"We are tremendously excited about this new partnership that combines two of today's best-sellers," said David C. Cook Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing C. Ryan Dunham. "Francis Chan's authenticity, passion and ability to connect with people make him one of today's most popular authors and speakers. Flannel's award-winning films use incredible creativity, powerful messaging and the highest quality of cinematography."

A California pastor, Chan is the author of the best-selling Crazy Love and the recently released Forgotten God (both David C. Cook).

"Although Crazy Love sales exceed 600,000 and 'Nooma' films sales exceed 2.3 million, the focus of this partnership is to change hearts and to inspire viewers to live as God intended," Dunham said.

Jerry Bloom, president of Treasures Media---comprised of a 500-square-foot store, online business and wholesale arm-said he expects to break ground on the new facility in Racine, Wis., in March 2010. To be located in an industrial park, the 80,000-square-foot distribution center-expected to cost $3 million to $4 million-should be constructed in October 2010, he said.

Zondervan received 78 online bids, and the handwritten NIV was purchased for $15, 407 Nov. 22 by a bidder who requested to remain anonymous, company officials said. "We are currently finishing the binding of the original version and will have it to the buyer soon," Zondervan spokesperson Tara Powers said.

The Atlanta-based rock band was nominated in the Best Gospel Performance and Best Gospel Song categories for "Born Again" as well as for Live Revelations: On Stage, Off Stage, Backstage (Essential Records/Provident-Integrity Distribution) in the Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album category.

Before retailer voting begins in the Christian Retailing-sponsored competition--celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2010--suppliers will be nominating their best products of 2009. Books, Bibles, music, gifts and more may be nominated in 36 categories.