Baker Publishing Group

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::summary American Christian book publisher ::

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Field	Value
image	Baker_Publishing_Group_logo.svg
founded	1939
founder	Herman Baker
status	Active
distribution	Self-distributed (US)
Parasource Marketing & Distribution (Canada)
CUM Books (South Africa)
Lion Hudson (UK)
SPCK (Baker Academic and Brazos, UK)
country	United States
headquarters	Ada, Michigan
url
imprints	Bethany House, Revell, Baker Books, Baker Academic, Chosen, and Brazos Press
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| image = Baker_Publishing_Group_logo.svg | parent = | founded = 1939 | founder = Herman Baker | status = Active | distribution = Self-distributed (US) Parasource Marketing & Distribution (Canada) CUM Books (South Africa) Lion Hudson (UK) SPCK (Baker Academic and Brazos, UK) | topics = | genre = | country = United States | headquarters = Ada, Michigan | url = | imprints = Bethany House, Revell, Baker Books, Baker Academic, Chosen, and Brazos Press Baker Publishing Group is a Christian publisher that produces books on theology, Christian living, historical topics, and fiction, primarily for an evangelical readership. It is based in Ada, Michigan and has six subdivisions: Bethany House, Revell, Baker Books, Baker Academic, Chosen, and Brazos Press.

History

The company was founded in 1939 by Herman Baker in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The company mainly publishes content that covers many issues ranging from family life to theology, mostly within a broad evangelical framework.

Baker acquired the Revell Company in 1992.

Furthermore, Baker also publishes books and ministry resources for pastors and church leaders, concentrating on topics such as preaching, worship, pastoral ministries, counseling and leadership. Apart from that, they also publish content for lay Christians on topics such as discipleship, spirituality, encouragement, relationships, marriage, parenting and the intersection of Christianity and culture.

In June 2014, Baker Publishing Group announced that it had acquired the publishing rights for Regal Books from Gospel Light.

Subdivisions

Bethany House

Main article: Bethany House

Baker is regarded as a "pioneer" in publishing Christian fiction.

Revell

The Fleming H. Revell Company was established in 1870 by Christian Evangelist Dwight L. Moody and his brother-in-law, Fleming H. Revell. The two men identified a market for practical books that would help bring the Christian faith to everyday life. In 1992, Revell was absorbed by Baker.

Chosen

The Chosen publishing enterprise began in 1971. In 1985, the company was absorbed into the Revell publishing Group. When Revell was bought by Baker, the Chosen imprint remained as a distinct unit within the newly expanded company.

Brazos Press

Brazos Press is a publisher of theology and theologically based cultural criticism with an orientation toward postliberal viewpoints within mainline Protestantism.

References

References

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2. Byle, Ann. "The Baker Book House Story".
3. [https://www.christiancomicsinternational.org/series%20spire.html 'A History of Spire and Barbour and their Christian Comics Titles']; Sources: Barbour Publishing, Baker Publishing websites
4. "Baker mission, Baker Book House web.".
5. (30 June 2014). "Baker Publishing Group Acquires Regal Books from Gospel Light". Christian Retailing.
6. (2 August 2007). "Write". McClatchy – Tribune Business News.
7. "Revell company history, Baker Book House web.".
8. "Chosen company history, Baker Book House web.".
9. "Brazos mission, Baker Book House web.".

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