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New Fiction From Bestselling Author G.P. Taylor & Claire Wright

2012-02-03T12:24:00.001Z

Forbidden: The story of David and Bathsheba set in a very different time and culture, but some things don’t change…

The third book in the Lipstick Confession Series, Forbidden is a contemporary version of the story of David and Bathsheba.

David Samuel, chairman of Globe Oil, is a man who is used to getting what he wants. And what he really wants is Beth Hampton. But there is a problem: Beth is the wife of his good friend, Rich.

Just how far will David be prepared to go in his quest for Beth’s love and how will she, happily married and with her own successful career, react?

‘Powerful and poignant. This story of the intensity of forbidden love, its devastating consequences, and the road to forgiveness will draw you in and touch your heart.’
Penny Culliford, author

About the authors :
Claire Wright (née Connor) Authentic author, Claire Wright, was featured in You (The Mail on Sunday magazine) back in 2009 for her book, Rosie: Note To Self, co-written with New York Times bestselling author G.P. Taylor. In the interview Claire talked about Rosie: Note To Self which is based upon the biblical book of Ruth, how she fulfilled her dream of becoming a published author and how as a single mother her Christian faith has been a great support to her.

G.P. Taylor
G. P. Taylor is the author of Tersias the Oracle, as well as New York Times bestsellers Shadowmancer and Wormwood. He co-authored Rosie: Note To Self, The Promise and Forbidden with Claire Wright (née Connor).

Forbidden is available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian bookshop.
ISBN: 9781850789000
RRP: £7.99

Courageous Reaches #1 in US DVD Chart

2012-01-31T11:22:00.000Z

Hit Movie Courageous Tops the US DVD Charts Above Ides of March, Abduction and Moneyball

Courageous, which reached #4 in the US box office when it premiered back in September 2011, has continued to be a huge success with its recent DVD release in the United States.

From the creators of Fireproof, Courageous was the #1 DVD for the week ending 22nd January 2012, according to Nielsen.

Courageous bested several movies with much larger budgets:
1) Courageous

2) Ides of March (directed by and starring George Clooney)

3) Abduction

4) Moneyball (starring Brad Pitt)

Courageous tells the story of four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, they are confident and focused, standing up to the worst the streets have to offer. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood.

Courageous will be available in the UK from Authentic Media on 27th February. If you are interested in hosting a screening event for your church/organisation we have Movie Kits available from £79.99 - £199.99 (depending on audience size) which include:

Courageous movie on DVD
Authorized Public Exhibition License - 1 full year, unlimited showings
Five Courageous posters - 18"x24"
Campaign Planning Guide

To order your kit or to find out more please contact marketing@authenticmedia.co.uk or phone 01908 268500.

Courageous will be available from Authentic Media or your local Christian bookshop from 27th February:
DVD Product Code: 602341005494
RRP: £14.99

Blu-ray Product Code: 602341005500

RRP: £16.99

Also Available: Courageous Soundtrack - Out Now!

Courageous Soundtrack

Code: 602341016728

RRP: £9.99

http://www.courageousthemovie.com/

www.Facebook.com/CourageoustheMovie

www.Twitter.com/CourageousMovie

Commemorative Trail For Missionary Hudson Taylor

2012-01-24T09:30:00.000Z

The Christian missionary James Hudson Taylor is to be commemorated in his home town of Barnsley.

James Hudson Taylor who was born in the town in 1832 went to China, founding the China Inland Mission.

Although two plaques already exist in the town, including one at the Central Library, the James Hudson Taylor group feel more could be done to mark his importance.

Mark Reesebeck, a pastor at the Gateway Church in the town, said he along with the group were hoping to create a trail of significant landmarks. "It strikes me that we've got this Barnsley lad who is famous and yet nobody has heard of him." said Mr Reesebeck.

The new plaques will be placed throughout the town, including where he was born (in 1832) at his father's pharmacy in Cheapside, and a church building he used, which is now the Lamproom Theatre.

The group also hope that an exhibition at Barnsley Town Hall featuring the history of James Hudson Taylor will be on show once it re-opens after renovation work later this year.

If you want to find out more about Hudson Taylor here are two must read books:

J.Hudson Taylor: A Man in Christ
Roger Steer

Roger Steer tells the amazing life story of one of the greatest nineteenth century missionaries: J. Hudson Taylor who founded the largest mission in China.

Driven by a deep concern for those without Jesus and having an unshakable confidence in the faithfulness of God, Taylor moved to China at just 21. This book explores the challenges of one man's life in Christ.

ISBN: 9781850784081
RRP: £8.99

Going Forward On Your Knees
Joanna Williamson

A new biography which will introduce Hudson Taylor to a new generation of Christians and leaders, and provide those who are already inspired by him with a wonderful collection of extracts from his writings.

Going Forward on Your Knees tells the story of Hudson Taylor, one of the most inspirational Christians of all time and one of the early missionaries to China. Using his most famous writings and quotes, it shows how he overcame the obstacles of poor health, lack of money and language issues and went on to found the China Inland Mission, now called OMF International.
ISBN: 9781850789611
RRP: £7.99

J.Hudson Taylor: A Man in Christ and Going Forward On Your Knees are available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian Bookshop.

Michael W. Smith Releases Very Best Worship Songs

2012-01-23T10:42:00.001Z

Michael W. Smith's latest project, Decades of Worship, brings together his most popular worship songs.

Having released the acclaimed instrumental project, Glory (21st November 2011), celebrated artist, songwriter, composer, instrumentalist, performer, author and producer, Michael W. Smith delivers his latest musical offering, Decades of Worship on 17th January 2011. Smith, a mainstay with a 29-year career, brings together the best of his beloved worship hymns on this, his 24th project.

Since his entrance onto the music scene in the early 80s, Smith has been a worship leader, writer and has recorded some of the church’s most popular worship anthems including ‘Great Is The Lord’, ‘Agnus Dei’, ‘A New Hallelujah’ and ‘Healing Rain’ to name a few. These songs were released on three worship albums since 2001, including Worship, Worship Again, A New Hallelujah, and Healing Rain, which have collectively sold more than 3.7 million copies.

Available for the first time, Smith’s top worship songs are all on one CD. Decades Of Worship features 12 total tracks comprising such classics as ‘Agnus Dei’ and ‘A New Hallelujah’ mentioned above as well as ‘Above All’, ‘Mighty To Save’, and ‘Breathe’, among others.

“As long as I can remember, I have felt called to lead worship. Each song on this collection is a reflection of my heart to see people draw closer to God. I pray that these songs move people to encounter God in a new and deeper way,” shares Smith.

