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Thomas Nelson’s Bible Group Claims Half of ECPA List


Leading Publisher Holds Five Out of Top 10 Bible Titles

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc.’s Bible Group has claimed half of the November 2009 ECPA Bible Bestsellers List’s Top 10 slots. The leading Christian publisher is holding five of the top positions with titles that include: the NKJV Text Bible (otherwise known as Nelson’s Million Bible Challenge Bible), the NKJV Gift and Award Bible in black Leatherflex, the hardcover edition of The American Patriot’s Bible, and the KJV Gift and Award Bible’s blue and black Leatherflex offerings. In fact, Thomas Nelson currently holds more slots than any other publisher on the Bible list overall. These results continue to identify Thomas Nelson, who has been publishing Bibles for 200-plus years, as a strong leader in the Bible publishing industry. READ MORE »

Greatest story ever told gets the Hollywood treatment


Richard Dreyfuss, Marcia Gay Harden, and hundreds of other actors bring the Bible to life this Fall

CHICAGO – In today’s society many people are seeking hope. Academy Awards® winners Jon Voight, Richard Dreyfuss, Marcia Gay Harden, Lou Gossett, Jr., and hundreds of other actors have joined together to create The Word of Promise® Audio Bible, a dramatic audio theater production that offers hope and inspiration to listeners. After three years of production, the 90+ hour project will be released through Thomas Nelson, Inc. in late September in a special 79 CD box set collection or 11 MP3 CD offering with a bonus features DVD. READ MORE »

HONOR AND PRAY FOR AN AMERICAN PATRIOT CAMPAIGN LAUNCHED

Pastor Dr. Richard G. Lee and Thomas Nelson, Inc. Recognize Christian Influencers

(Nashville, Tenn.) Today, Dr. Richard G. Lee, the General Editor of The American Patriot’s Bible, officially announced that he has launched the “Honor and Pray for an American Patriot” campaign on americanpatriotsbible.com in partnership with his publisher Thomas Nelson, Inc. Together they’re challenging Christian Americans to rise up and pray for the nation and those who have dedicated their lives to being a positive influence on its citizens and the world. READ MORE »

THOMAS NELSON WINS SIX RETAILER’S CHOICE AWARDS

 

rca_01.gif(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. was awarded six of Christian Retailing’s 2009 Retailer’s Choice Awards. The awards were announced on Monday, July 13th at the International Christian Retail Show in Denver, Colorado. Thomas Nelson received more any other publishing house and walked away with a fifth of the cumulative awards.

 

“There are two things about Retailer’s Choice Awards that make them among the highest honors in the industry,” said Michael S. Hyatt, CEO of Thomas Nelson. “First, the awards are selected by Christian retailers, who work on the front lines helping Christians strengthen their spiritual journey. Second, the awards are judged on a product’s ability to inspire, encourage, and affirm Godly living. I am so proud of our team.” READ MORE »

THOMAS NELSON, INC. FORMS PARTNERSHIP WITH STANDARD PUBLISHING COMPANIES TEAM-UP TO OFFER LIFE-CHANGING CHURCH STUDIES

(Nashville, Tenn.), Thomas Nelson, Inc. has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with Standard Publishing to represent their adult and children’s small group studies and children’s church resources. The partnership allows Standard Publishing’s direct-to-church and telephone sales teams to present select Thomas Nelson titles to the churches they serve.

“I am very excited about this partnership, says Wayne Hastings, Senior Vice President and Publisher of Thomas Nelson’s Bible Group. “Standard has a long tradition of serving churches across the country with integrity and service, and we’re honored to have their team come alongside us and represent Thomas Nelson’s life-changing small group and church resources.” READ MORE »