NavPress announces the June posthumous release of beloved author Jerry Bridges’ book, The Blessing of Humility

NavPress announces the June posthumous release of beloved author Jerry Bridges’ book, The Blessing of Humility Contact:  Margie Watterson, Margiewatterson@tyndale.com, 630.784.5174 In his final book, Jerry teaches readers how to put humility into action.  Through the study of the Beatitudes, Bridges outlines what humility looks like, and encourages readers to make it a part of their everyday lives. “Jerry was a man of true humility, it is profound that this book is being released at this time” said Don Pape, V.P./Publisher NavPress. Bridges…

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WaterBrook Multnomah Grieves the Loss of Beloved Authors Jerry Bridges and Gary Smalley

WaterBrook Multnomah Grieves the Loss of Beloved Authors Jerry Bridges and Gary Smalley WaterBrook Multnomah mourns the loss of two outstanding authors and friends in the passing of Jerry Bridges and Gary Smalley, who both died unrelatedly on March 6, 2016.  Jerry Bridges was one of the most widely recognized and trusted Christian writers of the last 50 years and was a conference speaker and Bible teacher. He served as Vice-President for Corporate Affairs of The Navigators and his most…

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The Pursuit of Holiness Author Jerry Bridges Dies at Age 86

The Pursuit of Holiness Author Jerry Bridges Dies at Age 86 Contact: Margie Watterson, Margiewatterson@tyndale.com, 630.784.5174 Colorado Springs, CO –  March 6, 2016—Jerry Bridges, popular NavPress author and 60-year member of The Navigators ministry, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016, from heart failure. He was 86.  Jerry was best known as the author of The Pursuit of Holiness (NavPress 1978), which has sold more than a million copies. He authored nearly 20 books including Trusting God, Respectable Sins, and The Practice of Godliness.  His final book, The Blessing of…

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