September 4, 2018 Edition

Thom Rainer announces retirement from LifeWay

Thom Rainer has announced his pending retirement as president and CEO of LifeWay and plans to step down when the new CEO is named, or in one year, whichever comes first.

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Selma Wilson announces retirement from LifeWay

Selma Wilson, senior vice president of organizational development and chief people officer at LifeWay Christian Resources, has announced she will retire effective Oct. 1.

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In “Metadata Year,” BISG offers webinars and conferences focused on metadata

BISG’s initiative to promote more accurate and timely book metadata includes a webinar on the BISG Metadata committee update held tomorrow September 4, and a Summit held in New York City on September 17.  For more information, visit BISG.org.

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BISG’s Brian O’Leary will present a session at ECPA PubU, held November 6-7 in Nashville, on where the industry plans to go with metadata and what to expect in 2019 and beyond.  Another metadata session offered at PubU will be on “Tracking Data and Third-Party Sellers on Retailer Websites” with Joshua Tallent of Firebrand.  More information about these sessions and the full program is available at ECPAPubU.org.

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PubU early bird rate expires next week: Significant savings for those who register by Sep. 12

Those who register for ECPA PubU before September 12 will save $200 off registration prices. ECPA members save even more with member rates.  PubU gathers more than 200 industry professionals who choose among 42 sessions in marketing & publicity, editorial, reader engagement, rights, design, and data, delivery & workflow for training, connection and inspiration to inform and grow their publishing role.  Keynote sessions will be presented by StoryBrand’s Donald Miller and NPD Book’s Kristen McLean.

PubU attendees can opt to stay for the Art of Writing conference and The Christy Award™ Gala immediately following PubU on November 7 for only $69.

Register at ECPAPubU.org.

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Those registered for PubU are also eligible for significant savings at these industry events:  85% off Digital Book World and 50% off WriterFest Nashville.  Contact ECPA for the discount codes.

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Africa Study Bible contributor, Esme James, interviewed by the BBC

One of the contributors to the Africa Study Bible, Esme James of Sierra Leone, was recently interviewed by BBC News Africa to talk about the Africa Study Bible (Oasis International).

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Bible Gateway interviews Liz Ditty, author of “God’s Many Voices”

Does God speak to you? Do you believe God is infinitely closer and more involved in your world than you give him credit for? How does God speak in Scripture and how can you learn to recognize his voice everywhere in daily life? Bible Gateway interviewed Liz Ditty, author of God’s Many Voices: Learning How to Listen. Expectant to Hear. (Worthy Publishing, 2018).

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Bible Gateway interviews Dr. John Townsend, “Boundaries” co-author

Christians often focus so much on being loving and giving that they forget their own limits and limitations. Have you ever found yourself wondering: Can I set limits and still be a loving person? How do I answer someone who wants my time, love, energy, or money? Why do I feel guilty when I consider setting boundaries? Bible Gateway interviewed Dr. John Townsend, who, along with Dr. Henry Cloud, wrote the bestselling book, Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life  (Zondervan, updated 2017), winner of the Christian Book Award®.

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