Decades of Worship is available now from Authentic Media.

Code: 602341016827

RRP: £9.99

About Michael W. Smith:
Throughout his 29-year career as a recording artist, Michael W. Smith has amassed an impressive catalogue of achievements. His prior 22 albums have garnered multiple honours including an American Music Award, three GRAMMY ® Awards (from 13 nominations), 44 GMA Dove Awards and 33 No. 1 radio hits. In addition, he holds 16 Gold, 7 Platinum and 2 Double-Platinum albums for career sales of 15 million. Glory, Smith’s 23rd career project and second full-length instrumental album, was released 21st November 2011.

Inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2009, Smith has scored film projects, written 12 books and been featured by media outlets including NBC’s ‘Today’, ‘Larry King Live’, ‘FOX & Friends’, The Associated Press, Billboard, USA Today, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek and more.

Constantly giving back to the community, one of Smith’s current projects is Rocketown – a nightclub for teens in his hometown of Nashville, Tenn. – which serves as a safe place for young people to enjoy music and for artists to be discovered. He and his wife of 30 years, Debbie, are the proud parents of five children.

www.michaelwsmith.com
www.facebook.com/michaelwsmithofficial

One man’s incredible journey from near death to new life

2012-01-16T14:43:00.002Z

Internal Revolution - Available Now!

Rob Joy was only ever going to end up dead. Most of his family, friends and local community had lost any hope of him staying alive let alone making anything of his life.

Racked with addiction, extremely violent and full of fear and shame, Rob himself knew that his life was as good as over and he literally gave up. The only thing stopping him from ending it all now was trying to find the nerve to kill himself.

Yet today, Rob and his wife Lydia head up Storming the Nations Ministries and speak regularly in prisons, schools, churches and events in the UK and recently abroad too.

Rob’s new book Internal Revolution recounts his real, gritty and
at times disturbing story of transformation.

‘I read this book and thought it was fantastic. What a great turnaround. God is really moving in Rob’s life.’
Danniella Westbrook, Actress

You can read a sample chapter of Rob's new book here:
Internal Revolution - Chapter 1

About The Author: Rob Joy spent years of his life hooked on hard drugs and lived a life of organised crime and violence. After having a dramatic turn-around in 2005 Rob now travels all across the UK as a speaker, sharing his story in schools, prisons, conferences and events.

Rob and his wife Lydia head up Storming the Nations Ministries. Rob is currently taking bookings to speak at churches and organisations as part of his Internal Revolution tour. If you would like to book him or find out more about Storming the Nations visit their website:
www.stormingthenations.net

Internal Revolution is available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian Bookshop:
ISBN: 9781860248542
RRP: £7.99

Author Q&A: Rob Joy

2012-01-11T09:43:00.000Z

Name: Rob Joy
Born: Hitchin
Hometown: Arlesey
Education: None
Occupation: Author/Preacher
Published titles: Internal Revolution
Likes: Father and son time, gym, snooker, cinema and food
Dislikes: Injustice, addiction and spicy foods
Favourite quote or Bible passage: “Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” (John 15:13)
Favourite author: Charles Spurgeon
Favourite book genre: Revival

Your biography, Internal Revolution, is a powerful andhonest testimony. Can you tell us a bit more about it?

It is a book aimed atthose who are lost, prophesying hope and opportunity in Christ. An invitationto new life.

What was the most testing time for you?

Leaving my son andfamily, friends and everything I knew to seek God’s deliverance and healingfrom years of abuse.

What was the turning point in your life?

Falling to my kneesin a filthy drug den and saying YES to the Lord.

What inspired you to share your story?

The countless addictsand violent men who need to know of a Saviour who is in the business oftransforming lives.

Internal Revolution is your first book,are you considering writing another?

I have 2 other completed manuscripts readyto be looked at and a further 2 books I am currently working on.

What do you consider to be your best accomplishment?

Marrying Lydia.

You are planning an Internal Revolution Tour for early 2012,what will this involve?

Taking my testimony and the power of the gospel toChurches and events organised to offer hope - I will also be taking THEHeritage worship band with me to several of these places.

If you could give one piece of advice to someone in asimilar situation that you where in what would it be?

Admit you need help andrecognise only Christ is qualified.

If you would like Rob to visit your church as part of his tour, contact us: marketing@authenticmedia.co.uk

Internal Revolution is available now:

ISBN: 9781860248542

RRP: £7.99

Brand new book from the author of Operation World

2012-01-04T11:16:00.003Z

Where are we headed?

Patrick Johnstone, the author of six editions of the award-winning prayer guide Operation World, examines trends that will have a major impact on the course of world events for generations to come in his new book The Future of the Global Church.

The Future of the Global Church weaves together the strands of history, demographics and religion to present a breath-taking, full-colour graphical and textual overview of the past, present and possible future of the church around the world.

In The Future of the Global Church (available now) Patrick Johnstone, draws on his fifty years’ experience to challenge us with his bold vision of the global Christian church. Inside this work, you will find:

Data and extrapolations that highlight likely scenarios for evangelical Christian ministry in the coming four decades.
Interpreted overviews of the worldwide impact of the first 20 centuries of Christianity.
Comparisons of the impact of Christianity with those of the other world religions.
Summaries of the past, present and probable future contributions of the different streams of Christianity.

About the Author:

Patrick Johnstone has had a missionary career in Africa, then with WEC, and is the compiler of the Gold Medallion award-winning Operation World, a prayer guide for the nations.

The Future of the Global Church is available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian Bookshop:
ISBN: 9781850789666

RRP: £19.99

Provident Music Group and Authentic Media Partner

2011-12-20T14:59:00.001Z

Provident Music Group and Authentic Media partner to distribute Provident titles in the United Kingdom from January 2012

Authentic Media is pleased to announce its partnership with Provident Music Group this week. Authentic Media will distribute Provident’s music and film projects, including Provident Distribution titles throughout the United Kingdom as well as Europe.

“Authentic is pleased to have the opportunity to serve the Christian music market in the UK representing Provident Music Group” says Rob Bootes, Managing Director of Authentic Media.

