January 12, 2026 Edition
There will not be an edition of Rush to Press next week due to the MLK Jr. holiday.
Industry News
Christian publishing leader, agent, and author Robert Wolgemuth passes away
Author, literary agent, and Christian publishing leader Robert Wolgemuth passed away on Saturday, January 10, at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife, Bible teacher and ministry leader Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth, along with his children, grandchildren, extended family, and a wide community of friends and colleagues.
Wolgemuth co-founded Christian publisher Wolgemuth & Hyatt, and served on the board of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association. He then founded the literary agency Wolgemuth & Associates. He authored more than 20 books, selling over two million copies, with five receiving accolades from the ECPA Gold Medallion program (now Christian Book Awards).
“In his multifaceted roles as an author, agent, publisher, and former ECPA board chair, Robert Wolgemuth had an extraordinary impact on the Christian publishing industry,” ECPA president Jeff Crosby said. “But beyond those formal roles and titles, he was a voice of encouragement, guidance and mentorship to so many of us who followed behind him in our own work in this space. I am among that number, and add my voice of tribute upon his passing and extend my condolences to Nancy and the entire family even as I join them in thanking God for his safe journey home.”
Tributes to his legacy can be left at Revive Our Hearts, the ministry of his wife Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.
Staff Announcements
Nori Media Group announces publishing leadership promotions for 2026
Nori Media Group has announced two strategic leadership promotions designed to strengthen its publishing operations, expand author impact, and accelerate growth across its imprints. Larry Sparks has been named VP of Publishing and Shaun Tabatt is appointed Publisher of Destiny Image.
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Wes Jakacki named Vice President of Marketing for HarperChristian Resources
HarperCollins Christian Publishing has announced that Wes Jakacki was named Vice President of Marketing for HarperChristian Resources. Jakacki will begin his new role on February 9 and will report to John Raymond, VP and Publisher, HarperChristian Resources.
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Jonathan Pountney becomes Head of Editorial at The Good Book Company
The Good Book Company announces the appointment of Jonathan Pountney as their new Head of Editorial, starting February 1. He will oversee the continuing growth of TGBC’s offering for both adults and children, managing the editorial team to provide biblical, accessible, and relevant resources for the local church.
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Milestones
Zondervan celebrates over 100,000 copies sold of NIV Application Bible and names new podcast host and ambassador, Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Zondervan is celebrating a significant milestone for the NIV Application Bible, which has now surpassed 100,000 copies sold since its release just last year. In conjunction with this achievement, Zondervan has announced that Dr. Joel Muddamalle will serve as the season two host of the NIV Application Bible Podcast and ambassador for the NIV Application Bible.
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IVP Kids’ “Birth of the Chosen One” receives 2025 Northern Lights Book Award
InterVarsity Press is pleased to announce that “Birth of the Chosen One: A First Nations Retelling of the Christmas Story” by Terry M. Wildman has received a 2025 Northern Lights Book Award in the religious/spiritual category.
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IVP’s “Remissioning Church” and “Beauty and Resistance” honored with Englewood Readers’ Best Awards
InterVarsity Press is thrilled to announce the honoring of two IVP titles in the 2025 Englewood Readers’ Best Awards. "Beauty and Resistance: Spiritual Rhythms for Formation and Repair" received an honorable mention and "Remissioning Church: A Field Guide to Bringing a Congregation Back to Life" won the overall award.
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Other News
INDUSTRY
- Bible Sales Break Records in U.S., U.K.
- Religion Book Deals for Jan. 7, 2026: HCCP, WaterBrook, Harvest House
- Amplify Marketing Services releases Amazon 2025 Year-in-Review for Book Publishers
- NYT: Dragons, Sex and the Bible – What Drove the Book Business This Year
- MTI workshop on January 22: Smartphone Video Production
PUBLISHING
- Print Book Sales Rose Slightly in 2025
- Anthropic Suit Opt-Out Deadline Extended to January 29
- BISG webinar Jan. 13: Evaluating New Technology with David Marlin and Joshua Tallent
- Supply Chain Disruptions Hobble Strong Holiday Sales Season
- Interactive AI Features in E-books, Audiobooks Drive Debate
- B&T Liquidation Firm Holds Closeout Sale
- Audible Tests Use of Video Content to Promote Audiobook Discovery
- American Reading Habits Survey: 40% Did Not Read a Single Book in 2025
