July 27, 2026 Edition
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Industry News
ECPA member webinar with Adrian Pei on Navigating Anxiety during Change, August 7
ECPA’s summer Focus Webinar Series concludes on August 7 with Navigating Anxiety in People and Systems During Times of Change, presented by Adrian Pei, CEO of The Change Navigation Company and author of “The Minority Experience.” Drawing on his work with organizations and leaders, Pei will share perspectives on navigating change with greater clarity and resilience. The webinar is free for staff of ECPA member companies.
Register before August 6 to attend the live session.
ECPA welcomes new affiliate members
The ECPA board of directors recently welcomed the following companies as new affiliate members:
- Miras Publishing Ministries produces biblically grounded, culturally thoughtful, and spiritually transformative content for readers in Turkey and the surrounding region.
- Christian Light develops and distributes Christian educational and ministry resources that share the gospel.
- VanDunk Publishing provides professional book editing and design services for publishers and authors.
Three weeks left to enter the 2026 Top Shelf Book Cover Awards
The deadline is approaching for the 2026 ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Awards. Publishers have less than one month to submit eligible book and Bible covers published between June 2025 and August 2026. Entries will be accepted through August 15 in four categories: Nonfiction, Fiction, Children’s, and Bibles.
Learn more and submit at TopShelfAward.org.
ECPA PubU Spotlight
Marketing track returns to ECPA PubU with practical strategies for growing book discovery
The Marketing Track returns to ECPA PubU 2026, held November 4-5 in Nashville, under the leadership of Robin Bermel, Backlist & Brand Director at Penguin Random House Christian Publishing. Designed for both new and experienced publishing professionals, the track will feature six peer-led sessions covering practical strategies for reaching targeted audiences, building stronger email campaigns, navigating emerging industry challenges, caring for authors throughout the publishing journey, and helping more readers discover Christian books. A publishing marketer for more than two decades, Bermel has led marketing initiatives at Dearborn Trade, Tyndale House Publishers, and now Penguin Random House Christian Publishing, where she collaborates with bestselling authors, leading brands, and cross-functional teams to drive audience growth and book discovery.
The Marketing Track is one of five role-based learning tracks at ECPA PubU 2026, alongside Editorial, Sales, Production & Operations, and Design.
Early bird registration is now open at ECPAPubU.org.
Milestones
ONE Audiobooks celebrates major milestone with 3,000 titles distributed
ONE Audiobooks has reached a significant milestone in its publishing partnerships, securing exclusive distribution rights to more than 3,000 audiobook titles. These titles encompass the full breadth of categories, from bestselling and award-winning Christian nonfiction and fiction titles, to children’s/YA, Christian living & theology, counseling, and more.
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“Tactics” surpasses 500,000 copies sold, meeting demand for thoughtful apologetics
Zondervan Reflective, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is celebrating a landmark milestone for “Tactics: A Game Plan for Discussing Your Christian Convictions” by Gregory Koukl, which has now surpassed 500,000 copies sold. The achievement arrives at a moment when questions of faith, meaning, and truth are drawing unprecedented attention in the public square.
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Zach Windahl's "The Bible, Simplified" surpasses 100,000 copies sold in its first year
Just one year after its release, "The Bible, Simplified: Learn the Story. Live the Story." by Zach Windahl has surpassed 100,000 copies sold, marking a significant milestone for one of the fastest-growing voices helping a new generation engage with Scripture.
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ECPA recognizes new Milestone Sales Award honorees
ECPA recently recognized three books with Milestone Sales achievements, including one million sold for Alistair Begg title:
- PLATINUM AWARD (1 million sold): The Man on the Middle Cross by Alistair Begg (10Publishing)
- GOLD AWARD (500,000 sold): Habits of the Household by Justin Whitmel Earley (Zondervan Books)
- BRONZE AWARD (100,000 sold): The Jesus Discoveries by Jeremiah J. Johnston (Bethany House/ Baker Publishing Group)
Product News
Cece Winans releases new devotional “Faith For Generations” with K-LOVE Books
For decades, CeCe Winans has inspired audiences around the world through music rooted in faith, worship, and hope. Now, she continues her mission of encouraging believers with the release of her newest book, “Faith For Generations: 50 Devotions to Ignite a Passion for Christ through Love and Worship” with K-LOVE Books.
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Northwestern Publishing House releases devotional “Marriage Moments”
Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) announces the release of “Marriage Moments: 130 Devotions to Strengthen Your Life Together” (July 15, 2026) by Pastor Thomas Kock.
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FaithWords releases 60-day devotional, “The Prayerful Leader”
In “The Prayerful Leader,” authors of “Lead With Prayer” Ryan Skoog, Peter Greer, and Cameron Doolittle draw from personal experience and the wisdom of world-changing global leaders to help leaders make prayer an anchor, not an afterthought.
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New Growth Press to release book on sleep by Matt Rehrer MD, September 21
“When Sleep Won’t Come” by Matt Rehrer, MD, an emergency medicine physician and pastor, approaches sleep from both physiological and biblical angles to help explain our bodies’ physical rhythms and needs and to show how God uses sleep and sleeplessness to reveal his grace and care.
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Other News
- Court Grants Final Approval to Landmark $1.5 Billion Anthropic Settlement
- AAP: Publishing Sales Rose in May
- UK Young People Leading the Charge with Rise of Religious Literature
- E-books Gain Popularity in Canada
- Brazil's Book Market Keeps Up Strong Growth in First Half of 2026
- Publishing has 'lowest uptake of AI across creative industries'
- Hachette’s Raising Readers Initiative Releases PSA
- Webinar July 29 with MetaComet: Building Confidence, Control in Rights & Permissions
- MTI four week course: Building & growing a Christian magazine website with WordPress
- Announcing a Course to Help Publishers Navigate the AI Age Responsibly
- Supadu's 2026 Direct-to-Consumer Trends Report
- After forming Unified Publishing Group, Forefront’s Jonathan Merkh sees bright future