We are pleased to announce that new Provident 2012 titles will be available through Trust Media Distribution from January onwards, with the majority of the backlist titles now in stock ready to ship in January. This further reinforces our already strong distribution arrangements with Trust Media Distribution and will ensure a seamless transition in terms of delivery of products to retail outlets. For immediate assistance on orders and an updated Provident catalogue please contact your Area Sales Manager or Trust Media Distribution direct:

Web: - www.TMDistribution.co.uk

Sales: - salesline@tmdistribution.co.uk

Service: - serviceline@tmdistribution.co.uk
Phone: - 0800 28 27 28

Fax: - 0800 28 25 30

About Provident Music Group
Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is one of the world’s leading Christian entertainment companies. Provident Music Group operates under the umbrella of Sony Music Nashville and comprises Provident Label Group, Provident Films (designed to produce and distribute faith-based films including the hugely successful Courageous and the 2006 sleeper hit, Facing The Giants, and Fireproof, the No. 1 independent film of 2008), Provident Distribution, Provident’s music publishing division and Essential Artist Services.

Provident Label Group is home to Reunion Records, Beach Street Records and Essential Records whose artist rosters include Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Third Day, Jars of Clay, Tenth Avenue North, Red, Brandon Heath, Matt Maher, Rebecca St. James, Leeland, Royal Tailor, Building 429, Anthem Lights and Fireflight. For further information on its artist and film roster, please visit: www.providentpress.com www.providentfilms.org www.sonymusic.com

About Authentic Media
Authentic Media is based in Crownhill, Milton Keynes. Authentic Media began in 2001 and then in 2009 was purchased by Koorong an Australian company. Authentic has a rich Christian music heritage with staff experience going back over twenty years. Comprised of a small dynamic team Authentic Media is passionate and committed to engaging with customers and serving them to the highest standard. Authentic Media is very pleased to be partnering with Provident once again and looks forward to serving their customers.

Show Courageous At Your Church

2011-12-02T15:31:00.002Z

Show Courageous At Your Church

Courageous DVD To Launch in UK 27th Feb 2012

Movie Event License Available Allowing Churches
1 Year of Screenings.

Courageous, the hit movie from the creators of Fireproof, launches DVD sales nationwide 27th Feb 2012.

The new film will be available to churches and ministries beginning January 9th through a ‘Movie Event Kit’ allowing special screenings of the hit film. With more than $32 million in ticket sales so far—Courageous premiered Sept. 30 as the No. 4 film at the box office and stayed four weeks in the top 10. Its vital message of godly families and fathering has already been seen by more than 5 million people.

Provident created the ‘Courageous Church Movie Event Kit’ exclusively for churches and ministries. The kit can be purchased for between £79.99 and £199.99 depending on the size of the audience, and provides the movie on DVD, the required site license for a year of unlimited screenings and marketing support material.

Additionally, participating organizations can find Courageous movie posters, bulletin inserts, postcards, banners and tickets for movie night promotions at www.ProvidentFilms.org/courageous

About the film: Courageous tells the story of four men, one calling: To serve and protect. As law enforcement officers, they are confident and focused, standing up to the worst the streets have to offer. Yet at the end of the day, they face a challenge that none of them are truly prepared to tackle: fatherhood. When tragedy strikes home, these men are left wrestling w ith their hopes, fears, faith and fathering. Can a newfound urgency help these dads draw closer to God . . . and to their children? Protecting the streets is second nature. Raising their children in a God-honoring way? That’s courageous.

In the wake of the film’s theatrical run, more than 320,000 viewers flooded the Courageous Facebook page with personal testimonies of changed lives. Dads, mums, kids . . . entire families, wrote of reconciled relationships, rededication of faith, renewed commitment to godly parenting and reformed visions of what marriage, parenting and families should be. See www.Lovell-Fairchild.com/pressroom for more.

The film’s message on godly families and fathering hits at a vital time in our nation. Studies show father-absent homes produce children more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, suffer from mental illness, contemplate suicide, underperform at school, become pregnant out of wedlock or become involved in gangs and crime. Courageous calls on parents to be the godly leaders their families need.

For more information on placing an order please contact Authentic Media directly at marketing@authenticmedia.co.uk

Code: 602341005494
RRP: £14.99
Format: DVD
Genre: Feature Film
Label: Provident
Run Time: Approx. 129 minutes
Release: 27^th February 2012
Rating:12

Rob Parsons reveals the book that changed his life

2011-11-21T15:07:00.001Z

The book that changed my life – will it change yours?

Best-selling author and executive director of Care for the Family, Rob Parsons, introduces the classic How Can It Be All Right when Everything is All Wrong? by Lewis B. Smedes and explains how it helped him at a particularly difficult time when he felt separated from God.

In How Can It Be All Right When Everything is All Wrong? Lewis B. Smedes offers a voice of hope for hard times that provides faith-filled consolation for troubled souls. This classic is introduced to us by Rob Parsons who gives his own heart-felt account of a time when ‘everything was all wrong’ and he felt separated from God - until someone lent him this book.

It deals with the question ‘Can we love God when life does not seem to be going well for us?’ It does not offer quick-fire solutions, it is not about us trying harder, Smedes shows it is all about grace.

The Book That Changed My Life is available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian book shop:

ISBN: 9781850789994
RRP: £8.99

Nick and Claire Page breathe life back into the Sunday sermon

2011-11-02T09:43:00.001Z

‘News has just reached us that Henry Sermon, for so long a fixture of the Sunday service, is fighting for his life.’

So will he finally expire, or is there life in the old dog yet?

In their new book (available now), Nick and Claire Page take a humorous look at the development and the current state of the sermon and explore whether the method of preaching and teaching most frequently used – the monologue sermon – is necessarily the best. They question whether the sermon is the only way of teaching, even more, if it is God’s way of doing things.

And Now For My 43^rd Point is packed full of creative ideas, hints and tips to drag preaching, teaching and communication into the 21^st century. This book is for everyone who has to stand up and talk to others – and those who have to sit and listen.

And Now For My 43rd Point is available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian bookshop.
ISBN: 9781850789987
RRP: £7.99

Award-winning book now available in UK

2011-10-27T09:53:00.004+01:00

Earlier this year Authentic Media released the bestselling book My Seventh Monsoon by Australian author, Naomi Reed. Now Authentic have released the award-winning sequel, No Ordinary View in the UK.

No Ordinary View was written after Naomi's return to Australia in 2007. It won the Australian Christian Book of the Year Award, 2009. The book describes the years in Dhulikhel when the family lived through Nepal's civil war and struggled with issues related to both poverty and war.

Naomi Reed grew up in Sydney and studied physiotherapy alongside her husband Darren. They spent six years serving in Nepal with the International Nepal Fellowship and during that time Naomi began to write. The resulting books have become Australian bestsellers.

The first book, My Seventh Monsoon was written in Nepal during the monsoon of 2005. From the view point of her seventh monsoon, Naomi Reed takes time to look back on the seasons of her life. As she does so, she shares with us her journey of faith and mission and reveals poignant truths about God and the way he works his purposes in our lives through seasons.

