News Briefs Jan 9-15, 2012

Happy New Year. Here is what is happening in the world of Christian arts:

• Christianity Today Names 2012 Book Awards http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2012/january/2012-book-awards.html.
• In an Esseay, Eric Metaxas Asks Whether Anyone in the Media Reads the Bible Any More http://www.ericmetaxas.com/
• Author John Bevere discusses his newest book "Relentless" in a live video chat Jan. 10 at 1 pm (ET) http://www.livestream.com/waterbrookmultnomah.
• The 4th annual SongDiscovery Creative Conference April 26 – 27 at Brentwood Baptist Church in Nashville, formallya one-day songwriting conference, has expanded. Included now are additional general sessions, one-on-one critique times and workshops catering to songwriters, authors and visual artists. In 2011 close to 300 worship leaders, musicians and decision makers attended the event. http://worshipleader.com/creative/