In a May 1 article of the publication with the headline "Saving Religious Books," industry leaders cited problems that have contributed to the sales slowdown for religious books and Christian bookstores, including a changing retail landscape, the recession, decreased donations for ministry accounts that order in bulk and even the popularity of blockbuster books.

The largest trade fair in the U.S. for the Spanish-language Christian literature and music world drew nearly 5,000 people a day to view the exhibits and attend the nightly concerts, featuring many of the leading Christian Latino musicians. Held May 14-19 at the Doubletree Miami Mart/Airport Hotel and Exhibition Center, Expolit attracted hundreds of booksellers, publishers, distributors and music label representatives along with thousands of members of the general public.

"Her love for the Word of God and her ability to make biblical material relevant to the everyday lives of ordinary women are qualities that permeate her writing, as well as her speaking ministry, and it is a privilege to publish her book," said Rebekah Nesbitt, associate publisher of non-fiction books for Tyndale House.

Williamson will serve as president and CEO of Worthy Media Inc., which will acquire strategic Christian content, marketing and distribution companies. "Our mission is to ‘help people experience the heart of God,' " said Williamson, former president of Word Publishing, Thomas Nelson/Word Publishers and Integrity Publishers. "Whether print, video, film, music, TV or the Web, Worthy's goal is to deliver a Christian message across multiple formats and platforms."

Having joined the leading Christian publisher from outside the industry in 2008--with executive positions in the technology world--Girkins makes the list for overseeing all of Zondervan's business operations and working with parent company HarperCollins "on strategic planning and cooperative operations initiatives."