February 2, 2026 Edition
Industry News
ECPA Leadership Summit will explore market trends for the future of Christian publishing
The ECPA Leadership Summit, held April 28–29 in Chicago, will bring together leaders in Christian publishing to examine the future of the industry in the age of AI, with a strong focus on research. Stacey Altamari and JJ O’Malley of HarperCollins will present Reaching a Changing Culture with Meaningful Content, highlighting cultural and consumer trends and how Scripture-centered content is connecting with diverse audiences.
A second research-driven session, State of the Christian Book Marketplace: Trends & Opportunities Shaping 2026 and Beyond, will feature industry consultant and former Circana/BookScan leader Jonathan Stolper, who will share data-backed insights on market growth and opportunities ahead.
Early bird registration, program, speakers, and schedule are available at ECPALeadership.org.
ECPA welcomes new member, Calla Press
The ECPA board of directors recently welcomed Calla Press Publishing as a small press associate of ECPA. They publish children’s books, non-fiction titles, and Christian fiction that are biblical, pure, and lovely.
Worship Road Media joins forces with FrontGate Media for exclusive representation
Worship Road Media has partnered with leading faith-based marketing agency FrontGate Media to represent sponsorships and advertising across its rapidly growing platforms in the United States, Canada, and beyond.
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IPG announces partnership with Beat Technology
Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is pleased to announce a partnership with Beat Technology to reimagine how direct to consumer stores offer audiobooks and eBooks.
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Staff Updates
Dale Wilstermann expands role at Whitaker Corporation / Anchor Distributors
Whitaker Corporation and Anchor Distributors are pleased to announce that Dale Wilstermann is expanding his role with the company, taking on new marketing responsibilities to help drive advertising opportunities for publisher and supplier partners.
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Bookwire announces leadership transition in U.S. market
Andrew Weinstein will assume the role of U.S. Country Manager as of February 2, 2026. After three successful years as U.S. Country Manager, Brittyne Lewis will transition into a sales position, enabling her to be more closely involved with key customers.
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Milestones
Zondervan announces 10 years of NIV Beautiful Word Bibles™, surpassing 250,000 sold
Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Christian Publishing, is pleased to announce an exciting milestone for the NIV Beautiful Word Bible and NIV Beautiful Word Coloring Bible: together, these editions have reached 250,000 copies sold as of November 2025.
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The Daily Grace Co. announces six books have received the ECPA Bronze Award
The Daily Grace Co., a Christian publishing company, celebrates a remarkable achievement as six books have received the ECPA Bronze Award for 100,000 sold.
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Jody Hedlund reaches 1,000,000 sales milestone
Since her debut novel “The Preacher's Bride” released in 2010, Hedlund has written over twenty-five novels with Bethany House, collectively selling more than one million copies.
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ECPA presents Platinum Awards for two titles surpassing one million sold
ECPA recently presented Platinum Milestone Sales Awards to BroadStreet Publishing Group and PRH Christian for the following titles to recognize their sales records of one million sold:
- The Passion Translation: New Testament, Psalms, Proverbs & Song of Songs by Brian Simmons (BroadStreet Publishing Group)
- The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer (PRH Christian)
Product News
Jackie Hill Perry signs with Embolden Media Group for literary representation
Embolden Media Group is proud to announce that award-winning author, poet, Bible teacher, and cultural thought leader Jackie Hill Perry has signed with the agency for literary representation.
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10Publishing’s “The Man on the Middle Cross” is translated into 34 languages
10Publishing is pleased to announce that Alistair Begg’s evangelistic book “The Man on the Middle Cross” has been licensed in 34 languages across six continents.
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Media Announcements
IVP hosts webinar series to help families navigate Christian nationalism
InterVarsity Press will host a free, two-part webinar series on February 3 and 10 to help parents and caregivers engage the topic of Christian nationalism; what it is, the causes of its increased prevalence, and how it affects our communities and the youngest among us.
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Sally Lloyd-Jones to embark on 'Jesus, Our True Friend’ Tour this April
Beloved storyteller and bestselling author of “The Jesus Storybook Bible,” Sally Lloyd-Jones will hit the road in April for a four-city tour to celebrate the release of her heartwarming new picture book, “Jesus, Our True Friend: Stories to Fill Your Heart With Joy.”
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Bestselling Baker authors David Thomas and Sissy Goff to start nine-city tour
Daystar Counseling therapists and bestselling authors David Thomas and Sissy Goff are embarking on a nine-city tour this Spring to bring to families the message of their upcoming book, "Capable: How to Teach Your Kids Strengths, Skills and Strategies to Build Resilience."
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Award winning actress and husband launch “Wake Up Your Campus” campaign
Wake Up Your Campus is a fast-growing national student movement founded by award-winning actress and author Jen Lilley and her husband, Jason Wayne. Lilley is the author of the Broadstreet title, “Wake Up Your Faith.”
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- More Job Cuts at S&S
- U.K. Creative Industries Call for an AI Regulatory Framework
- Key Features of the 2025 BISAC Code Update
- Audio Publishers Association Reveals Finalists for 2026 ‘Audie’ Awards
- BISG webinar on February 5: Audiobook Market Trends and Best Practices
- Doing Rights Right - BISG Provides Tools to Improve Rights Business
