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Deborah Raney to Receive 2024 ACFW Lifetime Achievement Award
The award will be presented during the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference, which runs September 5-8 in New Orleans. Raney is the author of some 40 books, including her first and best-known novel, 'A Vow to Cherish' the inspiration for the award-winning film of the same name.
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Religion Book Deals: September 4, 2024
Broadleaf takes Reggie L. Williams's exploration of German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer, NavPress takes Kelly Edmiston's parent guidebook to sexuality, and more.
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Attention Parents: The Bible Has Your Back
For parents looking to make sense of today's cultural upheavals, religion and spirituality publishers are here to help with Bible-based advice for a family life rooted in faith.
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SPCK Group Signs Distribution Deal with Two Rivers Distribution
The London-based Christian publisher, established in 1698, publishes about 80 titles annually, and has a backlist of more than 3,000 titles across nine imprints.
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Religion Book Deals: August 21, 2024
Broadleaf takes Warren Throckmorton's exploration of the myths supporting Christian nationalism, Brazos signs Truth's Table podcaster Christina Edmondson’s book to help leaders seek wisdom in their daily decision-making, and more.
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Seeing God in the Smallest Moments: PW Talks to 'Guideposts' Editor-in-Chief Edward Grinnan
When Edward Grinnan was hired in 1986 as an editor at Christian inspirational magazine and publisher 'Guideposts,' he was reluctant to start writing devotionals. He now can't imagine stopping.
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The 'NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible' Tackles Questions of Faith for a 21st Century Audience
The 'NIV Upside-Down Kingdom Bible' (Zondervan, Sept.) tackles challenging questions in polarizing times. (Sponsored)
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Refreshing Faith with Devotionals
These popular books offer reflection, inspiration, and a spiritual call to action. “The value of the devotional format is that it directs you inward,” says Brazos editorial director Katelyn Beaty. “It grounds you and takes you out of the frenetic demands on your time and energy.”
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Biblical Books for Kids Abound
For religion publishers, parents sharing biblical lessons with their children is a double-dip opportunity. “Parents are taking in and learning just as much as the kids when reading with them,” says Linda Howard, associate publisher for children and youth at Tyndale House.
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A Bible Study with a Monster Twist
PW talks with Manny Arango, who sees the wreckage of chaos—and the promise of a savior—in scripture.
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New Looks for New Bibles
Publishers' new Bibles feature commentary from global perspectives and contemporary presentations.
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Bible Study Guides Take Flight
Rising demand has prompted editors to reexamine and redesign their Bible studies, with several expanding how many they publish and juicing up their offerings with video links, reflection points for individual study, and discussion prompts for small groups.
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Strong Attendance at 2024 Realm Makers Conference
Owned and run by Becky and Scott Minor, Realm Makers has succeeded in creating a place for faith-based speculative fiction readers and authors to call home—and the 2024 event, held in St. Louis, July 18-20, was its best-attended yet.
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Christian Fiction Publishers Embrace a Classic Genre—The Western
Cowboys, wide open spaces, and strong women are drawing Christian publishers to stories set in the American West.
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Religion Book Deals: August 7, 2024
Zondervan signs Faith Womack’s book to help readers understand the Bible, Brazos takes Speaking with Joy podcaster Joy Marie Clarkson's look at influential Christian women, Paraclete acquires a children’s book to help children slay the spiritual dragons they face, and more.
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IVP Signs Overseas Deals with Ingram, SPCK
InterVarsity Press has reached new agreements with Ingram Publisher Services UK and the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge that the publisher says will increase its sales in the U.K. and Europe.
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David C Cook Earns ECPA Gold Milestone Sales Award for 'What Does It Mean to Be Chosen?'
“This award not only symbolizes the milestone of half a million books sold, but also the fact that this book connects millions of readers to the person of Jesus Christ so brilliantly,” said Chadd Miller, divisional president of David C Cook’s publishing arm, in a statement.
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Christian Publisher Editorial Patmos Celebrates 25 Years in the U.S.
The Florida-based company, which focuses exclusively on Christian titles, has seen significant growth over the past quarter-century, a testament to the growing Spanish-speaking population in the U.S.
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Religion Book Deals: July 17, 2024
IVP takes a book on weathering change by Courtney Ellis, Revell signs Jon Seidl's book for christians coping with alcoholism, and more.
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'A Threat to Politics is a Threat to Life': PW talks with Steven Millies
With the November elections drawing near, PW talks with the director of The Bernardin Center at Catholic Theological Union, who describes himself as a political scientist, a theologian, and a public intellectual, about his latest book 'A Consistent Ethic of Life: Navigating Catholic Engagement with U.S. Politics.'