July 2024 | LISLE, IL—Made for PAX (PAX), an organization that provides mentorship and vocational development for emerging Christians of color, has signed with InterVarsity Press (IVP) to publish four Bible studies centered around its key values: peace, justice, and contemplation.
Tiffany Bluhm, executive director of Made for PAX said, “PAX is pleased to collaborate with an industry leader like IVP that is committed to addressing social issues and faith.”
Since 2019 PAX has been in the business of uplifting, promoting, and celebrating Christians of color. PAX is a Christian foundation that is committed to resourcing the church with slow, beautiful, Jesus-centered content to reach the next generation and change the world through the biblical vision of shalom.
The Bible studies from IVP, carrying the Made for PAX logo, will include these topics and authors:
Drew Jackson’s Bible study, tentatively titled The Story of Pax, will include video and offers an introduction to the Way of Jesus. Jackson writes poetry at the intersection of justice, peace, and contemplation. He is the author of the poetry collections God Speaks Through Wombs and Touch the Earth.
Dorcas Cheng-Tozun, an award-winning writer, editor, author, and communications consultant, will contribute the Made for Pax study on the topic of mental health.
Migration is the theme of the coauthored study by Cheng-Tozun and Alexis Busetti, host of That Makes Total Sense! a weekly podcast dedicated to exploring God’s generosity and justice.
Kristel Acevedo’s Made for Pax study, tentatively titled Cross-Shaped Pax, will include video and will also be available in Spanish as Para en forma de cruz. Acevedo is the Spiritual Formation Director at Transformation Church in Indian Land, South Carolina.
Elissa Schauer, acquiring editor for the Made for Pax studies, said, “We admire and appreciate the mission, vision, and message of Made for Pax, and are particularly thrilled to have studies written by these four individuals. It’s a great partnership, and these resources are a terrific addition to our Bible study line.”
The Made for PAX Bible studies are tentatively scheduled to begin releasing in 2025 and will carry world rights. The PAX projects were represented by Joy Eggerichs Reed of the Punchline Agency.
Contact | Krista Clayton | kclayton@ivpress.com
