Thomas Nelson Nominated for Eight Outreach Awards
The Thomas Nelson finalists are:
About the Nominees:
Billy by William Paul McKay and Ken Abraham
Evangelism Category
The remarkable true story of a young Billy Graham and his best friend who walked away from the faith.
We all know how the story ends but how did it begin? Before he became a household name, and America’s Pastor, he was simply known as Billy. When he wasn’t playing baseball, he was discovering his love for Christian ministry. His best friend, Charles Templeton, was already on track to be a highly successful evangelist and the two young men began strategizing on how to win the world for Christ. That plan takes a drastic turn, however, when Templeton deserts the faith and becomes an atheist. The impact of this decision on a young Billy Graham is immeasurable and agonizing. Charles would later become the great intellectual architect for agnosticism and atheism. Billy would become the single greatest messenger for the Christian Gospel. It is one of the great untold dramas between friends - Atheism vs Christianity, betrayal and hope.
How Women Help Men Find God by David Murrow
Culture Category
Help for women to understand men’s spiritual needs, why today’s church doesn’t meet them, and how to successfully point them to God.
Women don’t understand men’s spiritual needs but they want to and desperately need to know what they can do (and should not do) to keep their men engaged at church. In the follow-up to his bestselling Why Men Hate Going to Church, author David Murrow speaks directly to women to help them understand the real reasons men resist Christianity. He offers a way of talking about faith that intrigues men instead of repels them and then challenges them to bring more risk and adventure to their own walk with the Lord.
Lord, Save Us From Your Followers by Dan Merchant
Culture Category
Why is the Gospel of Love dividing America? Fed up with the angry, strident language filling the airwaves that has come to represent the Christian faith, author, director, and follower Dan Merchant set out to explore the collision of faith and culture in America. What is all this fighting really about? The book and upcoming documentary represent a two-year effort to “join the battlefield in hopes of getting a conversation started.” The result is a book full of offbeat observations, fun anecdotes, comedic bits and in-depth interviews. From Dan’s hilarious bumper-sticker interviews with folks on the street to his unique “Confession Booth” event inspired by his meeting with Tony, the Beat Poet, from Blue Like Jazz, he delves into all the hot button issues with candor, humor and balance.
Everything Must Change by Brian McLaren
Justice Category
Bestselling author and Emergent church leader Brian McLaren gives Christians a Gospel-centered way to engage with the world’s contemporary issues.
The world is not simple any more. With the media and internet shedding light on the atrocities and shortcomings of our world, the corruption of power, and the seemingly unfixable state of things, despair has become the white noise of our society. Is there a strong, biblical way to counter? Or do Christians have no choice but to cower in a hermetic bubble without danger or the need for boldness or participation in a fallen world?
In Everything Must Change, bestselling author and Emergent leader Brian McLaren issues a brilliant and revolutionary way for Christians to engage with the world. With clarity and power, McLaren unifies global issues with the power of the Gospel. The result is an inspiring and energizing message that could change the course of history.
Bibleman’s Powersource Series (DVD)
Children’s Category
In the most recent release in the Powersource series, In the Presence of Enemies, kids learn that God’s Word overcomes all evil as Bibleman and the Bible Adventure Team take on an all-star cast of villains. These popular DVDs are supported by the worldwide outreach of Bibleman appearances and video premieres as well as the Bibleman Live Tour. This popular live-action stage show entertains and excites children around the world while encouraging them to have their own personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
As a former children’s pastor, Robert T. Schlipp truly has a heart to reach children. Since the spring of 2004, through these events, over 17,000 children and parents have come forward to accept Bibleman’s invitation to commit their lives to Christ and be part of the great adventure. Touring around the nation, Bibleman Live has not only captured the hearts of the audience but also the eyes of The New York Times, New York Post and CNN.
Hermie and Friends (DVD)
Children’s Category
In the latest Hermie DVD, Hermie and the High Seas, The lesson of Matthew 6, that God will care for all our needs, has never been more fun for the whole land-loving family. Hermie usually has no problem trusting God and obeying his plan. All that changes, however, when God asks Hermie and the Garden Gang to build a boat. A boat? Why would they need a boat? For the first time, Hermie must decide whether he will believe God all the time or only when he wants to as the waters of doubt cause everyone’s faith to be tested. Will Hermie and his friends hold fast to the God who cares for them or be washed away by their unbelief? Kids will love the new ocean setting for this exciting adventure as the bugs earn their sea legs and test their faith in a caring God.
Parents will appreciate this important message about trusting God as well as how Max Lucado’s Hermie and Friends® brings children closer to God while teaching valuable life lessons through humor and honesty. With its colorful animation and all-star cast, this trusted children’s brand is a step above the rest. With over 4 million units sold to date and 10 other DVDs already produced- it’s no wonder Hermie is everyone’s favorite caterpillar.
Transformation Station
Children’s Category
Grow your children’s ministry with the same program that reaches more than 25,000 kids every week. Kid-tested, time-tested, and teacher-tested, Metro Ministries curriculum is currently being used across the U.S.–with equal success in the inner cities to the suburbs–and in various nations around the world.
This curriculum is teacher-friendly, with detailed instructions for each lesson and pictures of skits, crafts, and visual aids, and requires no printed books for the children. Each kit provides 52 weeks of lessons on CD-ROM and DVD, with lesson sheets, activities, and teachers tips in a handy notebook for easy reference and copying. Perfect for your children’s ministry!
Revolve 2009
Youth Category
Teenage girls will love this new Revolve! With its sharp look and relevant articles, this 2009 edition is a must-have! The fifth edition of this best-selling Bible includes new and updated sidebars, features, and images, but the same Bible text! With over 1 million copies sold, the NCV innovation of the New Testament in a magazine format continues showing teen girls that the Bible is entirely understandable and relevant to their lives.
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