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Independent Publishers Group has created a program for Christian publishers that will include a Christian showcase for publishers to connect with buyers and booksellers, similar to its Spanish-language showcase last October; the hiring of a Christian sales rep; the creation of a Christian Edelweiss catalog to market the list; continuing membership in the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association; sponsorship of the Protestant Church-owned Publishers Association; and attendance at the Religious Education Congress in 2025.
At the same time, IPG has added four Christian publishers for sales and distribution:
Launched in January of 2020 as the publishing arm of Our Daily Bread Ministries and originally known as Discovery House Publishers, Our Daily Bread Publishing has published bestselling titles My Utmost for His Highest, God Hears Her, and Stand Strong. "For more than 86 years, our mission is to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. Our Daily Bread Publishing is a vital part of this mission," said Londa Alderink, v-p of U.S. sales, marketing, and design. "Partnering with IPG allows us to reach more readers with resources that lead to deeper Bible engagement, a more fruitful relationship with Jesus, and vibrant lives of faith." (Effective July 1.)
Inspired by the life and thought of St. Josemaría Escrivá, Scepter Publishers' mission is to help ordinary Christians find God and realize sanctity in their work, family life, and everyday activities. Michael Aquilina, v-p of sales & marketing, said, "We're excited to team up with IPG to expand access to Scepter's content around the world. This partnership will help us deliver on our mission to help readers from every walk of life give everything they do to God." (Effective May 1.)
Iron Hill Press, which was launched in 2016 by YM360, a provider of Gospel-centered youth ministry resources and live events. Iron Hill produces devotionals and Bibles for men and women, as well as adult nonfiction. (Effective May 1.)
Global Publishing Partners, a boutique publisher committed to empowering the mission of its publishing partners through specialty imprints. Its flagship imprint, Global Publishing, features Bibles and works from an array of authors worldwide, offering insights and faith-based inspiration. (Effective March 1.)
IPG CEO Joe Matthews said, "These recent signings complement IPG's existing list of Christian publishers, including Editorial Patmos, 1517 Publishing, and Northwestern Publishing House. Creating a Christian program, like our other specialized publisher programs, allows us to address the specific needs of these publishers and offer them the best sales and marketing services for the type of books they publish."
For more information about the IPG Christian program, contact distribution@ipgbook.com.