Slingshot Publishing has seen a change in ownership, effective Sept. 20. Founded by Mike Clark in 2004, the Ontario, Canada-based supplier of posters, magnets, T-shirts, laptop skins and more saw its business grow “from nothing into the largest Christian poster designer in North America,” new owner Adam Brodrecht said. 

The company changed hands with Brodrecht and another investor who already was involved with the company assuming ownership. A company of “about 10,” Slingshot has been restructured and uses “a whole bunch of contractors,” he said.

For 17 years, we at Lighthouse Christian Products Co. have placed God’s Word on every product we have made, and will continue to do so. Our products are “more than just a gift!”

Like all of you, we’ve been called to this ministry to minister to folks using a canvas called “gift products.” We believe in God’s promise, found in Isaiah 55:11, that His Word will not come back void.

Sisters Mary Strong Blackburn and Wendy Strong Lupas saw a gap in the market for inspirational, yet stylish jewelry that women could wear to share their faith—a gap they now help fill with their company, Gracewear Collection.

Founded in 2009 as an online retailer, Gracewear grew, and the sisters started their own boutique in 2011 in Cashiers, N.C., a mountain community that is a “summer destination” for many, Lupas said. Today, Gracewear products can now be found in more than 400 retail stores.

Gardenfire is known for its trendy T-shirt designs, but now has seen success with its new wall art.

“Wall art has been the best thing we have done in a long time,” said owner and designer Jayme Brandt. “We have opened up accounts that previously were not interested in us due to limited product lines we develop or that they do not carry T-shirts.”

Nazareth Secret, a family-owned-and-operated company with a growing line of products from Israel, has introduced its handcrafted candles to North American retailers.

Available to ship now, Nazareth Secret’s candles are made by craftsmen in the Galilee mountains near the city of Nazareth. The candles are hand-dipped, according to tradition, in vibrant colors and exude a clear, bright flame. Candles are offered in gift-boxed tapers of two ($6.99) and single gift-boxed pillars ($8.99), and Nazareth Secret allows stores to select their own color combinations.

Bob Siemon Designs has teamed up with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to create the new “My Hope” jewelry line. The California-based company’s five-piece collection supports the My Hope America with Billy Graham evangelistic campaign set for November. 

The bracelets, pendants, pocket tokens and keychains in the new line are designed to be used as encouraging gifts for friends, neighbors and families. Along with an engraved cross in the center of each item, the design features an uplifting message as a simple reminder of strength.

Christian Art Gifts (CAG) is relaying helpful advice with its “Keep Calm” range of products, from gift books to smartphone covers. 

Featuring the popular “Keep Calm” message, CAG products include an additional phrase urging trust in God or prayer on each design. The main message comes from the history of the British isles. During World War II, the British government commissioned its Ministry of Information to create a number of posters to boost morale, including a design that read, “Keep Calm and Carry On.” Reportedly the Keep Calm poster was never officially seen by the public as it was only to be displayed if Germany invaded Britain, an event that never came to pass.