Greensboro, NC, USA – New Growth Press and GRACE (Godly Response to Abuse in the Christian Environment) have launched a strategic new partnership to help each organization better fulfill its mission.

Founded by Basyle “Boz” Tchividjian in 2004, GRACE exists to empower the Christian community to recognize and respond to the sin of child abuse. GRACE accomplishes its mission through education and training by working hand-in-hand with other Christian organizations and churches and serving those who have been abused within the faith community. The new partnership enables GRACE to continue to focus on its mission while allowing New Growth Press to publish and distribute content that equips and builds the church.

“GRACE is so excited to begin working with New Growth Press in developing and publishing resources that will transform our faith communities into the safest places for children and those who have suffered from abuse, “ explains Tchividjian. “I am prayerful that this partnership will help equip the Christian community to lead the world in bringing an end to the dark horrors of child abuse.  I believe Jesus demands nothing less from us.”

The partnership model embraced by GRACE fits perfectly with New Growth Press’ well-established publishing model, which has brought the growing publisher into partnership with other ministries like CCEF, Serge, Harvest USA, World Reformed Fellowship, and Key Life Network.

Karen Teears, President of New Growth Press, explains: “We are grateful to have a part in bringing the gospel of Jesus Christ to bear on the terrible problem of sexual abuse in Christian environments through this publishing partnership. GRACE’s mission of educating and protecting churches, families, and children from this evil is right in line with our publishing mission of bringing the healing and hope of the gospel into our broken world.”

New Growth Press plans to publish the first GRACE resources in 2015.

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The mission of GRACE is to train and equip the faith community to recognize and respond to child sexual abuse, while also providing practical guidance on how to protect children and serve abuse survivors. Learn more at www.netgrace.org.

New Growth Press publishes gospel-centered Christian books that empower individuals, families, and churches to grow in their love for God, their love for others, and their ability to bring healing and hope to the world. New Growth Press also specializes in helping ministries effectively grow and brand their resources and currently publishes materials for the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF), Serge, Harvest USA, World Reformed Fellowship, and Key Life Network. Learn more at www.newgrowthpress.com.