In No Ordinary View, Naomi Reed continues the story of her family's desire to train Nepali physiotherapists and share God's love in word and action from within the uncertainty of Nepal's civil war. Her honesty and genuine longing to see God's purposes and sovereignty make this unforgettable reading.

Both books are available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian bookshop:
No Ordinary View
ISBN: 9781860248436
RRP: £8.99
My Seventh Monsoon
ISBN: 9781860248283
RRP: £8.99

Author Q&A: Naomi Reed

2011-10-17T10:08:00.023+01:00

Name: Naomi Reed
Born: 29th May 1968
Hometown: Blue Mountains, Sydney, Australia
Education: BAppSc (physio) Master of Arts Christian Studies (in progress)
Occupation: Speaker, Author
Published titles:My Seventh Monsoon, No Ordinary View, Over My Shoulder, The Promise
Likes: Playing board games with our kids, mushrooms on toast (after a 6km run), the smell of the Australian bush after a storm, long cups of chiya with my husband and friends, the Himalayas
Dislikes: Angry words, filling in tax returns, leeches, being far away from our friends in other countries
Favourite quote or Bible passage: “Love each other as I have loved you” (John 15;12)
Favourite author: I’m currently enjoying Ann Voskamp and her focus on gratitude
Favourite book genre: Anything that probes human relationships

Did you ever think you would be an author?

No, it was a bit like thinking I would be an astronaut. Impossible!

What did you want to be when you were younger?

I wanted to be a ballerina, but then I had to face my lack of talent. Dancing was probably as impossible as being an astronaut. So then I studied physiotherapy, and really enjoyed the interactions I had with patients. During the initial years, I spent a lot of time with people who had lost limbs due to trauma or vascular disease – and I enjoyed being part of the process that allowed them to walk (and live and love and dream) again. It was very humbling.

Who or what inspired you to start writing?

Darren and I moved to Nepal in the early 90s to serve with the International Nepal Fellowship (INF). We both worked as physios in Nepali hospitals and we were part of the local church. But it was also a hard time. We lived through seven monsoons and during the last one, (in which it rained for 120 days in a row), I was home-schooling our three sons, we had a shoot-on-sight curfew every evening (as a result of the civil war) and my closest Nepali friend was dying of a brain tumour. All I could think about was how long it would go on for. Then one night in desperation, I began to type. The rain was pouring down outside and we had a power cut inside. I had two small candles on either side of the laptop and I just started to tell our story. I was thinking about God’s purposes through seasons of life – why does he allow the things he does, how does he make everything ‘beautiful in his time’, and what is ‘his time’ – so all of those thoughts poured out on the page through the lens of Ecclesiastes 3. After I finished 65,000 words, I thought I better show someone. But I didn’t ever imagine that it was a book.

What happened next?

I really enjoyed it! I noticed that the more I wrote, the more space there was in my head for new thoughts. So I showed that manuscript to Darren who said that it was very nice but that nobody else would want to read it. Then I showed it to one other friend. She said it was a book. So I sent it to a publisher and it became My Seventh Monsoon.

Can you tell us a little bit about your new book No Ordinary View?

After I finished that book, I realized I was quite addicted to the process of writing. It felt like the act of putting words on the page somehow helped me to know what I thought, and it helped the new thoughts to come. So then I couldn’t stop. By the time My Seventh Monsoon was released, everyone was asking me what happened next. So I wrote the sequel, No Ordinary View, and I thought a lot about the way God asks us to fix our eyes on him, especially when things around us appear difficult. By then, my Nepali friend had died, our physio student had his house bombed and our Nepali pastor had run out of money – so he was trying to sell his kidney. It was a difficult time. Sometimes it felt like it was even too hard for God. Maybe he’d run out of ideas and gone somewhere else. All of that poured into the second book.

What was the highlight of your time spent in the Himalayas?

The very best thing was our Nepali friends (at church and work and down in the bazaar). We cried with them and laughed with them and prayed with them and ate with them. I even gave birth with one of them - at the same time, not in the same room! I think the sharing of life has to be the greatest highlight, no matter which country we’re in.

Are you working on anything exciting at the moment?

We came back to Australia five years ago, just prior to Christmas. That was probably a mistake! I was quite shocked by everything, including the level of consumerism as well as our tendency to isolate the nativity story, or even worse, to be bored by it. So then in my angst, I began to write dramatic monologues from the voices of the women in the Bible. That became my fourth book and I now spend a lot of time performing these at churches and special events. I love it! The surprising thing has been that becoming an actor was even further away from my realm of possibilities than becoming an astronaut!

But this year I have also been working on my fifth book, A Place Called Home. I’ve been thinking a lot about our yearning for home, especially during times when we feel caught inbetween. That was a big part of our transition back to Australia and the challenge for me has been to find my sense of home and meaning and purpose in Christ, as well as the tangible nature of the home around us. What does it mean for me to remain in Christ while I go back to the Post Office and cut up more watermelon? What does it mean for me to remain in Christ (and long for heaven) during my daily interactions in Australia? Those are the questions that continue to challenge me as I write…

If you could give one piece of advice to aspiring writers what would it be?

If you have something burning up inside you, just get it down on paper. Don’t worry too much about how it sounds, just keep writing. There’s always time to fix it later. The important thing is to get it out. Then, when you’ve finished, find some honest and thoughtful friends who can give you feedback or help. But mostly, remember why you’re writing in the first place. Has God put something on your heart to say? Has he shown you something that you can’t not write about? I think that if we write from the depths of what God is doing in us, to an audience that we know and love, then we also trust that God will use those words for the people he has in mind, in his way, because that’s his work, not ours. Just write.

If you want to find out more about Naomi and her books you can visit her website here: www.naomireed.info

Internal Revolution 2012 Tour: the powerful transformation of a once tormented young man

2011-10-13T10:19:00.001+01:00

In 2012, Authentic Media will be publishing RobJoy’s autobiography, Internal Revolution; the story of a powerfultransformation of a once tormented young man.

Rob Joy, is a National Evangelist and is fastbecoming a familiar name and face around many different denominations andlocalities. But once upon a time his life was very different.

Rob Joy was only ever going to end up dead. Mostof his family, friends and local community had lost any hope of him stayingalive let alone making anything of his life. Racked with addiction, extremelyviolent and full of fear and shame, Rob himself knew that his life was as goodas over and he literally gave up. The only thing stopping him from ending itall now was trying to find the nerve to kill himself.

