March 2, 2026 Edition

Industry News

Leadership Summit early bird ends Friday: Explore publishing’s role in a machine age

The ECPA Leadership Summit, held April 28–29 near Chicago, will bring together Christian publishing leaders for two days of insight, connection, and forward-looking conversation around “The Future of Christian Publishing.” Among the featured sessions is Guardians of Meaning: Publishing as Soul Work in a Machine Age with Bob Hutchins, executive AI consultant and thought leader. Framing publishing as work at the hinge of technology and soul, Hutchins will challenge leaders to move beyond managing disruption to actively shepherd meaning and protect the imaginative space of readers. Register now to save and secure your place at the lowest rates available.

Early bird pricing ends Friday.
Program and registration at ECPALeadership.org

Supadu & Firebrand Technologies launch Radley Books, publisher website solution

Sister companies Supadu and Firebrand Technologies have launched Radley Books, a ready-to-go, Shopify-led website solution that gives publishers using Firebrand Technologies’ Eloquence on Demand metadata distribution service the ability to sell books directly online while retaining control over their digital presence.

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Call for submissions: The Christy Award for fiction until March 31

Nominations are now accepted until March 31 in nine fiction categories for The Christy Award® program. Submissions are open to works of fiction written from a Christian worldview, published traditionally or independently from March 2025 to March 2026. Finalists will be announced in September and winners named on November 6 at The Christy Award Gala in Nashville, following the program’s Art of Writing Conference.

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Staff Announcements

Hendrickson Publishers hires new associate marketing manager

Hendrickson Publishers is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Christian Kalmbach (PhD, University of St. Andrews) to the position of associate marketing manager.

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Milestones

Pastor Craig Groeschel’s “Heal Your Hurting Mind” hits the New York Times bestsellers list

Pastor and New York Times bestselling author Craig Groeschel landed on the New York Times bestsellers’ list with his newest book, “Heal Your Hurting Mind: Biblical Hope for Anxiety, Depression, Burnout, and the Emotions No One Talks About,” following its March 17, 2026, release from Zondervan.

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Christine Caine’s “Faith to Flourish” becomes instant NYT bestseller, debuting at #10

“The Faith to Flourish: God’s Design for a Rooted, Resilient, and Fruitful Life” (Nelson Books/Thomas Nelson), the latest release from bestselling author and renowned Bible teacher Christine Caine, has debuted as an instant New York Times Bestseller at #10 and simultaneously reached #10 on the Publishers Weekly Bestseller List.

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“A Praying Life” by Paul E. Miller earns Gold Award for exceeding 500,000 sold

NavPress is pleased to announce that Paul E. Miller’s 2009 title, “A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World,” has earned the ECPA Gold Sales Award for sales exceeding 500,000 copies. Updated with expanded content in 2017, “A Praying Life” has coached thousands of readers on how to develop daily rhythms of conversation with God.

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Nelson Books celebrates Jefferson Bethke's "To Hell with the Hustle" surpassing 100,000 sold

Jefferson Bethke’s influential book, “To Hell with the Hustle: Reclaiming Your Life in an Overworked, Overspent, and Overconnected World,” has reached a significant milestone, selling more than 100,000 copies. This achievement underscores the book's profound impact on readers seeking to escape the pressures of modern society.

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Product News

Tommy Nelson announces new fiction series from Dude Perfect

Tommy Nelson has announced a new middle grade fiction series from internet icons and leading sports entertainment company, Dude Perfect, known for their viral trick shots, epic battles, and wide-ranging family entertainment. Aimed at readers ages 8-12, the first book in the Dude Perfect + Panda series releases May 12, 2026.

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Joyce & Steven Dinkins new book: How faith anchors their 40-year second marriage

In “Not Easily Broken: Wisdom for Dating and Marriage with Christ at the Center” (Our Daily Bread Publishing, March 17, 2026), writer, editor and PIC president Joyce Dinkins, with her husband Steve, openly share their journeys through previous marriages followed by divorce, years of singleness, and ultimately the story of how God restored, reshaped, and sustained their second marriage together, now 40 years strong.

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Worthy Books releases “Wonder” by Meredith Miller on March 3, 2026

In “Wonder,” Meredith Miller equips parents, in 52-stories for their children, to talk about what to say when God doesn't seem to make sense. This is a long-awaited guide for helping kids fall in love with scripture.

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FaithWords releases “Do the True You” by Steven Furtick on March 3, 2026

Based on Steven Furtick’s New York Times bestselling book “Do the New You” and completely rewritten for teens and young adults, “Do the True You” (FaithWords) explores six mindsets that will help you get from who you are today to where God is taking you.

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New Growth Press to release resource “Raising Gen Alpha” on April 20

In a rapidly changing world, “Raising Gen Alpha” (New Growth Press, April 20, 2026) helps parents, pastors, and educators understand, love, and lead today’s children through everything from anxiety to AI. How do we bridge the gap to make a connection and ensure these children and teens feel seen, heard, valued, cared for, and safe?

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