HOUSTON, TX — March 10, 2026 — Hope Media Group (HMG) and Thomas Nelson Bibles have formed a multi-year agreement that will result in more people engaging with the life-changing message of the Bible. A recent study revealed that nearly 70% of churchgoers do not consistently engage with scripture, but this collaboration will leverage the strengths of both organizations to foster spiritual engagement through media and high-quality biblical resources.
As part of the deal, HMG will use Thomas Nelson’s New King James Version (NKJV) across its radio, streaming, and digital content. In addition, Thomas Nelson will provide English and Spanish Bibles for HMG to distribute its audiences.
“Hope Media Group’s commitment to connecting people with God’s Word through its programs, podcasts, and ‘World’s Biggest Small Group’ made this partnership a natural fit,” says Nikki Getman, Vice President of Marketing for Thomas Nelson Bibles. “We’re honored to serve alongside the good work being done to impact lives with the Good News of Jesus Christ,” added Philip Nation, Publisher for the Bible group.
David Harms, Pastor of Discipleship at Hope Media Group, emphasized the importance of making God’s Word accessible.
“At Hope Media Group, our mission is to engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread hope. Partnering with a publisher like Thomas Nelson allows us to provide our audience with even more reliable and inspiring ways to engage with the Bible every day,” said Harms. “We believe this collaboration will be a powerful catalyst for spiritual growth within our communities and beyond.”
By combining HMG’s broad media reach with Thomas Nelson’s 200-year legacy of publishing excellence, the two organizations seek to inspire a new generation of readers and listeners to discover the hope found in Scripture.
About Hope Media Group
Hope Media Group is a family of media brands that engage people to love Jesus, serve others, and spread Hope through radio, events, online content, and mobile apps. Its platforms include KSBJ/Houston, the WayFM and Worship 24/7 national networks, Spanish-language Christian network Vida Unida, digital content outlets NGEN Radio (Christian hip-hop and pop), Hope Nation, WAYLOUD (Christian rock), the God Listens Prayer App, and a concert and event producer, Hope Events.
About Thomas Nelson
Thomas Nelson is a world-leading publisher and provider of Christian content and has been providing readers with quality inspirational products 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 thomasnelsonbibles.com.
Contact: Richard Silva, rsilva@hopemediagroup.com, 281.536.0609
