Christian Standard Media Releases Fifth Book in Beth Guckenberger's Storyweaver Series: 'Tales of the Never Alone'
Guckenberger's New Book is Featured in CSM's Deep Sea Discovery 2016 VBS, Her First Public Book Signing Will Be Thursday, January 21
CINCINNATI, Jan. 18, 2016 /
Christian Newswire/ -- Loved by kids of all ages and adults as well, the newest book in Beth Guckenberger's Storyweaver Series is a collection of true stories that follows five young men and women, and the people they encounter, as they discover the God who never leaves us.
Daniela receives healing for unknown wounds. Gervens brings light out of dark places. Happy discovers strength in new words. Tanya travels far to come home. Mario lets go and reaches for his future. Their languages and locations may be different, but these stories unite our hearts through the promises made by our great Storyweaver God -- our Guide, who leads us into adventures we couldn't dream of and travels we might not have signed up for on our own.
Available now from Christian Standard Media, formerly Standard Publishing, Tales of the Never Alone is the fifth book in the Storyweaver Series, which was launched with the publication of its first installment, Tales of the Not Forgotten, in 2012.
"Tales of the Never Alone might be my favorite yet. It has stories of children from some of my favorite places, with conclusions that still leave me in awe of God," said Beth Guckenberger, the book's author and Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries, dedicated to orphan care and education worldwide.
"Beth has a passionate heart for God, and for her mission of storytelling the incredible ways God transforms the lives of the orphans around the world whom she has known and cared for. Her captivating, real life stories grab and inspire the hearts of children and leaders alike," said Peter M. Esposito, CEO, Christian Standard Media.
Tales of the Never Alone leads both kids and adults to explore how God works through the lives of young people in difficult circumstances, to develop an understanding of the needs of others, and to consider how they can serve others in their own community and around the world. This lively and engaging book features country maps to go with the story settings, photos showing the real people and scenes involved, facts and trivia about the cultures and issues, definitions of foreign words and concepts, plus journal prompts to inspire readers to connect with their own stories.
Guckenberger's latest collection of uplifting stories makes a great gift for all book lovers. Parents will love its ease of use as a family activity, using the prompts provided to encourage deeper conversation. Church leaders will also love using it to teach kids how they can be missionaries in their own communities and to inspire kids to a lifetime of service. In fact, this is the reason Christian Standard Media has incorporated Tales of the Never Alone into their newly released Deep Sea Discovery 2016 VBS -- it fits powerfully into the "Service with a Lasting Purpose" component of their award-winning VBS program.
Guckenberger's first public book signing will be Thursday, January 21, 2016 at the Children's Pastors' Conference in Chattanooga, TN. The conference is sponsored by the International Network of Children's Ministry (INCM) and is being held at the Chattanooga Convention Center. Tales of the Never Alone will be signed in person by the author at 3:30-4:30 pm in Christian Standard Media's booth on the 21st, as well as following Guckenberger's main stage keynote at 11:00am on Saturday, January 23, 2016.
Tales of the Never Alone can be purchased at Christian retailers across the United States and online at
christianstandardmedia.com.
About Beth Guckenberger
Beth Guckenberger is the Co-Executive Director of Back2Back Ministries and the author of seven books, including the five books of the Storyweaver Series published by Christian Standard Media, formerly Standard Publishing. She is the recipient of the 2013 International Network of Children's Ministry Legacy Award and the Cincinnati Christian University Salute to Leaders Award for the impact made on children internationally. She travels and speaks regularly at conferences, youth gatherings, and church services. Back2Back Ministries is a nonprofit Christian organization dedicated to providing "care for today, hope for tomorrow" to orphaned and impoverished children around the world. Learn more at
www.bethguckenberger.com.
Christian Standard Media LLC is committed to continuing the nearly 150-year tradition as a Christian mission-driven leader in true-to-the Bible resources that educate, encourage, and enrich adults, youth, and children. From the founding of a journal devoted to New Testament Christianity in 1866 to the first publication of Vacation Bible School (VBS) materials with a five-week, all day program in 1923 to its contemporary publication of its award-winning 2015 VBS -- Christian Standard Media will continue the legacy of serving church communities worldwide.
The mission, "to provide true-to-the Bible resources that inspire, educate, and motivate people to a growing relationship with Jesus Christ," has guided the company's rich history and now infuses Christian Standard Media's drive to remain a trustworthy Christian ministry partner in a rapidly changing world. The company is based in Cincinnati, Ohio. For more information, visit ChristianStandardMedia.com, VacationBibleSchool.com, or call 800.543.1353.
