(Nashville, Tenn.)- This week, Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced the promotion of Laura Minchew to Senior Vice President of Specialty Publishing.

Minchew served as publisher of the Children’s Book and Education division, where she held a very successful record for growth and innovation. In 2009, Thomas Nelson’s Gift division was absorbed within her role and in 2010 she was asked to lead the Family Entertainment division.

Minchew and her team have consistently led the Company with the highest returns on invested capital, efficiently using its resources to obtain these results. Her team’s strong performance continues with the current #2 NY Times bestseller “Heaven Is For Real for Kids” and PubTrack’s consistently top five Christian seller “Jesus Calling”.

“Laura has demonstrated leadership by building a top notch team, creating outstanding product, and delivering superior results,” stated Tod Shuttleworth, Senior Vice President and Group Publisher for Global & Specialty Publishing. “Laura’s hard work and dedication have made the Specialty publishing division a very successful entity for Thomas Nelson.”

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Thomas Nelson, Inc. is the world’s largest Christian publisher. Live Event Management, Inc., a Thomas Nelson company, is the nation’s leading producer of Christian live events. The Company provides multiple forms of “inspirational” content including: Bibles, books, eBooks, journals, audio, video, curriculum and digital applications for “smart” electronic devices, with distribution of its products in more than 100 countries. Thomas Nelson is headquartered in Nashville, TN. For additional information, please visit www.thomasnelson.com.

September 22, 2011- Plano, Texas- Thomas Nelson Live Events, the number one producer of live events in the Christian market, announced today the addition of Patrick Koors as its new Vice President of Marketing. Koors joins the Live Events division of Thomas Nelson, Inc. in the Company’s effort to strategically expand its marketing outreach and drive awareness of our events to a larger audience.

“We are thrilled to have Patrick join our team!” said Sally Hofmann, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Thomas Nelson Live Events. “Patrick brings to Thomas Nelson Live Events a very successful track record and in-depth knowledge of the live events industry, working with companies such as The Walt Disney Company, AEG and Feld Entertainment. He brings great past experience in implementing publicity promotions for nationally-recognized events―such as the Ringling Brothers Circus, Disney Live, Amgen Tour of California (the largest cycling tour in America). The creative vision and forward thinking that Patrick brings to Live Events makes him a perfect fit for our team.”

Koors joins the Thomas Nelson Live Events team at the perfect time to introduce objectives that create a greater value for the guests at Women of Faith events. Historically, Thomas Nelson Live Events has primarily focused on Women of Faith two-day arena events. In 2012, we will introduce a new concept: in addition to our arena events, a one-day event featuring renowned speakers such as Christine Caine, Angie Smith, and Sheila Walsh.

“Women of Faith is a vibrant movement that helps women deal with life’s challenges,” continues Hofmann. “We offer women an escape from their day to day lives with captivating speakers, relatable dramas and uplifting music that will help them find courage, inspiration and fulfillment. With the addition of Patrick Koors, Live Events will be able to fine-tune its market expansion strategy and influence even more individuals with the message of having an authentic life changing encounter with God and one another”.

For more information about speakers, guests, and tour dates, please visit www.womenoffaith.com

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Thomas Nelson Live Events, a division of Thomas Nelson, Inc. is the number one producer of live events in the Christian market, nationwide. Live Events is host to Women of Faith events and The Revolve Tour. To date, Thomas Nelson Live Events has inspired over four and a half million women with its message of hope and God’s love. Based in Plano, Texas, the Live Events division of Thomas Nelson travels to numerous cities across the United States, encouraging women to grow in faith and spirituality. For more information on these events, or to find an event listing, please visit www.womenoffaith.com. Thomas Nelson, Inc. continues to inspire the world as the largest Christian publisher with products in more than 100 different countries worldwide.

(Nashville, TN) August 5, 2011-  Thomas Nelson, Inc., the world’s largest Christian publisher, announced this week that Carol Nygren will assume the role of Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Thomas Nelson Live Events business in Plano, Texas.  Nygren will assume the top executive role within Live Events, overseeing the entire business division for the Company.  Under Nygren’s leadership, the Live Events division, which includes the Women of Faith and Revolve tours, will look to extend its reach within the market.

Nygren brings Thomas Nelson more than 15 years of prior experience working for The Walt Disney Company, most recently as the Senior Vice President of Licensed Live Family Entertainment, Disney Theatrical Group (DTG).  During her tenure, Nygren was responsible for developing “Disney on Ice” and “Disney Live” into globally recognized brands. 

“I am thrilled to join the Thomas Nelson family!” stated Nygren.  “I am proud to bring my experience to an organization so rich in history and legacy.”  Focusing on Thomas Nelson’s company mission, to inspire the world, Nygren intends to, “grow the overall Live Events division by providing incredible event experiences to expanded audiences throughout the United States and eventually, around the world.”  She continues, “Through new innovations and creative development, we want to continue to encourage women of all ages to grow in faith and spiritual maturity.  I will be working alongside best-in-class talent, both on our platforms and behind the scenes, who are joined through the common bond of sharing a life-changing message.”

“Carol brings Thomas Nelson a proven record in leadership, along with a valuable understanding of the live events industry,” states Thomas Nelson’s President and CEO, Mark Schoenwald. “Carol is the perfect fit for our Live Events division and we welcome her to Thomas Nelson.”

Thomas Nelson is a leading provider of Christian content including Bibles, books, and live events emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes.  For more information, visit our website www.thomasnelson.com.

Contact:     Casey Francis

                   Director of Corporate Communication

                   tel:    (615) 902-1109

                   email: cfrancis@thomasnelson.com

                   web:  www.thomasnelson.com

(Nashville, TN) August 3, 2011- This week, Thomas Nelson Publishers, the world’s largest Christian and inspirational publisher, welcomed Casey Francis as its Director of Corporate Communications.   Within this role, Francis will oversee all corporate communications, working to enhance and maintain the public image of the Thomas Nelson brand.  She will develop public relations and communication strategies to emphasize the Company’s overall mission, to inspire the world.

“I am thrilled for this opportunity!” Francis stated.  “To become part of an amazing organization, with such astounding core values is a remarkable gift.  I am honored to be a part of the Thomas Nelson team and working alongside so many talented individuals who fuse this Company together.”

Francis comes to Thomas Nelson from Commonwealth Brands, Inc. where she was the Public Relations and Communications Officer, responsible for Corporate and Government Relations.  She established the Company’s internal and external communications, including: all media relations, creating and editing the Company magazine, oversight of the State legislative engagement and initiating and maintaining relationships with federal officials and Members of the United States Congress.   During her tenure at Commonwealth Brands, Casey also served on the Company’s Political Action Committee and managed the Company’s corporate website.

“I look forward to my future with Thomas Nelson and the direction that this Company is headed,” Francis continued.  “It is a refreshing thought that Thomas Nelson has accomplished so much in publishing and live events industry, yet, the growth potential seems limitless.”

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Thomas Nelson is a leading provider of Christian content including Bibles, books, and live events emphasizing Christian, inspirational and family value themes.  For more information, visit our website www.thomasnelson.com.

(Nashville, Tenn.) Thomas Nelson, Inc. announced today that Mark Schoenwald has promoted Sally Hofmann and Tom Knight. Hofmann will move to Plano, Texas, to join the live events leadership team as Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Knight will oversee sales for all of the company’s publishing units as Senior Vice President of Sales.

Hofmann has 17 years of experience in sales management. She joined Nelson in 2005 and has served most recently as Senior Vice President of General Market and International Sales where she led the division to unprecedented sales growth.