Subject | Presbyterian Publishing Corporation announces new retreat planning guides, distribution options, and discounts | |
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Sent | Tuesday, February 16, 2010 6:43 PM | |
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Jennifer Cox, (502) 569-5116
LOUISVILLE, KY — The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation rolled out some exciting new resources at the 2010 Association of Presbyterian Church Educators Annual Event. PPC's popular Web site The Thoughtful Christian has now been expanded to offer comprehensive resources for retreat designs as well as direct sales of all Westminster John Knox Press and Geneva Press books at discounts of up to 35%.
This new collection of retreat guides was developed in consultation with Joel Winchip, Executive Director of the Presbyterian Church Camp and Conference Association, and Brian Frick, Associate for Camp and Conference Ministries, General Assembly Mission Council. New retreat designs will be added on a regular basis.
Winchip praised the new offerings, stating, "These resources are exactly what are needed by the planners of church retreats. [TTC] puts retreat designs and free planning resources at their fingertips. Retreats are important to the life of the church and we are deeply grateful to The Thoughtful Christian for their commitment to this valuable ministry tool."
Added Brian Frick, "The new retreat planning guides are just what leaders have been asking for. Well designed and easy to implement, they are a welcome guide for first time retreat planners and idea generators for experienced planners."
Nancy Ferguson, a skilled and highly respected retreat designer, contributed a number of informative essays to the site addressing how to plan and lead effective retreats. These essays are free to all visitors of the Web site.
PPC also announced another new feature of the Web site. Beginning in spring 2010, visitors to the site will be able to order Westminster John Knox and Geneva Press books and resources directly from PPC through the new online marketplace at The Thoughtful Christian Web site. TTC subscribers will receive a generous 35% discount on orders while non-subscribers will receive a 20% discount. Quantity discounts on group study materials are also available. All WJK and Geneva books and resources can currently be ordered at these discounts by calling (800) 554-4694.
Jennifer Cox, Executive Director of Marketing for the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, felt that APCE was the perfect forum for premiering these new offerings, stating, "The members of APCE have been so supportive of The Thoughtful Christian — from day one. Being able to offer a wide selection of 'thoughtful' books at a 35% discount is just one way we can say thank you to subscribers. Their loyalty has kept the content rolling."
http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/pressreleases/ppc10002.htm
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