June 13, 2022 Edition

ICREF exhibitor space sold out for Chicago fair; but not too late to register

The ECPA International Christian Rights & Export Fair will soon convene on June 28 & 29 at Moody Bible Institute in downtown Chicago. Though exhibitor space is sold out, it’s not too late to participate by registering as an attendee.  All attendees must be pre-registered.

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Top Shelf Book Cover Award nomination deadline is August 15

ECPA members are invited to nominate their top book & Bible designs for a 2022 Top Shelf Book Cover Award in four new categories.  In recognition of the award’s 10-year anniversary, this year’s program has two new features:  Winners will be presented in four categories and each submitting publisher can register their designer or art director to serve on the judge panel. The submission period is open until August 15.

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Lifeway and B&H Español win best Bible, book awards from SEPA

Lifeway and B&H Español received more awards than ever from the Spanish Evangelical Publishers Association (SEPA) at this year’s Expolit trade show held May 18-21, in Miami.  The SEPA Awards recognize the highest quality and excellence in the publication, sale and marketing of Christian literature in Spanish.

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R.H. Boyd celebrates 125 years in publishing

Publishers Weekly — R. H. Boyd Publishing Corporation, which was founded in 1896 by a survivor of slavery and a veteran of the Civil War, is celebrating its 125th anniversary with a broadened content focus and a continual mission to serve Black communities.

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Platinum Sales Award presented to “New Morning Mercies” for 1 million sold

ECPA recently presented the Platinum Sales Award to “New Morning Mercies” by Paul David Tripp and published by Crossway, in recognition of over 1 million sold. The ECPA Milestone Sales Award program recognizes outstanding sales achievement in Christian literature.

Minno, Slingshot USA, and Sunrise Animation Studios break ground with new series

Minno, Slingshot USA, and Sunrise Animation Studios announced today a robust partnership to elevate faith-based media for kids and families. The global deal includes development and production of original content, bringing competitive-quality to faith-based family entertainment.

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Dr. John M. Perkins on Jesus Calling Podcast on June 16: Love over Hate

Dr. John M. Perkins, counselor to six presidents, community development leader, and civil rights legend recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share how he grew up in Mississippi and was born during the height of Jim Crow and the Great Depression. The loss of his mother due to malnutrition and his brother, who was killed by police after his return from World War II, shaped Perkins’ life and ultimately inspired him to pursue civil rights issues, particularly around racial violence in the U.S. Today, at ninety-two years old, Dr. Perkins continues his work by shedding light on injustices and drawing Christians into the work of social justice and civil rights. Perkins’ book, “Count It All Joy,” is available from Moody Publishers.

Author Scott Sauls on Jesus Calling Podcast: Speaking light into darkness

Scott Sauls is the senior pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN, and he recently joined The Jesus Calling Podcast to share lessons from Paul the Apostle and how to find true contentment, no matter your circumstances. Sauls’ book, “Beautiful People Don’t Just Happen,” is available from Zondervan.