World-Class Line-up Features Max Lucado, Donald Miller, John Maxwell, Jars of Clay, and The Disney Institute

(Nashville, TN) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today the schedule for their Inaugural Open House, which will take place in Nashville, Tennessee, on April 10-12, 2008. Thomas Nelson created this unique event for Christian retailers with the hope of providing inspiration, education, and an opportunity for dialogue.

“We are so excited about the extraordinary line-up of speakers, workshops, and entertainers for our Inaugural Open House,” said Michael S. Hyatt, president and CEO of Thomas Nelson. “This is going to be a breakthrough event. Our team has worked tirelessly to enlist world-class talent that can deliver the messages and the inspiration Christian retailers need in today’s tough retail environment.”

Open House speakers include America’s leading inspirational author Max Lucado, internationally recognized leadership expert Dr. John C. Maxwell, bestselling novelist and motivational speaker Andy Andrews, and New York Times bestselling author of Blue Like Jazz Donald Miller. Also performing at the event are Grammy award winning recording artists Jars of Clay, Grammy award winning performer and author Sandi Patty, and Emmy award winning television writer and producer Dan Merchant.

Hyatt continued, “Our hope is that every retailer will leave the event with a better understanding of industry trends, merchandising strategies, and Thomas Nelson.”

The 2008 Open House Schedule
Thursday, April 10th
3:16 Celebration with Max Lucado and Friends at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Guests Include: Sandi Patty, Jaci Velasquez, Travis Cottrell, and Heather Headley

Friday, April 11th
Session I ReThinking Your Leadership with John Maxwell
Session II ReThinking Communication Strategies with Tony Jeary
Lunch ReThinking Inspiration from John Tesh
Session III ReThinking Humor with Banana’s Comedian Taylor Mason
Session IV ReThinking Marketing to Women with Michelle Miller
Session V ReThinking Customer and Employee Loyalty with the Disney Institute
Session VI ReThinking Thomas Nelson with Michael Hyatt and Thomas Nelson’s Executive Leadership Team

Evening with Don Miller, Dan Merchant, and Jars of Clay at Rocketown
Connecting with a new generation of believers

Saturday, April 12th
Session VII ReThinking Motivation with Andy Andrews
Session VIII ReThinking Partnership with Michael Hyatt and Thomas Nelson’s Executive Leadership Team

Contact:
Lindsey Nobles
Director of Corporate Communications
tel: (615) 902-1109
cell: (615) 476-5984
lnobles@thomasnelson.com

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