Harvest House Publishers announced Wednesday that it has signed RR Donnelley as a third-party distribution provider to take over warehousing, fulfillment and distribution of its books and Bibles. This move means that Harvest House will soon cease distribution from its Eugene, Oregon, warehouse and will hopefully streamline delivery times.

Big Idea Entertainment and Capitol Christian Distribution announced Tuesday a long-term distribution agreement. The agreement includes the physical retail distribution rights for video products in the U.S. and Canadian Christian retail markets, as well as exclusive worldwide rights, including digital distribution, for all recorded music products. Capitol Christian Distribution will begin shipping orders and processing returns Oct. 1.

Additionally, Capitol Christian Distribution will exclusively premiere the first DVD release from the new Netflix series VeggieTales in the House during the first quarter of 2016.

Andy Mineo’s sophomore album Uncomfortable (Reach Records) debuted at No. 1 on both the Independent and Christian charts in the U.S. The album also reached No. 3 on the Hip Hop charts and No. 10 on the overall Top 200.

Mineo hopes to continue that success on his nationwide Uncomfortable Tour. The first leg of the tour begins Oct. 1, and Mineo will be joined by rapper Propaganda.

Sandi Patty announced she is telling the world “farewell and thank you” with a final album and tour. The announcement was made Monday on the Today Show.

“What a privilege it has been to share my story and faith through song for so many years,” said Patty. “My heart is full of gratitude for so many who have been along this journey with me.  I could never have imagined my career taking me to so many amazing places and meeting so many people who have changed my life forever … . My desire is to use this next season and the Forever Grateful tour as an opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to as many people as possible!”

Dr. John Trent, co-author of best-seller The Blessing (Thomas Nelson), has been awarded the James Dobson Award for excellence in marriage and family research and advocacy. For decades, Trent and co-author Gary Smalley have equipped parents and spouses with practical tools to transform their homes from the inside out through The Blessing.

Trent is the president of the nonprofit Strong Families and serves as the Gary Chapman Chair of Marriage and Family Ministry and Therapy at Moody Theological Center. He is the author of two dozen books.

B&H Publishing Group announced Friday that two companion book products for the movie War Room have landed on the New York Times bestseller list.

B&H projects that Fervent: A Woman’s Battle Plan to Serious, Specific and Strategic Prayer, by Priscilla Shirer, will appear at No. 3 and The Battle Plan for Prayer: From Basic Training to Targeted Strategies, by Alex & Stephen Kendrick, will appear at No. 13 on the Advice, How-To and Miscellaneous list on Oct. 4, 2015.

WaterBrook Multnomah announced last week the release of a new faith-centric adult coloring book, Whatever Is Lovely: A Coloring Book for Reflection and Worship. Whatever is Lovely is expected to release Dec. 15 through WaterBrook Press.

Whatever Is Lovely is the latest addition in a growing trend among Christian publishers to release faith-based coloring books for adults. Within the last month, both Warner Press and BroadStreet announced adult coloring book lines.