Dramatic Audio Bible Takes Home Top Prize From ECPA

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. is pleased to announce that The Word of Promise™ New Testament Audio Bible has been awarded “Christian Book of the Year” by the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association’s (ECPA) 2008 Christian Book Awards. Wayne Hastings, Senior Vice President and Group Publisher for Thomas Nelson, Inc.’s Bible Group, accepted the award at a celebration ceremony Sunday night during the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) in Orlando, Fla.

The “Christian Book of the Year” award recognizes excellence and impact in Christian publishing. This prestigious honor is based on quality and excellence as judged by the Christian Book Award finalists, while including a sales component to represent the impact of the book on consumers. Out of 230 entries from 35 Christian publishers, The Word of Promise™ New Testament Audio Bible was chosen from the 32 top-scoring Christian Book Award finalists that represent the highest quality and greatest impact for 2008. READ MORE »

Latest Project, 3:16—The Numbers of Hope, Sells 3.7 Million Brand Units

(Nashville, Tenn.) Max Lucado, best-selling author and pastor, has signed a three-book contract with Thomas Nelson, Inc. The first of three adult trade titles will release in 2009. Thomas Nelson currently publishes 23 out of Lucado’s 24 adult trade books.

Max Lucado is pleased to continue partnering with his long-time publisher: “Teaming up with Thomas Nelson brings me such joy and excitement,” said Lucado. “It is an honor to partner with such an outstanding publishing house.” When asked what he specifically values about Nelson, Max added, “They epitomize integrity, quality, and creativity. I’m thrilled about our future together.” READ MORE »

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today the One Million People Prayer Challenge in hopes of encouraging over one million believers to commit to pray during the 40 days leading up to the 2008 Presidential election. This unprecedented initiative orchestrates bookstores, ministries, churches, and individual believers together to create the greatest concert of prayer that America has ever seen — all for the purpose of petitioning God on behalf of the nation.

The company is offering a prayer booklet entitled If My People, A 40-Day Prayer Guide for the Nation to help lead believers in prayer for the country. In addition to 40 prayers, one for each day leading up to the election, the booklet includes prayers from past presidents that guided America through some of its most challenging days. Regardless of political leaning, believers will find If My People inspiring and effective as they pray for the country. READ MORE »

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that twenty-two of their products have been chosen to be finalists for Christian Retailing’s 2008 Retailer’s Choice Awards. Products nominated for the 2008 Retailer’s Choice Awards must have been published or released in 2007 and include clear Christian content, message or worldview. Retailers judge nominations on the impact they have had on staff and customers, including their ability to speak to people’s hearts and evoke emotion, open people’s minds to new ways of thinking, and encourage and affirm Christlike living.

The winner in each category will be announced on Monday, July 14, during the International Christian Retail Show in Orlando, Florida. The Thomas Nelson finalists are:
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(Washington) Senator Barack Obama’s faith and the larger subject of the role of faith in politics will almost assuredly become an issue in the general election.

In the wake of the Rev. Wright scandal, there is confusion over exactly what Senator Obama believes and perhaps more importantly, how those beliefs would shape his policies as president of the United States.

In The Faith of Barack Obama (Thomas Nelson, August 2008), Best-selling author Stephen Mansfield explores Obama’s religious faith without political or ideological bias. READ MORE »