Today, Rob and his wife Lydia head up Storming the Nations Ministriesand speak regularly in prisons, schools, churches and events in the UK andrecently abroad too. Rob has a burning passion to see the lost saved and thechurch revived.

Rob’s story has grabbed the attention of TV,radio, newspapers and even Politicians seeking his advise on how to restore abroken society and his message is simple “We must come back to the Cross and wemust keep laying down our lives”.

Rob’s wife Lydia is a wonderful singer/songwriter and is in a band calledTHE Heritage and they often travel with Rob as part of a team. They just loveto worship Jesus and encourage people to experience him for themselves.

Rob will be embarking on an Internal Revolution Tour early next year. If youwould like to hear his powerful testimony you can book him to speak at yourchurch or event now. If you are interested please contact Authentic Media at info@authenticmedia.co.uk or ringClaire on 01908 268510.

There is a war going on in the Church, says Adrian Plass

2011-10-04T16:53:00.001+01:00

In his brand new book, War of the Worlds (available now), Adrian Plass looks at how to avoid leading a double life.

Plass says: there is a war between two worlds – one where honesty is valued, and one where it’s shunned. He considers the pull of the spirit and of the flesh and how this often leads us to live compartmentalised lives. We allow God only into certain parts and suffer embarrassment when our compromised private lives and shiny public lives collide.

Plass asks, ‘As I have pointed out on many occasions, if you scratch a Christian you will generally find a human being. But why is there a need to scratch?’

War of the Worlds goes to the heart of Christian life and once again Adrian skilfully employs humour to help us absorb his more profound points. He brings the Bible alive with rather unexpected soap opera characters; he introduces us to a God who is much more playful than we thought and asks questions such as:

If doubt and insecurity are the elephants in the room, how do we deal with these huge creatures?
How have we allowed so many herds of sacred cows to grow so large? True authenticity demands a major cull.

War of the Worlds is available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian bookshop:
ISBN: 9781850789567
RRP: £8.99

Come Back to Church this Sunday

2011-09-23T16:13:00.000+01:00

This Sunday is the largest single local-church invitational initiative in the world.

Back to Church Sunday is an initiative that aims to invite people we know back to church (and, of course, newcomers are invited too).

The initiative focuses on encouraging those who already attend church to help reach those who don't attend. A focus which Authentic author and Director of Share Jesus International, Andy Frost, is particularly passionate about.

In his book Losing Faith, Andy Frost asks 'Do you have friends you used to see in church every week but then gradually, imperceptibly, they stopped coming? Do you know what to say to these friends? Should you mention God, or not?'

In the book Andy brings together stories of individuals who have walked away and tackles these tricky questions and issues.

Andy says: 'Frommy research with Losing Faith, I have found that many people who have given upon God do eventually return to their faith. Initiatives like Back to ChurchSunday are an opportunity to invite those who have a lapsed faith to come andreconnect with the wonderful message of grace.'

So, this Sunday invite someone you know back to church and get yourself a copy of this book for guidance on how to reconnect with those who have walked away.

To find out more about Back to Church Sunday visit their website: www.backtochurch.co.uk

Losing Faith is available from Authentic Media, or your local Christian bookshop:

ISBN: 9781850788799

RRP: £7.99

A young emergency doctor comes face to face with his not so silent partner

2011-09-12T09:37:00.002+01:00

Dr Crocker, called out to a medical emergency, became aware that God was working alongside him.

Dr Ern Crocker graduated from the Medical Faculty of the University of New South Wales and became the first Nuclear Medicine Physician to practise ultrasound in Australia. It was then, as he reconciled his Christian beliefs with his understanding of medicine, that he experienced the miraculous through an encounter with an after-hours emergency patient.

In Nine Minutes Past Midnight (available now) we hear this life-changing story which led him to talk with many other doctors about their experiences of a ‘silent partner’. Together, their testimonies create this inspirational account of how God interacts and intervenes in the world of medicine today.

‘A compelling book that will encourage your faith.’
Bill Johnson, Senior Pastor, Bethal Church, Redding

‘What a read! Right from the start I was taken into the world of intense, high-level medicine and life-and-death decisions. Whether or not the reader has a faith they will be attracted to the story, the skills – and the unexplainable.’
The Hon. Alan Cadman OAM

Nine Minutes Past Midnight is available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian bookshop:
ISBN: 9781850789642
RRP: £10.99

Ten Years On

2011-09-06T10:30:00.001+01:00

This month millions will unite to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the tragic events of 9/11. The events that took place on that fateful day shaped the early twenty-first century.

Every day news stories appear around the world about Muslims and Islam. In the UK the tabloids often express the fears and anxieties of many people about the growing numbers and influence of Muslims in Britain. But should there be anything distinctive about the way Christians respond to these issues? While some demonize Muslims and Islam, others do not see anything to be concerned about. Is there a middle way between these two extremes - a response that avoids both naivety and hostility?

With this new book, Between Naivety and Hostility edited by Steve Bell and Colin Chapman, twenty committed Christians give some helpful answers. They are all actively engaged with Muslims and aware of the realities on the ground. They all stress the need to build genuine relationships of trust and respect with Muslims.

This book will enable readers to engage with the issues and come to conclusions that might help them be better social peacemakers and spiritual friends to Muslims for the sake of Jesus Christ.

Between Naivety and Hostility is available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian bookshop:
ISBN: 97818507 89574
RRP: £8.99

New fiction from Jeff Lucas

2011-09-05T10:17:00.001+01:00

Bestselling co-author of Seriously Funny, Jeff Lucas, returns to writing fiction with hisnew book Up Close and Personal.

Up Close andPersonal – What Helen Did Next is the sequel to Jeff’s first piece of fiction,Helen Sloane’s Diary published in2008 by Authentic Media.

The book follows the insightful, sometimes painful andoften hilarious antics and musings of 27 year old Christian, Helen Sloane, asshe struggles to find love, battles with grief and juggles life as a socialworker and member of New Wave Christian Fellowship at Frenton-on-Sea.

Battling with relationships, men and her career, Helen iscoming to terms with the death of her father, whilst trying to live out herChristian life and help find a new pastor for their church. Corruption, chaos,passion, laughter, tears and thought-provoking lines are the ingredients ofthis page-turning read.

Jeff commented:‘Writing as a 27 year old Christian woman is quite a lot of fun, so I decidedto do it again. Helen Sloane was an interesting experiment, which my friends inAmerica just don’t get, they say “How can a 54 year old grey Christian manwrite as a young Christian woman?” but the idea behind it was to use story,humour and some fun to explore interesting issues that most Christians faceevery day.’

