Bible.com Re-Designs Site for a Global Audience
To: National Desk
Contact:
Stacy Fornara, CEO of Bible.com,
480-505-3218, sfornara@bible.com
SCOTTSDALE, Az., Jan. 18 /Christian Wire Service/ -- BIBLE.COM announces the worldwide premiere of its newly re-designed Web site. Building upon more than a decade of progress, Bible.com is executing an aggressive growth plan under the guidance of a new, experienced management team. With a domain name that naturally attracts high online visibility, Bible.com has become the leading Bible resource on the Internet and is now reaching out worldwide to provide even greater access to the Bible.
“This effort is all about putting the Bible into the hands and hearts of a global audience,” said Stacy Fornara, CEO of Bible.com, “Our Web site has grown from 172,000 unique visitors per month in 1997 to over 1.5 Million today without much promotion. We have invested significant resources to continuously gift the Bible and provide cutting-edge online resources; our overall goal is to positively impact worldwide exposure of the Bible.”
The New Bible.com
State-of-the-art, Interactive content communities are the cornerstone of Bible.com. With a visually progressive strategy to connect with hearts and minds, the online portal boasts an impressive array of Interactive technologies that are geared toward attracting and retaining different audiences including all age groups, diverse peoples and diverse cultures.
Bible.com now features a world-class children’s corner with Interactive games, video, and audio as a platform for Bible learning and knowledge. This section is highlighted by content provided by partners, such as VeggieTales, a values-based animated children’s video series produced by Tennessee-based Big Idea; as well as, ZonderKidz, the children’s group of Zondervan Publishing that focuses on the 15 and under demographic. “We are excited to be the exclusive sponsor for books and Bibles in the children's corner,” said Alicia Mey, senior marketing director of ZonderKidz. Another new portion of the Web Site includes a robust Christian News section, sponsored by The Church Report. Other news providers include: PR Newswire, AgapePress, Sports Spectrum, and Relevant Media Group.
There is a section for configuring Interactive Prayer Postcards via U.S. mail. Other areas of the Site that create interest are: Daily Bible Reading, Prayer Rooms, Daily Devotional Calendar, Bible Passage Lookup, and Bible Basics.
An Online Christian Community
Other leading Christian organizations are also contributing to the new Bible.com Web site. International Bible Society (IBS) has successfully translated, published, and digitized Scripture in multiple translations and languages, and is lending support to Bible distribution – including granting Bible.com with an online license to the New International Version (NIV) in all of its lingual formats. “Bible.com will continue opening doors to Bible seekers,” said Peter Bradley, President and CEO of IBS, “With its new launch, we are excited at the depth of content that audiences now have access to.”
Another partner, Christian Booksellers Association (CBA), is strategically promoting retail exposure of Bible.com throughout Christian bookstores nationwide, as well as, ensuring that offline promotion of the Bible is coordinated with online efforts. Other Bible.com partners include Tyndale House Publishers, NavPress Publishers, and Zondervan, introducing its newest product "The Bible in 90 Days".
ABOUT BIBLE.COM – Bible.com is the leading online Bible resource that facilitates access to and education about the Bible; the Web site offers various translations, languages, tools, Christian news/articles, communications, Interactive media to engage kids, adults, families, and diverse peoples and cultures on the values that prevail within the Christian heritage of the Bible.
For more information, please visit the Web site at www.Bible.com or call (480) 505-3218.
“Changing the hearts of today’s generation to change tomorrow’s world.”
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Release 05-11
January 17, 2006
IBS AND BIBLE.COM UNITE TO SHARE THE BIBLE ON THE INTERNET
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado—International Bible Society (IBS) and Bible.com recently created an alliance that allows Bible.com to display IBS’ English Scripture translations on its newly redesigned website. These translations include IBS’ New International Version (NIV), and other Scripture texts.
“The alliance with IBS enables Bible.com to put the best contemporary English translations of the Bible into the hands and hearts of the Internet audience,” said Stacy Fornara, CEO of Bible.com. “Together, IBS and Bible.com are taking strides to reach as many people as possible with the Word of God.”
Located in Scottsdale, AZ, Bible.com also provides a wide selection of other online, faith-based biblical resources. To learn more about Bible.com, visit www.Bible.com or call 480-505-3218.
According to IBS President Peter Bradley, “IBS is pleased when ministries such as Bible.com commit to use our Scriptures in meaningful, effective outreach. We are all working together to build God’s Kingdom through His Word.”
Founded in 1809, International Bible Society faithfully translates and reaches out with God’s Word so that people around the world may become disciples of Jesus Christ and members of His Body. You may learn more about IBS at www.ibs.org.
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Zondervan
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ZONDERVAN ORDERS FIFTH REPRINT OF THE BIBLE IN 90 DAYS
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., February XX, 2006 – After only 90 days on store shelves, Zondervan’s new The Bible in 90 Days is in its fifth reprint due to better than anticipated consumer response. Since releasing The Bible in 90 Days in October, Zondervan has already surpassed its initial sales forecast for the year.
