Stuart M. Bitting to Replace Joe L. Powers

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson President and CEO Michael S. Hyatt announced today that Stuart M. Bitting has accepted the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Thomas Nelson. On December 3, Bitting will succeed the post from Joe L. Powers who has held the position since 1979.

“Soon after Joe shared his retirement plans with our executive leadership team, we began an extensive search to find a world-class replacement,” said Hyatt. “With his rich financial background, strategic mindset and competitive nature, Stuart Bitting is the perfect executive to direct Thomas Nelson’s financial objectives through this period of dynamic growth. I am excited to welcome Stuart to our executive leadership team.”

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The Ancient Practices to Examine Characteristics of Authentic and Historic Faith

It is questionable if one can ever be exactly the same person waking up on two consecutive days. How are spiritual sojourners to cope with the constant change? Many are beginning to explore the ancient Christian spiritual practices, such as fixed-hour prayer, fasting, and sincere observance of the Sabbath. What is causing this hunger for deeper spirituality? READ MORE »

Morgan Title Surpasses One Million Copies in Print

(Nashville, Tenn.) Matt Baugher, Thomas Nelson Vice President and Publisher, announced Monday that Thomas Nelson, Inc. has recently shipped the one millionth copy of the acclaimed series Then Sings My Soul out into the marketplace.

“Christians around the world are tied together not only by faith but by the incredible stories from the journeys of those who have come before them,” said Baugher. “Everyone has a unique story and there are none more moving than the individuals behind the world’s most famous hymns. For these humble believers who have touched so many with their music and lyrics, it is only fitting that over a million people be touched by their experiences as well. We all owe a debt of gratitude to author Robert Morgan for bringing us these incredible accounts.” READ MORE »

Introducing New Vice President of Marketing and Sales

(Dallas, TX) Thomas Nelson Live Events Chief Operating Officer Ann Montgomery announced today the addition of Lisa Dettweiler to the Thomas Nelson team. As Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Thomas Nelson Live Events, Dettweiler will be responsible for event ticket sales, marketing creative and production, event promotion, media relations, company branding and customer service. READ MORE »