The virtual show also features Webinar training for stores. Held earlier this month, the first presentation by Carpentree on "Successful Art and Gift Sales" was in high demand and was sold out. Kerusso's Webinar on "Keys to Apparel Sales Success" was recently held, generating strong interest from retailers. The Music Still Matters Webinar sponsored by EMI CMG Distribution is also available.

The Virtual Album Release Session was also recently launched as part of the virtual show, featuring new songs from top artists. Phil Stacey, an American Idol finalist, discusses Into the Light (Reunion Records/Provident-Integrity Distribution), while Phillips, Craig & Dean talk about Fearless (INO Records/Provident-Integrity).

In addition, the Virtual Christmas Showcase-featuring suppliers' holiday specials and promotions-is scheduled to run Sept. 30-Nov. 16.

There is also a link to a new social networking forum through which retailers and suppliers can connect for fellowship, encouragement and business.

Click here to access information 24/7 at the Virtual Christian Retailing Show.

The Web-based event--hosted by Christian Retailing magazine--features 26 exhibitors presenting products and extending some special offers to buyers. Since it was launched July 20, the virtual show has attracted more than 4,500 visits--a large number of whom were first-time visitors--from 64 countries.

Click here to listen to the Music Still Matters Webinar.

Following Awake were: 2. Casting Crowns; 3. You Deliver Me by Selah (Curb Records/Word); 4. All That is Within Me by MercyMe (INO Records/Provident-Integrity); 5. Come Alive by Mark Schultz (Word Records/Word); 6. The Outsiders by Needtobreathe (Atlantic Records/Word); 7. Love Is On the Move by Leeland (Essential Records/Provident-Integrity); 8. Nashville Homecoming by Bill Gaither & The Homecoming Friends (Gaither Music Group/EMI CMG); 9. Everybody Dance! by James Roberson (JDI Records/Universal/EMI CMG); and 10. Joy In My Heart by Bill Gaither & The Homecoming Friends (Gaither Music Group/EMI CMG).

Kendall retired from Nelson in 2005 after two decades of editing books by best-selling authors, including Max Lucado, Billy Graham, Ruth Bell Graham, Anne Graham Lotz, Charles Swindoll, Barbara Johnson and Tony Campolo.

The cutbacks are necessary to offset a $6 million revenue shortfall, ministry officials announced last week. The Colorado Springs, Colo.-based organization is shutting down the creative division of its advertising department, accounting for 30 of the layoffs, The Gazette of Colorado Springs reported. The others are from various departments throughout the ministry, including Love Won Out, a conference for homosexuals that Focus is handing over to Exodus International.