Tom Freiling Explained

Tom Freiling
Birth Date:6 May 1966
Birth Place:Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Alma Mater:Oral Roberts University[1]
Occupation:Author, publisher
Known For:Founder and CEO of Freiling Publishing, founder of Xulon Press
Notable Works:Walking with Lincoln: Spiritual Strength from America's Favorite President (2009), Reagan's God and Country (2000)

Tom Freiling (born May 6, 1966, in Minneapolis, Minnesota) is an American author and publisher of books on business, faith, culture, and health. Freiling is the CEO of Freiling Publishing[2] and the founder of Xulon Press, acquired by NASDAQ publishing group Salem Communications in 2006. He sits on Forbes Business Council, the Executive Board at Fast Company[3] and is a contributing writer at Entrepreneur.[4] [5]

Authorial career

In 2000 Freiling released the book Reagan's God and Country (Gospel Light), that was endorsed by the former U.S. Attorney General, John Ashcroft. It was described as “must reading for everyone interested in our nation’s past” by Dr. Jerry Falwell.[6] The book has been placed in the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum.[7] 2002 saw the publication of Abraham Lincoln's Daily Treasure (Revell), a daily commentary of the president's life and faith alongside the actual devotional he is purported to have used during his presidency.[8] Freiling released a best-selling book George W. Bush on God and Country (Allegiance Press)[9] in 2004 and the collection of spiritual principles from the life of Lincoln, Walking with Lincoln (Revell), in 2009.[10] [11]

In 2004 Charles Sellier's Grizzly Adams Productions used George W. Bush on God and Country,[12] along with David Aikman's book A Man of Faith, as the bases for his award-winning television documentary George W. Bush: Faith in the White House.[13] [14] The film was awarded three ICVMA awards and selected for Crown Awards. It also became a part of the President Bush permanent collection at the Smithsonian Institution.[15]

Publishing career

From 1993 to 1998, Freiling was the publisher of Creation House, part of Charisma Media (formerly Strang Communications).

From 1998 to 2002 Freiling was the Managing Director of Eagle Publishing, Inc., and in 2000 founded the Christian e-publishing firm Xulon Press in Vienna, VA.[16] [17]

In 2001, Freiling appeared on C-SPAN to discuss the book Mission Impeachable: The House Managers and the Historic Impeachment of President Clinton, published by his company, Allegiance Press,[18] which he started in 2003. The same year, Allegiance Press published Thunder on the Left by Gary Aldrich[19] and The Bush Boom written by Jerry Bowyer with a foreword by Larry Kudlow.[20] [21] In 2004, Freiling published Pay to the Order of Puerto Rico with Allegiance Press. The book was written by Alexander Odishelidze and Arthur B. Laffer, who was a member of Reagan's Economic Policy Advisory Board.[22]

In 2004, Xulon Press published When Prisoners Return by Pat Nolan, which was released by The Prison Fellowship and included a foreword by Chuck Colson. The book was discussed during official Hearings at the United States Senate Committee on the Judiciary of 2009.[23] [24]

In 2023, Freiling Agency published “Choose Your Battles” by a retired U.S. Army Colonel, Irene Glaeser, a book called “an ideal companion” to a NY Times best-selling book Make Your Bed by William H. McRaven.[25]

Freiling has represented, and published NY Times best-selling authors, including Hugh Hewitt,[26] Michael Brown,[27] Mark Batterson,[28] Dan Peek,[29] [30] David Barton and Henry Blackaby.[31] His articles have appeared in Forbes, Fast Company,[32] and Entrepreneur.[33]

Political career

Freiling served on the campaign and U.S. House of Representatives staff of James M. Inhofe (R-OK) from 1989 to 1992.[34] He was on the 2004 founding Board of Directors of the conservative action network Grassfire.org.[35] In February 2012 Freiling was named Executive Director of Patriot Super PAC, an independent-expenditure only committee registered with the FEC,[36] till it closed in 2013.[37]