Up Close and Personal is available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian bookshop:

ISBN: 9781850788881

RRP: £7.99

Lessons from the life of Hudson Taylor and John Wesley

2011-08-30T11:05:00.008+01:00

Husband and wife and founders of One Rock International, Mark and Joanna Williamson, have been working with Authentic Media to publish their biographies on two of the most inspirational and influential Christians of all time, Hudson Taylor and John Wesley.

Joanna Williamson introduces Hudson Taylor with her book Going Forward on Your Knees. The biography aims to teach a new generation of Christians and leaders about the lessons and life of Hudson Taylor, and provide those who are already inspired by him with a wonderful collection of extracts from his writing. Using his most famous writings and quotes it shows how he overcame the obstacles of poor health, lack of money and language issues and went on to found China Inland Mission, now called OMF International.

Mark Williamson tells the story of John Wesley with his biography, A Blueprint for Revival. In this book Mark uses journal extracts, letters and writings to give new insight into both the personal and professional aspects of John Wesley’s life. Each chapter ends with key learning points to summarise the information given.

Both books are available now from Authentic Media, or your local Christian bookshop:
Going Forward on Your Knees
ISBN: 9781850789611
RRP: £7.99
A Blueprint For Revival
ISBN: 9781850789628
RRP: £7.99

Sewing a Picture of Heaven

2011-08-23T09:37:00.013+01:00

Coping with the loss of a loved one is difficult for anyone to come to terms with. But, how do you even begin to help young children understand and come to terms with a loss?

Bestselling children’s author, Bob Hartman, tackles the sensitive subject in a creative and unique way with his new book Tapestry.

When Danny's grandad dies, Danny is sad - and full of questions. 'Where is Grandad?' 'What is he doing?' 'Will I see him again?'

Gran is sad too. But Gran wants to help Danny. It will take a little time, but with Grandad's old shoelaces, his favourite jumper and an old cloth cap, Gran sews a beautiful picture of heaven that helps Danny understand Grandad's new life.

This book is a gentle and insightful tool for any grown-up explaining the forever-after to a child.

The beautiful hand sewn tapestry featured in Bob Hartman's book was lovingly created by Lesley Watmore over the space of a year. This will be Lesley's first published piece. We can see her putting the finishing touches to her work (pictured right). Susie Poole (illustrator) says, ‘Lesley shows an astonishing degree of creativity and originality in her work. All she was given was a simple line drawing to follow. This she interpreted with her own artistic flourish. The result far exceeded my expectations and has added such a depth to the Bob's story.’

Bob also commented, ‘Both Susie's illustrations and the tapestry by Lesley captured the vision I had for the book when I wrote it. The process itself reflects what I tried to say about New Heaven and New Earth - God weaving the best of what he has given us into all that he plans for eternity with him at the heart of it all.’

Tapestry is available now from Authentic Media or your local Christian bookshop:
ISBN: 9781904637585
RRP: £5.99

How do we prepare young people for discipleship?

2011-08-15T11:21:00.006+01:00

At a time when young people are living increasingly stressful, pressurized lives, and leaving the church in droves, making disciples of the younger generation may seem a daunting task.

In his new book, Growing Up, Dave Fenton, Training Director of Root 66 (a youth ministry course), looks at the building blocks on which we should establish youth ministry in the local church.

Dave explores the whole area of effective youth ministry, providing inspiration and wisdom gleaned from years of experience, as well as offering helpful and realistic, practical advice.

Growing Up is part of the Keswick Foundation series, and is a ‘must’ for anyone working with young people who has a heart to see them grow as true followers of Christ.

‘Growing Up will be read and reread by new and experienced youth ministers alike, helping them write a talk for Sunday, or build a youth team that will change a generation!’
Dave Thornton, Youth and Children’s Minister, Christ Church, Winchester

Growing Up is available now from Authentic Media, or your local Christian bookshop:
ISBN: 9781850788072
RRP: £6.99

Smith Wigglesworth – The Complete Story

2011-08-09T15:47:00.004+01:00

In the two thousand years since the birth of Christianity, few individuals have made such an impact on the world for the Gospel as the Yorkshire-born plumber turned evangelist, Smith Wigglesworth.

Smith Wigglesworth, often referred to as ‘the Apostle of Faith’, was one of the pioneers of the Pentecostal revival that occurred a century ago. Multitudes were saved worldwide as he ministered, and miracles of healing and deliverance occurred that have rarely been witnessed since the days of the apostles.

In this biography, Julian Wilson provides one of the most comprehensive accounts of the life of Smith Wigglesworth to date.

'As you read this most detailed and frank account of Smith Wigglesworth's life by Julian Wilson, I recommend that you think of the outstanding, even unique ways in which he carried out God's instructions. He was called the “Apostle of Faith” and you had to have a lot of faith to confront him. He could be frightening, but he was miraculously effective. When God called him “home”, God broke the mould.'
Jack Hywel-Davies

Wigglesworth - The Complete Story is available now from your local Christian bookshop:
ISBN: 9781860248405
RRP: £7.99

Author Spotlight: Bob Hartman

2011-07-21T10:12:00.045+01:00

The Best Mates Series, What’s Jesus Doing Now? and Tapestry are all part of my attempt to find new ways to tell God’s story.

Best Mates is designed to appeal to 8-10 year olds - and primarily to boys. It’s a spot in the Christian children’s market that hasn’t received much attention, largely because there is this assumption that boys don’t read. I disagree. Boys do read books that are fun and punchy and feature characters with whom they can relate.

So, Best Mates tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of three of his less familiar disciples - Pip, Tommo and Big Bart - who are best mates and who do what best mates do: goof around, make jokes, and enjoy each other’s company. What they see and experience is faithful to the gospel record, but it also gives an opportunity to explore the gospel narrative - to ask questions of it, to wonder at it - as these three friends come face to face with the power and the love of Jesus.

And the response? I have had parents and kids at conferences and churches and festivals telling me how much they have enjoyed getting to know these characters - and asking me for more Best Mates stories. Boys - and girls - as it happens!

What’s Jesus Doing Now? is aimed at a younger audience. My own grandchildren are 2 and 5, and love nothing more than sitting on someone's lap and being read a picture book. And what makes a picture book work? The sense of discovery and adventure that comes with the turn of the page.

So the three gospel stories in the book are set out like little mysteries. Rachel and Rani find clues that help them to answer the question, ‘What is Jesus doing now?’ And the clues give the children who read the book the chance to guess, as well as to see the story unfold. Furthermore, they learn that the best way to find out what Jesus is doing is to follow him. What more do these little disciples - does any disciple - need to know?

