May 22, 2023 Edition

The Gospel Coalition co-founder Tim Keller dies at 72

TGC — With great sadness we mourn the loss of Timothy Keller, 72, who died on May 19, more than three years after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.  Keller co-founded The Gospel Coalition (TGC) in 2005 and served as vice president and then vice chairman of the board. As a board member until his death, Keller continued to offer counsel and direction for TGC in promoting gospel-centered ministry for the next generation.

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Tim Keller urged Christian publishers to help build bridges in 2022 acceptance speech

In 2022, ECPA presented pastor, theologian, and bestselling author Timothy Keller with the Pinnacle Award honoring the impact of his published work, which in total has sold more than 7.5 million units in more than 25 languages.  Keller, who was unable to attend The 2022 ECPA Awards Celebration where the award was presented, accepted the award via video with thanks and a charge for publishers to be bridge builders amidst “evangelical fracture.”

View Tim Keller’s acceptance video

ECPA presents free Focus webinar series

ECPA will continue its annual Focus Webinar Series by presenting three webinars in June, July, and August for its members. A fourth webinar is planned for later in the year with Skot Welch on A Christ-Centered Action Plan for Cultural Change. Registration is now open for the three summer webinars:

• JUNE 9  | The Publishers’ Role in the Digital Age with Dr. John Thompson | Register
• JULY 14 | AI, Ethics, & Christian Publishing with Jason Thacker and Dr. Devin Maddox | Register
• AUG. 11  | NonProfit Law Primer for Publishers with Brian Flagler & Jonathan McCants | Register

ICREF registration is open for June event in Chicago

The ECPA International Rights and Export Fair will gather members of the international publishing community to meet with publishers, vendors, and distributors to discuss licensing and international sales on June 27-28 in Chicago on the Moody Bible Institute campus.

Program and Registration

ECPA welcomes new members

The ECPA board of directors recently welcomed the following new members to ECPA:

• Muddy Pearl:  An independent Scottish publisher of beautiful general market and thoughtful Christian market books.
• Dar Manhal Al Hayat: A Christian publishing house based in Lebanon that publishes, distributes, a wide range of Christian resources for the Arab world.
• Sound Faith Consulting:  A literary agency with a mission to glorify God by building the fields of Christian philosophy, theology, and apologetics.

Zondervan author Kierra Sheard-Kelly featured in People.com

Zondervan author and gospel star Kierra Sheard-Kelly was featured in an exclusive with People.com last week, announcing her pregnancy. The joyful news comes after the singer experienced two miscarriages that she says ‘took me near death’s doors.’ Her new book with Zondervan, “The Vibes You Feel” released this month and is ranked on Amazon.com as the #1 New Release in Teen and Young Adult Christian Inspirational Books.

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What anxiety can teach us about God: Curtis Chang on Jesus Calling Podcast

Curtis Chang is a pastor and a non-profit director. He recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share how developed early coping mechanisms which exacerbated anxiety later in his life, and how through that anxiety, he was able to draw closer to God. Chang’s book, “The Anxiety Opportunity,” is available from Zondervan.

Self-confidence is found in Christ: Kim Gravel on Jesus Calling Podcast

Kim Gravel is an author and TV personality who recently joined the Jesus Calling Podcast to share about the early anxiety she had while competing in pageants as a young girl, and she opened up about her journey to find self-confidence. Gravel’s book, “Collecting Confidence,” is available from Thomas Nelson.