February 19, 2024 Edition
Industry News
A creative heart for the kingdom, Joey Paul passes on to heaven
On February 6, 2024, Joseph (“Joey”) Eugene Paul, known and loved by an extended family of creatives in the world of Christian publishing, passed on to be with His Lord and Savior. “Joey Paul was known as a person who took his faith seriously, working so creatively with a broad list of best-selling authors, whose books sold millions of copies around the globe.”
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Died: Henry Blackaby, author of ‘Experiencing God’
(CT) Henry Blackaby, author of “Experiencing God,” passed away last Saturday. He was 88. The Canadian pastor’s influential Bible study sold 8 million copies and pointed readers to trust God’s plan. He had a ministry that reached from pastors, missionaries, and lay people, to CEOs, US presidents, and world leaders.
New session on Global Supply Chain added to Leadership Summit program
The upcoming ECPA Leadership Summit, held April 30-May 1 in Chicago for management teams in Christian publishing, will bring together experts on a variety of publishing topics from A.I. and leadership, to discipleship, culture, and the Church. Added to the agenda most recently is a panel on Global Logistics Issues, offering insight into current issues connected to the Red Sea, the Suez Canal, the Panama Canal, domestic trucking and rail services, and more. Sessions, speakers, and registration are available at ECPALeadership.org. Early bird discounts end March 8.
Milestones
Harvest House Publishers celebrates 50-year anniversary
Throughout 2024, Harvest House Publishers will celebrate its 50-year anniversary as a family-owned evangelical Christian publisher. Since its inception, Harvest House has operated with the mission of publishing accessible, high-quality books that proclaim Jesus Christ as the answer to every human need.
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Product News
Thomas Nelson releases The Breathe Life Bible
In the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, Michele Clark Jenkins and Stephanie Perry Moore of Sisters in Faith asked the Lord, “What shall we do in the face of continued injustice and oppression?” The answer came as the duo’s third Bible project with Thomas Nelson, The Breathe Life Bible.
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Awakening to Justice film to premiere ahead of IVP book
With an eye toward the March 26 release of the IVP Academic title Awakening to Justice: Faithful Voices from the Abolitionist Past, the accompanying film by the same name will premiere at Justice Film Festival in New York City February 21–24, 2024.
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Worthy Books release A GOOD LIFE by Pope Francis on Feb. 20
In this internationally bestselling book, Pope Francis shares fifteen rules for how to live a happy and fulfilling life. Life can be hard, but no matter what challenges you are facing, Pope Francis wants you to know you were created by God for this moment.
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Terence Lester signs contract to release fifth book with IVP in 2025
Terence Lester, author of four books with IVP, has signed a contract for a fifth to release in Winter 2025 that is tentatively titled “From Dropout to Doctorate.” Lester is the founder of Love Beyond Walls, a not-for-profit organization focused on poverty awareness and community mobilization.
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Zondervan releases NIV Kingdom Girls Bible
Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is proud to announce the release of the Kingdom Girls Bible in the bestselling New International Version (NIV) translation.
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Hodder Faith to release Bear Grylls' newest book
“Do Your Best”(Hodder Faith, April 16, 2024) by Bear Grylls is the handbook for every Scout, in which you’ll learn all the skills the scouts use to do their best in everything they do and set themselves up to face life head-on and make a real difference in the world.
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Focus on the Family announce Summer 2024 kids releases
Focus on the Family, in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, will release a new YA title and a new kids title in the summer of 2024. The new books—"Running on Empty” and “Dolphins in Danger”—equip parents to raise their children with thriving faith.
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Zondervan releases Amplified Journal the Word Bible
Zondervan is pleased to announce the release of the Amplified® Journal the Word® Bible. Zondervan published the first Journal the Word Bible in 2016 and is now making it available in the Amplified translation.
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New Growth Press releases children's book about forgiveness
In “Coop Messes Up” written by Sarah Reju and illustrated by Tania Rex (New Growth Press/February 26, 2024), the youngest member of the Wheelie family learns a big lesson in forgiveness and God’s love when he breaks one of the rules.
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Media Announcements
CBS Sunday Morning features “When Calls the Heart” fanbase
Hallmark’s long-running show “When Calls the Heart,” a series based on Janette Oke’s book, galvanized an online community of millions, called Hearties. Their thriving digital community of around 2 million includes people who befriend and support each other offline.
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Author of “Finding Baby Holly” featured on Jesus Calling Podcast
Holly Marie recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share her family mystery. Holly’s parents were members of a cult, who compelled them to give her up for adoption when she was just a baby. Holly Marie’s book, “Finding Baby Holly: Lost to a Cult, Surviving My Parents’ Murders, and Saved by Prayer,” is available from Worthy Books.
Other News
INDUSTRY
- Amplify Marketing Services releases comprehensive guide to best-in-class email marketing
- Our Daily Bread VP & publisher Chriscynethia Floyd tells her story on podcast
- CT and Seminary Now hosts webinar with black Christian leaders, authors
- PW: Religion Books to Repair Political Rifts
- Firebrand Group announces Industry Conference: Sep. 24-26 in Nashville