Finally, Tapestry is my attempt to tell the story of God’s big future plan for us in a way that children can understand. I wrote it at Spring Harvest, one morning; the year that the teaching was based on N. T. Wright’s Surprised by Hope. My hope was that I could translate what had impressed me about that book into something that children could grasp - the idea that God will remake heaven and earth at the end of time and that he will do it after the pattern of the resurrected Jesus: a beautiful mix of the familiar and the new. And a mix of our work and his - what Wright calls ‘building for the kingdom.’ I’m not sure if I have pulled it off, but I do know that when I read it, people seem to ‘get it’.

A final word about the illustrations. New attempts to tell a story demand new kinds of pictures, so we had Mark Beech do the line drawings for Best Mates and bring a style that 8-10 year olds would instantly recognize from other kinds of books they read - cheeky, scratchy and fun. In What’s Jesus Doing Now? Charlie Gardiner's simple, colourful, cut-out style also reaches out to that book’s target age group. And Susie Poole has adapted her amazing, child-friendly characters to suit the book, Tapestry, perfectly. She also arranged to have an actual tapestry made for the book - into which she has integrated her drawings.

Restoring the role of the apostle in today’s church

2011-07-19T09:04:00.008+01:00

One of the sad factors of church life is that many pastors are lonely and their heart cry is for a fathering style of relationship, where they can be cared for pastorally, as well as mentored in the development of gifts and practical skills for their ministry.

David Devenish, longstanding leader within the Newfrontiers movement, believes it is important that leadership is relational and fathering as well as missional. His new book, Fathering Leaders, Motivating Mission, combines these themes.

The book is written for leaders and anyone who wants to understand New Testament church life today.

Fathering Leaders, Motivating Mission aims to give readers an understanding of the church and mission and the essential relational aspect of the church. David explains that leaders are called to be fathers but leaders also need those that father them and through this book he hopes to equip people to be fathers to leaders in churches.

‘Those who long for effective leaders, Gospel mission, and healthy churches everywhere, should grab this brilliant book.’ Greg Haslam, Westminster Chapel, London

Fathering Leaders, Motivating Mission is available now from your local Christian bookshop or phone 01908 268511:
ISBN: 9781860248375
RRP: £8.99

How one south London church grew from 200 to 1,000 in 15 years

2011-07-12T11:02:00.006+01:00

Leading a church brings lots of challenges – but when the church is growing, the challenges grow too.

In his new book, Good to Grow, Steve Tibbert, Pastor of King’s Church in London, tells the story of how he inherited a hurting church that were meeting in an old run-down building. He tells the story of how God has taken them on from that place and grown the church over the last 15 years.

The first section of the book talks of the first 5 years and how the church grew from 200 to 300. It looks at foundational issues such as team building, knowing yourself, how your history shapes you and the importance of investing time in and building a strong marriage.

The second part of the book looks at the next 5 years when the church grew from 300 to 500. It focuses on raising money, multiple meetings and issues of diversity.

The last section tells of the last 5 years moving from 500 to 1,000. Steve looks at the challenges of becoming a multi-site church.

The book aims to encourage and equip leaders and churches to believe God that in the UK you can build churches that will grow and flourish. The story of King’s Church and God’s dealings with its leaders and people will inspire and encourage you.

‘Steve Tibbert has overseen remarkable church growth in the last 15 years. He is a church leader with much to teach us.’
Nicky Gumbel

Good to Grow is available from your local Christian bookshop:
ISBN: 9781860248122
RRP: £7.99

What advice would you give your teenage self?

2011-07-11T08:47:00.007+01:00

Last week, to celebrate the release of our new series 'Teen Talk', we asked you to tell us what advice you would give your teenage self.

We had some great replies, here are some of our favourites:

• Don't live to shock your parents - you might hurt yourself trying.
• Don't be so self-conscious about yourself, you are pretty, you can do those things you say you can't.
• Don't try to be normal - you're not abnormal, you're different - go against the flow!
• It’s not nearly as bad as you think.
• Yes your mum is right.
• Go out and live your life
• Read things you don't fully understand. The mind is like a muscle and expands when you exercise it. Take pleasure in knowledge and understanding.
• Right now, you can point your life in whatever direction you choose.

Please feel free to add your own in the comments.

Congratulations to our competition winners Amanda Letch, Melanie Carroll, Hannah J, Jonty Langley and Pam Harvey we will be sending you the Teen Talk series.

‘The Teen Talk book series rocks!’ says teenager Kaila

2011-07-05T09:22:00.025+01:00

We all remember what it was like to be a teenager. It can be pretty tough at times and most teenagers can feel like they are the only one in the world going through it all.

The Teen Talk series, recently published by Authentic Media, tackles some of these difficult issues teenagers face in a way that speaks directly to pre-teens and early teens and in a language they understand.

Sharon Witt has created this series not just as a survival tool but also as a way to encourage young people to become a teen with passion and purpose.

There are three books in the series, Teen Talk, Teen Talk – Girl Talk and Teen Talk – Guy Talk.

Some of the issues covered in the series include:
• How to develop and maintain a positive self-image
• Why you, and only you, are responsible for how you think and feel
• How to make positive life choices
• Top steps to deal with bullies
• How to cope with parents
• How to set goals and achieve them
• Why failure can be a good thing
• Puberty and body changes
The series has already proven popular with young people ranging from ages 9–13.

‘The Teen Talk book series rocks! I love reading them.’
Kaila

‘It gave me many helpful hints on how to handle my struggles.’
Josiah

'The Teen Talk Books are very inspiring and have helped me to gain self-esteem and confidence in myself.’
Gemma

How can your church get involved in the 2012 Olympics?

2011-06-16T13:07:00.011+01:00

The London 2012 Olympic Games will be THE biggest sporting event ever to hit the UK.

Churches simply should not miss out on this huge opportunity to reach out to their community in new and exciting ways. And there are so many ways to get involved!

In his new book, Beyond the Gold, Bryan Mason, Executive of Higher Sports and former secondary school deputy head teacher, offers vital information and ideas for churches wishing to get involved in sports ministry. It outlines a vibrant programme of activities for churches wanting to provide a fresh expression of church in their communities.

Bryan contends that sport is as vital a part of the church programme as say youth work or women's ministry. Indeed, by its all-encompassing nature, it can reach out to both men and women of all ages.

Beyond the Gold is available now and has been published in association with More than Gold, an organization which aims to enable and equip UK churches to engage with the 2012 Games.

David Wilson, CEO of More than Gold says:
'The 2012 Games provide an unprecedented opportunity for Christians to reach out to their local community. Beyond the Gold gives insight into how to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity and create an ongoing sports ministry.'

