January 31, 2022 Edition
Industry News
Jonathan D. Schultz elected 9th President & CEO of Concordia Publishing House
The Concordia Publishing House (CPH) Board of Directors announced today that they have unanimously elected Jonathan D. Schultz the 9th President & CEO of Concordia Publishing House. Schultz has been serving as Interim President and CEO since May of 2021.
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Lifeway to move headquarters; plans for a post-pandemic world
Publishers Weekly — Lifeway Christian Resources is relocating its corporate headquarters as part of a new work model that emphasizes flexibility, creativity, and collaboration, it said in a statement. The move will better support an increasingly mobile workforce, according to Ben Mandrell, CEO of Lifeway.
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ECPA Leadership Summit program to feature publisher case studies
The ECPA Leadership Summit, to be held May 3-4 in Philadelphia, will feature three concurrent breakout sessions presented by industry publishers on: Elevating Voices of Color with Helen Lee, director of product innovation at InterVarsity Press; Elevating Church Engagement and Innovation with Bill Craig, SVP of publishing & ministry experiences at B&H/LifeWay Christian Resources; and Elevating Customer Interest with Ben Amundgaard, senior director of Bible Study Products at Faithlife, and Jesse Myers, director of original content at Faithlife and publisher of Lexham Press.
Visit ECPALeadership.org for complete schedule, speaker, and registration information. Early bird registration now open.
The Parable Group integrates Signature retailers
The Parable Group has announced its successful integration of select retail services from Innovative, Inc., a long-standing marketing solutions company serving Christian retailers and publishers for over 35 years. As a part of the integration, The Parable Group launched 80 new websites for transitioning Signature retailers in January 2022.
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Baker Academic adds two acquisitions editors
Baker Academic begins the new year by announcing two additions to its acquisitions staff. Anna Moseley Gissing will join Baker Academic as Senior Acquisitions Editor. Brandy Scritchfield has been promoted to Acquisitions Editor.
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ECPA sets dates for International Christian Rights & Exports Fair
The ECPA International Christian Rights & Exports Fair (ICREF) will return to the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago on June 28-29. The International Christian Rights & Export Fair is an opportunity for international Christian publishers to come together at the only U.S. based event exclusively for Christian rights, licensing, international sales and exports. To be notified when registration opens, contact events@ecpa.org.
Milestones
ECPA presents Gold Awards for 500,000 sold to two industry titles:
ECPA has presented two Gold Milestone Sales Awards to honor the achievement of over 500,000 sold to:
- Jesus Listens by Sarah Young (Thomas Nelson)
- The Freedom Of Self-Forgetfulness by Timothy Keller (10Publishing)
For more information on milestone sales awards for 100,000; 500,000; 1 million; and 10 million, visit ECPA.org/page/salesachievement.
Product News
Robin Long, founder and CEO of The Balanced Life, to publish with Tyndale Refresh in 2023
Tyndale House Publishers has announced that Robin Long, founder and CEO of The Balanced Life, will publish her debut book in 2023 as part of the Tyndale Refresh imprint. The Balanced Life is an online wellness company focused on Pilates workouts, self-care, and nourishment.
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Researcher and writer Juni Felix on Jesus Calling Podcast on healing from trauma
Researcher and writer Juni Felix recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share how she found hope and healing from trauma when she allowed Jesus inside the center of her pain, and through His love, believed that she was worthy to live a life outside of the trauma that once defined her. Felix’s book, “You Are Worth The Work,” is available from Tyndale House Publishers.
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Trusting God in your present pain: Meg Apperson on Jesus Calling Podcast
Meg Apperson, a mother of four, recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share how she faced unexpected difficulty in her life when her daughter, Avery, was born with special needs. Apperson’s book, “Sky Full of Stars,” is available from Salem Books.
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Bible Gateway Interviews Ben Stuart, author of “Rest & War”
What would you say to the statement that God’s purpose for your life is for you to struggle well? Bible Gateway interviewed Ben Stuart (@Ben_Stuart_) about his book, “Rest & War: Rhythms of a Well-Fought Life” (W Publishing Group, 2022).
Other News
INDUSTRY
PUBLISHING
- Publishers Are Increasing Accessibility to Content
- With AAP Reply, Legal Battle Over Maryland Library E-book Law Intensifies
- Illinois, Rhode Island Introduce New Library E-book Bills
- Publishing Industry Sales Rose 12.2% in 2021, Says AAP
- NPD: Unit Sales of Print Books Likely to Fall in 2022
- Print Units Fell 2.6% Last Week
- HarperCollins releases its first ethnicity pay gap report
- Equality, Diversity, Inclusion: UK and Irish University Presses Vow to ‘EvenUP’
- BookTok giving bookshops a boost not seen since Rowling
- Census data gives a clear snapshot of how physical bookstores have fared
- No cancellation fees if Frankfurt exhibitors withdraw before May
- BISG webinar on Feb 1: Supply Chain Open Forum
- BMI hosts webinar on February 16 on Cybersecurity and Book Manufacturing
