Apr 16, 2014 random house is the parent company of waterbrook multnomah publishing group, comprising waterbrook press and multnomah books. Publisher of controversial book resigns from christian. To his knowledge, he said, vines book will be the first published by the four imprints he oversees that arrives at the conclusion that a person can practice homosexuality with the acceptance and approval of god. Not only that, but the talking heads have gone after waterbrookmultnomah, too because. Jun 03, 2014 convergent books, vines publisher, has recently come under fire for daring to publish his book. Waterbrook and multnomah are two imprints of penguin random house. Barber is upset that vines god and the gay christian will be published by convergent books, which he claims is a front for the evangelical publisher waterbrook multnomah. Cobb, who heads up both waterbrook multnomah and convergent from the publishing groups colorado springs offices, said convergents audience is actively exploring and.
Cobb, who heads up both waterbrook multnomah and convergent from the publishing groups colorado springs offices, said convergents audience is actively exploring and practicing faith. With the acquisition of multnomah books in 2006, a multnomah imprint was added to cobb s portfolio. The book and its author, matthew vines, drew quick criticism from conservative christians, including albert mohler, president of southern baptist theological seminary, who described it as an attempt to overthrow two millennia of. Because of this, much of the public anger and outrage about the book is being leveled not at convergent, but at cobb. Multnomah books attacked over progay title in related. Waterbrook multnomah publishers join group the waterbrook multnomah publishing group, the evangelical division of random house books, inc. Here at the waterbrook multnomah publishing group, we measure the success of our books by whether or not they deliver real lifechange to our readers.
Progay book, publisher face more criticism biblical recorder. Cobb, who oversees the waterbrook multnomah and convergent publishing imprints, told baptist press news that convergent focuses on readers who are actively exploring and practicing. To his credit, the head of waterbrook multnomah, stephen w. Convergent books, vines publisher, has recently come under fire for daring to publish his book. The christian retailing article affirmed that the imprint would be based in colorado springs like waterbrook press and multnomah books and would be headed by stephen w. Waterbrook press and multnomah books are sister imprints of convergent books, within the crown. He defended the decision for convergent to release the book. Jul 15, 2014 in a letter to board members, nrb president jerry johnson said waterbrook multnomah employees worked on the convergent book, noting that stephen cobb is chief publishing executive for both groups. Convergent chief publishing executive stephen cobb responded to criticism in a statement april 16. Convergent books and the evangelical imprimatur samantha. Cobb, who has been president and publisher of the waterbrook imprint since 2001. Cobb oversees convergent and catholic imprint image as well as the waterbrook press and multnomah books imprints, whose books are more commonly carried by cba member stores. Waterbrook publishes books of interest to the evangelical community, including fiction such as historical romances, fantasy, and supernatural suspense. We seek timeless messages from trusted christian voices that challenge readers to.
May 17, 2014 to his credit, the head of waterbrook multnomah, stephen w. Cobb, president and publisher of convergent, also oversees waterbrook multnomah publishing group, home to christian imprints waterbrook press and multnomah books, and image books. Convergent books and its parent company, waterbrook multnomah. If youre not super familiar with how publishing houses work, an imprint is essentially a marketing method. We seek timeless messages from trusted christian voices that challenge readers to approach life from a biblical perspective. We aspire to produce books that challenge you to grow and to persevere, and that draw you closer to god.
With the acquisition of multnomah books in 2006, a multnomah imprint was added to cobb. Acknowledgments with special thanks to my editor, karen ball, for her belief in this book, and her. Waterbrook publishes christian books that seek to intensify and satisfy a readers elemental thirst for a deeper relationship with god. Apr 17, 2014 the book is being published by convergent books, which is part of a publishing conglomerate that includes the muchrespected evangelical publishing group waterbrook multnomah also sharing some of the same staff. Cobb, president and publisher of crowns christian imprints for the past 11 years. The imprint will be based in colorado springs, colo. The decision to publish the book has brought down the ire of religious right activist and antigay obsessive matt barber. A shameful day in evangelical christian publishing ask. Cobb president waterbrook multnomah publishing group to those who hurt and hunger. Since the release of our first books in 1998, our publishing program has grown dramatically through the expansion of waterbrook as well as. Cobb, founder and publisher of waterbrook multnomah and a respected name in evangelical publishing. Cobb, president and publisher of crowns christian imprints for the past 11.
