October 7, 2019 Edition
Industry News
ECPA names 14 Emerging Leaders for annual PubU scholarship program
ECPA has announced the recipients of the Emerging Leader scholarship program for ECPA PubU, the industry’s training and networking event for Christian publishing professionals. Nominations were made by Christian publishers with a goal to invest in up-and-coming talent in their companies.
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Jenni Burke announced as successor, owner, president of D.C. Jacobson and Associates
Longtime literary agent Jenni Burke has been announced as the new owner and president of D.C. Jacobson and Associates, effective immediately. Former owner and president Don Jacobson made the announcement following his appointment to SVP and Books Group Publisher for HarperCollins Christian Publishing and Harper Collins Focus.
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Tyndale House Publishers to host annual warehouse sale
Tyndale House Publishers, the largest independent Christian publisher in the United States, has called the Chicago western suburbs home for more than fifty years. From November 7 to 9, Tyndale will host its annual warehouse sale.
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NetGalley Advanced launches in Europe
NetGalley LLC, the industry-standard provider of secure digital review copies and marketing solutions to readers of influence, launched NetGalley Advanced for UK, French, and German publishers.
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Milestones
“The New City Catechism” surpasses 100,000 units in print sales with Crossway
Crossway is pleased to announce that “The New City Catechism” (Crossway, April 2017), published in partnership with Redeemer Presbyterian Church and the Gospel Coalition (TGC) has surpassed 100,000 units in print sales.
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“The Sacred Enneagram” by renowned Enneagram expert Chris Heuertz sells over 100,000 copies
As the Enneagram continues to grow in popularity, “The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth” by international accredited instructor, Chris Heuertz has sold more than 100,000 copies since its release in September 2017. A new interactive companion workbook will release in November.
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ACFW awards milestone honors to Christian novelists
At the Milestones Celebration Dinner on the opening day of the 2019 ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Conference in San Antonio, Texas, ACFW recognized members receiving Milestone Pins for reaching significant milestones in their publishing careers.
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2019 Carol Award winners announced; Angela Hunt awarded ACFW Lifetime Achievement
During the Awards Gala at the 2019 ACFW Conference in San Antonio, Texas, ACFW announced its 2019 Carol Award winners for the best in Christian Fiction published in the previous calendar year. Angela Hunt was awarded ACFW's 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Media Announcements
Huge book launch announced for “Rhythms of Renewal” by Rebekah Lyons
Author Rebekah Lyons is featured in the following media for her book launch for “Rhythms of Renewal” (Zondervan, October 1): TODAY Show, PARADE Magazine, Relevant Magazine, The Eric Metaxas Show, Life Today, The 700 Club and over 40 podcasts, including The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, Going Scared with Jessica Honegger, and Don Miller’s StoryBrand.
Bible Gateway interviews Ron Beers, General Editor of the “Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition”
The phenomenally bestselling Life Application Study Bible, with its signature feature of 10,000 Life Application® verse notes, is now updated and expanded in a refreshed 3rd edition. Bible Gateway interviewed Ron Beers, general editor of the Life Application Study Bible, Third Edition (Tyndale House/Zondervan, 2019), available in both the NLT and NIV Bible translations.
Bible Gateway interviews Asheritah Ciuciu, author of “Bible & Breakfast”
Christian women often feel overwhelmed by all of the things demanding their time, attention, and energy. Busy women feel like they’re running on empty with a longing to be spiritually fed. Bible Gateway interviewed Asheritah Ciuciu (@asheritah), author of “Bible & Breakfast: 31 Mornings with Jesus—Feeding Our Bodies and Souls Together” (Moody Publishers, 2019).
Author Bishop Derek Grier joins the Jesus Calling podcast
The Jesus Calling podcast welcomed Bishop Derek Grier, who shared surprising details of his journey into ministry; and how through biblical study, Grier learned how to best capture God’s attention. Grier’s book, “When God Stops: Faith That Gets God’s Attention” is available from Thomas Nelson.
On Jesus Calling podcast: Wayne McKay on making the story of Jesus more accessible to kids
BibleForce creator Wayne McKay recently joined the Jesus Calling podcast to share the hard time he had understanding the Bible when he was a child. From this struggle, he made it his mission to develop a product that would be engaging and informative. “BibleForce Devotional: The First Heroes Devotional” is available from Thomas Nelson.
Product News
Multnomah acquires Mark Batterson’s next works
Multnomah is excited to announce the acquisition of New York Times bestselling author Mark Batterson’s next work, “Win the Day,” to publish in January 2021, along with future trade books and creative products. Author of such bestsellers as "Chase the Lion," "Whisper," and soon to be published "Double Blessing" (Oct. 15, 2019), Batterson is also pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C.
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Pastor Robby Gallaty’s new book with B&H shares how God radically saved him from addictions
Robby Gallaty is most known for being the Senior Pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church, founder of the discipleship ministry Replicate, a nationally sought-after speaker and the author of seven books. But what many don’t know is that before finding God, he was addicted to drugs and alcohol, stole $15,000 from his parents to fuel his addictions and was in and out of rehab.
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“Hope Now” by Dr. Albert L. Reyes releases in paperback by Iron Stream Media
Iron Stream Media and Buckner International announce the paperback release of “Hope Now: Peace, Healing, and Justice When the Kingdom Comes Near” by Dr. Albert L. Reyes. Dr. Reyes is president and CEO of Buckner International, a 140-year-old ministry dedicated to transforming the lives of orphans, vulnerable children, families and senior adults.
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