World-Class Speakers & Bestselling Authors To Coach Attendees On ReThinking Business

(Nashville, Tenn.) Preparations are underway as Thomas Nelson, Inc., the world’s largest Christian publisher, counts down the days until their Inaugural Open House. On April 10th – 12th, a delegation of about two hundred Christian retailers from across the United States will visit the publisher’s hometown of Nashville, Tennessee, and experience a revolutionary event that will allow them to re-think their business.

“Open House will be a unique time for Christian retailers to re-think, re-fresh, re-connect, and re-commit,” said Gary Davidson, Senior Vice President of Christian Retail Sales. “Throughout the two-day event, an extraordinary line-up of presenters and entertainment will offer instruction, encouragement, and fellowship. Never before has a single publisher made such a significant investment of time and resources to educate and support this important but challenging sales channel.”

Thomas Nelson invited and paid all expenses for two employees from their top Christian retail accounts to attend the event. Attending retailers will hear from bestselling authors including John Maxwell, Max Lucado, Andy Andrews, and Donald Miller, enjoy entertainment from award-winning performers including Sandi Patty, Jaci Velasquez, and John Tesh, and learn techniques from industry experts like the Disney Institute and Michele Miller.

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 Michele 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 Partnership with Michael Hyatt
Session VIII
ReThinking Possibilities with Andy Andrews

Contact: Lindsey Nobles
Director of Corporate Communications
tel: (615) 902-1109
fax: (615) 902-1110
cell: (615) 476-5984
e-mail: lnobles@thomasnelson.com

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