Over 7,000 copies of 3:16 were sold at the 3:16 Live and Women of Faith National Conference in San Antonio, Texas.

(Nashville, TN) More than 2 million branded products from the 3:16–The Numbers of Hope line have been sold as of January 31, 2008. All products are based upon the bestselling book by Max Lucado, 3:16–The Numbers of Hope, which released from Thomas Nelson on September 11, 2007.

“3:16 has repeatedly exceeded expectations and is continuing to grow in 2008,” says David Moberg, Senior Vice President and Group Publisher at Thomas Nelson. “The level of excitement from Nelson and its exceptional partners is unprecedented. 3:16-the movement-is just starting.” READ MORE »

World’s Largest Christian Publisher Continues To Address Environmental Needs of Customers

(Nashville, TN) Thomas Nelson, Inc. has announced that its Bible group is in the beginning stages of discontinuing the use of synthetic covers on their Bible products. Although the transition will begin immediately, due to production schedules, some products releasing in the coming months may still include these materials. Customers can expect to find significant eco-friendly Bible offerings in stores come early 2009. The move marks Thomas Nelson as the first Bible publisher to announce a complete transition to environmentally conscious Bible bindings and practices.

“As a publisher of Bibles for over 200 years, Thomas Nelson has always striven to bring Scripture into people’s lives while also addressing their evolving needs and concerns. We’re happy to be leading the way in providing environmentally friendly Bibles in keeping with the concerns of today’s consumers,” commented Wayne Hastings, Senior Vice President and Group Publisher for Thomas Nelson’s Bible Group. “In moving away from oil-based covers we’re not only honoring our customers’ needs, but we’re also honoring our Godly calling to be good stewards of the things He has given to us.” READ MORE »

(Nashville, TN) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that they have been nominated for five Outreach Awards. The awards are given annually by Outreach magazine in recognition of the products which best enable churches to reach their communities with the message of Jesus Christ.

Outreach subscribers will select winners for each category. The Fifth Annual Outreach Award winners will be announced in the May/June issue of the magazine. READ MORE »

(Nashville, TN) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that they have won five 2008 Addy Awards from the Nashville Advertising Federation. The winners will be formally announced and recognized on Saturday, March 1, 2008, at the 2008 NAF Addy Show in the Sheraton Hotel in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. READ MORE »

Thomas Nelson Announces Plan for Going Green

(Nashville, TN) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today their new environmental plan and paper policy that will dramatically improve environmental impacts. The company’s environmental initiative was developed in consultation with the Green Press Initiative and outlines aggressive measures including reducing paper consumption, increasing the use of recycled paper, supporting best practices in forest management, and creating awareness and educational programs for employees, customers, and suppliers.

“As the world’s largest Christian publisher, it is our responsibility to protect the resources God has bestowed upon us,” stated Michael S. Hyatt, President & CEO of Thomas Nelson. “Our vision is to dramatically reduce our carbon footprint over the next five years and lead the publishing industry in creating revolutionary ways to be both environmentally sustainable and profitable.” READ MORE »