July 28, 2025 Edition
NOTICE FOR NEXT WEEK: There will not be a Rush to Press issue next week. Submissions sent this week will be considered for the August 11th edition.
Industry News
ECPA PubU Online debuts training track for Sales professionals
This fall in early November, ECPA PubU Online will present nearly 40 webinars, master classes, and networking events for the industry’s publishing professionals, providing training and connection around six major areas: Editorial, Marketing & Publicity, Rights, Production & Operations, Children’s Books, and a brand new track for Sales professionals.
Developed by PubU Brain Trust member David Almack — the Director of Sales, Marketing and Acquisitions for P&R Publishing — the Sales track is designed for professionals who want to increase sales for their company, develop new sales channels and learn about innovative new tactics in an ever-changing landscape.
Program and early bird registration can be found at ECPAPubU.org.
Anchor Distributors launches strategic sales program led by Dale Wilstermann
Anchor Distributors, a division of Whitaker Corporation, is proud to announce the launch of the Anchor Sales Alliance (ASA), a new initiative aimed at providing proactive, cost-effective sales representation to publishers, ministries, and gift suppliers. The program launches under the leadership of Dale Wilstermann, a seasoned sales and marketing professional with over two decades of experience in the Christian publishing marketplace.
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Lexham Press partners with Anchor Sales Alliance to expand market reach
As one of the steps in Lexham Press’s continued growth, they are partnering with the Anchor Sales Alliance (ASA) to usher in a new era of sales growth.
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Anchor drives BRAVE Books’ entry into retail stores
After selling over one million books through their direct-to-consumer efforts and online, BRAVE Books expands into retail via Anchor’s Anchor Sales Alliance (ASA) and experienced sales team.
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ECPA welcomes new members
The ECPA board of directors recently welcomed the following new companies as members and affiliates of ECPA:
- Godly Writes Publishing is committed to producing biblically-sound, transformational content that equips believers to walk in spiritual authority, freedom, and understanding
- InfoWyz provides for Christian publishers’ ebook conversions from InDesign to ePub/Kindle, new book content layout, new book cover design, web applications, catalogs and brochures and more.
- Noble Marketing Group is an outside sales representative group with nine field agents throughout the United States for vendors of Bibles, Christian books, and faith-based gifts.
- Positive Action for Christ is a nonprofit publishing ministry specializing in Bible studies and curriculum for churches, traditional schools, and homeschools.
Milestones
“The Awe of God” by John Bevere surpasses 500,000 copies sold
W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is pleased to announce “The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life” by John Bevere has sold more than 500,000 copies in print, eBook, and audio formats across the globe.
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ECPA presents Milestone Sales Awards at Platinum, Gold, and Bronze levels
The following titles recently received Milestone Sales Awards at the following levels:
- PLATINUM (1 million sold): ESV Church Bible, Crossway
- GOLD (500,000 sold): The Awe of God by John Bevere, W Publishing (an imprint of Thomas Nelson)
- BRONZE (100,000 sold): Trusting God with Every Breath by Amy Mecham, BroadStreet Publishing Group
- BRONZE (100,000 sold): Five Lies of Our Anti-Christian Age by Rosaria Butterfield, Crossway
Product News
WaterBrook re-signs Jordan Raynor for two more books
Jordan Raynor, award-winning author of “Redeeming Your Time” and “The Sacredness of Secular Work,” brings his passion for kingdom-minded entrepreneurship and productivity to WaterBrook in a two-book deal starting with “Redeeming Your Goals” (Fall, 2026).
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B&H Academic releases new lineup this fall: theological, historical, practical
B&H Academic, an imprint of Lifeway Christian Resources, has a lineup of significant works releasing this fall: from a theological exploration of bodily care to a deep dive into the story of the Southern Baptist Convention.
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FaithWords releases "Graced to Go" by Victoria Osteen on July 29
In “Graced to Go,” Lakewood Church co-pastor and New York Times bestselling author Victoria Osteen encourages you to leave your fear behind and take the first step in the direction that God is calling you.
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New Growth Press to release two new books to their Ask the Counselor series
Two new titles will be added to the Ask the Christian Counselor series (New Growth Press) on September 22: "Do I Need Boundaries?" by Jim Newheiser and "After Sexual Trauma" by Camille Cates.
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Other News
INDUSTRY
- Realm Makers Adds Expo to Faith-Based Speculative Fiction Conference
- Religion Book Deals: Crossway, IVP, WaterBrook, Christian Art Gifts, Bethany House, Ink & Willow
- ECPA webinar on Aug 8: Communicating Appreciation in the Workplace
- August 15 deadline for industry design awards: Top Shelf Book Cover Awards
- ECPA C-Suite Symposium for industry’s top execs: September in Tucson
- Christianity Today and Wheaton College present Black + Evangelical feature film
PUBLISHING
- American Publishers Look at the White House AI Action Plan
- Trump’s Comments Undermine AI Action Plan, Threaten Copyright
- In Amicus Brief, Literary Groups Register Opposition to Iowa Law
- EveryLibrary Releases Legislative Update, Library Use Survey
- Authors Guild Scores Victory in NEH Grant Lawsuit
- BISG Launches AI Survey
- Ingram’s MediaScout Launches in U.K. and European Markets
- Second Quarter: Hachette Book Group Sales Rise 7%
- Spotify Expands Audiobook Add-On Service to 11 Markets
- Audiobook Walking Clubs Take Reading Outside
- Young Readers Help German Book Market Hold Steady
