Nashville, Tenn. — July 21, 2025— W Publishing, an imprint of Thomas Nelson, is pleased to announce The Awe of God: The Astounding Way a Healthy Fear of God Transforms Your Life by John Bevere has sold more than 500,000 copies in print, eBook, and audio formats across the globe.
Released in 2023, The Awe of God invites readers to rediscover the profound reverence and wonder that comes from a deeper relationship with God. Combining biblical wisdom and Bevere’s decades of ministry experience, this powerful book equips readers to cultivate a healthy fear of the Lord, one that transforms lives and deepens spiritual growth.
“More than a half million copies of The Awe of God sold equates to many lives impacted and changed as a result of this powerful message,” said VP, Publisher for W Publishing, Damon Reiss. “This is a testament to the hunger for clear, uncompromising biblical truth in today’s world. W Publishing is honored to be in partnership with Messenger International and to have achieved this milestone together. We look forward to continually seeing the impact of John’s ministry on the world.”
“The healthy fear of God keeps us close to the One who created us and loves us deeply,” says Bevere, “In a day and hour where countless men and women have slipped away from the faith, it’s my hope and prayer The Awe of God will strengthen the lives of all who read it.”
John Bevere is an internationally acclaimed author, speaker, and evangelist, with more than 40 years of experience equipping believers to live out their faith with purpose and passion. Known for his ability to communicate challenging biblical concepts with clarity and conviction, Bevere’s books have been translated in over 130 languages and have sold millions of copies globally. Beyond writing, Bevere co-founded Messenger International with his wife, Lisa, a ministry dedicated to providing discipleship resources to the Church worldwide.
Thomas Nelson is a world leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational product for more than 200 years. As part of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Inc., the publishing group provides multiple formats of award-winning Bibles, books, gift books, curriculum and digital content, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information visit www.thomasnelson.com.
Contact: Allison Carter, Sr. Publicity Dir., W Publishing Group, 615-902-2143, allison.carter@harpercollins.com
