Sales for Barbour’s Moms, Dads, Grads Mega Promotion have been strong again this year, exceeding the company’s original sales projections.

“I am excited about the strong placement we’ve received in a variety of markets for our titles that have been developed for the Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduation selling season,” said Bill Westfall, vice president of sales at Barbour Publishing. “Sales are up 7% over last year, thanks in part to our strong product mix and great terms for the customer—including extended billing and free freight.” 

Elevation Pictures’ film Let God won five awards at The Attic Film Fest, including the top award of Best Film. Held April 4-5 in Austin, Texas, the festival showcases the work of independent Christian filmmakers and screened 28 films to attendees.

In addition to Best Film, Let God won Best Feature, Best Director (William Parker), Best Female Performance (Jasmin Jandreau) and the Audience Favorite award. Other winners include the Switchfoot-starring Fading West (Best Documentary, Best Cinematography and Best Musical Score) and Level Path Productions’ Jimmy (Family Film; Ian Coletti and Ted Levine tied for Best Male Performance).

Christian Retailing has announced the 2014 Christian Retailing’s Best awards finalists (three finalists unless there was a tie). Visit christianretailingsbest.com to access a list of this year’s finalists.

Winners of the Christian Retailing’s Best awards will be presented Tuesday, June 24, 9-10 a.m., at the International Christian Retail Show in Atlanta. To stay informed about the presentation, click here to sign up for our twice-weekly e-newsletter, Christian Retailing Update.

Christian Retailing has announced the 2014 Christian Retailing’s Best awards, including finalists in three gift categories. Visit christianretailingsbest.com to access a list of this year’s finalists (three finalists unless there was a tie).

Winners of the Christian Retailing’s Best awards will be presented Tuesday, June 24, 9-10 a.m., at the International Christian Retail Show in Atlanta. To stay informed about the presentation, click here to sign up for our twice-weekly e-newsletter, Christian Retailing Update.

Billy Graham’s grandchildren—authors Jerushah Armfield, Aram Tchividjian, and Basyle “Boz” Tchividjian—will be featured on numerous national media outlets starting April 10 to discuss their Barbour Publishing release, Thank You, Billy Graham. New York City stops will include FOX and Friends, The TODAY Show, MSNBC’s Morning Joe, The Christian Post and FOX News.

Released under Barbour’s Shiloh Run Press imprint March 1, Thank You, Billy Graham shares the inspiring personal stories of Graham’s legacy. The book includes scores of thank-you notes collected on the website, ThankYouBilly.com. Thank You, Billy Graham aims to encourage and inspire readers with a picture of a life well lived.

Kari Jobe’s Majestic (Sparrow Records/Capitol Christian Distribution, March 25) debuted at No. 1 on three Billboard charts: Christian Contemporary Album, Praise & Worship and Christian Digital Album. The GRAMMY-nominated worship leader’s third album also debuted at No. 4 on the Overall Digital Album chart and No. 12 on the Billboard Top 200, which is her second Top 15 debut in the publication’s main chart.

Jobe’s new album showcases a collection of congregation-friendly tracks that she hopes will become new anthems for a generation hungry for God to move in a fresh way. Majestic is also available as a full-length live concert DVD.

Christian rapper Thi’sl released April 4 his new music video “Take My Life” from his album Fallen King (Full Ride Music, May 6). Produced by DeeOnTheTrack, the song and features fellow St. Louis natives Flame and JSon.