 Ellis E. Monk, a pioneer in the Christian products industry and founder of churchware company Artistic Manufacturing Corp., died Feb. 23. He was 83.
"He was a very remarkable man," said Sandie Larpenter, longtime office manager at Artistic and Monk's niece, who said that he came in to work every day even in his 80s. "Most everybody that knew him loved him. The workers at Artistic were very devoted to him and he to them. He always strived for quality and service, and we hope we can continue it. He will be missed."
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Speaker and author Vonette Bright has been named the first recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Women in Christian Media (WCM), an organization of women working for Christian ministries and organizations on television, radio, publishing and the Internet.
Inspired Media Entertainment, the inspirational video game company that makes games based on the "Left Behind" book series, has merged with Digital Praise, the maker of Guitar Praise--a Christian game similar to the popular Guitar Hero.
Author and radio commentator Chuck Colson is to be honored this weekend at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) annual convention, during an event with a strong publishing emphasis.
Moviegoers prefer movies with Christian and biblical values, according to an annual study of box office and video sales figures among the major movies.
Judson Press books are featured in Christian Retailing's Virtual Christian Restock Connection.
Enesco has entered into a licensing relationship with Big Idea to develop and distribute new products featuring VeggieTales characters. The products will be developed in multiple categories and channels utilizing Enesco brands, including its Gund plush division and Gregg Gift division.
Tonight by TobyMac (Forefront Records/EMI CMG Distribution) supplanted Wow Hits 2010 by various artists (Sparrow Records/EMI CMG) for the top spot of the SoundScan's Christian/Gospel music Christian retail chart for sales the week ending Feb. 14, while Indescribable by Louie Giglio (sixstepsrecords/EMI CMG) replaced Miracle Dogs Too (GT Media/EMI CMG) atop the Christian Videos list.
