Founded in 1931, Zondervan is a leader in Christian communications worldwide. We produce and internationally distribute bestselling and award-winning Bibles, books, protective covers, church curriculum, audio, video, software, digital, and gift products. Our Zonderkidz group (www.zonderkidz.com) publishes resources for those under 16, and our Vida group (www.editorialvida.com) publishes Bibles, books, and new media in Spanish. Our global headquarters is in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Zondervan holds exclusive North American publishing rights to the New International Version of the Bible (NIV), today's bestselling Bible translation.

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Turn to Zondervan for news, information, and inspirational resources to help you teach and lead your congregation in worship, group study, preaching preparation, evangelism, counseling, youth and women's ministry, member involvement, church leadership, and more.

Along with the vast amount of resources and free information at www.Zondervan.com, also use Church Leader Internet Portal, www.Zondervan.com/CLIP, as your Internet start-up page. This USA TODAY Hot Site is the most comprehensive page of more than 1400 links specifically of interest to pastors and volunteer church leaders. Please tell people about CLIP, including your church board, denomination executives, colleagues, and other friends.

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