July 22, 2024 Edition
Industry News
Jeffrey Reynolds, Director of Finance for Moody, has died
Jeffrey L. Reynolds, age 63, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. For more than forty years he worked at Moody Bible Institute. Jeff loved his family and showed God’s love to others by his actions and words. Jeff will be deeply missed by many.
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Woodland Group reports on impact of global IT outage on global supply chains
A number of shipping lines, customs systems, and transport businesses are impacted by the recent global IT failure. Amongst them is the port of Felixstowe, where the processing, collecting and delivering of containers is currently not possible.
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Christian bestseller lists posted for July, 2024
ECPA has released the monthly Christian bestseller lists for July 2024 in 15 categories. The top-selling book is “Prophetic Reset” by Joshua Giles (Chosen Books/ Baker Publishing Group) with “Practicing the Way” by John Mark Comer (WaterBrook) and “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young (Thomas Nelson) coming in at #2 and #3.
ECPA PubU to cover latest topics for Production & Operations professionals
This year’s ECPA PubU program, held November 13-14 in Chicago, will feature five publishing tracks plus a Children’s Book Summit including a track of sessions for professionals in production or operations led by Jenn Butenschoen (Director of Production & Digital Content at Harvest House Publishers) and Fanny Gonzalez (Operations and Business Analysis Manager at Lexham Press). Several sessions will feature these topics: supply chain, industry partnerships, metadata, collaborating well, contracts, paper options, and more.
PubU features tracks in Marketing, Publicity, Editorial, Design, Production & Operations, and Children’s Books – along with a program for Emerging Leaders. All publishing professionals from ECPA member companies are invited. Early bird registration is now open!
Milestones
Two IVP titles named 2024 American Fiction Award finalists
American Book Fest has named “The Surface of Water” by Cynthia Beach and “Zion Learns to See,” by Terence and Zion Lester, and illustrated by Subi Bosa as finalists of the 2024 American Fiction Awards. The IVP finalists join a prestigious group of past honorees, including Pope Francis, Amy Tan, Anne Lamott, George Sanders, and many others.
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David C Cook receives ECPA Gold Milestone Sales Award for Interactive Bible Study
David C Cook has been awarded a Gold Milestone Sales Award by the Evangelical Christian Publisher’s Association for selling 500,000 copies of “What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?.” The interactive Bible study, written by Amanda Jenkins, Dallas Jenkins, and Douglas S. Huffman, is based on Season 1 of the popular television series, The Chosen.
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Woodland Group named as one of the top 30 Logistics Service Providers in 2024
The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT) has named Woodland Group as one of the Top 30 Logistics Service Providers in 2024. The ranking recognizes Woodland as a leading global supply chain company that delivers customer service excellence and embraces innovation and sustainability.
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Product News
Bible teacher Jennie Allen signs major multi-book deal with Thomas Nelson
Jennie Allen, New York Times bestselling author and founder/visionary of Gather25 and IF:Gathering, has signed a multi-book deal with Thomas Nelson, HarperCollins Christian Publishing. The lineup of products features two trade books, curriculum, children's books, a 365-day devotional, and gift publications.
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Rick Warren to release new devotional with Tyndale House Publishers
Daily Hope and Rick Warren, in collaboration with Tyndale House Publishers, announce the release of "Daily Hope Devotional: 365 Days of Purpose, Peace, and Promise" (October, 2024) which gathers 365 of Warren’s most insightful and enduring devotions in one place.
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Made for PAX signs contract with IVP for four Bible studies
Made for PAX, an organization that provides mentorship and vocational development for emerging Christians of color, has signed with InterVarsity Press to publish four Bible studies centered around its key values: peace, justice, and contemplation.
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Worthy Books releases of “The Shape of My Eyes” by Dave Gibbons on July 23
A surprising diagnosis of PTSD led Dave Gibbons to look to his past for clues to explain the unexpected result. Born to an American soldier and a Korean mother in the wake of the Korean War, Dave has spent his life struggling to blend his Korean roots and his very American upbringing.
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Tyndale House to release “Living Out Loud” by Kevin King this fall
“Living Out Loud” by International Project cofounder and president Kevin King will be released by Tyndale House Publishers on October 8, 2024. The book is about being so comfortable that conversations about faith happen naturally and spontaneously.
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Charisma House releases devotional from Pastor Juan Martinez, “Prison Break”
Pastor Juan Martinez is helping to set the captives free with his 21-day devotional from Charisma House, “Prison Break.” After experiencing the reality of a physical prison cell, Martinez has made it his life’s mission to help other individuals break free from the chains holding them back to walk in a life of abundance with Christ.
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New Growth Press releases new teen Bible study by Jeff Dodge
In “Gospel 101 for Teens: Learning, Living, and Sharing the Gospel”(New Growth Press/August 12, 2024), Jeff Dodge communicates the good news of Jesus in a clear, thoughtful, and compelling way, inviting students to grow in gospel familiarity, community, and action.
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Media Announcements
Author and Chaplain John Andrew Bryant on Jesus Calling Podcast
Chaplain John Andrew Bryant, recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share his battle with a mental health condition that not only revealed the inner workings of his mind, but a deeper understanding of his faith. Bryant’s book, “A Quiet Mind to Suffer With: Mental Illness, Trauma, And The Death Of Christ,” is available from Lexham Press.
Other News
INDUSTRY
- Christian Publisher Editorial Patmos Celebrates 25 Years in the U.S.
- Religion Print Sales Up 12% in First Half of 2024
- ECPA to host Christian fiction events in Chicago on November 14
- PRH & WaterBrook Multnomah issue fraud alert for freelancers posing as agents from PRH
- Latest Religion Book Deals for July 17: IVP, WaterBrook Multnomah, Revell
- PW Call for Information for feature on Family Life & Parenting with Faith
PUBLISHING
- AAP StatShot: US Trade Publishing Up 16.5 Percent in May
- Bookwire hosts “All About Digital Distribution” on September 19
- Carbon Balanced Print Program Grows to 78 Member Companies
- CCC Announces a Collective Licensing Subscription for AI Systems
- Academic authors shocked after access to their research sold to Microsoft AI
- Publishing M&A in 2024 So Far