Why does the evangelical community take book jacket design. Because of this, much of the public anger and outrage about the book is being leveled not at convergent, but at cobb and waterbrook, including the expulsion of that publisher from nrb. The biblical case in support of samesex relationships in april. Cobb, who oversees the waterbrook multnomah and convergent publishing imprints, told baptist press news that convergent focuses on readers who are actively exploring and. National religious broadcasters, a major international network of christian communicators, forced waterbrook multnomah to resign from the organization. Waterbrook multnomah will bring together two highly complementary publishing programs under the leadership of steve cobb, president and publisher, waterbrook press. Books for the journey a monthly email newsletter highlighting new and bestselling nonfiction christian books from todays top christian voices like jennie allen, randy alcorn, liz curtis higgs, tim.
Cobb, is vigorously defending his choice to publish the book. Publisher of controversial book resigns from christian media. She is an exceptional writer who is able to capture the stories of reallife women in history to create inspiring stories of their endeavors and struggles relatable to readers today. The convergent imprint, based in colorado springs, colo. Cobb who heads up all christian publishing for these publishing entities. Christian publisher sells soul for mammon theblaze. Christian publisher forced to resign from nrb after releasing. Waterbrook was launched in september 1996 as an autonomous publishing imprint of doubleday with the intent to publish books for christians. Publisher of progay christian book severs ties with.
Cobb stated, were extremely proud of janes accomplishments. Several authors of my acquaintance have published successfully with waterbrookmultnomah thus my interest in this article. Millions of products all with free shipping worldwide. A collection devoted to prayer by multnomah publishers inc. Jeffrey s final book, one nation, under attack, originally planned to go onsale january 15, 20. A shameful day in evangelical christian publishing charisma. One of waterbrook multnomahs imprints, convergent books, released god and the gay christian. Multnomah publishes christian books that proclaim the gospel and equip followers of jesus to make disciples. Apr 17, 2014 the convergent imprint, based in colorado springs, colo. Progay book, publisher face more criticism biblical. Cobb and waterbrook multnomah convergent publishers should be ashamed of themselves for publishing book titled, god and the homosexual christian. Cobb acknowledged that god and the gay christian contradicts the teachings of waterbrook multnomah books published in the past. This will prevent waterbrook multnomah from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile.
Apr 17, 2014 random house is the parent company of waterbrook multnomah publishing group, comprising waterbrook press and multnomah books. Christian publisher forced to resign from nrb after. Waterbrook multnomah publishers waterbrook colorado. But it is a sad and shameful day when a major christian publisher releases such a book and claims that it is a solid evangelical. Cobb, president and publisher of convergent, also oversees waterbrook multnomah publishing group, home to christian imprints waterbrook press and multnomah books, and image. Apr 25, 2020 random house is the parent company of waterbrook multnomah publishing group, comprising waterbrook press and multnomah books. Cobb was one of the imprints founding executives in 1996, and over the past decade has helped guide its growth and rise to prominence in the christian book publishing world. Random house is the parent company of waterbrook multnomah publishing group, comprising waterbrook press and multnomah books.
In a letter to board members, nrb president jerry johnson said waterbrook multnomah employees worked on the convergent book, noting that stephen cobb is chief publishing executive for. A shameful day in evangelical christian publishing. Convergent books and the evangelical imprimatur samantha field. We seek messages that draw on the bible, experiential learning, story, practical guidance, and inspiration to help readers thrive in their faith. She is an exceptional writer who is able to capture the stories of reallife. The book is being published by convergent books, which is part of a publishing conglomerate that includes the muchrespected evangelical publishing group waterbrook multnomah also sharing some of the same staff. Evangelical publisher releases progay christian book. Convergent was launched in december 2012 as a new kind of faithbased imprint whose titles were expected to lead to an open, inclusive and culturally engaged. Waterbrook publishes books of interest to the evangelical community, including fiction such as historical. Waterbrook press and multnomah books are sister imprints of convergent books, within the crown group, as is image books, a catholicinterest imprint, all four of which i oversee. Why does the evangelical community take book jacket design so. Because of the economic times we re living in and the urgency of grant s message, we felt it was imperative to release his book as early as. Convergent publisher addresses progay book controversy.
Cobb, president and publisher of crowns christian imprints. Retailing article affirmed that the imprint would be based in colorado springs like waterbrook press and multnomah books and would be headed by stephen w. Crown launching new religion imprint publishers weekly. Publisher of progay christian book severs ties with christian media group. Waterbrook multnomah president and publisher stephen w. Stephen cobb, world magazine notes, heads up both waterbrook multnomah and convergent out of the publishing groups colorado springs, colo. Not only that, but the talking heads have gone after waterbrookmultnomah, too because convergent is a sister imprint. The authors goal was to start a cultural conversation, and it seems that he has, stephen w. Waterbrook multnomah a weekly email newsletter listing ebook deals, special promotions, and updates on new releases and book related events. Cobb, chief publishing executive for waterbrook press, multnomah books, convergent books and image books, told the christian post in an email thursday.
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