Find out more about More than Gold via their website www.morethangold.org.uk

Beyond the Gold is available from your local Christian Bookshop:
ISBN: 9781860248115
RRP: £7.99

Authentic partners with Provident Music Group

2011-06-10T10:52:00.021+01:00

Authentic Media is excited to announce its partnership with Provident Music Group this week.

Authentic Media will distribute Provident’s music and film projects, including Provident-Integrity Distribution titles to many countries across the mainland of Europe including Germany, Holland, Sweden, Switzerland and Norway.

(Please note: Integrity Media Distribution continue to be the UK distributor for all Provident product.For more information on Integrity Media Distribution visit www.integritymediadistribution.co.uk)

“Authentic is pleased to have the opportunity to serve the Christian music market in Europe representing Provident Music Group” says Rob Bootes, Managing Director of Authentic Media.

Due to a long standing relationship between the two companies, the transition is both immediate and seamless in terms of delivery of products to retail outlets. For immediate assistance on orders and an updated Provident catalogue please contact:
Malcolm Down
Sales: malcolm.down@authenticmedia.co.uk
Orders: orders@authenticmedia.co.uk
Phone: + 44 (0) 1908 268 500 Fax: + 44 (0) 1908 265 548

About Provident Music Group
Provident Music Group, a division of Sony Music Entertainment, is one of the world’s leading Christian entertainment companies. Provident Music Group operates under the umbrella of Sony Music Nashville and comprises Provident Label Group, Provident Films (designed to produce and distribute faith-based films including the 2006 sleeper hit, Facing The Giants, and Fireproof, the No. 1 independent film of 2008), Provident-Integrity Distribution, Provident’s music publishing division and Essential Artist Services.

Provident Label Group is home to Reunion Records, Beach Street Records and Essential Records whose artist rosters include Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Third Day, Jars of Clay, Tenth Avenue North, Red, Brandon Heath, Matt Maher, Rebecca St. James, Leeland, Royal Tailor, Building 429, Anthem Lights and Fireflight. For further information on its artist and film roster, please visit:
www.providentpress.com
www.sonymusic.com

About Authentic Media
Authentic Media is based in Crownhill, Milton Keynes. Authentic Media began in 2001 and then in 2009 was purchased by Koorong an Australian company. Authentic has a rich Christian music heritage with staff experience going back over twenty years.

Comprised of a small dynamic team Authentic Media is passionate and committed to engaging with customers and serving them to the highest standard. Authentic Media is very pleased to be partnering with Provident once again and looks forward to serving their European customers.

Author celebrates the launch of her first book with a signing at local Waterstone's

2011-06-01T09:07:00.006+01:00

On 23 June 2000 Judy Hopkins’ life was changed forever…

Her husband, Russ, was diagnosed with life-threatening leukaemia. After only seven years of marriage, Judy found herself a widow with two young daughters.

In her very first book, Lucy’s Rainbow, Judy tells the heart-wrenching story of Russ and how she coped. It is a tale of love and loss, of dreams realized, dreams shattered and hope restored.

Judy’s inspiring personal account penetrates the depths of human suffering, depicting for us as honestly as possible a grief which is ultimately beyond words.

‘A compellingly honest account of positive search for hope following bereavement.’
Fiona Castle, Author and Speaker

To celebrate the release of her first book, Judy will be signing copies at her local Cheltenham Waterstone's on Saturday 25th June from 2 – 3pm.

Lucy's Rainbow is available from your local Christian bookshop:
ISBN: 9781850789543
RRP: £8.99

Son of Hamas - Now with NEW chapter

2011-05-23T12:07:00.010+01:00

Since it's release in 2010 Son of Hamas has been flying off the shelves and continues to be one of our top bestsellers this year.

This latest reprint of the book now includes an all-new chapter about events since the book's release, such as the revelation of Mosab's Israeli intelligence handler's true identity, and Homeland Security's effort to deport the author.

Since he was a small boy, Mosab Hassan Yousef has had an inside view of the deadly terrorist group Hamas. The oldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a founding member of Hamas and its most popular leader, young Mosab assisted his father for years in his political activities while being groomed to assume his legacy, politics, status...and power.

But everything changed when Mosab turned away from terror and violence, and embraced instead the teachings of another famous Middle East leader. In Son of Hamas, Mosab reveals new information about the worlds most dangerous terrorist organization and unveils the truth about his own role, his agonizing separation from family and homeland, the dangerous decision to make his newfound faith public, and his belief that the Christian mandate to love your enemies is the only way to peace in the Middle East.

Son of Hamas is available from your local Christian bookshop:
ISBN: 9781850789857
RRP: £8.99

Once an Addict reaches an impressive 50,000 sales

2011-05-18T17:06:00.007+01:00

(Authentic Publisher, Malcolm Down (right), presents Barry Woodward (left) with his plaque.)

Today Authentic Media presented author Barry Woodward with a plaque to commemorate 50,000 sales of his bestselling book Once An Addict.

Once An Addict tells the story of Barry Woodward, who grew up in Greater Manchester, England. At the age of 16 he left school without graduating and was drawn into the drug scene, experimenting with marijuana, amphetamines, and LSD. This led to a heroin addiction and life as a drug dealer.

For 14 years he was totally dependent on drugs, during which time he served a number of sentences in prison. Miraculously, his life turned around completely following an amazing sequence of supernatural encounters.

"Once an Addict takes you to the heart of a world of crime, drugs and addiction but fortunately does not leave you there ... this 'can't put down' book will have you shocked, surprised but ultimately relieved that there is hope even in the most despairing of circumstances." J.John - Philo Trust

Once An Addict is available from your local Christian Bookshop:
ISBN: 9781860246029
RRP: £7.99

A husband’s diary of faith, hope, love and loss

2011-05-17T08:56:00.006+01:00

It started with a subtle suspicion that something was wrong and ended five years later with a family coming to terms with the pain and suffering that losing a loved one brings.

Through My Eyes by Stephen Hackney is the diary kept during his wife’s five year battle with cancer and records how the family handled their lives in light of it. It depicts a personal search for an authentic faith when all around appears to be crumbling.

Writing not only as a husband and father but also as a pastor, the diary talks about how such a devastating loss can impact your faith. Stephen talks about how they believed God sustained them in the midst of it.

This book captures emotion, warmth, and suffering and reminds us that even when we go through the darkest and most difficult times of our lives, the God that we love and serve is there to sustain and help us.

Through My Eyes will be available from your local Christian bookshop at the end of the month.
ISBN: 9781850789550
RRP: £8.99