Retailers welcomed the offers-such as apparel company Gardenfire's "Bailout Package"-which they say have helped maintain and even boost sales in an uncertain economic climate.

In her new role, Craft will offer leadership for understanding, championing and implementing current and emerging digital strategies. IVP Publisher Bob Fryling said Craft "has a wonderful combination of technical savvy, creative instincts and spiritual maturity that will add to our leadership team and our publishing house."

Wakeland has served in several ministry positions, including women's ministry director at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, Calif. CLASSeminars was founded by Florence Littauer--speaker and author of more than 40 books, including Wired That Way (Regal Books, 2006).

Baker's funeral was held March 10 at Grace Episcopal Church in Grand Rapids, Mich. She was survived by her husband and children, Adam and Ingrid, as well as her mother, brother and grandmother. Dan Baker is the brother of Baker President Dwight Baker.

Speakers for Epicenter09 include Ed Young, Josh McDowell, Mark DeVries, Judah Smith as well as the Desperation Band and GRAMMY Award-winning producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins. Click here for more information.

Sponsored by Christian Small Publishers Association (CSPA), the inaugural awards-which recognize books produced by small publishers for outstanding contributions in Christian life-feature four categories: Fiction, Nonfiction: General, Nonfiction: Biography and Children's.

Her memoir, LT & Me: What Raising an MVP Taught Me about Life, Faith, and Listening to Your Dreams, will be released July 7. In the book, Loreane tells the story of raising LT as a struggling single mother and watching him overcome obstacles in his quest for greatness. LT was the NFL's Most Valuable Player and Man of the Year in 2006.