Bibliography

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1992/08/16/state-house-district-70/62485032007/
  2. Web site: Freiling Publishing Pivots Toward Traditional Contracts. 2021-01-19. www.publishersweekly.com.
  3. Web site: Tom Freiling . 2024-06-11 . Fast Company Executive Board . en.
  4. Web site: Freiling . Tom . Tom Freiling - Author Biography . 2024-06-11 . Entrepreneur . en.
  5. Web site: Freiling . Tom . 2023-09-08 . How Writing and Publishing a Book Can Elevate Your Brand . 2024-06-11 . Entrepreneur . en.
  6. Book: Freiling, Tom. 2000 . Gospel Light Publications. 978-0-8307-5707-7. en.
  7. Web site: Books on Ronald Reagan, Nancy Reagan, and Reagan's Careers. 2021-01-20. Ronald Reagan. en.
  8. Web site: Two Books Based on The Believer's Daily Treasure. everythinglincoln.com. 28 April 2018.
  9. Web site: George W. Bush: On God and Country. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20180429024447/http://www.american-presidents.org/2004/03/george-w-bush-on-god-and-country.html. 29 April 2018. 28 April 2018. www.american-presidents.org.
  10. Web site: 2019-04-24. Walking with Lincoln (a book review). 2021-01-19. Daily Times. en-US.
  11. Web site: 2019-04-24. Walking with Lincoln (a book review). 2021-01-20. Daily Times. en-US.
  12. Web site: 20 October 2004. 'Faith in the White House' documentary tells story behind President Bush's Christian walk - Baptist Press. 2021-01-19. Baptist Press. en-US.
  13. Web site: George W. Bush: Faith in the White House. January 2004 . 28 April 2018.
  14. News: Rich. Frank. 2004-10-03. Now on DVD: The Passion of the Bush. en-US. The New York Times. 2021-01-19. 0362-4331.
  15. Web site: Bush documentary wins four media awards. Staff. christianretailing.com. 28 April 2018.
  16. Web site: Lightning Source - Book Printing Services for Publishers - Ingram Content Group. www1.lightningsource.com. 28 April 2018.
  17. Web site: Xulon Press Crosses the Million Book Mark. 2021-01-22. Salem Media Group, Inc.. 19 March 2007 . en.
  18. Web site: [Mission: Impeachable] C-SPAN.org]. 2021-01-22. www.c-span.org. en-us.
  19. Book: Aldrich, Gary. 2003. Allegiance Press. 978-0974028408. 52426040.
  20. Book: Bowyer, Jerry. 2003. Allegiance Press. Kudlow, Larry. 978-1594670879. 53994397.
  21. Web site: Gross. Daniel. 2003-10-29. Is there a Bush boom?. 2021-01-22. Slate Magazine. en.
  22. Book: Odishelidze. Alexander. Pay to the Order of Puerto Rico. Laffer. Arthur B.. 2004. Allegiance Press. 978-1-59467-289-7. en.
  23. Web site: Statement from the Press Secretary Regarding Executive Clemency for Patrick Nolan. 2021-01-19. National Archives. whitehouse.gov. en-US.
  24. Book: United States Congress Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Drugs. 2010. U.S. Government Printing Office. 978-0-16-086235-9. 12. en.
  25. Web site: Freiling . Tom . 2024-02-19 . Must-Read Business Books for Leaders and Aspiring Entrepreneurs . 2024-06-11 . Entrepreneur . en.
  26. Book: Hewitt, Hugh. 2008. Xulon Press. 978-1-61215-934-8. 530. en.
  27. Web site: Charisma Magazine. 2021-01-22. Charisma Magazine. en.
  28. Web site: 2014-03-20. Mark Batterson's publishing journey started with Xulon Press. 2021-01-22. en-US.
  29. Web site: CBNmusic -- Dan Peek: An American Tale. 2021-01-22. www.cbn.com.
  30. Web site: 2011-07-27. Dan Peek dies at 60; founding member of the band America. 2021-01-22. Los Angeles Times. en-US.
  31. Book: Blackaby. Henry. Blackaby. Richard. 2005. Xulon Press. 978-1-59781-319-8. ru.
  32. Web site: Freiling . Tom . 2024-05-13 . Three reasons an accountant is an entrepreneur’s best friend .
  33. Web site: Freiling . Tom . 2024-04-15 . Entrepreneurial Mindsets That Drive Success . 2024-06-11 . Entrepreneur . en.
  34. Web site: Politico. 28 April 2018.
  35. Web site: Grassfire Home. 28 April 2018.
  36. Web site: Tom Freiling, Board Member, Patriot Super PAC. spoke.com. 28 April 2018.
  37. Web site: Trammel. Madison. Christian Radio's New Wave. 2021-01-20. ChristianityToday.com. 26 January 2007 . en.

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