Articles & Interviews on Publishing
Read articles and interviews on the publishing industry, brought to you by IVP Extra.
Christian Publishing Trends: 5 Books Readers Want to See in 2024
Are publishers releasing books that readers are actually looking for? We wanted to find out what Christian readers had to say, so we asked: "What book do you wish existed?" What we discovered is that there are subject areas that readers want more of or haven't been able to find. Discover the five book topics readers want from Christian publishing in 2024.
Fall Conferences Roundup: Noteworthy Titles from IVP Academic
Which authors and works brought new insights into wider discussion during 2023's academic fall conferences? See curated book lists from editors Jon Boyd, Rachel Hastings, Rebecca Carhart, Zachary Gordon, and Colton Bernasol as they look forward to ETS, AAR, and SBL.
The World's Largest Missions Bookstore: IVP at Urbana 22
34,000 books. 5,000 people. 192 organizations. For more than 70 years, the Urbana Missions Conference has given attendees a bigger vision of how God calls us to use our gifts and passions in his global mission. IVP has partnered with Urbana for decades by constructing and curating the largest missions bookstore in the world onsite.
Terry Wildman on the Making of "First Nations Version," a New Indigenous Bible Translation
In this interview, Terry Wildman tells of his encounter with a Hopi version of the New Testament, and how that experience planted the seed that became The First Nations Version of the New Testament, reflecting the oral storytelling of Native cultures.
Spiritual Formation and Books: Reading as a Spiritual Practice
How do we grow closer to God? As Christians, we desire to become more like Christ. What does it look like to devote ourselves to spiritual formation? IVP's divisional vice president and associate publisher Cindy Bunch dives into what Christian spiritual formation really is and how books play an important role in our spiritual growth.
Why Christians Are People of the Book: A Theology of Publishing
As Christians, we are People of the Book, called to proclaim God's kingdom to the world. IVP senior editor Al Hsu dives into the history of the Bible as a written document and the theological basis for our role as heralds who "publish" God's good news.
Introducing Terumi Echols, IVP's New President & Publisher
Terumi Echols assumed the role of president and publisher of IVP in September 2021. Before coming to IVP, Echols worked for nearly two decades at Christianity Today International, with roles including chief publishing officer and publisher of Christianity Today. Read this interview to learn more about her story, her professional experience, and her vision for IVP's future.
Book of Common Prayer (International Edition) Free Resources & FAQ
The 1662 Book of Common Prayer: International Edition gently updates the classic Anglican liturgical text for contemporary use. Will the international edition be a good fit for your congregation? What is the nature of the changes and updates? Browse this page to get answers to your questions and to download numerous free resources and extra materials to go alongside the book.
Politics, Christian Discipleship, and Seeking the Common Good
As a publishing house, IVP desires to speak thoughtfully and in a balanced but bold manner into questions on the integration of faith, discipleship, and politics. What constitutes the common good and building a just society—not only in election years, but every year? Books are vehicles for promoting liberty, for shedding light on darkness. In this article, former IVP publisher Jeff Crosby shows how in a time when many of us are distracted by clickbait and popular opinion, books still have a tremendous impact.
How IVP Joined the Ebook Era
IVP was the first Christian publisher to make books available on a dedicated ereader. Read about our long history of innovation in the area of digital publishing, from the early 2000's to today.
Tips & Tricks for the Aspiring Academic Author
In many ways, academic publishing is its own world, especially when it comes to writing for scholarly journals. Often colleges and universities provide mentors for new faculty seeking to advance professionally, guiding them in the ways of publishing. Nonetheless, professors often make simple mistakes when it came to book publishing. Here are a few tips for smoothing the way to a contract from editor and author Andy Le Peau.
