mike Nawrocki and produced by Steve Taylor.
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New Growth Press to release new fantasy series for ages 8-14
New Growth Press’ Lightglider Origins series for ages 8–14, tells the stories of teens from different time periods and locations around the world who are transported to the mystical land of Glideon to become Lightgliders.
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Tyndale Momentum to release four-week streaming video study by Ashley Morgan
In April 2025, Tyndale House Publishers will release Ashley Morgan Jackson’s Tired of Trying Study Guide, based on her debut book, Tired of Trying. In this four-week streaming video study, Ashley helps readers get real about the struggle they are facing and discover God’s invitation to wrestle with Him.
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Media Announcements
Worthy Books author Alyssa Bethke on Jesus Calling Podcast
Alyssa Bethke is a mom of three, a blogger, YouTuber, and co-host of the Real Life Podcast with her husband, Jeff. Alyssa recently The Jesus Calling Podcast reflecting on the overwhelming pressures women face to excel in every area of life, and the need for honesty and grace toward ourselves, others, and God about our struggles. Bethke’s book, When Doing It All Is Undoing You, is available from Worthy Books.
Zondervan author Chelsea Damon on Jesus Calling Podcast
Author and content creator Chelsea Damon recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast taking a closer look at the inner workings of marriage. She offers valuable insights into communication, conflict resolution, and seeking the power of grace for couples, with practical advice to keep their relationships thriving. Damon’s book, I Thought This Would Make Me Happy, is available from Zondervan.
Other News
INDUSTRY
- AAP September: US Market Overall Up 2.4 Percent; Religious Sales Up
- MSN: Bible sales surged in 2024 but is it a cause for celebration?
- Religion Book Deals for Dec. 4, 2024: IVP, Tyndale, Multnomah
- Religion Scholars Share Books—and Worries—at Annual Meeting
- PW feature on Children's Christmas Books Where Jesus Stars
- Died: Hal Lindsey, author of “The Late Great Planet Earth”
- Candida Moss to Lead Anchor Yale Bible
- Evangelicals are close to giving away 60,000 Bibles in Lyon, France
- MAI webinar on Dec 10: Reduce Production Costs Using Sustainable Typesetting
- MTI hosts free online photography workshop on December 16
PUBLISHING
- Internet Archive Copyright Case Ends Without Supreme Court Review
- Indie Bookstores Report a Strong Start to a Short Holiday Season
- Spotify Wrapped Delivers Audiobooks in 2024
- How Penguin Random House Audio is embracing AI in audiobook production
- The top six audio trends for 2025
- Penguin Random House Raises Base Salary to $51,000
- BISG Webinar on December 12: AI and Authorship