Across the country, people are signing up to take The Bible in 90 Days challenge. Pastors around the country introduced the challenge to their churches and added supplementary Bible studies to discuss the fast-paced readings. The Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) is creating a program to launch The Bible in 90 Days challenge to 160 Churches within the EFCA.
In addition to group readings, individuals are challenging themselves to complete The Bible in 90 Days. Mark Lee, lead guitarist of the popular Christian band Third Day, recently conquered The Bible in 90 Days challenge along with thousands of other people.
“The initial response to The Bible in 90 Days has far exceeded our expectations,” said Paul Caminiti, vice president and publisher of Bibles at Zondervan. “We knew there was an audience for this type of Bible reading program, we just didn’t realize how large it was. Our goal is to engage more people with the Bible and we’re thrilled that The Bible in 90 Days is doing just that.”
The Bible in 90 Days provides readers with a 12-page-a-day reading plan to guide them through the entire Bible in 12 weeks. The addition of The Bible in 90 Days Curriculum offers other resources and an easy-to-follow curriculum to facilitate small groups interested in the program. The participant’s guide is currently ranked number four on CBA’s church and ministry bestseller list.
Bible.com has also joined forces in encouraging people to read the Bible and for the next 30 days is featuring The Bible in 90 Days as part of their website relaunch.
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For more information visit http://www.biblein90days.com.
Sign up to take The Bible in 90 Days Challenge by visiting
http://www.biblein90days.com/user/register.
About Zondervan
Zondervan is the leading Christian communications company in the world. Zondervan, a division of HarperCollins Publishers, produces Bibles, books, new media products, gift products from its Inspirio group and children’s products from its Zonderkidz group. The world’s leading Bible publisher, Zondervan holds exclusive North American publishing rights to the New International Version of the Bible, the bestselling modern English translation in the world. More than 215 million copies of the NIV have been sold or distributed worldwide. Visit Zondervan on the Web at www.zondervan.com.
New Faith-Based Preschool DVD, Christian Book Series Introduced
An educational Christian book series and DVD line starring "Boz, The Green
Bear Next Door," has been introduced to children. To promote the series
Bible.com Kids has teamed up with Exclaim Entertainment to offer a giveaway.
Prizes include free DVDs, Boz books and a three-foot plush Boz. This new
child educational toy and series is geared toward preschoolers.
Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) March 28, 2006 -- A new Christian book series and DVD
line starring "Boz, The Green Bear Next Door," has recently arrived at
Christian retail stores across the country. And Bible.com's Kids Community
is welcoming this new faith-based preschool DVD and book series from the
co-creator of Barney.
"We are excited about helping introduce Boz to the children and families
that love coming to the Kids Community on Bible.com," says Stacy Fornara,
CEO of Bible.com, who enjoys providing families with wholesome child
educational toy products and videos. "We think kids are going to love Boz .
and the opportunity to win a three-foot plush version of him!"
The Grand Prize does indeed include a three-foot plush Boz. Also included in
the top prize are both Boz DVDs: "Thank You God for.Friends and Helpers" and
"Thank You God for.Colors and Shapes," along with both Boz books: "God Loves
Your Nose" and "God Gives You Friends."
One first-prize winner will receive both Boz DVDs and books. The
second-prize winner receives "Thank You God for.Colors and Shapes" and "God
Gives You Friends." A lucky third-prize winner receives "Thank You God
for.Colors and Shapes."
In addition to Exclaim, Bible.com is working with long-time partners
Zonderkidz and CBA for this contest. Zonderkidz is the publisher of the Boz
Christian book line. The four contest winners will be able to go their
nearest CBA Christian store to pick up whichever prize they win.
To enter the contest, families can go to Boz The Bear
http://www.bible.com/kids/boz.php between March 16 and April 16.
Since you must be 18 to enter, kids will need their parents' help to
register. For all of the contest details, please see Bible.com.
Bible.com is the leading online Bible resource that facilitates access to
and education about the Bible; the Web site offers various translations,
languages, tools, Christian news/articles, communications, Interactive media
to engage kids, adults, families, and diverse peoples and cultures on the
values that prevail within the Christian heritage of the Bible. Bible.com
also strives to promote wholesome child educational toy products and
entertainment. For more information, please visit the website at
http://www.bible.com/ or call (480) 505-3218.
Exclaim is a family entertainment company founded on Christian principles
with the goal of pursuing new child educational toy product lines. Beginning
with Boz, its initial DVD line and Christian book series for preschoolers,
Exclaim Entertainment is committed to developing exceptional programming
inspired by God's love for us all.
Contact:
Stacy Fornara
media@bible.com
480-505-3218
Press Contact: Stacy Fornara
Company Name: Bible.com
Email: sfornara@bible.com
Phone: 480-505-3218
Website: www.bible.com
More Information: http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/3/prweb364831.htm
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