After Flywheel , the best-selling DVDs were: 2. Black Beauty (Warner Home Video/Word Distribution); 3. Fireproof (Provident Films/Provident-Integrity); 4. Billy: The Early Years (Phase 4 Films/Bridgestone Multimedia Group); 5. The Ultimate Gift (20th Century Fox Home Entertainment/Word Distribution); 6. The Wager (Pure Flix Entertainment/Genius Products/EMI CMG); 7. Faith Like Potatoes (Affirm Films/Sony Pictures Home Entertainment/Provident-Integrity); 8. The Secrets of Jonathan Sperry (Five & Two Pictures/Christiano Film Group/Bridgestone Multimedia Group); 9. The Flo Show Creates a Buzz, Max Lucado's Hermie & Friends (Tommy Nelson/Thomas Nelson); and 10. No Greater Love (Lionsgate Home Entertainment/Thomas Nelson).

The brother of Edwin Hawkins of "Oh Happy Day" fame, Hawkins cut a series of best-selling "Love Alive" albums for Light Records during the 1970s. Hawkins' songs have been recorded by Aretha Franklin, American Idol champ Ruben Studdard, Vickie Winans and M.C. Hammer.

Kregel reviewed Caner's books in light of reports alleging that Caner had exaggerated or embellished the facts of his life story. Kregel Publisher Dennis Hillman said that the company had concluded the titles it has published by Caner--including Unveiling Islam and More Than a Prophet, both which Caner co-authored with his brother, Emir Fethi Caner--were "trustworthy, factually accurate and helpful to both Christians and seekers wanting to know more about Islamic beliefs and how those beliefs compare and contrast with biblical Christianity."

David Shibley, president of Global Advance, made the appeal in an e-mail message following a visit to the International Christian Retail Show (ICRS) in St. Louis, June 27-30.

Occupying the smallest floor space in recent years, the resized four-day event last month at the America's Center in St. Louis, saw total attendance of 4,647, according to CBA's new audited show figures-2% lower than 2009's 4,744 turnout in Denver.

After working in corporate marketing for 12 years at Fisher Scientific Commodore Computers, Locke joined Loyola in 1996. In her new role, Locke will be responsible for moving Loyola "forward into the digital publishing arena."

Locke said Loyola's e-books and iPhone and iPod apps "are a natural evolution" for the company. Currently, Loyola has more than 120 titles available in e-book format and three iPad apps.

Thomas has been responsible for developing artists such as Brandon Heath and Tenth Avenue North, who, respectively, have claimed "New Artist of the Year" and "Song of the Year" honors over the past two Gospel Music Association (GMA) Dove Awards.

In her new role, Thomas will continue to scout, sign and develop new artists as well as work with established artists such as Jars of Clay.

Terry Hemmings, president and CEO of Provident Music Group, said Thomas "has an ear for songs and artists who fit our market." "She's demonstrated incredible consistency in signing artists who resonate with our consumer base," Hemmings said. "I'm proud to have her on the Provident team."

Thomas began her music industry career in 1998 as an administrative assistant with Reunion Records.  She moved into support roles within artist development areas of both Reunion and Essential Records, rising from artist development coordinator to A&R manager to her most recent post of director of A&R.

Thomas serves on the GMA's Immerse planning committee, and has been on the board of The Home Foundation since its inception in 2006.