There is no lack - or is there? It depends on what brand of doctrine you adhere to I suppose. You could be lamenting dryness or parched growth in your christian publishing business or instead enjoying the obvious runaway success of certain authors in some quarters.

What can’t be denied is that recently some publishers are certainly tapping into a very lucrative publishing vein indeed. So what’s the secret that all of us ‘lesser publishing mortals’ can glean from?

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Respected authors like Derek Prince, Jack Hayford and Tom Marshall, feature high in the listings for the ‘Grand Opening Sale’ due to finish on 31st July 2006 at midnight from Christian Publishers Sovereign World Ltd. Their new Publisher Paul Stanier explains further…

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An astute businessman has seen not only his marriage saved by becoming a Christian but he’s also hit on a novel way to sell Christian books which really don’t shift in other retail stores in America. This one really intrigued me…

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…the Dictionary for Theological Interpretation of the Bible (General Editor Kevin J. Vanhoozer) according to the international Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (ECPA). But is it any good?
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With events hotting up in the Middle East like never before , it’s wise for us to know how to fast successfully. In combination with prayer which actually moves GOD’s heart to intervene on our behalf, either individually or corporately, it’s a powerful remedy many perhaps neglect but which could just be the key to breakthroughs for you in lots of areas.

Dr. Jacquie Brown- Hadnot shares her own vivid perspective on overcoming cysts and tumours in her body through the simple but deeply effective practice of prayer and fasting. Afterwards she emerged into a life of victory and liberty in Jesus Christ set free from disease and affliction. Here’s what she has to say…
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According to a new survey by ZenithOptimedia.com Internet advertising spending will very shortly account for 7% of all global ad spend in 2008. In monetary terms the breakdown is as follows; online advertising is forecast to reach $23.9 billion before 2006 is out. It then seems set to rise to $28.6 billion in 2007 before finally surging up in its prediction to $32.5 billion in 2008. Simply put, that means we’re in the process of witnessing an almost astonishing growth spurt of 75% up from $18.5 billion in 2005.

The message for all Christian book publishers is simple - a seismic shift is taking place in the advertising world which Christian publishers can no longer bypass.

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Isn’t it nice when you see folks who know their stuff do something really well? You can’t help but admire them when it’s clear they are experts in their field. Where companies are concerned the same thoughts can be applied too. Here’s an example of one of the very best in the Christian publishing field who simply excel, and to think - it was Billy Graham who first started them out…

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I’ve been wondering for a while why it seemed the Lord had been nudging me to learn a new language (one of the easiest to pick up actually). Today the light bulb finally went on.

It’s all to do with a huge global market completely untapped right under all our noses. Over the last year it’s importance has been gradually dawning on me. However, reading some new stats today has literally socked me between the eyes. Ignoring them may have huge implications for Christian publishers worldwide. If their marketing departments are worth their salt they won’t want to sleep walk past this one…

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“The times they are a changing”. Perhaps never more has a truer word been spoken, and especially with regard to the publishing world today. As Christian publishers the challenge facing us is very evident. If we are to remain on the cutting edge of new thought and ideas, we need to courageously and fearlessly embrace and adapt to the rapid pace of change thrust on us all on an almost daily basis.

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