October 28, 2024 Edition

Industry News

Thomas Nelson announces partnership with Museum of the Bible

Thomas Nelson, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, announces its partnership with Museum of the Bible to sponsor more than 150 events at their renowned World Stage Theater in Washington, DC.

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ECPA welcomes new members

The ECPA board of directors recently welcomed the following companies as members and affiliates:

• The Rethink Group does business under the name Orange, and publishes books and resources to influence the faith and future of the next generation.
• Nashville Audio Productions is an audiobook production, editing, and proofing organization, based in Franklin, Tennessee.
• Snowfall Press provides print-on-demand of perfect-bound and coil-bound books, both black and white and color interiors, along with customized fulfillment services.

Staff Announcements

Zondervan Books welcomes Daniel Marrs as Vice President and Publisher

Zondervan today announced that Webster Younce is stepping down from his position as Vice President and Publisher of Zondervan Books to take on a full-time editorial role at Zondervan as Vice President and Executive Editor. Daniel Marrs has been named as the new Vice President and Publisher of Zondervan Books.

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Nelson Books announces Brigitta Nortker to associate publisher and welcomes Paul Pastor as executive editor

Nelson Books, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is excited to announce the promotion of Brigitta Nortker to the role of Associate Publisher. Since joining Nelson Books in 2016, Nortker has had a substantial hand in shaping the imprint’s editorial program and publishing portfolio. Simultaneously, Nelson Books is eager to announce that Paul J. Pastor will be joining the team in the role of Executive Editor.

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Baker Publishing Group welcomes new acquisition editor, publicist

Baker Publishing Group is pleased to announce the addition of an acquisition editor and publicist for its Chosen Books Division. Luverta Reames joined Chosen Books in September as an Acquisition Editor. Taylor Koziarz is the new Senior Publicist at Chosen Books.

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Milestones

HarperCollins Christian Publishing celebrates John Eldredge’s literary milestone: 15 million books sold

John Eldredge, renowned author, counselor, and teacher, celebrates a monumental achievement with over 15 million copies of his books and Bible studies sold since his debut in 1997. This milestone not only marks Eldredge's enduring impact on readers worldwide but also sets the stage for exciting new projects to captivate audiences once more.

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ECPA presents Bronze Awards for 100,000 sold

ECPA recently presented the following Bronze Milestone Sales Awards to recognize more than 100,000 sold to:

• The Action Bible Study Bible ESV and NIV, Sergio Cariello, David C Cook
• The Christmas Promise Storybook, Alison Mitchell, Catalina Echeverri, Illustrator, The Good Book Company
• CSB Explorer Bible for Kids, CSB Bibles by Holman, Holman Bibles, B&H Publishing Group

Media Announcements

IVP’s The Disrupters Podcast to release three election-related bonus episodes

IVP is excited to announce that The Disrupters podcast will be adding three election-related bonus episodes to its fifth season to prepare listeners the day before the presidential election, the day of the election, and the day after the election.

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Product News

Lifeway releases ‘Everyday Evangelism’ Bible study to equip Christians to ‘win hearts, not arguments’

Lifeway Christian Resources released its latest Bible study by Preston Perry, "Everyday Evangelism: Pursuing Hearts, Not Arguments," focused on equipping the everyday believer to share their faith with confidence and to engage non-Christians with love, respect, and truth.

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Focus on the Family announces Spring 2025 Kids releases

Focus on the Family, in alliance with Tyndale House Publishers, will release five new kids and middle-grade titles in the spring of 2025. The new products—What’s in Mommy’s Tummy; Fears, Flights, and Kangaroo Fights; Double Cross Down Under; At Face Value; and Sleuth Family Robinson—equip parents to raise their children to have thriving faith.

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Tyndale Kids announces Spring 2025 releases

Tyndale House Publishers will release six new kids, middle-grade, and YA books in the spring of 2025. In line with Tyndale’s corporate purpose, the new products—Wonders of the Ocean Realm, Battle of Lion Rock, Easter in the Barnyard, When It Hurts, Let’s Go! Bible Adventures, and R Is for Risen—are designed to minister to the spiritual needs of children and young adults.

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